The environment recreates the long, low horizon line of the desert, a place synonymous with quiet contemplation and dramatic natural formations. Inspiration for the design began with a reinterpretation of Canyon Ranch’s integrated approach to total wellness into three brand attributes: reflection, sensuality and light. Reflection corresponds to the mind, sensuality is a response to the body, and light evokes the spirit. Working with a palette suggested by Canyon Ranch’s southwest desert origin, the selected colors, materials and textures subtly reinforce the terrain’s calm, open spaces, and scented atmosphere.

Warm light and dark woods play off against cool custom glass panels. A 13-foot waterfall, which spills down the face of a circular wall at the far end of the store, defines the “Zen” area and interactive learning center. Channels of smooth river stones set into the floor are evocative of a narrow water course. Linear cabinetry floats above the floor on a shaft of light illuminating the stones below. Gray wood planks that recall Scandinavian saunas serve as wallcoverings while mohair pillows reinforce the play of contrasts between warm and cool, hard and soft, interior and exterior.

"Living Essentials is open and modern, but also
intimate and inviting. It reflects the heritage of Canyon Ranch, while setting new standards for exclusive spa-themed boutiques.” - Mel Zuckerman, Founder

Living Essentials won the Grand Prize Design Award in the category of new or remodeled specialty stores up to 3,000 sq.ft. in the NASFM International Retail Design Awards competition. The boutique also received a Special Merit Award for Outstanding Store Fixture