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Do you feel a little lost when it comes to optimizing a low-budget beauty salon interior design? Then you have come to the perfect place for you.

 

Opening a beauty salon when your budget is limited is possible but it brings with it great challenges. One of them is knowing how to organize all the furniture and objects in a small space.

For this reason, we have put together a series of ideas that we are sure will help you choose the right low-budget beauty salon interior design. And in a way that maximizes the perception and function of the space in the salon.

Whether your beauty salon is located in a shopping center, a retail store, a home, or is mobile, the tips below apply to any space.

Floor plan for a low-budget beauty salon interior design

The first and most important thing you should do is draw, design, or create a floor plan for the beauty salon.

Why is this step so critical?

 

Because the plan – on paper or digital – is the basis on which all your business ideas will be built.

The floor plan will help you:

• have a suitable location for each equipment
• create a good flow for the circulation of people,
• and have well-defined areas (waiting area, retail shelves, locker room, reception, work stations, separate rooms for massages and facial treatments, dryer, shampoo bowls, storage area, bathroom, break room, among others).

 

PS The low-budget beauty salon should not only be functional but also very visually appealing to make more money. We will see this later.

Low-budget beauty salon furniture in essential areas

The type of equipment you use will depend on your budget, availability, and space. But there are 3 things you shouldn’t miss in your small beauty salon.

Reception counter (waiting area)

The reception desk and waiting area are the first thing a client will see when they enter your salon. That’s why it’s so important to make a great first impression – after all, you only get one chance to impress!

In this case, since you have limited space, the counter can be small (but very organized and clean) and -in addition- have an additional space or area to display the products you use and recommend, so that the customer can see, touch and smell them.

On the other hand, place a sofa or small chairs along with a side table or center table and a dressing area.

As an extra idea, you can also add a small coffee and tea buffet.

All of this will add a cozy touch to the reception area.

Buy second-hand low-budget beauty salon interior furniture

 

You can reupholster armchairs, classic sofas, and even the chairs at each table or dressing table. If you buy some beautiful second-hand chairs, but the upholstery is a little worn, you just need to take them to be reupholstered with a smooth leatherette or a fabric with a stain-resistant treatment.

Extra tip: If you want to give it a more welcoming feel, go for reclaimed wooden furniture such as consoles, sideboards to store towels and products, screens to separate spaces, and shelves/bookcases for your reception area.

To make them look like new, just sand them and paint them a couple of times.

Hairdressing area

 

If you are going to offer hairdressing services in your salon, it is wise to use a wall-mounted station because it is narrow and takes up less space.

Additionally, having a chair, a mirror, and the right lighting will perfectly complete the salon.

Glass shelves to display your products

 

Glass shelves are the ideal option for displaying your products, as they let light through and illuminate the containers with an overall light.  They also look very elegant and do not take up any visual space. Also, if you want to display all your product lines together, look for a large but simple shelf where you can place them and group them.

Washing area

 

The wash area is a place of relaxation for your client. And while it’s tempting to buy a portable or very small model to make this area small – and use the space for other areas of the salon – don’t make this mistake – you should allow yourself enough space here.

Recommended minimum distances:

• To the left and right of each station: approx. 80 cm.
• Behind the station (for the stylist): approx. 90 cm.

In the post about essential pieces of furniture for a beauty salon, you can discover what else to include in the plan.

Once we have covered the entire furniture topic, we move on to the visual part.

Use flattering low-budget beauty salon interior decor

 

When you walk into a beauty salon that has beautiful marble floors and a glamorous chandelier, you immediately feel like you have stepped into luxury.

And that feeling has nothing to do with the physical space (small or large), it has to do with the decoration that has been used.

Let’s take a look at some ideas that you can apply to decorate your beauty salon economically.

You don’t have to apply all of them, just the ones that best suit your abilities.

Preserved plants low-budget beauty salon interior decor

 

The preserved plants will add a very elegant touch and will bring color to the room. Green always brings freshness to any environment and your hair salon is the ideal place for them.

Many hair salons opt for preserved plants, which do not need to be watered and are perfect for decorating a wall in your salon or empty corners in the reception or waiting room.

They are not expensive and last a long time. Occasionally, you can also put a vase of fresh flowers on the reception counter.

Decide on a color palette

When you enter the salon, do you feel like you are trapped in a small space? The 3 color ideas for a small beauty salon that you will see now will help you combat this feeling.

White decoration

The most classic but effective way to overcome this unpleasant sensation is to go “ light ”.

What does it mean to go light?

• Use white or very light colors
• Use lots of different textures, but in the same light color scheme (this will avoid monotony and boredom)
• Place works of art, plants, or any type of decoration that transmits peace and tranquility to the living room.

While it is true that white colors help in narrow spaces, there are also other equally interesting variants.

Vibrant decoration

You can perfectly use bright and vibrant colors to make the beauty salon come to life.

Of course, this will depend more on your tastes and your target customers.

For example, if your salon is primarily into fashion, then create a fun and vibrant environment. Try adding color to the walls, floor, or even chairs.

You can have a lot of fun at this point and let your true personality come out, but be careful not to overdo it too much.

Black and white decoration

If you don’t want to use monochromatic or very bright colors for your decoration, then we recommend creating a focal point using contrasting colors.

 

The most contrasting colors are black and white, which we recommend. Other contrasts can be orange and blue, yellow and purple, red and green, etc. (but this would be included in vibrant decoration).

You can get this contrast at:

• Walls with floors
• Furniture
• Large artwork on walls
• Decorative pieces
• among others…

Just because your beauty salon space is small doesn’t mean you can’t be daring.

PS Having several air inlets or large windows will help create a feeling of spaciousness and freedom.

Reflect light with low-budget mirrored vinyl

Small spaces need all the light they can get and an effective and inexpensive way to achieve this is by using vinyl mirrors.

 

Mirrors are a basic and indispensable element in a beauty salon; they reflect light, give more depth, and create the illusion of a larger space.

There are many types of mirrors that you can use in your beauty salon:

• full body
• frameless
• framed
• oval, round, square, rectangular, and many more…

Use mirror models that best fit the aesthetics of your beauty salon. They will add beauty and visual depth.

Use budget-friendly mirrored vinyl

Cheap mirrored vinyl is a type of decorative material that is used to cover surfaces and create the mirror effect. Mirror or mirrored vinyl sheets have a silicone base paper to protect the adhesive.

In general, it is a self-adhesive contact paper sheet with a reflective finish that imitates the appearance of a mirror.

It is used on glass surfaces, exterior windows, and interior surfaces such as walls, doors, cabinets, furniture, etc. to add light and visually expand a space.

It is the most economical and versatile alternative to traditional mirrors and it is easier to apply and maintain.

Lots of low-budget beauty salon interior lighting 

 

The last but essential aspect to take into account for your low-budget beauty salon is the lights.

You can use different lighting sources for each area, this way they will be unique and perfectly cover the demand of each service.

For example, a facial treatment booth does not require the same lighting as you would need in a hair treatment booth.

It doesn’t matter what type of lighting you use, the important thing is to have plenty of light!

Conclusion

When you’re designing your floor plans and have all your areas defined, make sure it’s easy to walk between spaces.

To avoid this from becoming a problem, make sure that the furniture and equipment are not too large.

Create multiple plans with different locations and stick with the most efficient one.

We hope that these little ideas about space organization have been useful to you and have helped inspire you.

And finally, benefit from the helpful hand of Wallpaper Kenya to discover much more.