# Systematic Small-Space Bakeries This Modern Bakery in China Makes the Most of a Compact Space By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-bakery References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/21/andersen-bakery-by-prospace-asia-xiamen-china/) In order to emphasize the [Andersen Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-dane-redesign) as a brand that comes from a classic European kitchen, a [modern bakery design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesize-greggs) was launched in the Chinese market. Through the inclusion of details like traditional wood joinery, textured stone walls and decor like rolling pins and cutting boards, the bakery's culture and authenticity shine through. As a brand, the Andersen bakery has thrived in [small retail spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chapel). This bakery in Xiamen, China is no different, offering a cozy, yet orderly retail space with baked goods up for sale neatly stacked one upon another. After coming upon a successful solution that gave the Andersen Bakery a distinctive retail look, this style has been applied to more than 400 of the brand's stores. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Small-space Bakeries:** Entrepreneurs can explore innovative bakery designs that maximize a small space without sacrificing authenticity. - **European-inspired Bakery Culture:** Businesses can capitalize on the growing consumer interest in European-inspired bakery culture to create unique and authentic retail spaces. - **Cozy Retail Spaces:** Entrepreneurs can create cozy, yet orderly retail spaces that effectively showcase baked goods to customers using design elements like stacked shelves. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bakery:** Bakeries can adopt innovative design solutions for small spaces that evoke a sense of European bakery culture in their retail spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create unique and authentic retail spaces for bakeries that maximize small spaces and emphasize traditional design elements. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can learn from the innovative design solutions used in small-space bakeries to create cozy and inviting retail spaces for their own products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exquisite Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastis-de-belm.md) - [Sustainable Dine-In Panama Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krume-bcker.md) - [Light-Filled Gluten-Free Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuba-bakery.md) - [Cozy Naturalistic Panama Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallol-arquitectos.md) - [German Ambiance Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acid-bakery.md) - [Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-bakery.md) - [Seasonal Patisserie Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/season-patisserie.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-breads.md)