Arcs and curved lines in the design of the Honey & Muse hair salon

Can curved forms change the way the entire hairdressing salon is perceived, rather than just a single element of the décor? Honey & Muse in Wollongong, New South Wales, demonstrates how a consistently repeated arch motif – from the mirror to the entrance – creates a cohesive, recognisable space. The key here is the salon’s design, based on curved lines, and furnishings selected to match this same soft aesthetic. For the salon owner, this offers a tangible benefit: an interior that stands out in photographs and on social media, whilst not compromising on the functionality of the workstations.

Why arcs and curved lines make sense in a hairdressing salon

If you’ve been taking a look around hairdressing salons recently, you’ve no doubt noticed that arches and curved lines are all the rage at the moment. Arched entrances, curved furniture and decorative elements are appearing more and more frequently, and for good reason – they work well in spaces where you want to soften the austere, angular layout of the workstations.

Honey & Muse, the longest-running hair salon in the Illawarra region, based in Wollongong, is making the most of this trend and demonstrating how to incorporate it both within the salon itself and in its surroundings.

The salon’s owner, Jess, took over the premises and created a space focused on demonstrating her commitment to working with clients, with the aim of fostering a sense of beauty and self-confidence whilst providing a respite from the chaos of everyday life. Jess worked alongside interior designers from Studio ANR, who specialise in designing hair salons, and who helped her bring her vision for the salon to life from the ground up.

Arched living room mirrors as a distinctive feature

To achieve this effect, Honey & Muse opted for San Remo arched living room mirrors in a brass finish from Comfortel, which add a touch of luxury to the interior. Honey & Muse enhances this soft atmosphere by hanging sheer white curtains behind the workstations, which cover the open windows without compromising on style. It is a small detail that makes a big difference to the overall feel of the interior.

In practice, this approach also has a practical benefit: the curtain allows you to control the amount of light entering the workspace during the day, without the need to fit roller blinds or shutters, which would disrupt the continuity of the arched design.

Curved lines in hairdressing and reception furniture

The Chloe Tan II hairdressing chairs and the Hazel Tan hairdressing wash unit from Comfortel bring out the salon’s neutral colour palette, whilst introducing curved forms into the furniture itself. The rounded contours of the chairs and the wash unit harmonise with the arched mirrors and entrances, so that the curved line does not appear in just a single decorative element, but is repeated throughout the interior.

For the salon, this offers a tangible design benefit: when hairdressing furniture and architectural elements share a common design language, it is easier to maintain the interior’s cohesion, even when adding further stations in the future.

Arched entrances and product display niches

The curved entrances and arched recesses in the walls are another feature that adds to the cohesion of the Honey & Muse interior and brings all the complementary elements together into a single whole.

It’s worth considering incorporating curved recesses into your salon. They work well in any space and are a good solution for both decoration and displaying products for sale. You could go one step further and incorporate a larger, arched recess for shampoos and cosmetics in the wash area, ensuring the products are visible to customers whilst keeping the worktop clear.

Don’t forget about texture

This overview of curved interiors in hairdressing salons would not be complete without mentioning a less obvious way of incorporating this trend: texture. At Honey & Muse, the variety of textures within the salon space restores its depth, which enhances the overall style and complements the entire design.

How to add texture and achieve a similar effect in your salon:

• Start with a neutral base. Choosing a neutral, main colour palette allows you to introduce an accent colour in smaller areas, creating depth and warmth in the interior.
• Include plaster, terrazzo and terracotta. In a classic Mediterranean style, these materials are elements that instantly transport your thoughts to a European holiday.
• Textured walls and exposed beams are part of this style, but curved ceilings and doorways are just as important.
• Incorporate creamy blush, sandy and beige tones into your hairdressing furniture to enhance the modern feel of the interior.
• Add some striking texture and have fun with repeating patterns, such as tiles or brickwork.

Plan your living room furnishings with Comfortel

Are you planning a hairdressing salon based on arches and curved lines, or another design emphasising soft, organic forms? Get in touch with the Comfortel team to select fittings that suit the size of your premises, your budget and your chosen interior style. We’ll help you plan your chairs, wash units and mirrors so that they complement the specific character of your salon.

Products featured in the article:

• Chloe Tan II hairdressing chair
• Hazel Tan Hair Salon Wash Station
• San Remo living room mirror (brass)

Showroom details
Showroom: Honey and Muse
Address: Shop 5, 69/73 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW, Australia
Instagram: @honeynmuse
Furniture: Comfortel Living Room Furniture – www.comfortel.com.au
Photography and media agency: CTRL
Construction and fitting-out: Trade Industries Group – Construction & Fit Out