Time Is a Luxury
A more streamlined interior and a more practical organization to save time. These were the requirements of Marina Van Eemeren, owner of M&Team, when renovating her hair salon in Wuustwezel. JJMaes and their team rose to the challenge. The result is a beautiful salon defined by simplicity, where Marina and her team now have more time to devote to their clients.
Marina had grown tired of her salon, a space that was not always very functional and where stress and chaos often seemed to prevail. She wanted to spend more time with each client, offering a better service while maintaining her own comfort.
“Previously, Marina worked in a rather unconventional way, for example without the traditional standalone wash units,” explains Pieter Thooft, designer at JJMaes. Each client had a sink built into the workstation in front of them. Shampooing was neither comfortable nor practical.
Today, only the rinsing of colour treatments takes place at the styling station. This approach has the advantage of not requiring clients to move around. The two integrated sinks are paired with the Greiner 904 chair featuring a movable backrest, a high-quality German design.
For treatments and hair care services, clients are comfortably seated at the Cosmo shampoo unit, also by Greiner. They can relax in a semi-private shampoo area, allowing them to better enjoy the experience before moving on to their haircut.
Signature Features
While the salon now benefits from a more practical layout, JJMaes also selected highly functional furnishings.
For example, the stylist’s workstation is made from a single piece. The Streep Tease chair by Maletti is fitted with a removable cover, allowing Marina to easily change the colour of the chairs in the future should she wish to refresh the interior.
As an added bonus, these chairs feature an organic shape, a wider seat and a slim backrest.
In the minimalist white salon, complemented by glossy lacquered furnishings, a striking white room divider draws immediate attention. Separating the shampoo area from the styling area, this original feature adds both function and visual appeal.
The polyester diamond-shaped modules can be adjusted independently from one another. Marina can therefore transform the divider according to her inspiration and the desired degree of openness.
Another standout feature is the Kérastase feature wall, which extends all the way to the ceiling. Complete with product display niches, the retail area is positioned beside the reception desk. Stock is neatly stored behind the reception unit.
To further highlight the Kérastase brand, a large-scale photograph has been printed on the cabinet doors. Needless to say, this feature wall does not go unnoticed.
Photography: Luc Van Huffel
