A glossy new salon for trevor sorbie in hampstead
Published
12th Sep 2011
by rachael
Formerly a Moroccan restaurant situated on swanky Hampstead High Street in London, Trevor Sorbie, Grant Peet and Bree Davie had a mammoth task ahead of them to restore a derelict building and transform it into a sensational Trevor Sorbie salon.
The work took 12 weeks to complete with the aim of creating a high-quality, upmarket and contemporary design. "We wanted this luxury salon to possess elements of five-star boutique hotels and leading brand names," says Bree.
Being a Trevor Sorbie salon, each is designed to complement the building using high-quality shop fittings. A colour scheme of charcoal grey and pale ivory gives a practical yet appealing finish and glossy, grey porcelain floor tiles are hardy yet chic.
The renovation was a huge task, but the end result has exceeded expectations. Says Bree: "The salon isn't too masculine or feminine and appeals to all ages, the new space has universal appeal and looks stunning."
In brief...
In brief...What was the most expensive part of the refit?
To prepare the building for shopfitting, the entire unit was stripped out, then building works took place. This came to a total cost of more than £60,000.
What was the bargain buy of the salon?
There were no real bargains, but the styling units were worth the money in terms of quality, design, effectiveness and illumination.
Which aspect of the salon was most important to you?
A contemporary and minimal design, created with quality materials that will last the test of time.
Is there anything that you wouldn't choose again?
A premises that required so much work. However, finding a site in Hampstead was so difficult that acquiring the right building in that area was more important than the cost of the build.
What was the best and worst thing that you did?
Best: Picking that site.
Worst: The scale of the building works, although it was all worth it in the end.
Top tips- Choose a salon designer or architect with experience in the hair salon industry, recommended by other salon owners.
- Agree a budget at the onset. Designing a salon on a vague budget will be a waste of valuable time and money.
- Remember that quirky, personal tastes may work in a home but can go out of fashion and wear terribly in a heavy-use, commercial environment.
- Choose the contractor after speaking to at least three of their previous clients. The best design can be poorly installed, which may only show up 12 months later. Buy cheap, pay twice.
- Never under-estimate the preparation and approval time between site evaluation and starting on site.
Fact fileName: Trevor Sorbie
Address: 42 Hampstead High Street, London
Owners: Trevor Sorbie, Grant Peet, Bree Davie
Size: 1,850 sq ft
Clientele: A mix of men, women, local people and clients that travel from further afield to see our stylists
Staff: 12
Financing: Self
Design: Melvyn Allen Design
Furniture: Melvyn Allen Design and Kiela
Features: Period-style frontage, split-level salon, glass staircase, three separate salon areas, warm LED lighting, reception pods, retail glass wall, grey polished floor.
Budget BoxStripping out works: £7,000
Building works: £55,000
Flooring: £10,200
Styling units: £18,400
Styling chairs: £9,000
Backwashes: £9,600
Bespoke joinery throughout: £38,000
Electrical installation: £26,000
Water heating and plumbing installation: £13,500
Air conditioning: £24,000
Shop front and fascia: £13,500
Lighting: £8,000
Bathroom: £7,000
IT Hardware: £10,000
How to get the look
All furniture and fittings - Melvyn Allen Design, 01923 850733
