13/09/2024
A well designed salon can establish a feeling of tranquility and connection, increasing customer loyalty. Whether you're planning for a new salon or spa build out, or aiming to revamp your current one, learn Plush + Oak's top industry tips for interior design in salons and spas.
Interior Design for Salon Spa - Trends and Inspo for 2024 - Plush + Oak
Top Interior Design Tips for Creating a Beautiful Salon or Spa

In the realm of beauty and wellness industries, the layout and decor of your salon or spa are essential factors for drawing in customers and retaining them through an incredible experience. A well designed salon can establish a feeling of tranquility and connection, increasing customer loyalty. Whether you're planning for a new salon or spa build out, or aiming to revamp your current one, learn the top industry tips for interior design in salons and spas.

Here are some key tips, for design that can help your salon or spa stand out as a top destination.

1. Trendy Color Palettes for Salons and Spas

Choosing a color scheme is crucial in salon and spa interior design as it influences the ambiance and vibe of the area greatly.

Mood 1: Light and Bright Salon Interior
White lash bed by Plush + Oak
Photo: @bigsexylashes

Light and Air Salon and Spa Interiors make clients feel refreshed. These airy vibes are created by pairing bright white furniture and walls, with wood tones, and adding texture through non-competing decor like mirrors. 

Mood 2: Earthy and Cozy Salon Interior
Ergonomic design
Photo: @theloft_lashbrowskin

A balance of wood tones, darker leather, lighter brick or textured stone, and plants allow this space to feel casual and cool. A color palette like this is relaxed and maintainable, and feels very approachable. Not to mention, the tone on tone chunky knit blankets on the bed! 

Mood 3: Moody and Dark Salon Interior 

photo: @KLA_Beauty

Dark and Moody interiors are sexy. They make women feel indulgant, luxurious, and warm. By pairing dark walls, with dark beds, this salon oozes appealing luxurious vibes. The key to a dark and moody vibes? Keeping tonality minimal and focussing around two key colours: in this example, black, and brown and bringing those tones through every aspect. 

Consistency plays a role here – make sure the color palette seamlessly connects between the walls and furniture pieces while also blending with the overall decor for a unified and refined appearance. Also make sure that the interior of your salon matches your branding aspects within your website, emails, and marketing. 

2. Consider Adding Arches and Curved Lines


Arches have been an architectural element for centuries standing the test of time with their timeless appeal and structural significance in architecture, throughout history.

Adding features such as arches can bring an elegant and appealing touch to your salon or spa environment and adds softness and luxury. Arches in the form of doorways or mirrors can enhance the feeling of luxury and spaciousness in an area. The gentle curves of arches also contribute to an natural ambiance that is ideal, for a setting dedicated to rejuvenation and aesthetics.


Enhance the look of your salon or spa by incorporating elements around treatment spaces or retail displays to elevate the overall aesthetic appeal of the space; they complement various design styles seamlessly and serve as a versatile enhancement, to your establishment.

3. Backlit shelving (or backlit, anything)


Light is crucial in every design endeavor and when executed effectively can completely change the atmosphere of your salon and spa by setting the right mood for you and your clients to enjoy. One popular trend that has an effect especially in beauty parlors and wellness centers is having shelves, ceilings, or areas of interest with backlighting. Backlighting is a reasonably inexpensive design choice as it is easy to install with flexible strips that can be cut to size. 


Showcasing premium skincare products, or lash or brow retail items on illuminated shelves can make them more noticeable to your customers while also creating an welcoming ambiance, with the gentle backlighting.

4. Ergonomic Salon Beds for Salons and Spas
Edda Cloud® Ergonomic Salon Bed IN DURALINEN - Plush + Oak
An essential element of designing your salon or spa is the choice of furniture. Long gone are the days of flat, uncomfortable facial beds... Plush + Oak's patented Ergonomic salon beds have made curves a need, not a want. Being a salon or spa owner means understanding the importance of providing comfort for your clients’ experience. The Plush + Oak beds feature an ergonomic design that not only promotes relaxation but also ensures proper body alignment during treatments for the artist as well. 

Brynn® ERGONOMIC Salon Bed IN DURALINEN - Plush + Oak

These beds have been created with both the lash artist and the client in consideration to provide comfort combined with an elegant and luxurious look. The wide assortment of colors of Plush + Oak beds effortlessly blends into any design style to reflect your branding effectively. By opting for beds you not only enhance your clients comfort but also boost the chances of them returning as theres nothing quite like a relaxing and supportive experience, during a beauty session.


5. Adding Natural Textures and Plants



Importantly remember to integrate elements from nature such as indoor plants and different textures to enhance the richness and coziness of your salon or spa setting. Lush green plants not cleanse the air but also enstill a feeling of peace and well being into the atmosphere. Blending materials, like fabrics, wooden details and stone can establish a harmonious and inviting ambiance that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable to be in.

Conclusion:

Creating a salon or spa involves focusing on every aspect meticulously – from selecting color schemes to picking out furniture pieces carefully chosen for their elegance and functionality with ergonomic design features. Soothing colors and stylish arches complemented by backlit shelving units for added ambiance and comfort to ensure a luxurious experience for clients that promotes relaxation and indulgence leading to increased loyalty and sustainable growth, for your business in the long run.

Transform your salon or spa into a sanctuary of relaxation and elegance by incorporating these design suggestions. Witness an increase in your clientele, as an outcome!
13/09/2024