Trend Hunter Laura McQuarrie's ultimate passion lies in the world of interior design, especially creative and innovative boutique designs. Her favorite boutique display hails from Poland, where interior designers managed to turn an entire clothing store upside-down. To do this, the decorators put a hardwood floor on the store's ceiling, where most of the boutique's furniture also rests. For visitors walking into the store for the first time, this creates the illusion that they're walking on a ceiling, rather than a floor; unwary shoppers are disoriented, thinking they've been turned upside-down.
To feed her hunger for interior design, Laura updates her thriving Pinterest board daily, scouring the Internet for the latest and greatest in the design world. While she's had to let go of her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut, (since she found out that their heads could potentially explode in outer space), interior design has taken its place, allowing Laura to remain creative and enthusiastic, especially when she's writing trends.
Inside-Out Boutiques
Laura McQuarrie Discusses Surreal Boutique Designs and Exploding Astronauts
Trend Themes
1. Upside-down Design - The trend of turning interior design upside-down creates a surreal and unique shopping experience.
2. Illusionary Interiors - Designing interiors that create illusions such as inverted floors, walls, and ceilings provides an eye-catching and whimsical experience for customers.
3. Exploding Astronauts Aesthetic - The futuristic space theme can be incorporated into boutique designs using elements such as space suits, stars, planets, and rockets to create a unique and playful atmosphere.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Upside-down boutique designs and illusionary interior designs can revolutionize the retail industry and provide a new and unique shopping experience.
2. Interior Design - Exploring unconventional and surreal design concepts provides opportunities for innovation and creativity in the interior design industry.
3. Entertainment - Incorporating space themes into boutique designs creates a playful and entertaining atmosphere that can attract customers and increase brand awareness.