+tongtong remixes beauty salon with her majesty's pleasure in toronto

+tongtong remixes beauty salon with her majesty’s pleasure in toronto
photo by lisa petrole

located in downtown toronoto, canada, ‘her majesty’s pleasure‘ seeks to provide a new beauty salon experience, by fusing a café, retail boutique, and bar with the typical wellness and spa services. imagined by design office +tongtong, in close collaboration with the ambitious clients, the mixture of programs allow for guests to get manicures, pedicures, and blowouts while socializing and possibly enjoying a beverage. the project composes a variety of colors and finishes materials, to create a light and open environment.

a bar/café allows salon-goers the option to have a drink
photo by lisa petrole

photos by lisa petrole

various areas on the shop’s sides feature unfinished timber surfaces, which are complemented by raised and yellow-painted ceilings. the combination, along with concealed lighting, creates a warm environment.

a timber-clad niche contains a small shop for beauty accessories
photos by lisa petrole

a raised ceiling is painted yellow to provide warm light above
photos by lisa petrole

photos by lisa petrole

various social/dining areas complement the salon areas
photos by lisa petrole

a marble countertop lines the hair salon
photos by lisa petrole

photos by lisa petrole

the fusion beauty salon is located in the king street west district of downtown toronto
photo by lisa petrole

project info:

location: toronto, canada
design firm: +tongtong
lead designer: john tong
designer: kateryna nebesna
architect of record: steven fong architect
contractor: gaydon contractors ltd.
size: 3,000 sqft
styling: tamar rosenberg
photography: lisa petrole