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Salon Interiors: Success through teamwork at The Amber Room

Posted by Alex
Dated: February 18, 2009 10:41 AM

The creation of Amber Room in Caterham, Surrey was truly a collaborative effort. The business was the brainchild of Corinne Lacaze, a hairdresser with 14 years' industry experience, who saw the potential of a local salon.

Corinne found a further five business partners to plough money into the venture. It took all hands on deck to whip the premises into shape, but after two months of 18-hour days the former arts and crafts store was transformed into a luxury hairdressing salon.

Designing the interior was also a group effort, with the owners researching various looks and then pooling ideas. Chocolate brown and cream hues were chosen to create an upmarket, chic, but warm and welcoming feel.

A sense of character is also created through the split levels within the salon. The styling area at the front of the premises is bright and spacious, while the technical section upstairs offers clients privacy. Meanwhile, the backwash area is hidden from view and designed to enhance relaxation with muted lighting and soft music.

Fact File

Name: The Amber Room
Address: 20 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey
Owners: The Amber Room Salon Limited Group
Clientele: Mixed, primarily female
Staff: Five, plus two juniors
Styling stations: Three for cutting and three for technical
Financing: Self
Design: Self
Furniture: LSE - 020 8903 0002
Features: A separate backwash area, offering a massage chair, and luxurious environment

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Set a budget and stick to it
If you are doing the work yourself, set a realistic target to get the work done - it always takes longer than you imagine
Local companies are more likely to deal on price than bigger ones
Allow more time than you need because, more often than not, something will crop up
Plan for changes/expansion for the future
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Luxury can be achieved on a budget.