# Industrial Store Setups The ‘Merci in Paris' Shop is Sure to Get Plenty of Attention By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merci-in-paris References: [decor8blog](http://decor8blog.com/2010/08/10/merci-gorgeous-shop-in-paris/) & [merci-merci](http://www.merci-merci.com/) The ‘Merci in Paris’ shop has a very simplistic industrial setup. Selling [items for the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio), the variety in its products range from graphic tees to painted mugs to cute furniture pieces. Incorporating an [industrial design into a storefront setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-sixty-store) definitely creates a unique composition. Check out the featured gallery for shots of the ‘Merci in Paris’ shop and get a feel for its interesting style of design. **Implications** - One of the most effective ways a company can establish itself as an inventive brand is by ensuring that their [storefront design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espacio-gdl-store) is every bit as avant-garde as their designs. By making their physical store location as much a part of their design appeal as their actual products, the company shows that their creativity extends further than the average company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Industrial Storefront Design:** Creating an industrial design for a storefront presents a unique and attention-grabbing composition that can set a brand apart. - **Avant-garde Storefronts:** Companies can establish themselves as inventive brands by ensuring their storefronts are as avant-garde as their designs, showcasing creativity beyond the average. - **Innovative Shop Layouts:** Designing a store layout with a unique and interesting style can attract attention and create a memorable shopping experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can differentiate themselves by incorporating industrial design elements in their storefronts, attracting customers with a visually distinctive composition. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can leverage industrial store setups to showcase their products in a unique and visually appealing way, capturing the attention of design-conscious customers. - **Fashion:** Fashion retailers can create avant-garde storefronts that align with their innovative designs, creating a cohesive brand experience that sets them apart from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful European Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-retail.md) - [California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-store.md) - [Modern Electric Bike Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-bike-shop.md) - [Artist Loft-Resembling Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutto-bene.md) - [Traditional Store Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-min.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Restored Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-design-store-soho.md) - [Boutique Grocery Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-clothing-boutique.md)