Gvastu Architects delivered a salon interior design in London that blends modern, gender‑neutral luxury with our signature Vastu Aura approach—an environment-first method that prioritises flow, clarity, and the emotional “feel” of the space. At Shanze Beauty Parlour in Walthamstow (offering body massages, hair treatments, facials, and advanced skin therapies), we reorganised the long, narrow footprint into a calm client journey from welcome to service to retail, amplified with soft grey and warm yellow lighting. Subtle Sri Chakra and mandala geometry is integrated as refined, contemporary detailing—never overpowering—so the salon reads premium and London‑modern while carrying a gentle Indian cultural signature.

Project brief

 Project Type/Typology: Commercial Interior Remodel (Beauty Salon)

Location: Walthamstow, London

Project Scope (High-Level): Vastu Aura design + brand refresh + customer-flow optimisation for a gender-neutral salon

Project Phase: Concept-to-Visualisation (Design Package for Implementation)

Role: Architect (Concept design, spatial planning, material + lighting concept, visual direction, brand/experience integration)

 Material Selection:

• Soft grey mineral/plaster-style wall finish as the calming backdrop, paired with warm yellow ambient lighting accents to create a welcoming glow. 
• Marble-look reception counter for a premium, clean first impression, complemented by warm timber slats and brushed metal details.
• Subtle Sri Chakra line-art integrated into feature signage/wall moments, and mandala motifs expressed as delicate etched/inlaid patterns on select panels—kept tone-on-tone for sophistication.
• Biophilic accents: layered greenery (hanging plants and shelf planting) to soften the linear space and add “life force” to the customer journey.
• Premium details: refined switch/controls language and architectural lighting aligned with a Jung-inspired minimal aesthetic; Dyson tools specified at stations to reinforce performance, hygiene, and modern luxury

 Challenges Overcome:

• Long, narrow shop footprint: The space originally read as cramped and visually noisy; we reorganised it into a clear linear journey (arrival → welcome → service → retail), keeping circulation open and intuitive.
• Visual clutter vs. retail needs: We shifted product storage into curated display moments so the salon looks premium, not crowded, while still supporting sales.
• Lighting quality: We replaced the “flat” feel with layered, warm, face-flattering illumination so clients look and feel better at every station (crucial for repeat visits and social sharing).
• Inclusivity and privacy: The layout supports gender-neutral service with a professional, non-gendered aesthetic and optional semi-private zones without making the salon feel closed off.

Design Intent/Philosophy:
Shanze Beauty Parlour was redesigned to feel calm, inclusive, and magnetic from the street—an environment where any customer feels welcome the moment they step inside. The “why” behind the design is Vastu Aura: creating a balanced, uplifting atmosphere through clarity, light, and ordered flow, while gently weaving Indian cultural identity into a contemporary London setting. The interior uses a soft grey base with warm yellow highlights to signal cleanliness and comfort, and introduces Sri Chakra and mandala geometry as subtle cues of harmony—refined, modern, and never overpowering.