To start the designing of any salon or spa, it is utmost important to understand the business plan, the kind of services that will be provided, the target audience, the revenue generation potential and the brand positioning. All these points if clearly understood & interpreted help in creating an interiors which is appropriate, highly customized, sensitive to the needs of both clients and the business, insync with the brand positioning. Thus a holistic approach to the design is the basic necessity
Once all these points are understood, we need to elaborate the various components of the salon. These components are as follows:
1. Entrance/reception area: It's the first point of contact for the customer and the
salon. It should be welcoming. A reception desk cum cash desk should be positioned in such a location that the receptionist can see all the movement happening in salon. There should be a waiting area for clients. There can be a retail space/cabinet in the reception area which is placed at such a location which is highly visible and controllable by the receptionist. The signage is an important part , the logo panel should be placed at a strategic location preferably behind the desk. A signature wall can also be created displaying the signature elements. 2. Styling Area: It's the area where various styling services are provided. Styling stations can be placed in various permutation and combinations depending upon the space available. Each styling station has a styling chair and a mirror in front. The Styling area can be unisex or gender based. Another important part of styling area is the back wash area where hair are washed. It is very important to create a place where shampoos, conditioners, fresh towels and used towels are placed for easy access.
3. Pampering services include pedicure, manicure , head spa etc. This area can be semi-enclosed for restricted visibility.
4. Beauty Rooms: These rooms are used for facials, waxing, massage etc. The room should have a facial bed with space all around, a basin, a storage cabinet, a full height mirror etc. The environment should be relaxing and soothing. It's a good idea to do sound proofing as much as possible. The combination of various lights like cfl downlighters, spots, cove lights and LED's can create various combinations. 5. Utilities include wash rooms, pantry, staff area and storage areas.
There are various steps involved in the process of design of a salon. The First step is to create a program of areas/requirements. The next step is to create a design concept along with a layout plan. It also includes creating 3d models and simulations. This whole process takes around 7-10 days. The next stage is to create drawings and specifications for execution and that takes around 7 days. So the total time taken to design a 1000 sft salon is around 15 days.
