This Clothing Boutique in Poland Embraces Understated Elegance

Clothing retailers feature decor that appeals to the senses, but this can often be excessive and ultimately detract from the apparel on offer. So when the Raw07 team was tapped to design Solmé, a new boutique, the clothes were the key inspiration and not simply an afterthought. “Rather than relying on overt luxury or strong visual statements, the collections are defined by subtle details and a sense of effortless sophistication,” says Dominik Pierzchlewicz, founder and architect at Raw07. “We wanted the interior to reflect these qualities.”

A modern, minimalist interior features a central table with a vase of flowers, stainless steel cabinets, and soft lighting, with sheer white fabric draped around the table’s base.

Located in Poznań, Poland, the compact 861-square-foot store is a flexible and minimalist framework, with a layout that encourages customers to stay and discover a must-have outfit. The main entrance doubles as a backdrop for the fashion coordinates. A second gateway defines the fitting room zone, and also conceals essential equipment and accessories.

A minimalist clothing store features garments on metal racks, a table with a glass top, frosted glass partition, and a wall mirror with an irregular edge.

A pair of brown shoes displayed on top of a tall, vertical metal pedestal in a modern, minimalistic interior space.

Display structures are constructed from aluminum, which have an industrial look and can be easily reconfigured by staff when new merchandise arrives. Custom stainless steel furniture left untreated retains its true character, plus it is recyclable. Individual pieces are combined and arranged in a variety of ways to meet changing space requirements.

A minimal room with unfinished pink and white walls, a metal-framed chair with cushions, a clear side table, and a hanging pendant light.

A modern room with unfinished pink drywall, a brown velvet armchair, a translucent side table, carpeted floor, mirrors, pendant lights, and a metal grid ceiling.

There is an interplay of hard and soft materials throughout the shop. Polished metal contrasts with unfinished plasterboard, while softness is introduced via ribbons, curtains, and fabric-wrapped rails. The simplification of finishes not only has a contemporary feel, it also ensures that waste will be reduced during any future renovations.

Modern fitting room with a full-length mirror, metal stool, and glass walls; a white t-shirt hangs on a rack inside the adjacent area.

Several stacks of shiny metal pipes arranged parallel to each other on a speckled floor against a beige wall.

The color palette is understated, and is largely derived from the materials utilized in the boutique. Gypsum boards with a pink hue bring in a warm glow. Translucent acrylic panels in a green-blue tone reflect light and add an ethereal touch. A range of textural elements are paired with etched mirrors on the walls to create the dream-like atmosphere, a perfect balance of raw and refined that beckons touch.

A fitting room with muted pink walls, a tan carpeted floor, and a black textured skirt hanging on a rail inside.

A modern interior features a metallic doorway with an irregular, jagged-edged mirror beside a muted pink door and walls, and soft beige carpet flooring.

With an emphasis on modularity and reusable components, this project challenges the traditional model that prioritizes trendy over timeless. “Solmé offers an alternative vision of retail design,” Pierzchlewicz notes. “It is an environment that remains open to change and reinterpretation, evolving alongside the lines it presents.”

A fitting room with mirrored walls displays a hanger with a black woven bag, a black long-sleeve top, and a pair of black shoes on the floor.

A modern, minimalist room with a rectangular table with glass top, pendant light above, and frosted glass-paneled walls; a clothing rack with dark garments is partially visible.

Clothing store interior with several black garments hanging on wooden hangers in front of floor-to-ceiling mirrors and frosted glass partitions.

Minimalist clothing store interior with metal racks displaying black and neutral garments on hangers, a decorative mirror, and pastel-colored counters.

Clothing store interior with black garments hanging on racks, a uniquely shaped mirror, and part of a display case in the foreground.

Minimalist clothing store interior featuring a metal clothing rack with neutral-toned garments, a striped platform, and frosted glass partitions against beige walls.

A clothing rack with wooden hangers holding black and white garments, including shirts and jackets, against a neutral background.

Minimalist clothing store interior with neatly arranged racks of black and dark clothing, metal shelving units, and soft ambient lighting.

Clothing items in neutral and black tones hang on racks, reflected in a wall mirror with an irregular edge in a modern retail store.

Clothing racks with black and gray garments are reflected in a mirror next to a modern counter in a minimalist retail store.

A clothing rack displays neatly hung shirts, jackets, and pants in neutral tones on wooden hangers in a modern, minimalistic store setting.

A dark brown macrame bag hangs on a wooden hanger against a frosted glass background.

Minimalist clothing store interior featuring a rack of neutral-toned garments on hangers and a modern display counter under a linear light fixture.

A modern boutique interior with soft lighting, pastel green accents, a central display table with a flower arrangement, and clothing racks along the walls.

A modern clothing store with a glass storefront labeled "solmé," displaying striped shirts and denim garments on racks inside.

To see this and other works by the studio, visit raw07.com.

Photography by Zasoby Studio.

Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content.

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