Salon Profile: Franki The Salon

Franki The Salon is a new premium hair destination located in North Wyong, built through the difficulties of COVID by Emily Williams and her husband Corey and aesthetically inspired by Europe and especially the Mediterranean.

“We built our space within lockdown, so when it came to purchasing salon equipment for a space that had not even been built, I was very nervous,” Emily said. “However, the team from Comfortel were amazing and took the stress out of it, providing guidance on everything from basin selection to the organisation of extra seating, all within amazing time frames. They did not disappoint.”

The interior design focus is predicated on warm and earthy tones as well as natural materials. The hope was to create a space where clients could feel instantly welcomed and relaxed. The design features a neutral colour palette and clean, curved lines, complemented by colour inclusions such as blush, tan and terracotta for warmth and comfort.

The Harriet Tan Electric Wash Lounge from Comfortel stands out as a statement piece for additional texture and a luxury element, while the Eco Salon Chair, as made with renewable wood and recycled or post-waste plastic, is another exclusive Comfortel choice that’s stain free and ideally suits the custom Terrazzo style benches and matte black tall mirrors.

Other design features include a custom reception desk as well as side tables layering perfectly alongside the Venetian Plaster Arches and polished concrete floors. This embraces a range of textures commonly seen in traditional and modern Mediterranean interiors.

“We love our custom-made pieces, such as the side tables and front desk. Our signature arches paired with our Venetian plaster and the polished concrete floor works perfectly with the neutral colour of the Eco Salon Chairs,” Emily said.

You can get this salon look by embracing textures and starting with a neutral primary palette as a base tone that can then highlight smaller accent colours to create depth and warmth. Also add plaster, terrazzo and terracotta to evoke a classic Mediterranean style with these European-inspired materials. Textured walls and exposed beams are part of the look, as well as curved ceilings and doorways. In the design, introduce creamy blush and sandy and beige tones to furniture pieces to enhance a contemporary look, and consider adding some compelling textures and explorations of continuous patterns in facets such as tiles and bricks.

Transport your clients to the Mediterranean sea-side – or at least its unparalleled level of comfort and relaxation – with these considered design choices.

For more information visit www.frankithesalon.com.au and www.comfortel.com.au

Social Media Credits:

Salon: @franki_thesalon
Salon Furniture: @comfortelfurniture
Builder: @acebuildingco
Photographer: @domcherry
Joinery: @dylemconstructions
Electrical: @deltatech_electrical

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