Birch Trees and Antiques Create a Fairytale Woodland in Japan’s Onico Beauty Salon

Tired of sterile beauty salons with ugly posters on the wall? Then you might want to take a peek at the striking Onico Hair and Beauty Salon in Osaka, Japan. Designed by <a href="http://ryoisobe.com/gallery-category/recent/#onico">Ryo Isobe</a> in concert with a client who loves DIY projects, the small space boasts beautiful <a href="http://inhabitat.com/autumn-workshop-transforms-birch-logs-into-beautiful-touch-lamps/">Birch trees</a> that appear to buttress the ceiling, a lot of natural light, and a smattering of curious up-cycled or antique objects that combined create an interior wonderland aesthetic.

Birch trees and moody antiques liven up this beauty salon in Japan

Ryo Isobe designed the space with help from his client

The client is fond of DIY and antiques, which were incorporated into the space

Fake ivy and upcycled furnishings create a fantasy affect

Plenty of natural lighting infuses the small salon

Spare furnishings are typical for minimalist Japanese designers