A modern boho-style hair salon: how Studio Benicky came to be

Can a hairdressing salon look like a summer beach house? Studio Benicky on Sydney’s northern beaches demonstrates how to design an interior that puts clients in a holiday mood from the moment they step inside, whilst still functioning as a fully operational hairdressing salon. The modern boho style plays a key role here, as does the salon’s furnishings, which have been chosen to complement the natural materials and the bright, open interior. For the salon owner, this is a distinct advantage: a distinctive décor that makes the venue stand out in photos on social media and stays in the client’s memory for longer than a standard, neutral salon.

What is the modern boho style in a hairdressing salon?

Studio Benicky is a modern beachside oasis. It’s the perfect blend of modernity, natural materials and cosiness, with elements that come together to create an authentic boho vibe. The salon is based on Sydney’s northern beaches, and its entrance is designed to evoke summer: bold colours, plenty of light and a sense of lightness.

The modern boho style is based on classic elements familiar from „Byron Bay”-inspired interiors: rattan, wooden finishes and natural fabrics. Studio Benicky adds a new dimension to this by combining these materials with modern, clean-lined furniture, ensuring the overall look feels contemporary rather than a mere reproduction of a single, pre-defined theme.

Boho-style hairdressing furniture and decorations

A colour palette based on neutral and earthy tones, combined with a variety of textures such as polished metals, brushed brass, wood and rattan, comes together in the living room to form a cohesive, multi-layered composition. The interior’s distinctive, modern boho character is emphasised by gold and brass fittings, brass taps on the stylish kitchen island, and round, luminous lamps arranged on the walls. The space’s unique character is also shaped by contrasting elements: a white tiled column, a dark green door frame, baskets for accessories woven from natural materials, and simple wooden stools.

The Villa living room mirror from Comfortel complements the modern boho interior design. The mirror’s tall, arched profile reflects the natural light streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making the styling area appear brighter and more spacious than with a standard rectangular mirror. The neutral furnishings, characteristic of the boho style, blend well with the Stockholm hairdressing chairs from Comfortel, crafted from wood and wrapped in natural ash.

How to achieve a modern boho style in your hair salon

Studio Benicky’s project shows that the modern boho style can be replicated in another salon without compromising on functionality, provided you stick to a few rules when selecting the furnishings for a hairdressing salon:

• Start with simplicity so that you have scope for experimentation later on: choose a neutral colour palette and a simple, clear layout for the floor plan and workstation areas.
• Make the most of light: make the space appear larger with large windows and mirrors, as well as additional spot lighting.
• When introducing distinctive elements, opt for bold material choices or a single statement piece of furniture that will stand out against a neutral colour scheme – for example, through lighting, furniture in the waiting area, product displays or hairdressing chairs clad in wood.
• Combine textures: rattan, wood, metal and concrete can coexist in a single design if they are thoughtfully paired.
• Don’t go overboard with accents: in the modern boho style, a single piece of furniture or a single decorative finish should serve as a striking accent, rather than just another element in the background.
• Add some dried flowers and pampas grass to your interior – without them, your boho-style design won’t be complete.

Plan your living room furnishings with Comfortel

Are you planning a modern boho-style hair salon or another design based on natural materials? Get in touch with the Comfortel team to choose furnishings that suit the size of your premises, your budget and your chosen interior style. We’ll help you plan your chairs, mirrors and accessories so that they enhance the unique character of your salon.

Products featured in the article:

• Stockholm hairdressing chair (natural ash)
• Villa II living room mirror
• Comet footrest (brass)

Showroom details
Salon: Studio Benicky Address: 6/8 Lagoon St, Narrabeen, NSW 2101, Australia
Instagram: @studiobenicky
The salon’s owners: Laura and Molly Benicky
Interior design: Daniel Malik
Furniture: Comfortel Furniture