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SEARCHEpic: A Michael Allen Salon in York Pennsylvania captured a Salon of Distinction Award in the 2014 SALONS OF THE YEAR.
Epic: A Michael Allen Salon
York, Pennsylvania
Owner: Dawn Smith and Michael Allen Morgan
Date of Opening: October 2013
Overall Style: metropolitan chic
Square Footage: 2,200
Total Design Investment: $165,000
Styling Stations: 8
Manicure/Pedicure Stations: 1
Furniture: Marlin Ressler Custom Cabinetry
Equipment Manufacturer: AGS Salon Equipment
Architect: Sandra Steiner-Houck
Retail Lines Carried: Oribe, ColorProof, Sebastian
Color Lines Used: Wella
Design Firm: Sandra Steiner-Houck, CKD
Photography: Joe Kelly
Owners’ Comments:
“Draping a wall that is 45’ wide and 11’ tall with an opaque sheer was a challenge, but our seamstress Tammi LeNair amazed us with her mastery, magically making the lighted mirror appear to be floating among the folds.”
Judges’ Comments:
“The custom-made drapery adds softness to the large contemporary space and the round lighted mirrors throughout the salon unify the décor.”—Hillenmeyer
“The salon kept the overall message of its brand with color and space”—Crisafulli
“The curtains with the floating mirrors cultivates a theatrical look in the room.” —Martin
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