# Cozy Cannabis Retailers Colorado's High West Cannabis Dispensary Resembles an Elegant Residence By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-05-31 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-west-cannabis References: [dopemagazine](http://www.dopemagazine.com/high-west-cannabis/) & [highwest.co](http://highwest.co/) While most cannabis dispensaries feature sterile or clinical decor, Colorado's High West Cannabis shop is more cozy in its look and feel. Resembling an elegant living room, the dispensary promotes comfort and relaxation with its layout -- consisting of an oversized couch, rustic wood coffee table, leather-upholstered armchairs, and a large shag rug. Next to a [comfortable lounge space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic), visitors can find the dispensary's front desk, and product sampling areas. Though accessible to consumers, these areas remain discreet, fitting with the retailer's overall aesthetic feel. As marijuana legalization efforts continue across the United States, stereotypes related to the medicinal plant are being challenged. In addition to a variety of [luxury cannabis offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beboe-by-scott-campbell), [design-conscious dispensaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hemp-company-by-curaleaf) like High West Cannabis are also on the rise -- illustrating just much this industry has evolved in recent years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 54% | 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) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cozy Cannabis Dispensaries:** Creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere in cannabis dispensaries provides a disruptive opportunity to challenge traditional stereotypes and attract new customers. - **Design-conscious Dispensaries:** The rise of aesthetically pleasing cannabis dispensaries like High West Cannabis demonstrates the evolution of the industry and presents an opportunity for innovative design approaches. - **Luxury Cannabis Offerings:** The availability of high-end cannabis products in dispensaries opens up a market for luxury cannabis experiences and encourages consumer experimentation. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis Retail:** The cannabis retail sector can benefit from embracing cozy and design-conscious elements to differentiate themselves and attract a broader customer base. - **Interior Design:** Design-conscious cannabis dispensaries create opportunities for interior designers to specialize in creating comfortable and visually appealing retail spaces for this emerging industry. - **Luxury Market:** The luxury market can expand its offerings to include high-end cannabis products and accessories, catering to the growing demand for premium cannabis experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Cannabis Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-interiors.md) - [Deli-Informed Cannabis Lounge Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-annex-by-superette.md) - [Decorative Cannabis Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-storage-solutions.md) - [Flight Center Cannabis Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-square.md) - [Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-cannabis-retail.md) - [Cannabis Store Rebrands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-store.md) - [Refreshing Cannabis Brand Identities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-dispensaries.md) - [Unique Immersive Cannabis Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fika.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-golden-state.md)