Designing a 20m² hairdressing salon: expert tips for making the most of the space

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Are you about to open your salon and want to make sure you get the layout of your 20m² hairdressing salon just right?

With a few simple tips, you can make the most of the available space to create a pleasant environment for both your customers and your team. Discover our expert advice to help you design your hair salon whilst making the most of a small floor area.

Basic rules for designing a 20m² hairdressing salon

Before you start designing your hairdressing salon, it’s important to bear in mind a few basic rules to maximise the available space:

  • Opt for light colours when painting the walls to create a sense of space. You can add touches of brighter or darker colours to liven the whole look up
  • Make the most of natural light or, if that’s not possible, use several well-positioned light sources to illuminate the space
  • Use large mirrors to make the space appear larger and enhance the brightness.
  • Define each area of your hair salon to facilitate the movement of customers and staff
  • Choose ergonomic furniture whose shapes and dimensions suit your salon and its layout without cluttering it up
  • Avoid overloading the space with unnecessary decorative items or furniture that is too large

Tips for optimising the space in a 20m² hairdressing salon

To make the most of the space in your hairdressing salon, here are a few more tips to bear in mind:

Line up the shampoo basins and styling stations against a wall

A simple tip for optimising the layout of your studio or beauty salon is to line up the shampoo basins and styling stations against a wall. This type of layout not only frees up floor space but also creates a fluid and functional flow within the room.

For an even more optimised space, you could opt for double or triple units – an ideal solution if you’re working in a flat converted into a salon or on a tight budget.

This also creates a central area that makes it easier for clients and hairdressers to move around, whilst leaving room for tasteful décor.

Light wood, neutral tones or personalised decorative touches: every detail counts when creating a warm atmosphere, even whilst renovations are underway or when setting up in new premises intended as a dining area or to be converted into a salon.

Choose multifunctional furniture

To avoid cluttering the space, opt for ergonomic, multi-functional hairdressing furniture. For example, choose styling stations with built-in drawers and shelves so you can store hairdressing products and accessories. Low storage units, a reception desk or a curved reception counter that will easily fit into a corner of the room… There are plenty of solutions to help you keep your space airy whilst choosing stylish furniture.

In the MySalondeCoiffure online catalogue, you’ll find models in all shapes and sizes, designed to fit just as well in a home as in professional settings. With a wide selection of furniture, you can easily furnish each area comfortably and harmoniously, in keeping with the atmosphere and design you wish to create.

Whether you’re in the middle of a refurbishment or simply looking for a new décor idea, every piece has been designed to optimise lighting, particularly in the washing areas where light plays a key role in the customer experience.

Whether you’re working with an architect or designing your project yourself, our collections are designed to suit all your preferences and requirements.

Using wall shelves

Wall-mounted shelves (positioned behind a counter or shampoo dispensers, for example) are an excellent way to store hairdressing products and accessories and to display the hairdressing products you sell, whilst freeing up floor space. Make sure to fix them securely to the wall to prevent them from falling.

Create a comfortable waiting area

Even in a small 20m² hairdressing salon, it’s important to provide a comfortable waiting area for clients. You can fit a few chairs or a cosy sofa, a coat rack and a magazine rack into a relatively small space.

By following these tips, you can bring to life a stylish, functional and comfortable hairdressing salon, even with limited space, such as a 20m² area. Our specialist advisers are on hand to offer you bespoke design ideas, perfectly tailored to your premises, whether they’re in the town centre, in a house or even set within a landscaped garden.

From installation work and layout design to choosing furniture, mirrors, chairs, reception sofas, storage solutions and wall finishes: we take care of everything. Call on our expertise to transform your space with style and efficiency.