Massage room design

Massage is an ancient practice of rubbing the human body for therapeutic purposes. The term has just three variations of origin. From the Greek "massage" is translated as "knead hands", and from French - "rub". In Arabic, the word "masses" means stroking, rubbing movements. The first began to practice massage Chinese doctors back in 3 thousand BC. er The images of people with a "map" of special points, which are pressed on certain organs in the body, have even reached our days. Massage is in many ways similar to one more exclusively Chinese treatment method - acupuncture. The masseurs did not just rub the sore spot before redness, they used different passes, fingers, palms, and kneaded certain points.

The procedure itself was carried out using special formulations - mixtures of oils and crushed medicinal herbs. Massage was done not only to cure diseases and injuries, but also for cosmetic purposes, to soften the skin and give it a healthy look, to relax the entire body. Modern massage rooms offer about a dozen types of procedures and bonuses in the form of aromatherapy, phyto barrels, wraps. The wider the range of services, the larger the room for work, and therefore the larger the business. It is necessary to distinguish between massage rooms and salons. The former, as a rule, serve only one or two people at a time, and the latter are designed for a large flow of customers. The interior design of the massage room is an important aspect of a successful business, along with a competent advertising campaign, good location and highly qualified staff. Consider the basic requirements for the premises and especially their design.

Basic requirements for a massage room

First of all, it is necessary to create comfortable conditions for employees and visitors in the massage room. All requirements are made by the competent authorities (sanitary and epidemiological station, fire protection). Compliance will also be carefully checked. And it does not matter where the office or salon is located: in a separate building, in a shopping center or in an apartment of a residential building.

When choosing a room and interior design, you need to pay attention to the following aspects:

• Square.
• Ventilation and temperature.
• Availability of additional facilities and their arrangement.
• Lighting.
• Finish
• Furniture and its location.

Special attention should be paid to fire safety. In massage rooms, as a rule, use candles and set on fire special incense sticks that spread a specific aroma. These items are related to potential sources of fire, therefore, they should be handled with knowledge and placed only on special refractory supports.

Room area

The floor area is calculated based on the number of massage tables. Each workplace should be zoned and separated from its neighbors. If several masseurs will be received in the visitors' office, then 8-10 square meters will be enough for one specialist. meters According to official requirements, the workplace of an employee must have an area of ​​at least 8 square meters. If he occupies a separate room, the figure rises to 12 sq.m. In addition, it is necessary to allocate a place for the reception or the reception desk, where the recording and calculation will be carried out, and for additional zones or rooms (rest room, changing room, bathroom).

Availability of additional rooms

According to the requirements, the bathroom must be attached to the massage room. This room is equipped not only with a toilet, but also with a shower. Massage is done only on a clean body, so visitors should be given the opportunity to wash, because they may have come after work or from the other end of the city in the heat. A full locker room is usually equipped in large salons. Small organizations have enough mobile screen. A relaxation room (waiting room) for a massage room is more a luxury than a necessity. Large salons that claim to the status of "elite", usually provide visitors with a separate room with cozy sofas, TV, magazines, cooler and children's room. Small cabinets are limited to the soft corner.

Temperature and ventilation

In the massage room, a comfortable temperature is always maintained (not below 22 degrees). Therefore, it must be present and heating and cooling systems. If the room is located in a shopping center or residential building, then the problem of winter frosts will be solved by central heating. In other cases, install special boilers (gas or electric) and connect them to a system of pipes and radiators. In the summer, a modern air conditioner model will help you cope with the heat - a split-system of the supply type. It, by the way, works not only for cooling, but also for heating, which will be a good help in severe winters. However, its main advantage is the combination of the air conditioner itself with fresh air ventilation through the duct. With the help of the same unit in the room will get fresh air. High-quality ventilation also applies to the mandatory requirements for massage rooms.

Lighting

In the massage room must be natural light. Shading windows for an intimate atmosphere, which is designed to contribute to relaxation, is impossible. Windows will have to close with thin tulle or blinds. As for the working artificial light, there are several lamps on the ceiling, the light from which falls directly on the massage table. These devices should provide comfort to the masseur during work. Decorative diffused lighting is used only to create a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere for visitors.

Surface finish

The surfaces must be finished with moisture-resistant materials that are not afraid of regular contact with aggressive household chemicals. Vinyl wallpaper with a protective film or ceramic tile is ideal for walls. For the floor is better to choose linoleum, tile or polymeric self-leveling coating. Laminate or parquet very quickly "decorate" scuffs and become useless.

Furniture

Furniture for a massage room can be classified into two types:

• Highly specialized. Couches, chairs, tables.
• Ordinary. Table, chairs, hanger, portable screen, rack for oils and medical compositions, cabinet for towels, bathrobes.

When choosing furniture for a workroom, they rely only on its functionality. For a lounge or waiting area, you can use soft, comfortable sofas or chairs. Modern plastic (with the exception of high-tech interiors) should be discarded in favor of wood. This material is close to nature and "heat" is perceived by man.

If the massage room is located in a sauna or bath, where high humidity is regularly maintained, then the best solution would be to buy furniture with metal frames and a plastic coating.

Recommended colors

Colors in the interior of the massage room play a major role. They help create the right atmosphere. Visitors will not be able to relax physically if they feel emotional stress. For this reason, cool shades (blue, blue, purple) are not recommended for use in large quantities. They can become accents in a warm range, slightly dilute its monotony. For the basis of the palette is usually chosen one shade, which is complemented by two close on the spectrum, on the principle of a similar combination. Brown, carmine, titian, cinnabar, ocher, terracotta, gold, copper are ideal for a massage room. They also use “tasty” tones: carrot, pomegranate, wine, mustard, tangerine, raspberry, nut, chocolate, creme brulee, coffee with milk. The color gamut is easily diluted with neutral white or gray. It is recommended to refrain from using black.

Accessories and decor

A massage room for employees is a place of work, and for visitors, an oasis of peace, with a special atmosphere. So that a person can relax and literally feel "at home", the room must be decorated. Walls can be decorated with paintings, hang panels, paintings, groups of copyright photographs. In the center of the plot, as a rule, landscapes or flower arrangements. They are neutral and easily perceived by any person. Horizontal surfaces are decorated with vases of flowers, small sculpture, groups of bowls, candles or aroma lamps. A special flavor to the room will be given with bunches and miniature whisks of odorous herbs. But they should be selected with skill. Some smells are not combined with each other, and others can be perceived as an irritant. A stylish addition will be a pot of ficus or a palm tree on the floor. Curtains are also an important accessory. Beautiful and modern look will be a two-color canvas on the floor on the grommet with linen inserts. With their help, you can adjust the perception of the shape of the room. The vertical stripes on the curtains will visually raise the ceiling, and the horizontal ones will make the window and wall wider.

Styling cabinet

Creating a design project for even the smallest massage room includes a choice of style. Now laconic and practical directions are very popular. They not only look fashionable, but also allow significant savings on decorating the room, which is very important for beginning massage therapists who open their small business. Another advantage of modern trends can be considered the simplicity and ease of their concepts.

East style

Oriental style refers to the "native" for massage treatments, which also appeared in these places. In the center of the "Arabic" cabinet put a couch of dark wood with a colorful mattress. The floor and walls are faced with two types of ceramic tiles: white and ornate. The pattern on the tile is folded into a complex composition. If the dimensions of the room allow, then the accent wall is decorated with a plasterboard construction that imitates pointed arches, typical of Arabic and Indian styles. Furniture is chosen from wood. The windows are curtained with curtains of two or three colors. The room is decorated with vases and bowls of round shapes, lamps in metal frames. For Thai style is characterized by the use of fabric for draping the ceiling. Cloth "collected" in the center and decorated with a massive chandelier. This option is not suitable for cabinets with low ceilings.

Loft style

Loft-style massage room looks very modern. The walls are trimmed with imitation brickwork, which is painted on top in light colors. For the floor and fit linoleum "under the wood." Furniture used in wood, mostly expensive, but practical. The ceiling is decorated with built-in spotlights. Decorative lighting, randomly scattered over the surface, most of all resembles a starry sky. Stylish decorations are represented by the original lamp in the form of "burning" branches, collected in a vase, a wall mirror in a simple frame, a fluffy white rug in the dressing area.

Stylization of Japanese minimalism

The interior of the cabinet for a minimalist massage may seem too boring, although in fact it is practical and comfortable. This option is ideal for confined spaces where barely enough space for a functional minimum. The room is trimmed with white ceramic tiles, just painted or plaster. The tile will last the longest. The accent wall is decorated with a large mosaic pattern in the Japanese style (a girl in a kimono, a waterfall of cherry blossoms, a pagoda over the river) or a group of mirrors of original shapes. On the ceiling they build several lamps in flat shades instead of a single chandelier. The massage table is covered with a light fabric without patterns. Instead of a rack for oils and medical formulations, a closed type storage system is used. The glossy facades of the large wardrobe are decorated with chrome handles. Window curtain panel curtains. The decor is a group of lamps and indoor plants in white ceramic pots.

If there are two workplaces in the office, then zoning of the room is carried out with the help of special wooden gratings or walls of artificial bamboo stalks.

Classic style

For a classic style using luxurious materials: expensive fabrics, decoration, solid wood. This destination is only suitable for elite massage parlors, which should impress visitors. At the heart of the color range using brown and its shades. The floor is revetted with a ceramic tile imitating a wood pattern, or a polished marble surface. The second option will be much more expensive, but the classic style usually does not recognize the framework of a limited budget. Marble is also used to finish the walls, but in a different color, so that the surfaces do not seem monotonous. Furniture made of solid wood decorated with carvings. The soft chairs are covered with brocade upholstery and decorated with a four-piece carriage fastener. Windows curtain heavy curtains with lambrequin and grabs.

Conclusion

The design of the massage room is aimed at creating a relaxed, unobtrusive atmosphere. For such a room is very important not to overdo it with the details. A moderate amount of decor will give the room the desired comfort, but will not turn it into a warehouse of ceramics and candles. Improvement of the body through massage in eastern countries is considered part of the philosophy of life. The surrounding attributes play an important role for treatment sessions, as it emotionally prepares the person for the procedure. Therefore, the filling room is selected with special care. You can even use the techniques of Chinese Feng Shui and arrange large pieces of furniture according to the principles of Taoist teachings.