Salons
Reception Accessible Layout for Salons
Review the complete journey from arrival to use and exit. Check what people need to see, reach, turn around or operate.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Walk the route from the actual building approach, including thresholds, doors and level changes.
- Identify functions that need an approachable position and reachable controls, and check them with users.
- Check furniture, contrast and signage against applicable accessibility requirements with the project professional.
Worked example
A resident uses a walking aid and needs to reach the door lock while keeping a hand free for the door.
Review the approach, threshold, handle reach, and place to pause as one sequence with the resident. Confirm any changes against applicable local requirements with the project professional.
How to test it
Repeat the walkthrough after furniture is placed and verify the finished design against the applicable local standards.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Put check-in near the entry with a small waiting seat zone outside the styling aisle.
- Detail
- Use a durable counter with a concealed point-of-sale setup and a clear place for client bags.
- Trade-off
- More waiting seats improve comfort but reduce space for service stations.
- Simulate arrival while another client checks out
- Check the entry stays clear of chairs
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