Sweet chic at syrupp salon in bucken
Published
24th Jun 2012
by rachael
After five years trading at a previous site, Syrupp salon moved to the affluent village of Buckden, Cambridgeshire, when a picture-perfect prime location became available.
Previously a boutique dress shop, salon owner Helen Akred and her daughter, Rebecca, worked together with the Aston & Fincher design team to create a sophisticated unisex salon with plenty of quirky features.
"The salon design had to fit the image of the business," says Helen. "Both the premises and location do this perfectly, so the interior had to match. My vision was for it to be very chic."
Originally inspired by a French furniture company, the design solidified when Helen discovered the Pip collection of wallpaper from designer Brian Yates. "Finding the paper helped everything else fall into place," she says.
Eclectic touches include reclaimed vintage features and an old range in the back room, which still works and was used to warm mince pies for clients over the Christmas period. Further attention to detail comes in the form of bespoke chair covers in colourful fabrics and a statement clock featuring assorted teacups - a talking point among clients, and a perfect match for the crockery used to serve refreshments.
"The most important part of our decision to move was designing an environment of style and comfort," Helen explains. "But it was also imperative to create a bright and happy place to work." A brief which this bright and beautiful interior fulfils with style.
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Syrupp in brief...
What was the most expensive part of the refit?
The building work, although the most expensive single item was the boiler.
What was the best buy of the salon?
The dining chairs and reception lighting.
How would you describe the salon's image?
Stylish, current and individual.
What were the best and the worst things you did?
The best thing was to move to the new location. The worst is that we do not have enough back-of-house space.
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FACT FILE
Name: Syrupp
Address: 40 Church Street, Buckden, Cambridgeshire
Owner: Helen Akred
Size: 1,000sq ft
Staff: Eight
Styling stations: Seven
Budget: £15,000
Financing: Bank loan
Design: Aston & Fincher and Rebecca Harvey
Furniture: Aston & Fincher
Features: An old range, feature wallpaper and a teacup clock
HOW TO GET THE LOOK
Aston & Fincher - 0121 778 2322
Dan Stabler, cabinet maker - 07879 007 7168
Wallpaper and Paint Emporium - 01223 506136
Bespoke Mirrors - 0845 226 2159
