Bright Modern Nail Salons

Katie Gebhardt Uses a Soft Color Palette for the Leo Nail Salon

Katie Gebhardt of Solstice Interiors arranged an elegant and slick aesthetic for a modern nail salon in San Diego. Focusing on lightweight and accessible aesthetics, the designer is able to facilitate an interior that will boast an uplifting and comfortable client experience.

The brief called for "a style that would be different from [the business'] competitors." For the project, Katie Gebhardt draws inspiration from modernist and art deco movements, ultimately creating a chic and design-accented presence for the Leo Nail Salon. The decor itself will be enough to capture the attention of consumers and draw in a crowd.

The design of the modern nail salon boasts minimalist wall murals that embrace a natural color palette, as well as circular wicker chairs and velvety brown wooden seats.

Photo Credits: Amber Thrane of Dulcet Creative

Modern Nail Salon Aesthetics
Opportunity for interior designers to explore and experiment with minimalist, elegant styles to create unique nail salons.
Elevated Client Experience
Opportunity to differentiate from competitors by providing comfortable and design-accented salon interiors.
Natural Color Palettes
Opportunity to incorporate natural color palettes in modern nail salons to create a soothing and calming environment.

Where This Applies

Hospitality
Hotels and resorts can invest in high-end nail salons to elevate their guest experience.
Real Estate
Real estate developers can attract potential tenants by building modern nail salons with chic and design-accented interiors.
Beauty and Personal Care
Beauty and personal care brands can expand into the nail salon industry and focus on creating minimalist and comfortable salon interiors.
SCORE
1.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 29%
Activity 14%
Freshness 8%

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