# Industrial Salon Interiors This Hair Salon in Taiwan Boasts the Appearance of an Art Gallery By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-salon References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/qpot-hair-salon-taiwan) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/IvanHouseDesign) Residing within a structure that also serves as a permanent residence, the Q-Pot Hair Salon in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City is a stunning space that fuses the atmosphere of a [contemporary art gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates) with a chic [industrial salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fm-apartment). Retrofitted with vintage fixtures and pipes, the salon designed by studio HAO Design boasts a design theme that ranges from aviation-inspired to vintage to that of a boxing ring. The unique space is an example of how a salon can think outside of the box and challenge what consumers are expecting out of the experience, both out of the service and the environment. This industrial-inspired hair salon is characterized by its colorful antiques, storey-spanning decorative curtains and mismatched furniture that combine for a [one-of-a-kind experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cure-nailhouse). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Interiors:** Designing spaces with an industrial aesthetic can create a unique and unexpected experience for customers in industries beyond salons. - **Retrofitted Design:** Retrofitted design can add character and visual interest to a business space, potentially setting it apart from competitors. - **Fantastical Themes:** Incorporating fantastical themes into a business space can provide customers with an immersive and memorable experience. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retail businesses can benefit from incorporating unconventional designs into their spaces to create meaningful and unique experiences for their customers. - **Hospitality:** Creating a striking and unconventional space in the hospitality industry can provide guests with a memorable and immersive experience that sets the business apart. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment spaces can benefit from designing with fantastical themes to transport customers to another world and provide an unforgettable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Organically designed Salon Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-lab.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Local-Inspired Charming Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gxbar.md) - [Radial Modern Barbershops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-barbershops.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md) - [Toronto Hair Wellness Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon.md) - [Art-Focused Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates.md) - [Vibrant Multifunctional Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cona.md)