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Looking for a reception desk for your hair salon? The reception desk is the first thing a client encounters when they arrive for their appointment, and it sets the tone for the entire visit before the haircut has even begun. At Just Add People, you’ll find reception desks in many styles and sizes, from brands such as Ästetik, Vismara and Comfortel, and selected models can be ordered to custom dimensions.
Here are the most important things to consider before you choose.
A large reception desk signals space and confidence, but can feel overwhelming in a small salon, where it takes up too much of the first room the client sees. A compact reception desk, such as the small version of Welcome, is often the better choice if your reception area is limited in size, without compromising functionality. If you have a spacious salon or a busy reception with several employees, a larger reception desk with more workspace and storage may be the right investment. Always measure the space before choosing, so the reception desk feels neither overwhelming nor too small in relation to the rest of the room.
Your reception desk should have room for what you actually use every day, such as a payment terminal, booking system, keys and administrative documents, without creating clutter on the surface in front of the client. Several models, such as Willow, have spacious built-in cabinets where you can store items that should not be left out. If the reception desk does not offer enough storage, loose items will typically end up visible to clients, weakening the professional first impression you otherwise work to create throughout the salon.
If you use the reception area to sell hair products to clients, it is worth choosing a reception desk with built-in shelves or a display module, such as Light, rather than just a plain work surface. This makes it natural for clients to notice the products while they wait or pay, without requiring you to invest in a completely separate retail shelving unit. If you do not currently sell products at the reception desk but are considering it in the future, it is still worth choosing a model that can be expanded or combined with a retail shelving unit later.
Most of our reception desks are available in finishes such as white, black and beige, or with oak-effect edges, so you can match the desk to the rest of your salon’s style. A white or light-coloured reception desk creates a lighter, more open look, while black or darker shades such as Hello Maroon create a more distinctive, modern first impression. If you choose a reception desk in a material that does not match the rest of the interior, the reception area may feel disconnected from the salon rather than like a natural part of the overall experience.
No salon is the same, which is why selected reception desks can be ordered to custom dimensions so they fit the room precisely. This is especially relevant if your reception area has an unusual shape, a column in the way, or if you want a reception desk that takes up exactly the space available, neither more nor less. If you are considering custom dimensions, you should expect a longer delivery time than for a standard model, as the desk is only produced once the measurements have been confirmed.
The price varies according to size, material and storage options. A compact standard model is often the most budget-friendly choice, while a larger reception desk with built-in cabinets or custom dimensions will cost more. If you are also furnishing the rest of the reception area with waiting room furniture and retail shelving units, it can pay to consider the complete solution rather than only the price of the reception desk itself. If you choose custom dimensions, you should also expect an additional cost compared with a standard model, as the desk is made specifically for your reception rather than mass-produced.
The Welcome range from Ästetik is one of our bestsellers and is available in both standard and compact sizes in black, cappuccino and oak effect. The Hello range, also from Ästetik, offers more colour with variants such as Hello Thyme and Hello Maroon. Willow from Comfortel stands out with spacious cabinets built into the ash wood top, while Swing from Vismara is characterised by its visible drawers and clean white look.
Ästetik supplies most of our reception desks, including the Welcome and Hello ranges, in a wide selection of colours and sizes. Vismara, the Italian brand, is behind NAT, Light and Swing, known for clean, modern design. Comfortel supplies Willow and Walker, both focused on built-in storage. See the full brand overview if you want to compare more manufacturers.
We have helped hairdressers for more than 30 years, and 96% of our customers would shop with us again or recommend us to others. You get the same four fixed benefits, whichever reception desk you choose:
Please note that made-to-order items and products adapted specifically to your order, including reception desks made to custom dimensions, are exempt from the general right of return. See the full terms in our terms and conditions.
Not sure which reception desk is right for your salon? Visit our showroom, where Klaus Østergaard, who has more than 30 years of experience in salon interior design, will help you make the right choice.
A reception desk for a hair salon is designed to greet the client immediately, combined with storage for payment solutions, booking systems and often product sales, in a material that can withstand a busy, customer-facing environment every day. A regular office desk is typically intended for internal administration without the same focus on first impressions or visible product storage. If you choose a generic office desk for your salon, you therefore risk the reception area supporting neither sales nor the professional look conveyed by the rest of the salon. It is an investment every single client sees, so it is rarely the right place to compromise in order to save money.
Yes, selected models can be ordered to custom dimensions so they fit your reception area precisely. This is especially relevant if the room has an unusual shape, a column in the way, or if you want to make full use of the space without excess room at the sides. Contact us to find out which models can be adapted and what this means for the delivery time, as a custom-sized reception desk is only produced once your measurements have been confirmed. If you are unsure whether your room requires custom dimensions, you may find it helpful to send us a couple of measurements and a photo before making your decision.
A compact model, such as the small version of Welcome, is often the best choice for a small salon, as it provides room for what is necessary without dominating the first room the client enters. If you choose a reception desk that is too large for a small reception area, the rest of the room may feel cramped from the client’s very first step through the door, which can affect the overall impression even if the rest of the salon is well furnished. If you are unsure about the size, it is better to choose slightly too small than slightly too large, as a compact reception desk rarely feels out of place, while an oversized one can dominate the entire room.
Yes, several of our models, such as Light, have built-in shelves or a display module designed specifically for product presentation at the reception. This makes it easy for clients to notice products while they pay or wait, without requiring you to set aside space for a separate retail shelving unit. If you already have a retail shelving unit elsewhere in the salon, you can of course also choose a reception desk without a built-in display and keep product sales in one place instead. If you only sell a few products, a built-in display is often sufficient, while a wider range should still have its own retail shelving unit.
You get at least a 2-year warranty on all reception desks, whether it is a standard model or a custom-sized solution. The warranty covers manufacturing defects in the frame, surface and any built-in cabinets or shelves, so you are covered if something breaks during normal use in the salon. If something breaks within the warranty period, simply contact us and we will find a solution. Please note that our general 14-day right of return does not cover made-to-order items or products adapted specifically to your order, which applies to all reception desks ordered to custom dimensions.
