'classic but contemporary' - lavant rowe hairdressing

Lavant Rowe Hairdressing is Stephen Hartshorne and Chris Scott's first salon venture. The duo wanted a salon that was a mixture of the classic and the contemporary with a French chic edge that firmly targeted the top end of the market. With little structural work to do, they set about creating three clearly defined areas: a waiting/reception/retails area; a wet area and a cutting/consulting area. They selected a classy colour scheme of Roman white paint, silver and black feature wallpaper and mottled cream and terracotta floor tiles and were helped by Rima Designed Environments who came up with the bespoke furniture and added the finishing touches."We think we've achieved a balance of contemporary and classic design with a French boudoir twist." explains Chris.

Fact File Name: Lavant Rowe Hairdressing Address: Lavant Street, Petersfield, Hampshire Owners: Chris Scott and Stephen Hartshorne Size: 950sq ft Staff: Seven Styling stations:10 Budget: £58,000 Financing: Self and bank loan Design: Self and Rima Furniture: Rima Features: Bespoke French antique-style reception desk; spiral stairway; Marie Antoinette chandeliers; regency-style waiting chairs Budget Box Flooring: £15,000 Furniture: £20,000 Shop fit: £23,000 How To Achieve The Look Furniture: Rima Designed Environments - 01625 529658 Top Tips Source and instruct a recommended accountant, solicitor and bank manager Do your market research and ensure you have an unique selling point Carry out a ‘mystery shop’ in every other salon in the area Inspect the condition of flooring, walls and ceiling Know your customer – will what you are aiming to create fit with your intended audience?