Mom-and-pop shop owners may not realize the impact that a retail store’s layout can have on sales. But studies show that a less-than-ideal arrangement of storefront designs, product displays, check-out and service counters, or aisles influences consumer behavior in subtle but powerful ways.
Check out some interesting storefront designs here:
1. Fish La Boissonerie
Drew Harré, relaxing at the entrance of his fish and wine restaurant.
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2. Cire Trudon
Julien Pruvost, executive director of the oldest candle company in France
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3. Huygens
Daan Sins (left) and Sébastien Guerra welcome customers to their cosmetics shop.
Alain at the door of his barbershop, the most famous in Paris.
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5. Au Petit Versailles du Marais
Julien Houssais welcomes sweet-toothed visitors to the luxurious pastry shop he manages.
6. Debauve et Gallais
Bernard Poussin (left) and Diane Junique in front of their two-century-old chocolatier.
7. Deyrolle
Elisabetta Orsoni, a communications officer, waits at the entrance of the natural-history store in Paris.
Boris Lumé, standing proudly at the entrance of his lovely bakery-confectionery.
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9. Galerie d’Art Jacqueline Lemoine
Jacqueline Lemoine, below the lion that welcomes visitors to her art gallery.
Vanessa Jacquiot, sales and marketing manager of the boutique hotel that was once Paris’s oldest bakery.
11. Julien Aurouze and Co.
Siblings Julien (left) and Cécile Aurouze are not horrified by the rat parade in their pest control shop’s windows.
Chef Christophe Duparay in front of his restaurant.
13. Norbert Bottier
Norbert proudly displays the collection of shoes he designs.
14. Librairie des archives
Stefan Perrier, in front of what looks like a hat shop, but is in fact a leading art bookshop.
15. L’International Records
Dave Kouliche, waiting for visitors at his vinyl-record shop.
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16. Parfait Elève de Pouyanne
Nathalie Felber stands in front of the dry cleaner’s created by her great-grandfather.
17. Paris Jazz Corner
Maxime Hubert, at the entrance of the music shop in Paris.
18. La Galcante
Jacques Kuzma guards his gigantic newspaper archive.
19. I love this amazing pink storefront at @Bonnieandneil in Australia.
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20. Whatever this shop is, I want to go. Soon. Photo (taken in Argentina) by @florenbe
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21. One of my favorite shop fronts of all time at Labour and Wait. Photo by @giuliaballetti
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22. One of the best doors in Brooklyn at Bakeri. Photo by @Carollmitch
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23. Something exciting is about to happen in this storefront, captured by @corikindred
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24. R. Wood ceramics in Athens, GA has a stunning blue door and greenery. Photo by @elizbatte
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25. A gorgeous, loopy sign at Sarah O, caught by @ccanales12
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26. I love the scalloped sign at Easy Tiger, captured by @chaneldror
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27. I adore all the sharp lettering in this bright yellow storefront, captured by @elkehanisch
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28. The sweet salmon door at WorkShop in PDX is always welcoming. Photo by @emilyjcook
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29. Best name, best sign. Fancy, indeed. Photo by our own @farrettgleming
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30. A bit of greenery makes all the difference at Club Monaco. Photo by @giuliaballetti
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31. Classic stripes at the Monocle shop, photographed by @hernamewascharlie
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32. The sweetest storefront for the sweetest desserts. Photo by @hernamewascharlie
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33. Amazing holiday florals captured by @hernamewascharlie
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34. A sweet green and gold front for Rabbit, captured by @hernamewascharlie (who shared so many amazing shots in this month’s challenge!).
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35. Cheerful flags and lots of color in the front of @holamamashop ‘s window.
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36. Bold, geometric storefront painting at Sprinkles, captured by @JenniferLake
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37. This palm frond storefront is fantastic. Golden Girls style for the win! Photo by @JenniferLake
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38. Bright yellow is the color equivalent of this shop’s name. Well chosen. Photo by @thatkat
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39. This sweet little orange storefront is such a nice bright spot of color on a neutral street. Photo by @jtylerwhitmer
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40. I used to walk past this shop all the time; I love this geometric front at People of Tomorrow. Photo by @julieholderphotography
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41. I’m hoping to visit here one day, because Julia is working with them on their upcoming cookbook! Until then, I’ll admire Elizabeth Street Cafe’s awesome Austin storefront from afar. Photo by @levi_higgs
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42. Sweet Valentine’s Day envelopes, captured by @lindsthomsen
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43. One of my favorite fronts ever, hands down. A sunny striped spot in Mexico, captured by @littlemulestudio
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44. Two pups to welcome you? I’m sold. I love this Italian storefront photographed by @lokitimestwo
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45. One of the best uses of yellow and great geometrics at Turpentine in the UK. Photo by @lucyfives
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46. This name was too good to pass up. Well done, Barber Streisand. Photo by @lucyfives
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47. More bright yellow and triangles, this time captured by @megm0nster
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48. I love these bright pink windows! Great shot, @melissabeat
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49. Pyramids on pyramids in Shoreditch, captured by @rclayton
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50. I could eat this entire store’s contents in a heartbeat. Photo by @rclayton
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51. This door entry is right on the money. Photo by @sofiatome
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