Friday 19 August 2011

More progress updates

This week has been a little light on visual progress, with lots of behind the scenes and electrical type work taking place, but here are a few snaps to keep all you progress followers out there sated.


Kim and a client peek in on the new site in anticipation


Skips are a regular feature outside the salon at the moment, while all the old comes out


 The 'New Room' has begun its transformation, now that it has been taken from us
 and blocked off for work. Incidentally, this room will be the only area
 of Boilerhouse which currently exists to feature in the new set-up.
 Wonder if it'll still be referred to as the new room...



 The new room again, looking to out back. This will ultimately be knocked
 through, to create a bright and breezy open space


 A few old sections and mirrors are all that remains of the new room as we know it


 This skylight used to be blocked up in a cupboard, which has now been smashed
 down, allowing lovely natural light to flood in


The floor hole will have a pretty banister built around it, and become a feature in the 
new salon. Guys, get yer girlies up on the top floor and stand on the 
floor below for some Romeo and Juliet re-enactments!

A new 'New Room'

As you all know, we're well into the process of moving premises, and, as a result, have had to surrender our large upstairs room so that the shopfitters can work on making it look lovely for the new salon opening. Luckily, we've been given a temporary room to work in upstairs, though it is a smaller area than we're used to so please bear with us if you're in over the next few weeks, and be mindful that if you're bringing friends or family along to your appointment there may not be a spare seat for them. We can, of course, accommodate you for your appointment, though there might be a little element of musical chairs going on!

Though you are always welcome to pop in for fringe trims, please again be aware that there might be a small wait  for fringe trims before a seat becomes free on our busier days, and if possible, please try and drop by in the early part of the week to avoid a wait for yourself.

Thanks again for all your patience during our facelift, and we can't wait to see you on the other side! :)

Friday 5 August 2011

Week 1 of renovation and relocation

Well, as mentioned in our previous blog update, the shopfitters began work earlier this week, and have made considerable tracks already. Just have a look at the photos of progress this week to see for yourself...

Out back is now a shell of its former self.
 In the first few days, flooring has come up, and walls have come off.
 Ruby and Zahra go exploring. The original doorway to the top floor
has been removed, and the brickwork exposed.
 Looking from the top floor - all the original brickwork to the left, which has been
covered for years, will ultimately be sandblasted and varnished.
 Downstairs seems to currently be acting as a holding area for all the rubble and 
rubbish coming down from upstairs!
 This neat little cubby in the basement is soon to become the main office, while
the rest of the basement will be converted into a staff break room.
 Here's a sneak preview of some of the lovely new industrial fixtures and fittings
which will feature heavily in Boilerhouse's new look.
More rubble downstairs, while Felix shows off the new site from outside.

Be sure to check back soon for more updates and previews as the work continues!