If you just can't get enough of your favorite novels and are looking for a new and exciting place to browse the latest releases, then these creative bookstore designs will definitely have you mesmerized by its use of striking architectural influences and inventive layouts.
While ordinarily you could simply go to either a large chain bookstore or a small scale mom and pop's retailer to purchase a book, these creative retail designs are taking ordinary bookstores to the next level, turning the idea of reading into a magical experience. With technology and the accessibility of the Internet resulting in modern day youths becoming more reliant on digital information, bookstores are creatively revamping their look and design in attempts to draw in more consumers.
From bookstores that have been cleverly converted from vintage cinemas to those that combine spaces with hip coffee shops, these inventive bookstore designs will definitely bring in more crowds with its creative influences.
20 Creative Bookstore Designs
From Retro Pastel Bookstores to Converted Church Bookstores:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 15, 2013 — Business
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Bold Yellow Book Shops
Saraiva Bookstore Offers a Vibrant Shopping Experience
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Traveling Bookstores
'Tell a Story' Brings Portuguese Culture and Writers to Tourists
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Swiveling Bookshelf Entrances
The Da Vila Bookstore by Isay Weinfeld Looks Like a Secret Entrance
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Recyclable Bookstores
The Foldaway Bookshop is Earth and User-Friendly
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Gravity-Defying Bookstores
The Archizines Pop-Up Shop is Conceptually Mind-Boggling
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Converted Church Bookstores
The Boekhandel Seleyz Dominicanen is a Dazzling Literature Display
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Playground Bookstores
Kid's Republic in Beijing Offers a Fun Way to Learn
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Hot Pink Retail Shops
The Paagman Bookstore in the Hague Has a Dazzling Design
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Colossal Cinema-Converted Bookstores
The Grand Splendid Theater Offers a Dramatic Surprise
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Bookstore-Inspired Libraries
The Almere Library Incorporates Retail Details
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Hanging Book Lights
McNally Jackson Books Has Reader-Friendly Light Fixtures
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Giant Independent Bookstores
Powell'S Color-Coded Rooms and In-Store Maps Defy Big Chains
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Mail-Able Book Barters
Mailbooks for Good Encourages People to Share Their Old Books
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Fancy Bookstores
Motto Berlin Makes Buying Literature a Chic Experience
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Coffee-Bartering Bookstores
Molasses Books Swaps Hot Drinks for Pre-Owned Novels
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Ultra Hip Parisian Bookstore
Cool Hang Out
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User-Submitted Bookstores
The Apple iBookstore Lets Anyone Become An Author
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One-Book Bookstores
Ed's Martian Book Sells Copies of Only Andrew Kessler's New Novel
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Bookworm Pizza Shops
La Pizzateca Serves Up Books and Pizza Side-By-Side
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Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
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Recycling-Focused Store Concepts
COS Adopts Recycled Materials to Enhance its New Store Locations
Concept Perfume Stores
Lush's Perfume Library Provides Consultations with Fragrance Experts
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Retail Store Revamps
H&M Updates Shopping Experience with Luxe, Tech-Savvy Store in London
Sculptural Luxury Fashion Stores
Burberry's New Store in Milan is Situated at Via Sant' Andrea 2
3D-Printed Net Storefronts
Tiffany & Co's Airport Store Design Creatively Repurposes Fishing Nets
Engaging Shelf Displays
Netvisual is Elevating In-Store Advertising with its Shelf Edge Displays
Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves
The Hullabaloo Bookshelf by Deniz Aktay is Perplexing
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Shanghai Scented Bookstores
Chinese Fragrance Label Documents Opens Scented Bookstore In Shanghai
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Luxury Jewelry Concept Stores
Birks Has Opened a New Concept Store at Royalmount
Book-Inspired Public Benches
Madrid City Council Launched the Sit Down to Read 2024 Campaign
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Modern Office Space Designs
Studio Alexander Fehre Creates a Chic Interior for VdK Cooperative
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces
BIT CREATIVE Designs the Coca-Cola HBC Headquarters
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Small-Format Department Stores
Macy’s Unveils Plan to Open Up to 30 Small-format Stores
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs
François O'Neill and His Team Design Cafe François in London
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves
This Manhwabang Bookshelf by Jisu Kim is Whimsical
Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors
Niceworkshop Designed the Interiors for HaHouse Cafe
Home Decor Concept Stores
Fable will Offer Simplistic Possibilities with its New Retail Location
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Warm Ambiance Hospitality Offices
Frya Design Agency Designs the Berg & Ridge Office Space
Youthful Restaurant Interiors
Design Next Agency Created the Xi’an Famous Foods Interior
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
Detailed Ceramic Book Vases
Biblio Bloom Vases are Inspired by Timeless Literary Classics
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Historic Mill-Transformed Vineyards
CMA Wraps a Winery Around a Mill at the Wine Storefront
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Town-Like Classroom Designs
Atelier Apeiron Designs the Kindergarten of Museum Forest Building
Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts
Isabelle Heilmann Transforms a Workshop to an Open Home
Inaugural Anime-Inspired Retail Stores
HYPLAND Reccently Debuted Its First Retail Store in LA
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Premium Retail Destinations
Noa Santos Ovevrhauled the Banana Republic Flagship in Soho
Multifunctional Restoration Projects
ODA and method Co Restores the Book Tower in Detroit
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Bright Tranquil Residential Designs
Sivak+Partners Designs the Mlynchik Residence Nearby Kyiv
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Mobile Reading Accessories
Astropad's New 'Bookcase' Aims to Enhance Mobile Reading Comfortability
Modular Modern Wooden Bookshelves
Kengo Kuma Designs the Marumarushikaku Shelf for More Trees
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs
THE AFICIONADOS and Nicemakers Design the Brecon
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Personalized Book Boxes
Aardvark Book Club Offers Exclusive Hardcovers for Book Lovers
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Seasonal Book Retail Promotions
Indigo Launches Multi-Category Holiday Deals with E-Reader Focus
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Demountable Wooden Retail Spaces
Architecture for London Designs Present & Correct's New Space
Vibrant Fashion Boutique Restorations
Gucci Renovated Its Boutique at 63 Wooster Street
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Updated Pet Store Concepts
Pets at Home Unveils New Interactive Screens at its Relaunched Location
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Literary Community Shops
Bold Fork Books Houses an Extensive Collection of Culinary Books
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Renovated Furniture Flagship Stores
Buckley Gray Yeoman & White Red Architects Design Heal's Store
Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels
Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Classic Parisian Bistro Designs
Claves Leads the Interiors at Le Cornichon Cafe in Paris
Japanese Zen Garden-Inspired Stores
Barde vanVoltt Designs the Interiors of the Calico Club Store
Mid-Century Tonal Cozy Offices
Emil Eve Architects Designs a Cozy Office for Drama Republic
Brutalist Artful Hotel Designs
The Hoxton Charlottenburg Hotel Opens in Berlin
AI-Generated Bookstores
BookBud.ai Launched a First-of-Its-Kind Bookstore and Library Hybrid
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores
Studio FB Designs the New Frame Store in London
Modern Gray-Brick Restaurants
Nin Hao Incorporates Chinese Elements into its Interior Design
Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries
The Graded School Library is Integrated Inside a School
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Renovated 19th-Century Homes
Byró Architekti Renovates a House in Kutná Hora with Bright Joinery
Calming Aesthetic Menswear Stores
Stòffa Gets a New Retail Design in New York Flagship
Law-Firm Office Interior Designs
Kin Designs the Office Interior for Law Firm Dentons
Youthful-Inspired Office Designs
OSO Architecture Creates the New Office for Esalco Logistics
Luxurious Retail Boutiques
Salvatore Ferragamo Inaugurates Its Newly Redesigned Boutique
Elegant Artful Townhouses
Jorge Brown Cott Designs a New Art-Centric Brooklyn Townhouse
Personal Digital Book Libraries
Bookov Lets Readers Create a Digital Personal Library Collection
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Design District Boutique Hotels
Studio Collective Designs the Hotel at the Moore in Miami
Personality-Enhancing Side Tables
The ORDO Book Side Table Features Organized Nooks
Keepsake Photo Books
Once Upon's Photo Books Offer a Narrative-Driven Approach to Memories
Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps
The Library Lamp is Reinterpreted with a Modern Flair
Warm Ambiance Luggage Stores
Tabitha Organ was Tapped to Design the Carl Friedrik Store
German Ambiance Bakery Designs
Plantea Estudio Completes the Interiors of Acid Bakery
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Latin Quarter-Inspired Brasseries
B3 Designers Decorate the Brasserie des Pres in Paris
Brutalist Converted Learning Centers
Archipelago Transforms a Post Office to a Learning Space
Juxtaposing Finnish Design-Themed Cafes
Yatofu Taps Local Craftspeople to Design the El Fant Café
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Artist Loft-Resembling Stores
Tutto Bene Took on a New Retail Design Project in Angel, London
Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes
i.B. Archstudio Designs the VVV Townhouse with Pastel Hues
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Historic Academy Spatial Bookstores
TAO Designs the Weishan Chongzheng Academy Bookstore
Bright Showroom Research Libraries
ANY Designs a Retail Space for Streetwear Imprint Vowels
Glass-Lined Towering Libraries
Snøhetta Designs the Beijing City Library Located in China
Immersive Virtual Bookstores
Shepherd Let's Book Lovers Browse Virtual Shelves to Discover Books
Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs
Nicemakers Transforms the Brecon's Interior Space
Repurposed Factory Studios
Tengbom Uses Existing Elements in the 1930s Factory as a Studio
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Elegant Interior Hotel Designs
Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Shanghai Marketing Office Refurbishments
Linehouse Renovates an Office for The Independents
Personalized Visual Catalogues
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Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns
Studio Est Redesigns a Battersea Power Station Apartment
Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores
Wutopia Labs Designs the Shanghai Book City with a Dynamic Facade
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Printing House-Transformed Offices
OFIS Arhitekti Renovates the Mladinska Knjiga Printing House
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
New Orleans Colorful Homes
Office La Designs a Captivating Pink House in New Orleans
Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
Cook Book Love Celebrates Culinary Storytelling Virtually