Commercial interior design firm X+Living recently unveiled a new project, focused on an expansive bookstore that's located in the south western Chinese city of Dujiangyan.
With tall arced bookshelves and mirrored ceilings, the store looks like it goes on forever—inviting its visitors to explore the impressive selection of literature that it has to offer. To further increase the sense of space, X+Living covers the floors in large reflective black tiles. The bookshelves are crafted from a warm-toned walnut wood, which gives it a classic aesthetic that makes it feel more cozy and inviting. To make the bookstore seem even larger, X+Living outfits the shelves in warm strip lighting, making it easier to browse the bookstore. f
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Expansive Bookstores
- The trend of designing bookstores with tall, arced bookshelves and mirrored ceilings creates an immersive and infinite space for customers to explore.
- Reflective Flooring
- The trend of using large reflective black tiles on the floors of bookstores enhances the sense of space and adds a stylish touch.
- Warm Strip Lighting
- The trend of outfitting bookstore shelves with warm strip lighting not only illuminates the books but also creates a larger and more inviting atmosphere.
Where This Applies
- Commercial Interior Design
- The commercial interior design industry can leverage the trend of designing expansive bookstores to create visually stunning and immersive spaces for customers.
- Flooring and Tile
- The flooring and tile industry can capitalize on the trend of using large reflective black tiles in bookstores to offer stylish and space-enhancing flooring solutions.
- Lighting Design
- The lighting design industry can tap into the trend of incorporating warm strip lighting in bookstores to create an inviting and visually appealing ambiance.
