By Lily Nguyen
Bad Influence Tattoo, a shop located in Orange County opened
in 2005 to cater those who wanted some forever ink, or to accessorize the body
with piercings. Recently, the shop went under for a facelift in February of
this year. Many changes were made to the interior design. Bob Nguyen, the owner
wanted a change in the shop to modernize it and bring it up to date.
Flooring
The old flooring consisted of custom vinyl tiles, and now
have been changed to a dark wood laminate to keep with the industrial look. For esthetics, this laminate flooring
is an easy step to changing the look. Also, because these floors only have a
medium-traffic, they will not be worn down or susceptible to damages that may
occur.
Lighting
Being a tattoo shop, lighting is critical within the space.
The majority of lights were changed out to LED florescent light bulbs. There
are many pros to switching out these lights, other than the fact that they will
last approximately 15 years without having to change the bulb in the ceiling.
Although they can be costly at an already discounted price of $35 per tube, the
benefits weight that out. The bulbs do not cause a heat build-up, which is a
benefit to the artist, when a source of light is essential to complete work. Similar
lights can be found here LED U Bulb website.
There are uses of track lighting aid in lighting and
showcasing the “art gallery” wall. This wall includes paintings of various
artists, and by using the track lights, the light can be adjusted to the
changing wall.
Paint
Painting the walls is a very simple and cost-effective way
to change the look of a space. With an industrial theme in mind, the walls of
the shop were painted with grey tones. Investing in paint is a must, as you
will get your bang for the buck when applying the coats at a minimal. This particular
brand of paint used features low odour and zero vocs, which can be found at
your local home depot store.
Wood
Wood is a durable source, so it makes sense to recycle it
wherever possible. Reclaimed timber is environmentally friendly and considered
a green building material. Being strong, and durable, the use of recycled woods
affect our environment by preserving our natural resources and lessening the
burden on our landfills. Some of the shelving in the store uses reclaimed wood.
By doing so, it adds a rustic look, while having sustainable properties. In a
conversation with the owner, Bob would like to add some more shelving using
reclaimed wood.
Mirrors
The use of mirrors throughout the shop provides the space
with a more open feeling. With three large mirrors hung against the wall of the
shop, it provides more light to be reflected. The illusion of space a mirror
creates enhances the source of light in the shop. In addition to creating new
dimensions to the space, it also brings out features of the room, without
making dramatic change, making it appear larger.
Metal
Going for the industrial look, it is essential to showcase
metal products in the interior. There are various metal accents throughout the
space. One main use of metal is for some of the shelving in the shop to hold
ink. The purpose for these metal shelving is for the feature that it is non-porous.
Being a tattoo shop, it is important that the workspace remains sanitary at all
times. By the use of the stainless steel shelving, makes it easier for the
artist to clean and wipe down.
Similarly used in place of wall shelving brackets, the shop
uses metal pipes for the towel holders as well as support for the shelving.
This is a definite cost-effective, while depicting the whole industrial theme.
Another feature of the stainless steel is on the toe kick of
the display counter. In addition to its esthetics, the use of stainless steel
makes it easy to wipe down and clean.
Lastly, instead of using wood cabinetry, the shop uses steel
cabinets manufactured by Husky. Opting for these steel cabinets are a good idea
for the industrial look, as well as sanitary reasons. These can be found at
your local hardware store.
Metal, being quite durable is an excellent product to use in
this commercial space, especially for a tattoo shop, as it meets expectations
for sanitary codes for easy cleaning.
Glass
10 comments:
Most tattoo shops are not as inviting as this one! I would love to go visit!
I have never been in a tattoo shop before, so it's fun to read and see the inside of the shop. It's kinda different from what I thought about a tattoo shop.
The industrial style works really well with a tattoo shop. It looks like a space of good vibes and a place where people would like to go and enjoy being there for a few hours getting ink done.
Ive been to a couple tattoo places and this place seems to have some style which i totally love... i might visit some!!!
For laminate flooring, the wood pattern/grains look good. Good thing they switched to LED's too!
I appreciate the industrial look for a tattoo shop. It just seems appropriate.
I hope the guys giving the tats are as good as how the interior looks :p must check it out!
This place looks so cool. The space seems like a place I wouldnt mind getting art work done.
Great use of materials, makes this place inviting and cozy. This design is perfect for a tattoo parlor.
I like how you did a tattoo shop! that drew me into reading about the materials used and sustainable products. Very clean interior space and looks inviting and cozy which i would want when getting a tattoo!
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