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SOTY 2014: J. Michael's Salon
J. Michael's Salon in Des Moines, Iowa, captures a SALON OF DISTINCTION award in SALON TODAY's SALONS OF THE YEAR competition.
May 24, 2014
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J. Michael's Salon
Des Moines, IA
jmichaelssalondsm.com
Owners: Michelle & Jay Ryan
Established: May 2013
Salon style: Urban, Modern, Elegant
Square footage: 1,356
Stations: 8
Treatment Rooms: 1
Equipment: Belvedere, Takara Belmont
Furniture: DSM Designs
Total design investment: $248,000
Retail: Kerastase, L'Oreal Professionnel
Color line: L'Oreal Professionnel
Design by: Peter Millard (Millard Kwon Design), DSM Designs
Architects: Peter Millard, Tess Millard
Photography: Justin Meyer
Owners’ Comments:
“Our black arches, featuring chandeliers from Restoration Hardware, create a wow factor that carries from the day into the evening. The series of arches also create a directional ‘path’ to the the front desk and through the salon.”
Judges' Comments:
“Clean, efficient use of space.”—Crisafulli
“The pedicure bench looks like a throne for a queen!”—Martin
“The very Zen character and the clean and modern lines are carried out very well throughout the space.”—Patrascu
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