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Minimalist interior meets laid-back luxury in this seaside salon

"This carefully curated selection of furniture, combined with David’s minimal colour palette and considered approach to styling, helps to provide a refreshing take on the traditional salon experience."

After working in the industry for over 20 years in both independent salons and salon groups, David Cassidy made the decision to open his own space, fuelled by a desire to create a minimalist, neutral environment that best represented him. Aimed at business professionals looking for a spot to pop in, get their hair done, hang out and maybe even catch up on work, Palette & Bristle sees a large space transformed into a homely oasis, with the use of warm, wooden tones and soft textures. “It feels a bit like a private members club rather than a salon,” notes David.

He explains that he’d had his eye on the premises – which was formerly a salon – for some time, however he missed out on it before and it was consequently turned into a gallery. When the space then become available again, David jumped on the opportunity. “It all ended up working out for the best,” he shares. “As a gallery, it felt like a clean, blank canvas, but it still had all the existing infrastructure of the salon.”

While the aesthetics of the salon adhered to David’s personal vision, he had some help when bringing it to life, turning to talented clients Suzanne Peterson and Sophie Corbett, both designers by profession, along with interior brand Rockett St George. A natural limewash paint from Bauwerk provides a bright, neutral backdrop for the salon, emphasising the generous space, while a light grey poured resin acts as a stylish yet durable floor. “You can re-seal it or re-pour if needed, but personally I like the way it wears,” David explains. When adding finishing touches to the space, he was cautious of adding too much ‘stuff’, explaining that he didn’t want clients to feel overwhelmed.

In line with this, David opted for an open plan reception area, complete with a stylish sofa, comfortable chairs and the latest magazines – the per fect spot for clients to decompress before an appointment. “We dedicated a lot of space to this area because we don’t want people to feel hemmed in when they arrive,” he says. Dividing up the rest of the salon, floating curtains help to create a sense of privacy while also muffling noise, reinforcing the notion of an exclusive club.

Each of the four stations provides ample space for clients and stylists to move around comfortably, with full-length mirrors further emphasising the bright, open space. In lieu of traditional styling units, timeless wooden console tables are interspersed throughout the salon, while a large wooden table and Cesca-inspired chairs introduces a practical spot for clients to wait for their colour to develop. Three backwash chairs from Alan Howard can be found nestled behind one of the aforementioned curtains, offering clients privacy while they lie back and relax. Ultimately, this carefully curated selection of furniture, combined with David’s minimal colour palette and considered approach to styling, helps to provide a refreshing take on the traditional salon – what’s not to love?