Edinburgh Interior Design Studio: Where Style Meets Function
Edinburgh Interior Design Studio: Where Style Meets Function

Retail Design

Retail interior design for independent shops in Scotland

We help independent retailers create shops that feel distinctive, work brilliantly day to day, and make it easier for customers to browse, choose, and buy. With over 25 years’ experience in retail, we design spaces with strong flow, confident product display, and the kind of details that quietly lift your brand.

Whether you need a quick refresh, a pop-up concept, or a full fit-out, we help you make clear design decisions that support sales, staff, and long-term flexibility.

I cannot speak highly enough of Aleksandra from Skela Studio. Her skill and professionalism is outstanding. She has quite literally transformed our business with her contemporary and stylish vision for our shop interiors. Her creative approach to Visual Merchandising has helped display our products in creative and effective ways. An excellent service!

Jill Capaldi – MacGregor & MacDuff
An interior for a traditional Scottish attire kilts in suits luxury menswear design designed by Aleksandra interior designer of Skela Studio

How we work

  1. A short call to understand your shop, your customer, and what success looks like for your business.
  2. A site visit or remote review, followed by a clear plan for layout, display, lighting, and finishes.
  3. Visuals and sample direction so you can see the scheme before spending money.
  4. Optional project support, working alongside trusted trades and suppliers.

Or drop us a line at info@skelastudio.com with a short outline of what you sell, where you’re based, and what isn’t working in your shop right now.

Featured Projects:

Want more examples. Here’s a Pinterest board with additional retail visuals.

Please have a look at the retail design services offered below. We can work from small pop-up projects to complete shop fit-outs and anything in between.

Helping you to have a clear brand identity is our goal, as well as influencing customers’ journey and decision-making. In the ever-changing retail environment, we consistently stay informed on how and why people buy.

Our large network of tradespeople and product suppliers can help you transform your space within the required time and budget.

Retail Design/Retail Fit-out and Refurbishment

We can help you freshen up your existing shop or offer a complete re-fit. Our 2D and 3D visuals of the proposed design and sample boards will help you visualise the space before the building work starts.

Once the design is signed off, we are happy to help with the project management and supply of fixtures and furniture.

Retail space planning/Product Displays and Styling

Maximise the layout of your retail space,
improve the customer journey and convert browsers into buyers.

Retail Signage

Develop ticketing, signage and point-of-sale solutions to improve customer navigation.

Retail Props

Source props for you to buy or rent, to make your store stand out from the competition.

Shop Window Dressing/Retail Styling

The creative window display will increase the profile of your brand, attract and draw customers to the store and provide advertising opportunities. Have a look at this video of doing a window dressing for a fab shop in the heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh.