The Parlour Room
Recently redesigned by Alex Morrison, from Alex Morrison Interiors, The Parlour Room is a lavish sanctuary where clients can unwind and be pampered in a tactile cocoon of tonal and timeless materiality.
Words: Hande Renshaw I Photography: Dave Wheeler I Styling: Claire Delmar
‘I’m in love with the natural accents, which reflect the true essence of natural beauty. The hints of deep burgundy and subtle pinks give it that feminine edge,’ says Natalie Ferrari. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
La Sirenuse Mirror from Lucy Montgomery and stool from Cult Design. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
The Parlour Room is known for their excellent manicures, perfect spray tans, and flawless brows. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
The Parlour Room owner and founder, Natalie Ferrari. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Spending a couple of hours being pampered can transport us to a state of total relaxation and absolute bliss. Whether it’s a massage, face treatment or pedicure, we often leave feeling like a brand new person. Although the treatment itself is incredibly important, so is the space it takes place in.
The Parlour Room, a leading luxury beauty destination, recently redesigned by Alex Morrison Interiors, is a soft and timeless oasis, the perfect beauty destination that is equally calm, airy and incredible soothing.
The Parlour Room (TPR) is one of two concept stores located in Clovelly, creating an all-encompassing destination, committed to helping clients look and feel their best. TPR is known for their excellent manicures, perfect spray tans, and flawless brows.
After a decade at the location, owner and founder, Natalie Ferrari, thought it was due time for a refresh, focusing on a new and modern makeover of the space.
‘The new look embodies TPR’s ethos, offering a tactile experience of tonal and timeless materiality, allowing clients to indulge while they move through the spaces, surrounded by the positive and empowering community that we are at TPR,’ shares Natalie.
The two main features of the salon are the reception area and the downstairs nail room. Within the reception area, there is a custom-made, gracefully curved burgundy couch that encircles a coffee table made of viola marble. The arrangement forms a comfortable seating area where clients can unwind and feel at ease as they await their treatments.
The soothing hues of the travertine reception desk warmly greet clients upon their arrival at the salon, which is adorned with brushed stainless steel shelves showcasing a variety of high-end products that clients can purchase. ‘I’m in love with the natural accents, which reflect the true essence of natural beauty. The hints of deep burgundy and subtle pinks give it that feminine edge,’ says Natalie.
The nail room boasts a personalised pedicure station, complete with burgundy seating, wooden accents, and travertine elements, all set upon a grey terrazzo floor. Positioned at the centre of the room, the manicure table is enveloped by textured walls, adorned with travertine arches, and soft semi-translucent curtains that sway in the ocean breeze, allowing the fresh coastal air to flow through the space.
Alex Morrison Interiors director, Alex Morrison, worked closely with FAF Woodwork on the joinery within the space and Beau Renos, who were in charge of the build.
‘The main challenges were ensuring we had the right finishes to sustain the functionality of the space. Natalie and I spent weeks testing samples with acetone, tint, and fake tan - you name it! It was really important to us that we undertook these steps in the initial stages of the design process to ensure we were creating something sustainable,’ says Alex.
The end result is a tranquil and airy wellness escape designed for the brand's devoted clients to unwind and indulge in a lavish pampering session.
A calm, airy and relaxing haven offering the perfect beachside escape for luxury beauty treatments. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
The materials and finishes reflect the brands dedication to refined and relaxed beauty, while sustaining the use and functionality of the space. Coffee table from Spence & Lyda, object from Great Dane Furniture. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
“The Parlour Room has consistently thrived as a business, and I feel fortunate that it has continued to expand. Through its journey, I’ve learned a great deal about the importance of embracing change and continuing to develop the business.”
The interactions with joinery have been carefully considered to balance the room, offering in a different tactile experience for each treatment. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
The brief was to transform the existing interiors into a soft and textured timeless oasis. Lamp from Kate Nixon, artwork from Olsen Gallery, bowl from The Provider Store and objects from Great Dane Furniture. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Reverse Table Lamp from Finnish Design Shop, Platter from Kate Nixon and Dish from Conley & Co. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Cup from The DEA Store and White Bottles from Walter Auer. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Bottle from Space Furniture, Bowl from Kate Nixon, Glass from Becker Minty and Tiles from Artedomus. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Glass vase from Becker Minty, Mirror FAF Woodwork, Custom Marble Sink by Granite & Marble Works. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Vase from Ignem Terrae Ceramics, Microcement side table – custom designed by Alex Morrison Interiors made by Bespoke Plaster Finishes. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar
Mirror by FAF Woodwork, wooden bowl from Space Furniture, Queen Alvertina and Diva from Curatorial and Co. Photo: Dave Wheeler. Styling: Claire Delmar