Salons

Shampoo Bays Storage Design for Salons

Plan storage around frequency of use and the route between use and return. Measure the actual items, including handles and cases.

Explore the ideas
Bedroom with a low upholstered bed and open route beside the bed
Rest-space inspiration: consider approach and transfer space around furniture.

Plan in this order

  1. Sort items into daily, occasional and surplus stock, then measure each group's largest pieces.
  2. Place daily items at the point of use and reserve a separate area for overflow or refills.
  3. Choose shelf spans, pull-outs and closures only after checking how items are loaded and removed.
Worked example

Imagine daily care supplies mixed with occasional refills in a bedside drawer, making it hard for a caregiver to find the next item without waking the resident.

Separate the current routine kit from reserve stock and label each clearly. Keep the daily items at a consistent reachable point, following care instructions for any items that need secure or special storage.

How to test it

Put the largest item into a mock-up and remove it with the adjacent doors or work surfaces in use.

Apply it to this space
Layout
Arrange basins in a quieter zone with towel and product storage within staff reach.
Detail
Use water-resistant surfaces, comfortable neck support, and low-glare adjustable light.
Trade-off
More basins improve throughput but can make the wash zone feel busy.
  • Recline a chair and test aisle clearance
  • Check towel retrieval without leaving the basin
Bathroom layout diagrams illustrating alternative fixture arrangements
Care planning reference: review bathroom movement and fixture positions together.

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Details worth a closer look

Photographs for design inspiration
Bedroom with a clear bed approach and softly lit wall niches
Rest-space inspiration: keep bedside lighting and approach points easy to identify.

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