In the comfort zone - andrea beers salon

Open-plan yet offering privacy; spacious but comfortable - these were the priorities for Andrea Beers when she and co-owner, Jennifer Smith began planning their first salon venture together.

They began with a brand new building that was little more than a concrete shell and spent six months realising their vision. The result was exactly what Andrea and Jennifer had imagined.

"Our main aim was to create an area that clients would feel comfortable in, but with lots of space so they wouldn't feel over-crowded."

Fact File Name: Andrea Beers Address: Hillgrove Court, Kidderminster, West Midlands Owners: Andrea Beers and Jennifer Smith Size: 2,800sq ft Staff: 13 Styling stations:13 Budget: £100,000 Financing:Bank loan and personal savings Design: Self Furniture: Vezzozi and REM Features: Chill-out area; accent green wallpaper; reception desk Budget Box Building work: £30,000 Furniture: £40,000 Computer system: £6,000 Signage: £3,500 Miscellaneous: £20,500 How to Achieve the Look Vezzozi from Salon Supplies of Crewe - 01270 848612 REM also from Salon Supplies of Crewe Salon Masters - 07976 577603