CONSULTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

It was a pleasure meeting with you last Friday, and we are so pleased that our transformation/work with Hunt & Gather inspired you to ask our opinion. What a great, fun op-portunity (for both of us)!

We are impressed on how you have built your brand/clientele throughout

to be the hardest, right? Great job! We were also inspired by the passion for your work and the personal com-mitment you have already put into your space. We think with some of our recommendations, you can really bring your branding/business to the next level, and the quality of service/results that you physically provide will match the visual aspects of the space. When your space is exciting & inspiring to you, it will excite and inspire your customers as well.

Before providing recommendations, we researched BANG, met with you to discuss your vision/the space, looked into similar businesses (dry-bar, Dry Lounge, etc.), brainstormed, & created a mood board for inspira-tion. The following are what we

trying to solve based on our meet-ing/research/design knowledge.

Focal wall doesn’t make a large enough impact on the spaceAesthetic can be a little confus-ing (customers commenting that

French-industrial, etc.)Customers aren’t seeing/utilizing the waiting area and are instead using the washing station to wait Hostess station is large, bulky, & not meeting the needsNot a lot of storage/electrical coverage at bar areaBar area doors (countertops) don’t provide level storage & the glass has occasionally broken

The goal of this booklet is to commu-nicate our thoughts, design inspira-tion, & recommendations to solve the above problems in an organized way. We hope it is helpful to you as you plan out your next step, and we are thankful for the opportunity to work with you (whether you take all or none of our recommendations).

Please contact us with any questions. If you are happy with the services we have already provided, please pass our information on to other busi-nesses you know that have similar needs. Thanks again!

Hunt & Gather

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Kelley & Troy Howley

DEAR LINDSEY,

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3 Mood Board 5 Primary Recommendations8 Secondary Recommendations9 Installation Renderings11 Shopping List

MOOD BOARD

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The primary recommendations are the action steps we think need to happen in order to make a large impact and solve some of the observed/discussed problems in your space.

Anchor the lounge/waiting area

You already have some great pieces in the waiting area (we are still obsessed with that couch); however, we recom-mend adding an area rug to better

seem anchored and more cohesive, further communicating where clients should go to wait. We also recom-mend adding a larger-scale coffee table the space for depth (using wood tones similar to the focal wall).

Create a focal wall installation behind the “bar”

impact in the room and really draw one’s eye. It should set the tone for the entire space’s aesthetics. Currently, the impact is there, but it isn’t substantial/large enough. We recommend using distressed, stained

(see the Mood Board for examples of the stain). From there, mirrors, shelves, televisions, etc. can be hung from it. This installation will also draw eyes up to the beautiful architectural details of the ceiling & create more height. Using wood will add a warmth & depth that the space currently doesn’t utilize (with the exception of the fabulous wood mirror behind the sinks). In summary, creating this in-stallation will solidify the focal point, will be functional, and will add to the aesthetic you are trying to create. See

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PRIMARY RECOMMENDATIONS

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Change & move the hostess station

We recommend moving the hostess station & scaling back on the size.

the layout of the space, and you can angle it closer to the east side of the room, making customers more likely to see/utilize the lounge/waiting area. Additionally, it frees up more space

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move the make-up stand, etc.). Fi-nally, if you only stock at the hostess desk with what you absolutely need, it will draw back on everyday clutter. You could even add a chalkboard to

they do at a traditional bar.

Amplify the French Industrial Bar aesthetic

Through adding additional & inten-tional pieces to the space, custom-ers will not be confused or think it

& website branding sets you up for the sophisticated French, industrial-modern look that you are going for

but not all of those consistent ele-ments are portrayed throughout the space. We recommend some new lighting (dramatic mix & match of French or repurposed chandeliers),

shopping list for recommendations. We know you like DIY projects, so perhaps those can just inspire you

and get you on the track of what to look for. We have some lighting & a coffee table currently in the shop

that we can offer at a 10% discount to design customers as well. We also recommend staining the wood boxes that you currently have as footstools in front of the wash station to the darker stain to increase the depth/warmth and match our previous recommendations for the wooden wall installations. We would recom-

lights and replace them with can lights or something less stark (or the other lighting you add may just do the trick!) Finally, try to be consist-

using brass, polished nickel, etc. See

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be both visually interesting and functional. It will solve the problem of client’s sitting in the washing chairs while they wait, because it will be more sectioned off. It will ad-

and will provide a place to display products, add shelves, etc. Using the same wood & similar design from the previous recommendation,

eyes up and carry the warm, wood aesthetic to the east side of the room.

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6Install new bar top 3-inches above existing bar & add electrical to top

This recommendation needs a little bit more brainstorming/work before a plan can be put in place, but we wanted to mention it now to get it

The doors are awesome, graphic, and

bold. The only problem is that the glass breaks and it doesn’t provide a level workspace. Perhaps a clear, thick plexi-glass or glass top can be secured above the existing bar (so you can see down to the door de-tails). This will allow for better utiliza-tion & storage while still showcasing the beautiful one that you have al-ready built and love. The trick is that

plexi-glass, if it is too thin, has the possibility of bowing. Additionally, glass, if it is too thin, has the possibil-ity of breaking. The only other option would be installing a new countertop (but we think what you have going on there is so cool and just needs some reworking)! Surge protectors can be added to the top (and hidden well) to keep cords more manageable.

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You can always do more, right? Of course. We have provided some

aesthetic/design needs, but only after the primary ones have been considered or executed. The sec-ondary recommendations serve to just keep the ideas coming for your next stage of updates, so we

or renderings for them.

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Install a small, half-wall where the current hostess station sits

This would give you another three-

move your make-up station to on the other side while hiding what’s behind it. It would provide an anchor with-out feeling like whatever is in that

Install wall with built-in shelves on the narrow, east wall

This gives you more storage and or-ganization while bringing the similar height, warmth, and wall aesthetic across the room from your focal point. The current shelf you have there right now does the same in terms of function, though, so it’s not a primary concern.

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always does the trick.

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SECONDARY RECOMMENDATIONS

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INSTALLATION RENDERINGS

Focal Wall Installation

Floor to ceiling distressed wood planks, built-inshelves, mirrors/etc. mounted to wood.

Floating Wall Installation

Floor to ceiling temporary wall- would have gapping every three or four planks so you can still see what is going on behind it while also providing privacy/distance.

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A Print large photographs of your art and feature them on the main teal wall above your mirrored credenza Ikea ($20)

B Two-light, brass swag Hunt & Gather ($120)

C Coffee Table Hunt & Gather

D Magazine Rack ($64)

E Lamp Hunt & Gather

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SHOPPING LIST

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F Evelyn Chandelier stacksandstack.com ($242)

G LuggageHunt & Gather

H Grove Collection Chandelier lampsplus.com ($166)

I Regent White Iron Chandelier overstock.com

J Miscellaneous Decorative Animals Hunt & Gather ($14-$36)

K Nico Arch Mirror World Market ($140)

L Brielle Carved Mirror World Market

M Walnut & Gold Museum Mirror World Market ($140

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N Clear Canisters World Market ($8-$10)

O Andalusia Rug West Elm

P Terranium Vases World Market

Q Brown Cowhide Rug Ikea

R Stool (Hostess) World Market ($110)

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S Olin Grey Rug Crate & Barrel ($

T Jasper Grey Rug Crate & Barrel ($

U Olin Gold Rug Crate & Barrel ($

V Table Mirror ($24)

X Floral Wall Mirror

Y Industrial Coffee Table Craigslist

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