Any one know where i can get a reception desk which doesn't cost a total bomb?thanks x
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Have a look at salons direct. I remember seeing a nice little smallish one for really cheap xxx

Dare i say it........Ebay! Lol
I got mine from ebay and got an absolute bargain.
The desk had been especially made for a company for exhibitions etc.... They only used it once and they paid £4000 for it
I got it for £104
I think i got it so cheap because they advertised it in the shop fittings section so have a good look round on there and you never know, you might get a bargain like i did!

This is not a salon purpose one but ...

I bought a light wood,chunky book case from Ikea ... Set it up length ways with legs, it has 8 squares which each accomodate a large leather box pefectly...

So I have a long counter top & 8 storage boxes ... it looks fab...... & far more expensive than it really is .....

Champagne what a good idea. At the mo i have a breakfast bar which is ok so far but i want something bigger. I like the ones that are curved but i'm looking at £500 plus for a nice one. I am going to look at my ikea catalogue now! have searched on ebay to no avail. But i am keeping my eye on it. I will also look on salons direct but so far everyone h've seen is v expensive cos i want a bigger one. Xx
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Surely you could have the shelf end turned out the way and have it for displaying products etc?x
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at the moment i use a bookshelf from IKEA as a reception desk... and like u said use it to display my retail products. I would love one of those curved ones but currently they are a bit too expensive for my small business.Eden Beauty & Wellbeing - Gallery not the best photo since shelf is barely in it, but u get the idea x x x

I have glass units for all my display......the bookcase is huge and makes a great reception.....I supose you could use it any way around......

I bought it when I set up, I think the whole thing was £50 all in lol lol

I will get a pic in my album tonight x

I am so excited about this revelation i wish i could drive to ikea right now...an hour away and yes i am at work lol. Could Go tomorrow...can't see Any pics til i get home and get on the computer xx thanks everyone x
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I'm actually about to my one up on Ebay
It's a big curved one with a curved floating glass shelf.
Has metallic look veneer.
App. size 2m diameter and 1.5 high.
Very heavy and bulky, but does come apart for transit, but would still need 2 strong blokes to lift them.
Obviously quite tatty around the edges, but still a beauty for my start up. Was going to put it on a minimum bid of £200.00 which is a total bargain, probably would get more for it though.
Where are you based? I'm based in london.
Message me if you'd like to know more.x

I got this one for my salon. It is really great value with a nice quality finish and is ideal for me as it isn't too big:

Buy Brica from Beauty Express

Make One? Lol I know sounds crazy I made mine - I used some shelves that had been dumped had them resprayed then got a piece of wood cut for the front drilled it on and painted it silver then for the top got my brother to cut me a piece of indian sand stone....... total cost £30!! and looks amazing - really classy and contemporary I'll take wee pic this weekend, think if you have to keep your costs down its worthwhile being inventive.

Here you go ,,,,,http://www.salongeek.com/members/cha...oto0187-1.html

I'm selling mine as I've moved to a smaller unit. Look in my photo's and PM if your interested.

Yep, Angie's reception desk is fab, absolutely gorgeous! I love the writing going round it...

What a bargain!