# Outdoor-Themed Pet Stores My Fluffy Friend's Pet Shop Offers a Breath of Fresh Air By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-fluffy-friends-pet-shop References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/02/26/my-fluffy-friends-pet-shop-by-mcm-interiors) & [mcminteriors](http://mcminteriors.com/) What better theme for My Fluffy Friend's Pet Shop than an outdoor one. Of course the inspiration has been given a modern and abstract tweak for both budgetary and aesthetic purposes. Nevertheless, a breath of fresh air can still be sensed as soon as a customer walks through the front door. This is due in large part to the [artistic tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2) standing in the middle of My Fluffy Friend's Pet Shop. The large structural column at one point proved a bane to the storeowner's existence until it was made to look like a visually striking tree with [seating and shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london) at its base. The rounded 'leaves' and 'branches' are mimicked throughout the store by way of other necessary fixtures. My Fluffy Friend's Pet Shop was designed by MCM Interiors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Outdoor-themed Pet Stores:** The trend of designing pet stores with a focus on an outdoor theme provides opportunities for companies to emphasize a connection between pets and nature. - **Artistic and Aesthetic Store Design:** Using creative and artistic design elements in store interiors can create a unique shopping experience that sets a business apart from competitors. - **Maximizing Structural Elements:** Incorporating existing structural elements in design plans can save costs and lead to visually striking results. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Retail Industry:** Pet retailers can leverage the trend of unique store design to attract customers and increase sales. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior design firms can take advantage of the opportunity to create customized and imaginative designs, especially in specialized spaces like pet stores. - **Construction Industry:** Construction companies can offer their services to businesses looking to incorporate unique design elements, such as transforming structural obstacles into aesthetically pleasing features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge-1.md) - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-best-pet-house-ever.md) - [Human-Centric Pet Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-human.md) - [Immersive Luxury Pet Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddy-soho.md) - [Summer-Forward Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-trail-collection.md) - [Integrated Pet Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pet-furniture-l.md) - [Boutique Grocery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-lane-store.md) - [Charm-Adorned Dog Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charmadorned-dog-collar.md)