Be Queen Boutique

Location: Τhessaloniki, Greece
Status: Completed, 2024
Client: Be Queen Boutique
Interior Design: (at)2 architecture

Lighting Design: Agnes Tzouma

Construction: (at)2construction

Photography: Christina Brousali

The interior design of this women’s clothing store exemplifies a refined approach to luxury retail, reflecting its commitment to minimalism and sophistication. Our main concept was not only merely showcasing apparel, but to create a comprehensive retail journey that combines elegant simplicity with high-quality materials, creating an immersive shopping experience. With an emphasis to elegance, we focused on the use of natural materials and a minimalist aesthetic to create an inviting space that highlights both the beauty of the products and the comfort of the shopping environment.
Natural Materials
Natural elements, such as stone and rich wood, dominate the interior, contributing to a sense of luxury and timelessness. These materials are carefully selected not only for their aesthetic qualities but also for their tactile sensations, enhancing the customer experience.
Stone materials
The use of stone, which exudes elegance and a high-end appeal, is the project’s dominant design detail. The combination of different stone materials, including green and beige shades of porolite-travertine and pink onyx, as wall cladding and for the counter, shelves and podium surfaces, creates a luxurious yet earthy feel, sophisticated and grounded at the same time, adding a touch of natural elegance to the space. In addition, the interplay of light on stone enhances its visual impact, creating a striking atmosphere.
Wooden Flooring
Furthermore, the natural wood flooring adds warmth and organic texture to the space and a striking contrast to the coldness of the stone surfaces.
Color Palette
The color palette consists of neutral and warm tones, providing a serene, natural backdrop that complements the apparel. Walls’ muted tones enhance the raw, industrial aesthetic without overwhelming the senses and further highlight the authentic textures of the materials utilized throughout the store. This approach emphasizes simplicity and reinforces the organic character of the space.
Artistic Elements
Sculptural Design
The sculptural piece that mimics the folds of fabric adds an artistic focal point to the store. This sculptural element accentuated with specially designed wall wash lighting, creates a dynamic play of light and shadow that brings movement and life to the space and reinforces the connection between the store’s interior design and the art of clothing design.
Clean Lines
The minimalist store’s aesthetic characterized by clean lines and its layout that emphasizes open spaces, allow for fluid movement and a focus on the products. This minimalism is not just a stylistic choice; it embodies the store’s identity and appeal to a discerning clientele who values understated elegance.
Shelves and Racks
The floating shelves and stainless steel racks, that create an illusion of weightlessness, enhance the modern feel, allowing the products to take center stage, and the artificial transparency that is created furthers the impression of lightness, creating a visually engaging shopping experience.
Mirror Features
The incorporation of large mirrors is significantly intensifying the sense of openness and spaciousness within the store. Mirrors reflect light and visuals, making the area appear larger and more inviting. Strategically placed, they serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, creating focal points that draw the eye. Additionally their gold-tinted frame introduces a touch of luxury, contrasting beautifully with the natural materials and enhancing the overall ambiance.
Lighting Design
Lighting plays a crucial role in the overall ambiance of the store. Implementing zoned lighting techniques allow different areas of the store to have varying intensities of light, enhancing the architectural features of the space, creating visual interest and guiding the customer’s journey through the store. This method creates a dynamic environment where products are highlighted, while quieter areas maintain a sense of calm.
Warm white light at 3000 Kelvin sets a comfortable atmosphere, perfect for a retail space, as it fosters a welcoming vibe, making customers feel at ease.
Focused lighting is carefully curated to spotlight products, utilizing high CRI fixtures to ensure true colors and textures of the merchandise are accurately represented, making each item more appealing. This not only enhances the visual appeal of the products but also creates a welcoming environment that invites customers to explore.
Pink Dressing Rooms

As a surprise element for the customer, the dressing rooms feature a soft pink hue.
This color choice evokes warmth, friendliness, and elegance, helping customers feel comfortable during their fitting sessions. But at the same the pink dressing area works as a subtle, fluid border from the rest of the store contributing to the spatial fluidity.

Invisible Storage Area
A hidden door leading to a storage area provides practicality without disrupting the aesthetic flow of the store. This door blends seamlessly into the wall, virtually invisible, ensuring that only staff members are aware of its presence.


This project’s concept blends luxury with a minimalist, organic aesthetic, creating a sophisticated shopping experience. The carefully designed integration of natural high-quality materials, clean lines, and dynamic lighting enhances the emotional connection customers have with both the space and the products. By focusing on an experience that prioritizes comfort and elegance, the store positions itself as a premium destination for eclectic shoppers that keep coming back not just to shop, but also to appreciate art, design, and fashion.