waxon salon - tenant IMPROVEMENT

waxon salon - Capitol hill store, seattle

Waxon Salon
www.waxon.com
Waxing & Self-Care Retail – Tenant Improvement
Waxon is a modern waxing and self-care brand offering specialized body and facial waxing services in a clean, contemporary environment. Their locations are designed to balance comfort, privacy, and operational efficiency, delivering a high-quality client experience through thoughtful interior planning and inviting retail presentation.
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
- Lead architect responsible for all phases of the tenant improvement
- Measured existing conditions and coordinated with building management
- Developed schematic layouts for treatment rooms, reception, and back-of-house
- Produced full permit drawings (architectural, accessibility, mechanical/electrical coordination)
- Managed building permit submission and revisions
- Coordinated with MEP subcontractors, GC, and brand representatives
- Provided construction coordination support during build-out
WAXON, CAPITOL HILL, SEATTLE
523 15th Ave E, Suite 100D
Grand Opening August 2024.

Walking through a new Waxon Salon - Capitol hill, Seattle. Designed and permitted by MCLEOD DESIGN STUDIO.

DESIGINING FOR THE SELF CARE EXPERIENCE

McLeod Design Studio completed the tenant improvement for Waxon Salon’s new Seattle Capitol Hill location, transforming an empty retail shell into a fully built contemporary waxing studio. The design introduced a bright, inviting reception area with illuminated branding, dedicated product displays, and warm modern finishes. Three private treatment rooms, an accessible restroom, and a utility/clean-up space were planned to maximize functionality while maintaining a calm, elevated client environment.

The project required detailed coordination with MEP systems, integration of new ERV ventilation and VRF heating/cooling, compliant ADA upgrades, and close alignment with Waxon’s brand standards. The resulting space provides a refined, boutique-style interior that enhances the neighborhood retail experience and supports efficient daily salon operations.