# Subdued Beauty Parlors This Salon by Takara Space Design Features an Eerie Interior By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-12-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takara-space-design References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/12/22/salon-by-takara-space-design/) & [takara-s-d](http://www.takara-s-d.com/) The design of this elegant three-story beauty salon is the work of designer Tetsuya Ito from [Takara Space Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showy-gacha-2) in Tokyo. Located in Omiya, Japan, this salon -- which comprises a beauty salon, [manicure salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cona) and personal styling area -- is composed of two buildings and offers a sophisticated, understated and calming atmosphere. An all-over subdued aesthetic takes over, with hanging translucent fabric walls depicting faded images of building facades; these images create a ghostly look. Hanging mirrors have been strategically placed overtop some of the "windows" of the building facades, which creates "the illusion of real openings," suggests Dezeen. Takara Space Design's Tetsuya Ito also used fluorescent chandeliers and glowing "rings" behind curtains to provide soft illumination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Subdued Beauty Experiences:** Creating beauty experiences with a calm and understated aesthetic, utilizing translucent fabrics and strategic lighting, to offer a unique and serene atmosphere. - **Ghostly Interior Design:** Incorporating faded images and hanging mirrors to create an ethereal and ghostly appearance within interior spaces, providing a unique and intriguing design element. - **Sophisticated Salon Design:** Designing beauty salons with an elegant and sophisticated vibe by using sophisticated materials, lighting techniques, and strategic placement of decor elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Wellness:** Incorporating the subdued and calming aesthetic into beauty and wellness spaces to create a unique and relaxing experience for clients, disrupting the traditional salon atmosphere. - **Interior Design:** Exploring the concept of incorporating ghostly elements into interior design, such as faded images and hanging mirrors, to create a visually captivating and unconventional space. - **Architecture:** Innovating architectural designs by incorporating translucent fabric walls, strategic lighting techniques, and illusionary elements to create captivating and ethereal structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Residential-Reflective Tranquil Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloop-clinic.md) - [Organically designed Salon Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-lab.md) - [Local-Inspired Charming Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gxbar.md) - [Substantial Retail Environment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetics-and-beauty-department.md) - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Reimagined Commercial Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cure-nailhouse.md) - [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md) - [Texturally Designed Day Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tate.md)