MITCH STUDIO HAIR SALON

A splash of yellow for Mitch Studio

WORDS DANIELLE BRUSTMAN PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLE ENGLAND

Mitch Studio is located in the Melbourne suburb of Ashburton, in a shopfront that had been operating as a hairdresser for a number of years. Originally a double-storey 1950s building, designer Danielle Brustman gutted the interior and fit hair salon Mitch Studio with yellow-tint-Perspex highlights and a funky new ‘do’.

PROJECT CREDITS

Design Danielle Brustman Builder Newpol Construction Year Completed 2022 Building Levels 2 I was invited to work on the interior fit-out of sustainable hair salon Mitch in Ashburton.

Mitch recycles 98% of their wastage. Even the hair gets composted.

We started with colour, yellow to be exact, the signature colour for the brand. We have used varying shades of colour across various materials, including glass, timber, and tile.

The existing building, a double-storey classic 1950’s suburban shopfront had been operating as a hair salon for a number of years prior to Mitch taking over the premises. The interior was a little flat and tired.

We stripped back the floor to the original concrete and went about installing cutting and wash stations, a new reception and retail area along with a second-floor salon equipped with hair and wash stations, a hand-painted mural, Daniel and Emma wall lights and a workstation table for clients to work on their laptops whilst having their hair dying done.

The palette was kept pretty simple: White walls, yellow glass partitions, mustard and white glass mosaic tiles from Arte Domus and hand coloured oak joinery.

The piece de resistance is the 70s inspired six-arm chandelier from LA-based bespoke lighting studio Entler Studio that sits at the front reception desk above a split-level bespoke lounge.

Functionality without compromise: Designing beautiful aged-care bathrooms with Caroma

Dural House is Thompson Health Care’s brand new Additional Services home. Located in Sydney’s green suburb of Dural, this modern, resort-style accommodation features 145 beds that span high care, permanent and respite spaces.

With beautifully curated rooms equipped with individual en-suites and large windows, this high-end project provides the residents with superb amenities while maintaining the charming, semi-rural character of the area.

With an appealing location and outstanding amenities, the interiors had to be carefully considered to generate a space that would reflect the tranquil nature of its surroundings - and be in tune with the resident’s needs and preferences. It was paramount to ensure that the personal spaces - including the bathrooms - provided a superior level of comfort, support and safety, alongside a residential feel that would create a familiar and homely ambience. To achieve these outcomes, all bathrooms were fitted out with a range of Caroma’s signature products that fuse the comforting appeal of familial aesthetic with intuitive design and innate consideration for users with restricted mobility.

Elegance Bath Shower, Basin and Sink Mixers boast a user-friendly design with clear cold and hot water indicators for improved visibility and an easy-grip loop handle, making turning the tap on and off comfortable and straightforward.

The basin and sink mixers were specified alongside Caroma’s Opal 900 Twin Shelf Wash Basin. With rounded contours and clean, integrated shelf space, the basins are defined by a simple and uncluttered aesthetic and offer plenty of easily accessible storage that’s ideally suited for essential objects, like hair brushes or hand creams.

The toilet units specified throughout the home are underpinned by the same idea of comfort and support. Care 660 Easy Height Toilet and Care 610 Cleanflush Connector Suite offer an elevated pan that enables easy transfer on and off the seat. This considered design is perfect for users with limited mobility. Both models are also equipped with Cleanflush®. This rimless flushing system offers an advanced hygiene profile, well suited for hospitals and aged care homes where a superior level of hygiene and thorough cleaning are paramount.

Combining a sophisticated, yet familiar aesthetic, exquisite finish and highly considered design, Caroma’s range of products further elevates the premium profile of the facility while ensuring all the comfort and support the residents and staff may require.