{"id":6459,"date":"2026-05-18T12:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premiumsalon.instawp.site\/?p=6459"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:06:39","slug":"barbershop-w-stylu-art-deco-jak-powstal-frankie-son","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premiumsalon.pl\/en\/barbershop-w-stylu-art-deco-jak-powstal-frankie-son\/","title":{"rendered":"An Art Deco-style barbershop: how Frankie & Son came to be"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can a barbershop be elegant without losing its masculine character? Frankie & Son in Christchurch, New Zealand, proves that it can, by combining Art Deco style with classic barbershop design. A key role is played here by the palette of emerald and whisky browns, as well as the barbershop\u2019s furnishings, which have been selected to suit a specific aesthetic rather than a generic, neutral d\u00e9cor. For the barbershop owner, this brings a tangible benefit: an interior that customers photograph and share, which in turn boosts brand recognition without the need for an additional marketing budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Art Deco-style barbershop came to be<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Frankie & Son is a family business run by a married couple, Stu Tafua and Tori Wiki, who drew inspiration for their interior design from the era of *The Great Gatsby* and the atmosphere of whisky clubs. By combining geometric, angular forms with striking materials and linear ornamentation, they have created their own distinctive style: beautiful yet masculine \u2013 a combination that rarely goes hand in hand. The salon, named after the owners\u201e children, Frankie and Sonny, departs from typical barber shop design: dried flowers, plants and a colour scheme based on emerald and a shade of blush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eWe really wanted to create a space that was beautiful, yet masculine. I think we managed to achieve this by using emeralds and whisky-inspired browns. Whisky was a major source of inspiration for us when choosing the colours, including the brass handles and the illuminated logo sign.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 say the owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every detail has been personally selected and designed by Tori. Particularly noteworthy are the bespoke wallpaper featuring a decorative letter \u201eg\u201d as the backdrop to the treatment stations, and the arrangement of dried flowers suspended above the stations, which serves as the main visual focal point of the entire salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eOur flowers attract a lot of attention from people passing by the shop. People often ask if they can take a photo of our interior<\/em>\u201d \u2013 the owners add.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barbershop fittings: hairdressing furniture to suit a specific style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opting for something different from standard barber\u2019s chairs, Frankie & Son chose the Lara Reclining hairdressing chair in the shade \u2018Blush\u2019. The chair is more compact than traditional barber\u2019s chairs, and its blush-coloured seat is paired with a matt black base. Tori went one step further and had the armrests repainted black, using the services of a local powder-coating supplier to ensure the detail matched the rest of the interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach to furnishing a hairdressing salon has a tangible impact on the business: a chair in an unusual colour becomes a recognisable feature, rather than just a place to sit, which reinforces the impression that this is \u201ea salon you simply have to see for yourself\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circa LED round illuminated mirrors from Comfortel have been added to light the styling stations, whilst pull-out hairdressing washbasins have been fitted into the built-in units and cabinets. Better lighting at the station means less touch-up work during haircuts and shaves, whilst the pull-out washbasins allow for a compact layout of the fitted units without compromising the ability to wash clients\u2019 hair on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201eOur experience working with Comfortel was fantastic. We were in touch with the team at the Auckland showroom; they were quick to respond and helpful with all our queries about the furniture. The whole process was a pleasure and went very smoothly<\/em>\u201d \u2013 say the owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to recreate the Art Deco style in your barbershop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Frankie & Son project demonstrates that the Art Deco style can be incorporated into a barbershop without compromising its masculine character, provided you stick to a few guidelines when selecting the barbershop\u2019s furnishings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n