Couper & co - salon interiors

Graeme and Jackie Hamilton experienced more teething problems than most when trying to get their Couper & Co salon up and running. Hindered by the discovery of a safe room with 18 inch thick walls and being refused permission to have a skip to remove their rubbish, they set about a complete revamp to create an open-plan look. After months of hard graft and sticking to their "while first place exists we shall never accept second" mantra they unveiled their dream salon. Stand out features at Couper & Co include blue neon lighting, as sported by security services, signature wall graffiti and a steel glass stairwell.

Fact File Name: Couper & Co Address: 14 Princes Street, Falkirk, Scotland Owners: Graeme and Jackie Hamilton Size: 2,000sq ft Staff: 20 Styling stations:17 Clientele:Fashion-conscious professionals Financing:Self, and bank loan Design:TTB Architecture, self Furniture:Belmont Features: Lighting, staircase, wall graffiti Budget:£232,000 Budget Box Plumbing:£20,000 Electrical:£20,000 Equipment:£35,000 Steel work:£50,000 Building work:£75,000 Legal costs and architect fees:£10,000 Décor/artwork:£5,000 Sundries:£10,000 Music/TV system:£7,000 How To Achieve The Look Salon Services:0141 248 5522 Artwork/graffiti:Sign & Print – 0845 450 1231 Styling units, reception desk and shelving:J Martin – 0141 812 3734
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