Salons

Color Bar Renovation Planning for Salons

Survey existing services and finishes before committing to a demolition or reuse plan. Identify what can stay and where hidden work may surface.

Explore the ideas
Parallel kitchen with teal cabinets and a continuous counter run
Service inspiration: organize equipment along opposing work runs.

Walkthrough checklist

  1. Record existing walls, openings, services and damage, then verify uncertain items with the appropriate trade.
  2. Separate required repairs from optional replacements so quotes show where the budget goes.
  3. Agree which access, isolation, removal and protection steps are needed before work starts.
Worked example

Replacing a kitchen sink cabinet may reveal dampness around old plumbing and a floor finish that continues under the units.

Inspect the cabinet base, pipe connections, and floor edge before ordering replacements. Record any uncertain substrate or plumbing work and have the relevant trades assess it before scope is fixed.

How to test it

Walk through the marked-up plan with the installer and record conditions that would change scope or cost.

Apply it to this space
Layout
Place the bar near wash services with a direct staff path and separate clean product storage from used bowls.
Detail
Use stain-resistant worktops, task light that reveals color, and a splash-protected wall finish.
Trade-off
An open color bar looks active but exposes preparation clutter.
  • Set up and clean a typical color service
  • Check product labels are legible in the chosen light
Straight kitchen cabinets with a long counter and under-cabinet lighting
Service inspiration: keep task surfaces and storage easy to reach.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Kitchen with pale green base cabinets and a continuous tiled backsplash
Service inspiration: choose surfaces that can be wiped along work areas.

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