Decorating Tattoo Parlors is no Easy Task!
When you think about tattoo parlors, you might often associate them with the way that they have been portrayed in many Hollywood movies: as a slightly dirty place where only bikers go. However, with tattoos becoming much more chic, tattoo parlors are taking on a more professional look.
Tattoo Parlors Cater to All Kinds of Clientele
While tattoos were generally thought of in earlier days as only something that sailors, criminals, and bikers would get, nowadays they are truly becoming fashionable amongst people from many different backgrounds. Thus, the tattoo parlors are now reflecting this change.
If you are a designer, and have been asked by a tattoo parlor owner to create a look that is accessible, yet unique, you have many different ideas at your disposal. No matter the area, tattoos parlors usually have a definitive rocker look to them.
Now, taking that into consideration, you should avoid simply having a stencil artist come in and make pictures on the walls in vibrant colors. That used to be very prevalent during the eighties, but now it just looks contrived.
Thus, what you need to do is add a stylish edge to the parlor. Think about the colors that evoke style. Black is generally considered stylish, but to paint the entire parlor in just that color would make it look depressing.
So, liven up the black color by getting some silver sparkles. Take a sponge with some water, and lightly dip it into the glitter. Next, while the black paint is still wet, dab the sponge with the glitter all over the walls for a nice effect.
Of course, you can also mix other colors in with the sparkles, but make sure it does not look too much like a children's project. You could add some white vine-like patterns up the sides of the walls for a nice effect too.
With the walls all set, the next thing that you need to do is figure out the lighting. Make sure that the lighting is good enough for the tattoo artists, but still not so bright that it makes everyone look washed out.
When it comes to the furniture, the thing that you have to remember is that a basic chair (like the one at a dentist's office, will probably be best for the actual tattooing process. However, they would look much better in a stylish black or dark blue color. With the proper planning, and a lot of creativity, you are sure to make the parlor look excellent!
