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salon furniture


a perfect fit


How to pick the ideal furniture options for your salon’s surroundings.


Choosing the right products and treatments are vital to any beauty business’ success, yet the same can also be said when it comes to purchasing salon furniture.


Whether you’re starting from scratch or thinking of updating your existing working environment, conducting research into the choices available is crucial in order to ensure any investment you make will work for the salon’s space, staff and clients.


where to begin?


With a myriad of furniture suppliers on the market and a number of differing factors to consider, it can be


confusing to know exactly where to start. When it comes to furniture, it’s often best to begin by visualising the space you have to work with as this will be a determining factor as to what you can and can’t accommodate.


“Salon furniture must primarily be functional and fit for the range of treatments you offer,” notes House of Famuir’s Caroline Peacock. “The tendency is to choose a room design and then try to fit the essentials such as a couch, stools and lamps around it. Without the correct furniture and equipment, treatments are simply not possible. The room should be designed to fit round these essential items.”


“Draw a floor plan and have a good idea of where everything will go, how much room you will have, and of course take note of any natural light,” recommends Steven Gunnip, Director of Salon Evolution. “Measure the length and width of the available space and keep those dimensions in mind when coming up with your design.”


“Talk to an equipment manufacturer about your own particular equipment needs, as they will have the business knowledge combined with an in depth- product knowledge to best advise you and give guidance,” says Sarah Howells, Sales Director at Beautelle Therapy Equipment. “They will be well


experienced in dealing with Spas and salons of every size and shape and will know what will best work in your salon environment and, more importantly, what doesn’t work. They can also help with sizes and may highlight certain issues that you may not have even considered.”


Naturally, practicalities should always be at the forefront of your furniture decisions but this doesn’t mean you have to completely forfeit style over substance. “Equipment is one of your main ‘tools of the trade’ but it’s also a piece of furniture and can be used to accentuate the design or theme of your Spa or salon environment,” Sarah explains. “Any equipment you use should form an intricate part of both the design and layout and should work well with any room schemes or settings.”


“Your colour scheme needs to be planned well in advance so when you are ordering your equipment you know what finish /colours will match your overall design e.g. wooden natural theme, clinical colours etc.,” continues Sarah. “Complementary and colour co- ordinated equipment will give your salon a professional image and will integrate with your colour scheme or salon theme. Corporate colours can endorse your brand or message.”


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