April Uhlir

Interior design, restoration, remodeling, space plan, color, lighting graphics, signage and displays for a boutique wine shop. Shelving was designed to dynamically convey the shops’ extensive, signature wine selection by filling the entire expanse of the wall. Lighting was designed to advertise the store in the evening. All signs were painted to maintain a vintage feel and historic style. The welcoming ambiance in the space accommodates wine tastings and events.

The entire boutique retail space was restored from the uncovered original hardwood floors up to the tin ceiling, then outfitted with custom woodwork and cabinetry. The design plan was duplicated into a second sister store in Chicago’s Little Italy.