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Quality, Luxury and Indulgence at Ken Picton Salon

Posted by Kate
Dated: September 7, 2009 11:32 AM

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.