Contemporary luxury at barrie stephen hair

Published 14th Dec 2009 by sophieh

Barrie Stephen had a clear objective for his salon in the upmarket town Ashby de la Zouch: "I wanted to create the most upmarket and talked-about salon in town," he explains.

The salon, the fourth in his eponymously-named salon group, was previously two inter-connecting shops, which Barrie and salon interior designer Melvyn Allen had to strip back in order to create the perfect canvas.

The salon itself uses a neutral colour scheme that is complemented by walnut veneers on the walls and polished stainless steel detail for a elegant and spacious feel.

Fact File

Name: Barrie Stephen Hair

Address: Castlegate House, Bath Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire

Owners: Barrie Stephen and Joachim Zilliken

Size: 1,548sq ft

Clientele: Young, trendy, professional, families and ladies who lunch

Staff: 10

Styling stations: 13

Budget: £141,000

Financing: Self

Design: Melvyn Allen Design

Furniture: Melvyn Allen Design.

Budget Box

Shopfront: £7,700.

Flooring: £8,300.

Lighting: £6,000.

Backwashes: £5,600.

Styling units: £12,200.

Styling chairs: £8,500.

Reception and retail area: £9,100.

Air conditioning: £5,300.

Joinery: £12,000.

Shopfitters: £30,000.

Miscellaneous: £36,300.

How to Achieve the Look

Design and furniture: Melvyn Allen Design - 01923 850733.

Top Tips

Obtain expert advice before signing any lease
Choose a designer with salon industry experience and references
Ensure the salon is designed with a budget in mind
Don't scrimp on flooring or hot water supplies
Don't succumb to faddish designs that will date quickly.

Barrie Stephen Hair in Brief

What was the most expensive part of the refit?

The new utilities - water and electrical supplies - and the complete backwash area.
What was the most important part of the refit?

Initially the look and its impact on the town, closely followed by a high-quality and contemporary feel.
What three words best describe the salon's image?

Clean, contemporary and luxury.