An 800 square foot floor plan can be tricky to work around. It’s roomy enough to provide space for all essential components of a working hair salon but not roomy enough to have an extravagant area fully committed to retail, for example. Of course, it all depends on your business-specific needs, but a salon should accommodate for reception, lounge, retail, styling, shampoo, back of the house, and a restroom or two to function well and keep your employees and clients happy.