Christopher Mitchell paints his salon dark red
A color that means life
Christopher Mitchell paints Tilted Studio in the color most people would advise against: a deep, saturated dark red, on both the walls and ceiling. But the choice isn't merely aesthetic.
In the original rainbow flag, designed by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, red symbolizes LIFE.
Red symbolizes the vibrant, persistent energy of the LGBTQ+ community and the universal right to live fully and authentically.
That's the meaning that makes the walls more than just a bold design choice. They're a statement about the right to be exactly who you are, without compromise.
A name that doesn't follow the straight line
The name Tilted isn't random either. To be tilted is to stray slightly from what's expected, to refuse to fall in line with the straight path because it was never designed to accommodate everyone. It's the same bold, authentic approach that colors the walls and is embodied in the name itself.
Built by hand
The space was built from the ground up: the walls painted, the curtain rods screwed into place, the art hung, one piece at a time. It's clear from the photos of the building process that nothing was outsourced. Tilted Studio was created by the people who work there every day, which makes the message on the walls more than just words.
In the salon, you'll find, among other things, a black Apollo II barber chair with a cast iron frame and a Round Black salon stool with a chrome frame, chosen because they can handle just as much character as the space around them.
Photo: Christopher Mitchell / Tilted Studio and stillstories.com.
Related articles
In August 2026, Marianne Jensen opened the doors to what she calls her biggest dream: MJ Studio, a luxury salon overlooking Copenhagen Harbour.
Camilla left the fashion, music, and film industries to build her own Head Spa studio, just one door away from her home in Hvidovre.
He drew up the plan and spent a year building it. The result is a salon that in no way resembles what people imagine when they hear the word home salon.
Read how Mike updated the entire salon and created an iconic identity by making the most of the space’s original details, from the yellow tiles to the modern furniture.
In 1939, a blacksmith built a waste bin for his wife’s hair salon. That bin now hangs at MoMA. Now, a hair salon has given Vipp a new colour and brought the Danish design brand back to the hairdressing industry.
At Krabbe Studie, hair care, interior design, and the customer experience are all connected.
Heidi has created a salon where calm, personal attention, and thoughtful design give every client an exceptional experience.
Hair By Gashi inspires others in the industry to think of the hair salon as a community and not just another space.
Katrine has worked backstage, taught internationally, and won a bronze medal at the World Championships, but today you’ll find her in her own studio, ASTRO.
Victor Fontanez, også kendt som VicBlends, has changed what it means to be a barber, doing so with a deep faith in God, human connection, and hard work.
Winston Studio has created something truly special: a concept where community and innovative ideas come together with modern men’s haircuts.
Ib designed the place where hairdressers from all over Scandinavia find inspiration and dare to dream big.