Get your barber shop’s décor just right with our tips

Barber shops have been all the rage for some time now and are attracting more and more men. Whether you’re looking to set up a barber shop or simply create a dedicated area for this craft within your hairdressing salon, it’s essential to create a distinctive atmosphere.

Often vintage, sometimes contemporary with a retro touch, the décor of a barber’s shop must follow certain guidelines to ensure customers feel at ease.

Fitting out and decorating a barber’s shop

The atmosphere of a barber shop evokes a sort of timeless bubble, directly inspired by old-fashioned barber shops. Your customers don’t just come to have their hair cut and their beards trimmed: they’re also looking for a place where they can relax and leave behind the stresses of a hectic life.

Very often, it’s the choice of furniture for your barber shop that sets the tone for your décor. From shampoo basins to barber’s chairs, not to mention the iconic Pol rotating sign, MySalondeCoiffure offers a wide range of items in all styles and to suit all budgets via its online shop, so you can create a space that reflects your personality.

What style for your barber shop?

Whilst vintage barber shops are all the rage (see our KIRK or CLINT M chairs), paying homage to the barber shops of the 1950s to 1970s, there’s nothing stopping you from opting for a different style. An industrial-style theme, for example, works well for this type of establishment: brick walls (or materials that mimic brick), furniture combining metal and wood, and understated décor are all key elements.

For a more contemporary feel, go for white as your main colour and base the décor of your barber’s shop on touches of bright colour and modern furniture, without being too flashy (the DARKA or ENRICO models, for example).

Finally, to create an original and entirely personalised atmosphere, you could opt for a skilful blend of styles, combining elements from different eras. Be careful, however, to avoid any lapses in taste…

Creating the atmosphere of your barber’s area

Just like decorating a barber shop, designing a specific area within a hairdressing salon requires careful thought. Indeed, the atmosphere must be distinctly different from that of the rest of the salon. The main challenge lies in creating a space that blends harmoniously with the rest of the premises whilst retaining its own distinct character. For example, you could choose one or two identical base colours and personalise the barber shop area with a third shade and specific décor.

Once you’ve decided on the style of your barber shop, all that remains is to add the décor. It’s best to keep this minimalist and carefully chosen, unless you opt for a wall of vintage photos, which can create an interesting effect.

One final important point: pay close attention to the lighting. It’s what will bring your décor to life and define the atmosphere of your barber shop.

Discover our full range of barber shop furniture

MySalondeCoiffure, a wholesaler of barber shop furniture and accessories, offers high-quality items designed by the finest Italian manufacturers. We regularly offer substantial discounts of up to 50 per cent on a selection of products: do check our catalogue regularly! Finally, delivery is free in France with no minimum spend, and available throughout Europe and the UK subject to delivery charges.

You can also discover our advice on kitting out a men’s hairdressing salon.