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Four colors primarily, from a neutral palette, have been used to decorate thesalon: white, grey and black, with red as a contrast. That these colors have beenchosen is a reflection of the innovative character of the salon, which tries todistance itself from the image of conventional hairstyling salons and project itsmore innovative and high design vision.The furniture used consists of classical pieces that have been given an update.An attempt has also been made to neutralize the structural parts of thearchitecture, for example, using the pillars as supports for the shelves, thusmaking them part of the furniture.One of the most visually innovative and surprising features of the projectwarrants a particular mention: the use of images specific to the beauty tradeto decorate functional features of the salon such as the canvases, doors andso forth. Motifs that allude to hairstyling, for instance, have been screenprintedonto the doors to the various rooms blending together functionalityand design.CERAMIC TILES WITH SIMPLE LINES CREATE PURE DESIGNOne outstanding aspect of the project is the abundant use of ceramic tiles. Theseare tiles whose lines are simple and whose design is minimalist and that, withtheir neutral colors, project a certain purity.The features and versatility of the 30 x 60 cm. (12” x 24”) Lapat Visón porcelainstoneware tiles by Apavisa Porcelánico, made them the top choice for theflooring. These same tiles have been used throughout the salon regardless ofwhat the various spaces are being used for.The walls behind the washbasins and the walls of the workstations have beendressed with red 10 x 10 cm. (4” x 4”) stoneware tiles from the Colori series byMarazzi Iberia.The wall tiles used in the washrooms are white, 33 x 44 cm. (13” x 17”)mosaic-look tiles from Keraben’s Concept series.The decision to use ceramic tiles was based on a study of a number of issuesrelating to the salon’s usage. The continual back and forth traffic and theexposure of the material to certain chemical agents– in this instance hair dyes–prompted the choice of ceramic as the main material to be used to decorate thesalon. The cleaning products required to keep the salon perfectly clean andsanitized, also pointed to ceramic tiles as the material of choice.In this project ceramic tiles have been combined with other materials, demonstratingonce again that they blend easily with such disparate materials as quartzagglomerates, steel, glass and more.The mix of different materials, the use of neutralcolors and the choice of simple furniture and decorative features have all contributedto create an establishment that is clean, clear, open and with a hefty visual impact.Porcelain tiles were chosen for their aesthetic value, as well as their resistance, hygiene andeasy care.Project: Peluquería Carlos EscuderLocation: Vall d’Uxó - Castellón - SpainInterior Designers: Bambalina DecoracióTiles supplied by Apavisa, Keraben and Marazzi-IberiaCERASPAÑA09