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Bohemian Beauty at Charlotte Murray

Posted by Kate
Dated: September 20, 2008 3:48 PM

The Charlotte Murray salon in Muswell Hill is a beacon for Bohemian design and beautiful hair. The premises, a former interior furnishing shop, has been richly transformed into a decadent space perfectly in tune with the tastes of the sophisticated north Londoner.

The thriving metropolitan 'village' location is a mecca for niche boutiques, and Charlotte has shaped her salon's identity accordingly. "Muswell Hill is a thriving commercial area, with bars, restaurants and high-end shops. Being on the Broadway was too good a prospect to pass up," she says.

After 15 years working as a session stylist, Charlotte decided to set up her own salon to share her wealth of hair knowledge and simultaneously provide a more solid future for herself and her family. Four months ago, her dream became a reality.

"Creating an artistic, individual, and beautiful place in which to work and develop - a space that draws like-minded people in - has been amazing. There's lots more I want to do, and this will give me the perfect platform to work from," she explains.

Fact File

Name: Charlotte Murray
Address: 464 Muswell Hill Broadway, London
Owners: Charlotte and Pete Murray
Size:861 sq ft
Staff: Eight
Clientele: Actresses, media types, artists, stand-up comedians, opera singers, entrepreneurs
Styling stations: 10
Budget: £50,000
Financing: Self
Design: Toby Kearns, Northdown Designs

Budget Box

Flooring: £7,000
Building works: £3,000
Furniture: £15,000
Electrics: £3,000
Plumbing and backwash: £7,000
Air conditioning: £5,000
Miscellaneous: £10,000.

Top Tips

Get good advice and plan your design
Know your target audience and don't compromise on creating the right image that will appeal to them
Think like a client - what would you like in a salon, what experience would you expect; what would enhance your experience and comfort
Differentiate your salon from others in the area both in terms of image and services
Do your research to ensure you budget accurately and costs don't spiral out of control

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Comments (5)

Posted by paris sofi
Dated: March 23, 2009 6:52 PM

I think what a credit to chalotte murray this salon is... i love it! i own a salon my self and we're going to have a fefurb soon. can you please tell were I can find Toby Kearns?
thanks
paris.

Posted by Toby Kearns
Dated: April 14, 2009 6:22 PM

Hello Paris,

It was great fun msking Charlotte Murrays dream a reality and if you or anybosy else would like to get in touch with me please feel free to ring M 07831 865739 L 01732 773751 or email toby@northdown.com.

Look forward to heraring from you paris

Toby

Posted by Matthew Lacey
Dated: April 15, 2009 11:08 AM

Toby Kearns or Matt Lacey can be contacted on 01732 773733

Posted by Toby Kearns
Dated: April 15, 2009 4:23 PM

Here are toby Kearns details for anybody that would like to contact me with a view to helping you like Charlotte make your dream come true? with a like Northdown magic.

M 07831 865739 L 01732 773751 email toby@northdown.com

Posted by Shanice
Dated: July 28, 2009 10:56 AM

WOW what a lovely salon. I have an interveiw today at charlotte murray and i hope i get it because the atmosphere looks so welcoming and i have seen some of her work and it looks FAB. Fingers crossed! Shanice x