Proposal for the renovation and refreshment of the hair salon interior with a limited budget, ensuring that the interior meets current needs from a visual, hygienic, and practical perspective, while also better reflecting the unique approach of Hairthusiasts' owners to their work and their own lifestyle.

The Hairthusiasts salon was opened years ago by friends and professional hairdressers Martin Loužecký and Jan Hlaváček. The tranquil space in the courtyard of Vinohrady is an ideal location for a hair salon. Thanks to the French windows and roof skylights, there is plenty of natural light in the salon, and the courtyard is visually and acoustically shielded from the surrounding traffic, allowing customers to enjoy a moment of calm and professional care in the bustling center of Prague. The original design of the salon's interior gradually lost its character due to the non-conceptual layering of new elements, making it necessary to renovate and visually refresh the space. Both owners advocate for a concept of working with a "sustainable haircut," which allows customers to look naturally good for a long time without complex maintenance. The same approach was applied to the renovation of the salon, where it was necessary to carefully consider which elements of the interior to retain and what to change given the limited budget. The proposal thus focused primarily on a complete change of basic surfaces, replacement of lighting, and new furniture. From the original furniture, functional pillars with hidden storage spaces and hairdressing chairs were preserved. The chosen palette of materials evolved from these distinctive initial decorations. This primarily includes raw natural-looking sheet metal and the use of local Slivenec marble. To create a pleasant and unique atmosphere, architect Anna Matoušková, in collaboration with sculptor Michal Janiga, designed a set of low side tables and a collection of ambient lighting elements. The basic palette of materials is complemented by contrasting black color, used mainly in the hair washing area, and a gentle palette of blue shades that reflect the salon's graphic visual identity. The floor, walls, and ceiling are deliberately in a subtle light gray color, allowing the space's solitaires to stand out. An optical play with the imaginary enlargement of the space is mediated by a system of mirrored objects. The interior has been cleaned, clarified, and brought closer to the current needs of the salon. Thanks to this transformation, both owners, their employees, and especially the customers can feel good and unique in the refreshed interior.