Choosing the Perfect Earth Tone for Your Salon Equipment

hair salon designed with neutral colors and natural textures

Earth tones continue to reign supreme in salon, barbershop, and spa interiors. From light beige salon chairs and dark brown shampoo systems to wood grain styling stations and rustic salon mirrors, we’ve seen Minerva’s earth tone furnishings in a variety of interior designs with stunning neutral color palettes that are to die for.

To make it easy to find the perfect styling chair color for your salon, Minerva Beauty offers free vinyl color swatches—just contact our customer care team to request your samples!

This guide explores our earth tone styling chair options, highlighting the differences in the colors and undertones, with tips on how to incorporate each hue into your interior design aesthetic.

Ivory and White

Ivory is a gentle, neutral color that brings warmth to a space. Ivory, sometimes called “eggshell”, is almost white with slight yellow undertones.

a white salon styling chair compared to an ivory colored salon styling chair with cool and warm undertones below each image

Our Avant Salon Styling Chair comes in both white & ivory (among many other colors). Ivory is more of a cream color with warm tones, while pure white pulls cooler undertones like gray & blue.

Ultimately White is a snowier, purer shade that packs a crisp pop whereas Ivory is a softer, warmer, and creamier shade of white with natural warmth and soothing tones. Whether your salon's aesthetic is airy and bright or warm and cozy, a light neutral color like White or Ivory adds brightness and helps bolder colors stand out.

Ivory colored shampoo systems with white ceramic bowls in a hair salon decorated with earth toned colors

Our Avant Shampoo System in Ivory can soften and ground a bold interior by acting as a focal point to balance the surrounding vibrant colors.

Ivory colored shampoo system with white ceramic bowl in an all-white hair salon with green and brown accent colors

Here, our Avant Shampoo System in Ivory helps balance out cool undertones in a mostly white interior to achieve a balanced aesthetic and avoid looking like a stale medical clinic.

Here are more suggested Ivory pairings for complementary salon furnishings that aren't too matchy-matchy:

an ivory styling chair, black and gold styling station, gold rectangular service tray and black shampoo station

Shop our Corsa Salon Styling Chair, our Visconti Styling Station, our Kato Salon Service Tray and Mykonos Shampoo System for effortless glamour.

an ivory salon styling chair, natural wood styling station with mirror, black round service tray and ivory shampoo station

Shop our Venturi Salon Styling Chair, our Vista Styling Station, our Granger Salon Service Tray and Avant Shampoo System for a timeless traditional look.

See how Ivory looks in your salon space: Call our sales team at 888-332-0123 to order a FREE color swatch!

Cashmere and Saddle

Cashmere and Saddle are two of Minerva’s most popular neutral color options. At first glance, these colors appear to be very similar and are often mistaken for one another, but there are key differences between these shades that are important to know when deciding which one would work best in your salon’s interior.

The primary difference between these two neutral colors are their underlying tones, which determine how each shade appears when placed in different lighting and salon aesthetics.

a beige salon styling chair and a taupe salon styling chair with warm and cool undertones below each image

Our Avant Salon Styling Chair comes in both Cashmere & Saddle (among many other colors).

Cashmere is a creamy beige color with light brown and warm yellow undertones. Like a cozy cashmere sweater, this shade brings softness and warmth to a salon’s interior design. Saddle, on the other hand, is a cooler shade of beige with gray undertones. Similar to taupe, Saddle is an intermediate shade somewhere between brown and gray.

Let’s take a look at each styling chair color in real salon settings with some beautiful Minerva product pairings, starting with Cashmere.

a beige salon chair in a hair salon with bohemian decor and a cement floor

This salon uses the Venturi Salon Styling Chair in Cashmere to bounce off the warm beige walls and fixtures as well as balance the tones of the cool gray concrete floor. The resulting aesthetic is a perfect harmony of beiges and neutrals, playing with shades on both ends of the warm/cool tone spectrum.

a beige salon chair in a homey hair salon with transparent ivory curtains and natural hardwood flooring

This salon uses the Cinque Salon Styling Chair in Cashmere to further the softness and warmth of of the interior, creating an inviting aesthetic with cozy, vintage appeal.

Here are more suggested Cashmere product pairings that look right at home in a variety of salon settings:

a beige salon chair, oval mirrored styling station with shelf, white and beige color cart, and all white shampoo backwash system with ottoman

Shop our Venturi Salon Styling Chair, our Avalon Mirror Styling Station, our Elogy Stylist Cart and Avant Shampoo System ideal for salons of all sizes.

a beige rounded styling chair, a styling station with natural wood and white laminate, a rectangular black service tray and a compact beige shampoo station with white bowl

Shop our Cinque Salon Styling Chair, our Piedmont Styling Station, our Watson Salon Service Tray and Triton Shampoo System to create lived-in luxury vibes.

Like Cashmere, Saddle is another versatile earth tone that works well in a range of design schemes:

taupe salon styling chairs with covers in a farmhouse style hair salon with open shelving and natural light

This salon uses the Avant Salon Styling Chair in Saddle to bring cool, gray undertones to an interior space with warmer beiges & neutrals touched with hues of blush pink. This palette of subtle earth tones cultivates a flirty/chic aesthetic.

a taupe shampoo system in a cozy chic salon suite with natural hardwood, painted white brick and lots of plants

This salon suite shows the Alluvia Premium Auto Recline Shampoo Chair in Saddle amidst more bright and vibrant colors, providing a harmonious neutral beige for this space’s beachy, tropical aesthetic.

Explore more Saddle product pairings that take the guesswork out of coordinated salon furnishings:

a taupe salon chair with black base, a tall black mirrored salon station with shelf, a rectangular aluminum service tray and a black shampoo system with white bowl

Shop our Murano Salon Styling Chair, our Kamino Single-Sided Styling Station, our Aluinum Mobile Service Tray and Avant Shampoo System for a stylish modern look.

a taupe salon chair with chrome base and armrests, a fluted wood styling station with round mirror, a round black wheeled service tray and a taupe and stainless steel shampoo system with a white bowl

Shop our Vantage Salon Styling Chair, our Bernhardt Styling Station, our Granger Salon Service Tray and Vantage Shampoo System for instant mid-century modern appeal.

Discover what Cashmere and Saddle look like in your salon space: Call our sales team at 888-332-0123 for FREE color swatches!

Camel

Loved for its rich, warm brown that pulls shades of mahogany and caramel, there's no overlooking Minerva’s many Camel salon furnishings. This especially adaptable shade is definitely on the warmer end of the earth tone spectrum and can be incorporated into a variety of salon aesthetics, even seemingly opposite color schemes!

This salon uses our Corsa Salon Styling Chair in Camel as a counterpoint to its bright and beachy aesthetic, contrasting Camel's warm, rich brown tones with the vibrant cool blue tones of the pedestal stations.

camel brown styling chairs in an industrial loft hair salon with exposed brick walls, hardwood flooring and a dark color scheme

This salon uses our Venturi Salon Styling Chair in Camel to add a warm glow in a bold and moody environment. Earth tones in the wooden fixtures, hardwood floors and exposed brick complement Camel's mahogany hues.

Explore more ways to pair Camel styling chairs with light or dark-colored decor to create a welcoming effect:

Shop our Avant Salon Styling Chair, our Hoffman Styling Station, our Portofino Salon Trolley and Avery Shampoo System to create a space with approachable elegance.

Shop our Prado Salon Styling Chair, our Larsen Styling Station, our Monaco Racetrack Mirror and Hashima Shampoo System for a chic and streamlined interior.

Discover what Camel looks like in your salon space: Call our sales team at 888-332-0123 for FREE color swatches!

Mocha and Bark Brown

Mocha and Bark Brown are Minerva’s most popular dark earth tone colors, elevating and intensifying every salon aesthetic they are placed in. While both colors are dark brown shades, it’s important to note the key differences before deciding which color will work best in your particular setting.

two side by side salon styling chairs, one in mocha brown and one in bark brown

Our Avant Salon Styling Chair comes in both Mocha & Bark Brown (among many other colors and base styles).

Mocha is a dark brown with cool undertones that pull hues of gray and purple. Bark Brown is a richer, deeper shade of brown with warmer undertones. Texture-wise, Mocha has a rather glossy sheen while Bark Brown has more of a matte finish.

Let’s see how each chair color works in real salon settings, starting with Mocha:

mocha brown salon styling chairs and shampoo stations in a large, airy salon space with double-sided mirrored stations and a large retail display

This salon has a unique industrial aesthetic, showcasing our Evora Salon Styling Chair and Triton Shampoo System in Mocha, where the cool undertones are a perfect fit with the greyish brown flooring and blue accent wall.

salon shampoo area with brown walls, brown shampoo systems, black pendant lights and recessed shelving

This salon uses our Hashima Shampoo System in Mocha with cozy lighting, adding depth with layered shades of warmer brown and black accents in the room's decor.

Find even more ways to pair Mocha salon equipment with other furnishings and textures:

a mocha brown styling chair, a wooden mirrored styling station, a black plastic rolling salon cart and a mocha brown shampoo station with white bowl

Shop our Vantage Salon Styling Chair, our Lakota Single-Sided Styling Station, our Rollabout Stylist Trolley and Cayman Shampoo System for a solidly sophisticated vibe.

a mocha colored salon chair, a tall mirrored double sided styling station, a stainless steel salon cart and a stainless steel and mocha vinyl shampoo sysem with black bowl

Shop our Marnello Salon Styling Chair, our Icon Double-Sided Styling Station, our Centauro All-Purpose Salon Trolley and Avery Shampoo System for a darkly gleaming effect.

Bark Brown also thrives in a variety of salon interiors, adding refinement in unexpected ways:

dark brown salon styling chairs in an open concept salon with natural light, white walls with wainscoting, hardwood floors and arched mirrors

This salon uses our Corsa Salon Styling Chair in Bark Brown to make a bold statement in a neutrally styled environment filled with natural light.

hair salon with cement floor, lots of green plants, rustic styling stations and two rows of bark brown styling chairs

This salon perfectly executes earth tones in their interior design by pairing our Pagani Salon Styling Chair in Bark Brown with reclaimed wood Lakota Single Sided Styling Stations and pops of vibrant green from hanging plants.

Here are some of our favorite Bark Brown salon equipment pairings for a polished yet natural look:

a bark brown styling chair with chrome arms, a fluted wood pedestal styling station, an arched wall mirror with a black frame, and a bark brown shampoo station with white bowl

Shop our Carrera Salon Styling Chair, our Wakefield Styling Station, our Adelaide Mirror and Cayman Shampoo System to balance earthy tones with clean lines.

a bark brown styling chair with attached padded arms, a backlit LED wall mirror, a white salon trolley and a brown shampoo station with white bowl

Shop our Avant Salon Styling Chair, our Callisto Mirror, our Newport Salon Trolley and Triton Shampoo System for a charming mix of dark browns and bright whites that effortlessly fit with a wide range of interiors.

See Mocha and Bark Brown in a new light: inside your own salon! Call our sales team at 888-332-0123 for FREE color swatches.

Explore all Minerva Beauty vinyl color options, and check out our guide to using the 60-30-10 color rule in your salon for a perfect palette every time.