How to choose colours for salon furniture: a step-by-step palette guide

1. Start with what is fixed

Floor, walls, ceiling and window light are hard to change. Note their colours and undertones first, and choose furniture to work with them.

2. Choose a calm base

Large pieces such as reception desks, storage and treatment beds define the room. Natural wood tones and soft neutrals are safe bases and age well. A base should work in most of your treatment rooms, so you can reuse pieces.

3. Add one or two accents

Use a stronger colour for small items, such as stool seats, cushions or a mirror frame. Accents are the easiest part to change when trends or your brand move on.

4. Match the material, not only the colour

Wood, laminate and upholstery take colour differently. Ask for a sample of the real finish, because a swatch on screen or paper can look different once made. See solid wood vs MDF.

5. Test in your own lighting

Look at samples in the morning, in the evening and under your actual lamps. Photograph them too, since many clients first see your salon on a phone.

6. Keep it consistent

• Use the same base family from reception to treatment room.
• Limit yourself to two or three main colours.
• Write down your finish names so that future orders match.

Order matching pieces

Read the research behind it in our article on colour and mood. We make salon and spa furniture to order, so pieces can be made in a coordinated finish. Send us your plan and preferred tones through request a quotation, or see our turnkey projects. Available finishes depend on the product, so we confirm them in the quotation.