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Whether you are remodeling an existing space or starting with a new build, mapping your salon layout can be challenging when there are so many factors to consider. When questions as simple as where to place retail arise, it is easy to get overwhelmed as a salon owner. The good news is that an empty floor plan has countless salon design possibilities, and Minerva Beauty has some inspiration and design tips to share!
To help you make the most of your space, we have designed three small hair salon floor plan layouts using a basic 1,400 square-foot salon space. Focusing on function, proper equipment placement, and smooth traffic flow, each floor plan includes a reception area, styling stations, processing area, shampoo area, color mixing room, restrooms, and back of house.
Salon Layout: Reception Area Plan
When it comes to the reception area, finding the right layout doesn't need to be stressful. You will probably want to fit in a front desk, lounge seating, and retail display, but instead of breaking it up into various mini zones, try blending everything through thoughtful furniture placement and the clever use of color, lighting, décor, and floor surfaces.
Client satisfaction should be one of your top priorities for space planning. Carefully consider how a client will maneuver the space. The retail area should be a central part of the salon layout, so avoid hiding it in a corner or behind the desk, as this will only discourage clients from browsing the products on display. You can place your reception seating next to your retail displays to encourage guests to shop while they wait for their services.
Salon Layout: Salon Styling Area
Sufficient workspace is a top concern in the styling area, as you want your stylist to have enough room to work comfortably while also accommodating as many clients as your business grows. Ideally, the first styling chair should be at least 24 inches from the wall, and there should be up to 54 inches between styling chairs from center to center.
If you have the flexibility to provide more room, consider doing so to improve your clients' comfort and help prevent noise from traveling between stylist areas.
For long, narrow salons, opt for shallower styling areas for your hairdressers. Sometimes, pairing a salon mirror with a free-standing styling station can do the trick. Or you could even consider using double-sided styling stations and running them down the center of your salon.
Learn more tips for choosing the best salon station for your space.
Salon Layout: Shampoo Area
Shampoo units should be placed in a tranquil area, away from the salon's bustle, to make your clients' experience easier. Just like the styling area, it is essential to allow sufficient workspace throughout your shampoo area.
A good rule of thumb is to give your clients at least 32-42 inches between shampoo chairs, a minimum of 24 inches behind for the stylists to work, and a similar amount at the other end for the client's legs.
Shampoo systems come in all shapes and sizes. Some are deeper and take up more space, but they may also provide an additional level of comfort for your guests. Others have a smaller footprint, which is great for small spaces such as salon suites or narrow salon washrooms. Most of Minerva Beauty's shampoo systems can be used as a side wash or backwash, so finding the right fit and look for your space is easy with our vast collection of colors and styles.
Need a visual? Use our handy 2D design tool to start planning your new salon, spa, or barbershop today!
Salon Interior Ideas for Client Flow:
Floor Plan 1: Rustic
This salon floor plan design features a generous retail display, a large reception desk, a small waiting area, 8 styling stations, 3 shampoo chairs, a spacious processing area, a color mixing room, a storage/breakroom for employees, and 2 ADA accessible restrooms.
The design style is rustic, and what better way to go rustic than by using Minerva Beauty's Reclaimed collection? Check the product list below to get the look yourself:
- Reception Area: Etowah 5ft Reception Desk, Seminole Retail Display, Loki Waiting Chair
- Styling/Shampoo Area: Lakota Single Sided Styling Station, Element Styling Chair, Avant Shampoo System
- Processing Area: Monika Waiting Chair
- Color Processing Area: Broadway Color Bar
Shop our Reclaimed Rustic Collection to get the complete look
Floor Plan 2: Sleek & Traditional
This floor plan features an open-concept layout with reception, retail space, and a waiting area opening to the salon's working area. To ensure every nook and cranny is used effectively, Minerva's Argonne L-shape Retail Display stylishly maximizes retail space.
Continuing into the salon, you may notice the number of styling stations does not match the number of styling chairs (7 stations and 9 chairs to be exact). How is this possible? Well, our Athens Double-Sided Styling Stations provide extra space for additional clients and stylists, improving staff efficiency.
The Double-Sided stations are cleverly placed at an angle to break up the salon in an interesting way and ensure ample room behind each chair for stylists to work and move comfortably. Much like the previous floor plan, the Sleek and Traditional also features a processing area, 3 shampoo chairs, a color mixing room, a breakroom that doubles as storage, and 2 ADA accessible restrooms.
Check the product list below to get the sleek and traditional look yourself:
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- Reception Area: Seneca Reception Desk, Argonne L-shape Retail Display, Loki Waiting Chair
- Styling/Shampoo Area: Vantage Styling Chair, Athens Single-Double Sided Styling Stations, Avant Shampoo System
- Processing Area: Loki Waiting Chair
- Color Processing Area: Broadway Color Bar
Floor Plan 3: Modern Chic
Last but not least, the Modern Chic floor plan is the most intricate of all. The reception area features a small desk, front and center, ready to greet guests as they enter, ensuring a good client experience.
A trio of Brighton Retail Displays lines one side of the wall to offer plenty of aesthetically pleasing space for retail products. The Modern Chic provides a makeup station complete with the Milano All-Purpose Chair and Astoria Styling Station. Moving along into the central part of the salon, 8 styling stations are split apart by a wall down the middle, but the stations still flow together nicely with large, open doorways on either end.
Both sides of the salon have a small processing area flanked by Brighton Retail Displays. Towards the back of the salon, 3 Vantage Shampoo Systems are placed in a quiet corner away from the hustle and bustle of the salon. A color mixing room, complete with the Broadway Color Bar and the Broadway Trio Color Rack, is conveniently located just beyond the shampoo area, accessible through the break room.
Check the product list below to get the modern chic look:
- Reception Area: Sausalito Reception Desk, Flora Waiting Chairs, Brighton Retail Display
- Makeup Area: Milano All-Purpose Chair, Astoria Styling Station, Mateo Retail Shelves
- Styling Area: Emma Styling Chair, Astoria Styling Station, Ravenel Mirror, Brighton Retail Display
- Processing Area: Flora Waiting Chairs, Brighton Retail Display
- Shampoo Area: Vantage Shampoo System
- Color Mixing Room: Broadway Color Bar, Broadway Trio Color Rack
Dreaming of a new space? Let’s make it real. Explore our full selection of salon equipment and start planning your salon layout today.