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How Wide Should Retail Aisles Be to Prevent the "Butt-Brush Effect"?
Have you ever walked away from a display because the aisle was so narrow that people kept bumping into you? That reaction has a name: the butt-brush effect. It's one of the most common and least visible reasons shoppers leave without buying. Here's what it is, how wide your aisles should be, and how to fix a store that feels too tight. Retail store with wide, clear aisles between shelves and display tables, allowing two shoppers to pass comfortably, designed by Kita Design Co

Avina Kantaatmadja
4 min read


What Is the "Decompression Zone" in a Store, and How Large Should It Be?
When customers walk into a store, they don't start shopping the instant they cross the threshold. They need a moment to adjust: to move from the street into the space, take in the lighting and layout, slow down, and decide where to go. The area that gives them that moment is called the decompression zone. Get it right and customers settle in and shop comfortably. Get it wrong, and they walk past your best displays without seeing them. Spacious store entrance with a clear, unc

Avina Kantaatmadja
4 min read


Where Should the Checkout Counter Be Placed to Maximize Sales?
The cash wrap is the most important single piece of furniture in a store. It's where the sale is completed, where staff and customers meet, and the last impression before someone leaves. Where you place it affects how customers move through the store, how much they see, how fast they pay, and how safe the stock is. There's no single best position for every store. The right placement depends on your layout, store size, products, and how customers shop. Here are the main option

Avina Kantaatmadja
5 min read


How Do I Choose the Best Store Layout for My Store Type?
The best store layout is the one that matches how your customers shop. Some people arrive with a list and want to get in and out. Others come to browse, discover, and be inspired. Your layout either supports that behaviour or fights it. The three most common layouts are the grid, the loop, and free-flow. Each guides customers differently, and each suits different products and spaces. Here's how they work and how to choose. Top-down illustration comparing grid, loop, and free-

Avina Kantaatmadja
5 min read


Best Retail Interior Design Service in Jakarta? Meet Kita Design Co.
If you're searching for the best retail interior design service in Jakarta, you're likely already past the point of just wanting something that looks nice — you need a space that actually converts, holds up under daily foot traffic, and reflects a brand identity that's consistent from your signage to your fitting rooms. That's a different brief than a purely decorative one, and it's worth choosing a studio accordingly. Kita Design Co. (PT Kita Desain Bersama) is a Jakarta-bas

Avina Kantaatmadja
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