A home from home at andrew barton salons
Published
26th Jan 2010
by
sophieh
When celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton opened his first, eponymous salon, he wanted it to be a home from home; so design team Caulder Moore spent time with Andrew in his own environment to expose his character and personality.
In fact, the colour scheme in the salon is the same as in his London apartment - different tones of grey - with accents of colour, comfortable furniture and quirky elements.
Having formally worked in Covent Garden, Andrew knew this was where he wanted his flagship salon to be, and spent months searching for the perfect premises.
"This property was exactly what I wanted. It ticked all the right boxes - right location, a traditional shop front, lovely high ceilings and a large sweeping staircase. It feels open, light and incredibly happy," he says.
FACT FILE
Name: Andrew Barton Salons
Address: 25 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London
Owner: Andrew Barton Salons Ltd
Staff: 12
Styling stations: 14
Design: Caulder Moore
Furniture: Bespoke pieces, chairs and backwashes by Pietranera
Features: Velvet-covered dog-patterned wallpaper, blow-dry area, colour kitchen, dual aspect windows. How to achieve the look Styling chairs and backwashes - LSE: 020 8903 0002
Lounge chairs - The Contract Chair Company: 020 7384 3420
Fabrics - The Designs Guild 020 7351 5775; Heals: 08700 240 780. Top tips - Take care when planning deadlines
- Be true to your brand
- Think location, location, location
- Find the right partners and consider those with broader creative experience to bring to your project.
Andrew Barton Salon in brief... - How would you describe your salon's image?
Understated elegance. I'd also use the word masstige - mass appeal with prestige. - What was the most important part of the refit?
Every element of a salon is important from the lighting to the flooring. What is often overlooked is how the salon feels for the team to work in and the client to sit in. - What was the best decision you made?
Waiting for the right location.
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