The concept

For the interiors of LUSH stores, a synergy must exist between its products and the materials it uses for its schemes. In short, the ingredients of chosen fixtures and fittings need to be as carefully considered as those used in the cosmetics themselves. Gui Figueiredo, responsible for Lush Shop and Space Planning, explains:

“I wanted to create an experience that speaks to the customer on a deeper level. Our products are already visually stunning so for the store layout I focussed on something both functional and meaningful. Bringing our customers to a place where they feel inspired and energised. It’s all about translating Lush’s ethics into a physical space that embodies our values and messages through design and materials being used.”

In addition to working with sustainably-sound material partners, displays are circulated between stores, pop-ups, and events, to ensure that as well as having strong eco-credentials to begin with, these are elevated further through the continuation of an afterlife wherever possible.

The design

For the latest LUSH retail scheme in Bristol – which sees the doubling of the company’s previous unit in the city - our product is used for all surfaces and countertops. A combination of panels in our Alba and Charcoal sit alongside upcycled elements, such as furniture, altogether resulting in the creation of a comprehensive closed-loop material palette. Similar schemes feature in London and beyond.

As well as meeting the brief in terms of embodying circular economy principles, our materials are aesthetically symbiotic with the LUSH products due to their unique, beautifully irregular appearance. Whether it be the glimmer of yoghurt pot foil in Alba; the striking monochrome palette of Charcoal’s reclaimed mixture of medical equipment and food waste packaging; or the dramatic dappled effect of Black Dapple, the pairing of the latest LUSH offerings with our material mixes culminates in an unparalleled visual feast.