Word-of-mouth can be a powerful influence. For the owner of
Jeffrey Richard Salon in Grand Rapids, it has influenced the next step in the growth of his business.
Jeffrey Richard Cipcic started the salon 11 years ago in a 1,000-square-foot space at 1033 E. Fulton St. But after repeatedly hearing from friends Rick Powell and Behnje Masson about how great it's been to move their
From The Heart Yoga & Tai Chi Center and their personal residence to the Wealthy Street business district, Cipcic decided to buy and renovate a 4,400-square-foot property at 742 Wealthy St. SE.
"It was an incredibly difficult decision because I've been in love with this (Fulton St.) building and it's been a great home," says Cipcic, who lives above the salon with his partner, Marty Kiefer. "We just literally have outgrown our space. We did double shifting for the past four years, then opened Saturdays, so we've utilized every hour and every square inch of our space."
The new salon will occupy 2,200 square feet on the main floor, with the same size apartment for Cipcic and Kiefer on the second story.
Cipcic and Kiefer designed the salon with a mix of common and private spaces that incorporate warm earth tones and architectural elements such as curved walls, archways and interior windows. The salon will feature an
Aveda retail store at the front and 10 styling chairs, four more than the current salon, in the guest service area.
Each room has its own lighting and audio controls so stylists can set the mood for relaxation and a "get away from it all" experience.
The salon has added two stylists in anticipation of the move and will add more in coming months.
Cipcic says he'll invest some $500,000 in the renovation and building purchase. Construction is underway and the new salon will open in April.
Source: Jeffrey Richard Cipcic, Jeffrey Richard Salon
Writer: Deborah Johnson Wood, Development News Editor
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