Beauty Salon Design in Minimal Budget

Designing a beauty salon in minimal budget without cutting corners or compromising with quality is very challenging and yet very exciting. There are a few key elements which one should keep in mind.

1    Planning : The layout plan is very important. When budgets are minimal, then all the things that are unnecessary should be omitted. An open layout plan is the most desirable. An open plan reduces the unnecessary partitions etc. and also gives an openness to the space. It also reduces the cost of Air-conditioning. Placement of each and every component is critical in reducing the cost. Careful service design (plumbing / electrical/lighting and HVAC) and specifications can add to savings of cost. The design should be such that it requires minimum time for execution and doesn’t  require special workmen. 

2.    Theme: When budgets are minimal, then the theme should be based on straight lines and minimalistic. Less is more is perfectly applicable in this scenario.  When design elements are minimalistic then it has to be bold.

3.     Choice of material: There are many choices available for selecting material option for every building element that can make drastic contribution in increasing or reducing the cost. The choice of finishing material plays an important role. The materials should be well coordinated with each other as per the concept design and should form a part of the larger picture. The materials should be maintenance free and easily cleanable and shouldn’t look shabby after few days.  The most important thing is that all the materials should be locally available off the shelf. 

      Ceiling: There are various options available. Instead of a full false ceiling, partial ceilings can be built thus reducing the cost. The false ceiling can totally be omitted if the design theme permits visible ducts and conduits etc. In case the false ceiling is the must then economical materials like gypsum board etc. can be used and expensive materials like wood etc. can be avoided.

b.      Flooring: Flooring should be maintenance free, long lasting and easy to clean. It need not be a very expensive one. Good ceramic tiles are available in the price range of Rs 35-40/- per sft. Various stones can also be used for flooring. If budget permits then laminated wooden flooring can also be used.

c.       Partitions: The most economical material for partitions is brick wall with plaster on both sides but it takes time and space. Another option can be plain glass with frosting film wherever required.

d.      Finishing: The finishes should be maintenance free. The most economical finishing for walls is Acrylic paint that cost about 12/sft. A few walls can be highlighted by having texture paint or a wall paper.

e.      Light Fixtures : Lighting plays the most important role in creating an appealing salon. Down lighters placed in technically correct positions in working areas, indirect lighting thro’ coves or uplighters, spot lights highlighting the visual elements and products and LED’s creating dim light areas..all these light elements used properly create wonders for the salon appeal. The lighting can be of CFL down-lighters, spot lights and LED’s. These fixtures are most economical to install and even have low running cost.

4.       Salon Furniture and Equipment : Styling chairs, Mirrors, Shampoo stations and Pedicure stations can be selected as per the budget. Mirror stations can also be fabricated on site as per the design. 

5.       Branding and Signage: Visual elements communicate with the customers and establishes a dialogue with them. Signages, logo, posters, signature wall if strategically placed adds to the visual appeal to a great extent. Appropriate branding elements and signage provides boldness in a minimalistic design. Big Visual on a signature wall, a simple and bold logo panel, and branding elements provide a signature statement while reducing the costs. 

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