# Residence Resembling Retail Spaces The Fiu Fiu Warsaw Shop Features Angular Architecture Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiu-fiu-warsaw References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/fiu-fiu) & [budcud.org](http://www.budcud.org/) The Fiu Fiu Warsaw [retail shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142) is designed by Polish architectural duo Mateusz Adamczyk and Marcin Kwietowicz. Constructed to resemble a [residential interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakw-apartment), this bold retail space features three interior house-inspired structures. Taking cues from Scandinavian design, the compact shop features charming nooks and angular architectural accents. From sharp roof slopes to cut-out windows that allow for natural light, this character-filled interior is a hidden city gem. A juxtaposition of bare white walls and plywood accents, wooden detailing is showcased in white and red tones while other areas remain untreated to emphasize the lightness of the small space. Aiming to recreate a ‘Nordic fairy tale’ inspiration, architects Mateusz and Marci create a chic and bright [compact boutique space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-design-district) filled with a slew of natural light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Residential-inspired Retail Spaces:** Opportunity to create unique retail experiences by drawing inspiration from the design elements of residential interiors. - **Compact and Efficient Retail Spaces:** Designing smaller retail spaces with charming nooks and angular architectural accents can create character-filled interiors that take cues from Scandinavian design. - **Minimalist Retail Aesthetics:** Emphasizing bare white walls and untreated spaces, while showcasing wooden detailing in white and red tones, can create a chic and bright retail space filled with natural light. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can draw inspiration from residential design elements to create unique and charming shopping experiences for customers. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** Architects and designers can capitalize on the trend of residential-inspired retail spaces and create efficient and inventive designs for small retail shops. - **Scandinavian Design Industry:** The appeal of Scandinavian design can be leveraged by retail shops and design firms to create minimalist yet chic and bright aesthetic for their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md) - [Various Textural Homeware Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio.md) - [All-White Contemporary Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop.md) - [Flagship Store Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stocker-lee-architetti.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md) - [Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistovia.md) - [Sleek Reconstructed Polish Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-warszawa-stare-miasto.md) - [Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-by-one-1.md)