In the first part of 2023, we handled the architectural lighting for the beauty salon owned by Marisa Paloma in Bucharest. It is a space designed down to the smallest detail, where light sources optimize the areas and define the special atmosphere.
In the entrance area of Marisa Paloma Beauty Studio, the photo wallpaper featuring Marisa's portrait is lit by two recessed spotlights in the ceiling. These are two asymmetric wall-washer spotlights that illuminate the wall from the side at a carefully calculated angle. This is the area Marisa is most thrilled about.
The concept of "wall washing" refers to a lighting technique in which indirect vertical light is placed on the ceiling or floor so that it falls evenly onto the wall. In this way, the wall is covered in light, and any shadows or imperfections disappear.
In the reception area, the logo is highlighted by very soft, non-invasive light, achieved with warm-light wall-washer spotlights recessed into the ceiling that illuminate from the side.
In the beauty area, the light provides a sense of comfort and relaxation. We proposed recessed spotlights, surface-mounted spotlights, and recessed track systems with adjustable spotlights, so that the space is lit without causing visual discomfort. In the washing area, we precisely calculated the angle of light to be directed strictly onto the washbasin, rather than at the face of the client relaxing in the chair.
”The goal was for the light to assist the salon professionals and create increased comfort for clients. We chose warm light throughout, 3000K (in areas where work is not based on it) and 4000K (where the specialist needs to see all the details), with adjustable spotlights that do not shine invasively. We always plan lighting by zone, depending on the purpose of each space,” states Pavel Căruntu, CEO of Design Radar.
Marisa Paloma is extremely satisfied with the result: ”From the moment I arrived at your showroom, I realized you were the ones I wanted to work with. From the very beginning, I wanted it to be as well-lit a salon as possible, but not the kind where the light hits you in the face when you walk in. I really wanted to create the most comfortable environment possible for my clients.”
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