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Posh Hair Studio
Location: Kew Gardens, New York
Award: Grand Prize Winner
Salon style: modern, sleek, upscale boutique

"Everything about the sleek and modern design is outstanding! The architectural details and the idea of the waves and curls of human hair is just amazing." —McGwire


Anthony Cristiano
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Award: 1st Runner Up 2013
Salon style: chic, elegant, boutique

"Love the white &hellip very chic and it adds an elegant look to the space. The styling stations and chairs are beautiful together." —McGwire


Matthew Morris Salon & Skincare
Location: Denver, Colorado
Award: 2nd Runner Up 2013
Salon style: rustic luxury, urban chic, re-purposed materials

"The refurbished railroad carts and vintage railroad wheels creates and artistic mixture of contemporary design and the use of sustainable items to its fullest. The expression of the entire space is one of a kind design."  McGwire


Hair Peace Salon & Spa featuring The Lounge Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Location: Owosso, Michigan
Award: 3rd Runner Up 2013
Salon style: rustic elegance

"The private shampoo room with the dim lights is a nice design element for a getaway from the busy atmosphere of the salon. The suspended mirrors on the station gives the design a rustic but modern edge."  McGwire

Aquae Sulis Salon & Spa
Location: Saint George, Utah
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: modern, contemporary, upscale
"The modern and industrial look of the salon fits any age group."  McGwire


Panache Salon & Spa
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: European flair, modern, sophisticated

"The first impression when walking into the space is a very well-designed retail boutique. It’s very inviting and easy to shop and see the products with the illumination."  McGwire


Pin Curls
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: vintage glam, upscale chic, welcoming

"I like the modern twist of Hollywood glamour throughout the space — they did a wonderful job mixing the upscale feeling for their fashion-aware clients."  McGwire

 
Root
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: urban coastal retreat

"Retail design and look is very easy to shop and looks like you are in an art gallery. Love the white and lights. Shampoo chairs are beautiful, and the birds are a very creative way to give the back wall lots of emphasis."  McGwire


The Refresh Bar & Spa
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: contemporary, upscale, Beverly Hills in the suburbs

"The shape of the blowout bar works perfect with the architecture of the building. The sliding glass doors are well designed for separation of the blowout bar and lobby."  McGwire

 
Jon Alan Salon
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: contemporary, upscale, pop

"The 'theater in the round' idea for the floor plan works well with the drop ceiling design."  McGwire


Artistic Image Salon & Blow Dry Bar
Location: Westport, Connecticut
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: chic, eclectic

"The light fixtures over the blow dry bar chairs gives the space an upscale look."  McGwire

Bijin Salon & Spa
Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: sophisticated

"The wall covering in the shampoo room gives an element of surprise creating a very edgy and trendy look."  McGwire


Cortello Salon
Location: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Award: Salon of the Year 2013
Salon style: modern, upscale, beach

"Love the color bar, the blow dry bar and the lather lounge."  McGwire



Leslie McGwire™ ,ASID Allied has over 30 years in business development, interior design, equipment, furniture sales and marketing services for health, wellness, fitness, beauty, medical, health care and hospitality environments as well as retail, salons, resorts, spas and jewelry businesses.  Leslie McGwire™ & Associates provides design services and equipment anywhere in the United States and abroad. Leslie McGwire & Associates offers interior planning, conceptual and comprehensive design through all facets of the project including: programming, schematic, development and construction with disciplines in space and floor plan design, computer renderings, 3D illustrations, lighting, color, construction details, theme, feasibility, retail space, fixture planning and furniture design. We offer traditional lease-to-own programs (with tax advantages) to 100% financing, and we can help find a solution that is right for you.
 

Leslie McGwire™  ASID, Allied   Call for Interior Design Consultation 248-912-2661
Website: http://www.lesliemcgwire.com     Email: Leslie@LeslieMcGwire.com

Leslie McGwire™ has over 30 years in business development, interior design, equipment, furniture sales and marketing services for hospitality environments as well as retail space, salons, resorts, spa and jewelry-based businesses. She’s kept pace with the convergence of design skills and solid management experiences, while continuing to forge key alliances and partnerships.

Leslie McGwire™ began in salon, spa, and resort design, and was instrumental in the creation of the Salon & Spa Design Studio for tng worldwide 19 years ago. She left California in 2001 and spent ten years building an impressive career, working as Western Regional Sales Director and Design Director for both Takara Belmont and Belvedere USA. Her journey eventually took her back to where it all began, and she became the Vice President of Sales for The Industry Source Salon & Spa Design Center. Following her great success there, she set out on her own, achieving her dream of creating her very own commercial interior design consulting company. Leslie McGwire™ & Associates provides turnkey interior design assistance for new and remodeling space in the United States.

A member of ASID, Allied (American Society of Interior Designers), Leslie has won 17 national design awards, including the prestigious Salon Today awards. Some notable locations she’s designed include: Belle Jewelers, Chambersburg, PA, The Wynn Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas; JM Marriott, Las Vegas; The Doves, Santa Monica; Jose Eber Salons in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Houston; Amadeus Salons & Spas in Newport Beach and Pasadena; and Premier Spa & Salon at Marshall Field’s (Macy’s) on State Street, Chicago; Douglas J, Rochester Hills, Michigan; Crocker’s Jewelers, Texas; Koerber’s Fine Jewelry, New Albany, Indiana; Welling & Company, Westchester, Ohio; and Storey Jewelers, Gonzales, Texas.

Though her leadership style and credible experience, Leslie McGwire™ shows her team how to best support the positive image and reputation of the brands and products. In addition to providing her own responsive, high-level talent, Leslie inspires her team to perform beyond their goals and deliver beyond the client’s expectations.

With true passion for business, design and the jewelry, salon, and spa industries, Leslie McGwire™ & Associates is a natural fit for fulfilling your needs. Turnkey designs and remodeling will exceed your expectations and dreams.