Elegant but relaxed style at khd hairdressing

The stunning setting of Dorset lends itself nicely to the elegant, boutique-style salon that is KHD Hairdressing.

A subtle creamy shade on the wall is teamed with lavish purple print wallpaper, which makes an interesting combination.

To add to the salon's calm ambience, feature lighting is positioned over the reception area and spotlights placed above each of the 16 styling stations.

One of the salon's most striking features is the carefully selected furniture. The reception and waiting area includes a round Welonda reception desk with a glass panel behind it - so the salon can be clearly seen by clients when entering, but there is still privacy from the main area.

Karen and Jeff set out to create a salon that met their plush, elegant and relaxed criteria - and it does just that.

Fact File Name: KHD Hairdressing Address: Manor House, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset Owners: Karen and Jeff Rice Size: 1,400sq ft Clientele: Mixed Staff: 14 Styling stations: 16 Budget: £120,000 Financing: Welonda loan and self Design: Blu Orbit and self. Budget Box Flooring: £6,200 Chairs, basins and colour unit: £29,000 Styling units and waiting furniture: £9,000 Building work: £27,000 Plumbing: £9,300 Electrics: £9,400 Signage: £5,800 Reception area: £21,000 Miscellaneous: £17,400 How to Achieve the Look Chairs, basins and reception desk: Welonda - 01256 320202 Styling units, waiting area, coat cupboard: MC Bain Exports - 01392 446304 Bespoke reception area: Hale and Murray - 01202 678431 Building work: Banyard Construction - 01202 622351 Top Tips Set a budget and be prepared for the unexpected Check progress each day to make sure you are on track Employ builders you can trust to do the job well Check delivery dates before placing orders.