A contemporary feel with a nod to the past at mahogany
Published
16th Dec 2012
by rachael
When your salon is based in Hanover Square, directly opposite the offices of Vogue, you can't afford to let your image get tardy. That is why the team at Mahogany Hairdressing decided it was time to give its flagship site a major makeover.
The remit was to create a contemporary, fashionable space while maintaining the grandeur of the historic building.
The listed nature of the building did add limitations on how the interior could be developed, but working with the original features has helped create a stunning salon. The upstairs colour area features a grand vaulted ceiling with period detail courtesy of William Morris, painted white for a sense of space and light.
Downstairs the ceiling has a Moroccan-inspired pattern, although still painted white, offsetting the natural wooden flooring. Original features include ionic-style pillars, standing as a reminder of the building's history in the predominantly contemporary space.
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Fact file
Name: Mahogany Hairdressing
Location: 17 St George Street, Hanover Square,
Mayfair, London
Staff: 25
Styling stations: 15
Clientele: Fashion, media and other Mayfair professionals
Budget: £100,000
How to get the look
Top tips
- Keep the salon open if possible for a continued revenue stream
- Communicate clearly with the shopfitters
- Order furniture and fittings well in advance
- Quality comes at a price - cheap choices end up expensive in the long-term
- Attention to detail; finishing touches make all the difference.
