Lily Nails Spa & Beauty
The open glass shopfront creates an inviting connection between the salon interior and the shopping mall, allowing natural light to enhance the warm neutral palette inside.

The shopfront

The open glass shopfront creates an inviting connection between the salon interior and the shopping mall, allowing natural light to enhance the warm neutral palette inside.

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The shopfront creates a soft transition from the busy shopping mall to the spa’s calm interior. While the existing glazing remains, the design frames the view with natural elements and sculpted forms, hinting at the retreat within. Potted greenery and softly illuminated shelves give depth and warmth, while the understated branding ensures the space feels refined yet accessible. This careful balance encourages passers-by to pause and take in the atmosphere, transforming a simple nail salon into a lifestyle destination.

The entrance immediately conveys the spa’s identity: approachable elegance. Without altering the existing glass façade, the interior’s warm palette and carefully layered design make a powerful impression from the outside. Visible through the glazing, softly curved forms and illuminated niches introduce a tactile, human-scaled interior that contrasts the mall’s harder lines. Strategic lighting highlights key areas, drawing the eye toward the service zones without overwhelming the senses.

The inclusion of cascading greenery adds life and softness, while the curated product displays hint at the salon’s broader offering beyond nail care. At night, the lighting transforms the frontage into a warm beacon, inviting late shoppers in for a moment of calm. One of the most striking features visible from outside is the front counter, wrapped in softly textured panelling that introduces a handcrafted feel to the sleek design. This piece, alongside the integrated shelving and soft wall finishes, demonstrates how subtle use of materials can completely shift the perception of a commercial unit. The overall impression is one of harmony, calm, and quiet luxury — exactly what visitors are looking for when they step away from the bustle of the mall.

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The treatment room’s service station combines practicality and charm. A compact cabinet with warm wood tones pairs with terracotta wall tiles and a streamlined basin, while cascading greenery adds softness, enhancing the cozy and calming atmosphere for clients.

The service station on the treatment room

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The privacy screen adds a layer of intimacy to the waiting area while maintaining visual lightness. Its cane webbing panels framed in natural wood create a textured, handcrafted look that complements the rattan seating and overall relaxed aesthetic.

The privacy screen detail

Subtle integrated lighting elevates the shelving, highlighting the display items while emphasizing the natural grain of the timber. This built-in illumination adds warmth and depth, balancing functionality with an inviting, boutique-like ambiance that enhances the overall salon experience.

The detail of the furniture lighting

A softly illuminated alcove brings sculptural depth to the wall, showcasing a minimalist ceramic vase. Paired with trailing greenery from the nearby shelving, it introduces organic warmth and creates a serene, gallery-like focal point within the space.

The detail of the feature wall alcove

A refined manicure back counter combines open nail polish displays with a practical wash basin, balancing beauty and function. The softly lit arched niches highlight the bottles’ vibrant colors, while the integrated counter supports smooth operations for staff and clients.

The detail of the manicure back counter

A delicate lily motif made of warm LED strips decorates the glass façade, offering a subtle nod to the salon’s name. This glowing outline provides an elegant visual marker, visible from within the mall’s open, light-filled atrium.

The shopfront signage detail

This wide-angle view showcases the salon’s full layout, with manicure stations running parallel to a row of plush pedicure chairs. Thoughtful zoning and consistent design language create a harmonious, flowing space that feels both intimate and generously open.

The overall view towards the shopfront

The spa’s inviting front view highlights a soothing neutral palette with fluted timber, textured tiles, and layered shelving. Pedicure stations line the left, manicure stations the right, while soft lighting and greenery create a calming, wellness‑driven ambience.

Front View of Lily Nail Spa & Beauty

A bright, airy workspace where clients enjoy nail and threading services in comfort, framed by softly lit arches showcasing a curated polish display.

The manicure & threading stations

The shelving near the entrance doubles as a subtle room divider, adorned with trailing greenery and softly lit to enhance the display of beauty products. It creates a warm, welcoming first impression while maintaining visual connection with the rest of the salon.

Detail of the entrance shelving screen

A closer look at the nail polish display reveals arched niches that merge practicality with elegance. Warm backlighting and soft oak framing turn a simple storage solution into a striking visual feature that draws the eye immediately.

The manicure display detail

This close-up captures the manicure station seating, combining tactile richness and functionality. Soft leather chairs with wooden frames pair seamlessly with the crisp, solid surface table, while discreet hooks offer clients a practical spot to hang personal belongings.

The manicure station detail

This close-up of the welcome station reveals the meticulous attention to materiality, where warm earthy tiles, a softly textured countertop, and a minimalist basin combine into a functional yet visually striking feature.

The welcome station detail

The entrance sets a calming tone with softly sculpted niches, curated décor, and warm ambient lighting, introducing guests to a serene and thoughtfully designed environment.

The entrance feature wall & welcome station

This treatment room evokes serenity with its soft, neutral palette and calming textures. The organic mirror shape adds playfulness, while indirect lighting enhances the soothing ambiance, creating an intimate environment for personalized beauty treatments.

The treatment room mirror

The waiting area creates a cozy, welcoming corner with rattan chairs, earthy-toned cushions, and a woven rug, complemented by potted greenery. A compact travertine coffee table completes the setting, blending natural textures with a warm, modern aesthetic.

The waiting area

The reception desk sets the tone for the entire salon with its clean, soft-edged design. It combines natural textures with a contemporary form, welcoming clients with a calm and professional aesthetic that echoes the spa’s nurturing philosophy.

The reception desk

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The Ministry,
79-81 Borough Road,
London SE1 1DN, United Kingdom
44 20740 36132

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Level 3, 223 Liverpool St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Australia
61 29319 0933


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