Artistic Image Salon & Blow Dry Bar
Westport, Connecticut
Owner: Patricia Gurnari
Salon Style: chic, eclectic
Square Footage: 1,200
Styling Stations: 11
Equipment: Takara Belmont
Furniture: Takara Belmont
Total Design Investment: $138,850
Retail Line: Moroccanoil, Sebastian
Color Line: Goldwell, Wella
Design: Gurnari Construction
Architect: Michele Guenin-Andriopoulos
Photography: Patricia Gurnari
OWNER'S COMMENTS:
“Our wall menu is one of our favorite design elements—it’s bold with a little touch of whimsy. And, it does a fantastic job of alerting clients to all of the services the salon offers.”
JUDGES’ COMMENTS:
“The salon menu on the wall is brilliant! The contrast between the dark floors and white furniture, along with the pops of blue, green and yellow color keeps the look chic, clean and energetic.” — Ortmann
“The light fixtures over the blow dry bar chairs gives the space an upscale look.” — McGwire
“I love the idea of the blow dry bar stretching along the entire space as a ‘green path’—it sets the rhythm and movement throughout the space.” — Soukhopalova
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