Quality, luxury and indulgence at ken picton salon

Published 07th Sep 2009 by sophieh

When Ken Picton opened his original salon in Cardiff Bay in 2000 it was situated in a new £35m development and cost him £400,000 to create. His unique design won him the 2001 Salon Design Award at HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards. Measuring 4,000sq ft, it was a stunning salon for clients to visit and staff to work in, but Ken wanted to expand another 2,500sq ft and that refit cost him another £300,000. "I loved my salon how it was, but I wanted to create a haven of quality, luxury and indulgence with beautiful light and plenty of space," says Ken.

Fact File

Name: Ken Picton Salon Address: 8 Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay Owner: Ken Picton Size: 6,500sq ft Length of time in the premises: Nine years Staff: 40 Styling stations: 36 Budget: £300,000 Financing: Self and bank Design: Ken Picton and Blu Orbit Furniture: Welonda, bespoke Features: High-gloss floor, refreshment bar, relaxation area.

Budget Box

Flooring: £40,000 Fixtures and fittings: £95,000 Electrics, air conditioning and plumbing: £40,000 Backwashes: £19,000 Building work: £95,000 Reception/waiting area: £11,000.