Country couture at jordan burr norfolk

When renowned colourist Jo Jordan and her business partner Glen Burr decided to take the Jordan Burr brand from London to the Norfolk town of Holt, they knew that replicating the modern look of the original salon wouldn't be right.

Instead they opted for a salon that is boutique hotel style with a hint of country manor house, mixed with the muted, pastel tones that are a Jordan Burr trademark.

Says Jo: "Originally, we put some really inspirational mood boards together. Early on we were channelling a Vivienne Westwood meets Lord Nelson look with plenty of individual, bespoke touches. We also knew we wanted to bring a little London sparkle to the salon.

"We were conscious of not being too ostentatious, so although we wanted to incorporate contemporary features, we tended to let the layout and age of the building steer us.

"It's with the salon's fixtures and fittings - for example, our massage chairs - that we've let the high tech aspect come through. Elsewhere, we wanted to achieve a balance of practicality, comfort and luxury."

Fact File

Name: Jordan Burr

Address: White Lion Street, Holt, Norfolk

Owners: Jo Jordan, Glen Burr, Steve Lees and Stephen Heathfield

Size: 450sq ft

Clientele: Diverse

Staff: Five

Styling stations: Four

Budget: £60,000

Financing: Jo Jordan, Glen Burr and bank loan

Furniture: REM, antique and bespoke

Features: Individually sourced antique chairs, tartan stair runner.

Budget Box

Units, mirrors, shaving: £6,600

Plumbing: £6,500

Styling chairs: £2,200

Building works: £16,000

Lighting and electrical work: £8,000

Flooring: £2,000 

Advertising/PR: £4,500

Legal expenses: £2,500

Miscellaneous: £11,700.

How to Achieve the Look

Styling chairs, backwash units: REM - 01282 619977

Antique chair, gilt mirrors and stag's head: James Beck Auctions, Fakenham, Norfolk -01328 851557.