Empty Rooms Are Costing You Money.. Here’s How Salon Owners Can Fix That
If you’re a salon owner with an unused treatment room, empty chair, or space that’s “just sitting there for now”, you might not realise just how much money it’s quietly costing you. In today’s hair and beauty industry, unused space isn’t neutral.. it’s a missed income opportunity. With rising overheads, increasing bills, and a growing self-employed workforce, empty rooms can quickly become one of the biggest leaks in your salon’s profit.
Let’s break down why this happens and more importantly, how to fix it.
The Real Cost of an Empty Salon Room or chair
Even if no one is using the space, you’re still paying for it! An empty room still contributes to: Rent or mortgage costs, Business rates, Utilities (heating, lighting, water, wifi, insurance), Lost earning potential, Cleaning and maintenance. If a treatment room could be rented for £100–£250 per week, that’s £5,200–£13,000 a year potentially being left on the table..per room! Multiply that by multiple rooms, stations or chairs, and the impact becomes huge.
Why So Many Salon Spaces Sit Empty
Many salon owners rely on word of mouth, instagram posts, Asking existing staff if they “know anyone”.. The problem? Self employed professionals are actively searching online, not waiting to stumble across a story post.If your space isn’t visible where people are already looking, it may as well not exist.
The Shift Towards Self-Employed Professionals
More hair and beauty professionals than ever are choosing self employment for flexibility, control over earnings, better work life balance. They are actively looking for chairs to rent, treatment rooms to rent and flexible salon spaces.
If your salon isn’t positioned to meet this demand, you’re missing out on a growing audience that wants exactly what you offer.
Make Your Space Visible Online
Self employed professionals search platforms dedicated to salon rentals.. not just social media. Listing your space on SalonSpaces.co.uk puts it directly in front of:
-Hairdressers
-Beauticians
-Nail techs
-Lash artists
-Aesthetics practitioners
And so many more niches, all actively looking for space to rent.
Price It Properly
One of the biggest mistakes salon owners make is overpricing or underpricing.Factors that affect rent are location, footfall, facilities included, flexibility (days, hours, contracts)
A well priced space will always outperform a “perfect” but overpriced one.
Show the Space Professionally
Good photos matter. Clean, bright images help professionals picture themselves working in your salon. You don’t need a full photoshoot just a tidy space with natural light and clear angles.. This alone can double enquiry levels.
Empty Rooms Don’t Have to Be a Problem
In 2026, the most successful salons aren’t the biggest.. they’re the smartest with their space. Empty rooms don’t need to be stressful, awkward, or wasted. With the right visibility and approach, they can become consistent income, new talent in your salon and a more flexible, future-proof business model.
If you have unused space, the demand is already there.. it just needs to find you!
Advertising Your AVAILABLE SPACES TO RENT with SalonSpaces.CO.UK
When a treatment room or chair sits empty, it isn’t just unused space it’s lost income. One of the most effective ways salon owners can fix this is by making their space visible to the people actively looking for somewhere to work.
At Salon Spaces, we help salon owners turn unused rooms and chairs into consistent income by connecting them with self employed hair and beauty professionals searching for a space right now.
By listing your salon space on our platform, you’re no longer relying on word of mouth or hoping the right person sees an Instagram post. Your space is placed directly in front of professionals who are actively searching for chairs and rooms to rent in your area.
Make your space stand out
A strong listing can be the difference between a room staying empty and enquiries landing in your inbox. When creating your listing:
-Include clear, professional photos of the space
-Describe or Select what’s included (utilities, furniture, flexibility, footfall)
-Highlight what makes your salon a great place to work
-Be transparent with pricing and expectations
The easier it is for someone to picture themselves working in your salon, the more likely they are to enquire.
Final Thoughts
Empty rooms don’t need to be a permanent problem. In today’s hair and beauty industry, unused space is one of the quickest opportunities for salon owners to increase income without increasing workload. By advertising your available chairs or rooms in the right place, you can reduce financial pressure, attract new talent, create a more flexible and future proof salon business
If you’re ready to stop letting empty rooms cost you money, visit www.salonspaces.co.uk and list your space where professionals are already looking.
Sometimes the fix isn’t changing your salon, it’s simply making it visible.