What can we bring next to the tattoo shop?

Ok, so I'm 19 and I would like to start a tattoo shop. Nuts, maybe. I am IN LOVE with the art of tattooing. How could people not be? I am a business minded individual, yes, but I am so more interested in bringing something unique, inspiring, and never-before-tried to my someday Seattle, WA studio. Of course I will only settle for the best artists (bc I expect to learn how to ink from one of them). I will apprentice as a piercer before I open the shop and I will hire my artists only after many more months of traveling to tattoo and art conventions and visiting with successful artists. The business plan is not the problem. I know what to do and how much work it will take to accomplish what I would like to accomplish. I posting this today to reach out and hear what people think about bringing new concepts to the tattoo shop. Profitable contribution ideas can suck my dick, that’s now what I am looking for... I'm looking for things like this: I think one unique thing I can bring to my shop is a super unique and modern art feel to the studio. I will integrate two raised ink pads (loft like tattooing setups) in my shop where my clients will get tattooed. If you’re lost, think of the raised ink pads as professional looking tree forts without the cedar. I would also like to have an Internet station in my studio with access to webs best tattoo and flash art links, so my potential clients can search for tattoos they would like out artists to ink on them. Sure I can throw fun things in like a projector screen or plasma, all cool stuff.. But what can I add that will add create a unique experience for my clientele? I was just wondering if anybody out there has thought to himself or herself "Man if I started a tattoo I would try..." Throw out some cool ideas, I want to hear what some of you "tattootheiusts" think could lead tattooing into a new generation...

A couple mispelled words I just realized, its almost 7am tho I haven't slept. That's my fucken excuse.

Neat Topic , and I won't bother commenting on some things that aren't relevent to what you're asking. But I believe ambience is the key to a nice studio. I also think that sealed private tattoo stations is a great idea , some artists enjoy music duh , but not all of them enjoy the same genre. I'd go crazy if I had to draw while listening to Dwight Yoakum. And your'e gonna have to do some checking with the area you intend to put your studio , there's laws governing what types of materials are allowed as far as countertops, floors , and even lower wall coverings in some cases. My idea is if you're catering to the needs of your artists , then they'll turn out better work everytime. I dislike the look of storefront studios myself , and I do understand it's usually due to lack of space. If it were my money , the reception area would be comfortable not too bright and closed off from the actual tattooing going on in the place. Maybe even a seperate room for consultation and design. Keep it professional , more like a doctor's office only with better art I guess. Seperate enclosed rooms for tattooing would also help to reduce outside debri and help you as far as having more control over the environment in which the tattoos will take place. Just most storefront old skool barber style studios seem susceptible to foriegn matter just blowing right the fuck in and landing right the fuck on top of a tattoo you're in the middle of just cause a customer walked in the door. Not too mention wind , noise , and odor. That and some people just aren't comfortable being tattooed while being watched. Especially if it's on a more private area of their body. The flash on the net thing idk how I feel about that. Artists sell their flash to make money and promote themselves and I dont' agree with so much great art being plagerized so easily. Maybe building your own flash collection of the artists you have working with you in your shop or purchasing some flash and then compiling it on a pc or your own personal website would be a good idea? Imitation is flattery sure but you dont' wanna feel like a thief. All in all I think it'd be best to inquire from the tattoo artists themselves what they would want in a studio. Some people like the live upbeat atmospheres and some want it laid back and a bit more peaceful. But I think you can never go wrong with giving the artist the say so in what his work environment should be like unless of course it clashes extremely with the needs of the clients. And that's somethign that experienced professional artists would definately know a bit more about than me.

Its all about the best tattoos you can do. All the business savy/uniqueness in the world wont help a studio that has average or bad artists. Running a tattoo studio is something most talented artists can do themselves, so you will need to work hard to prove to them that you can supply them with something they need. Opening a studio at 20 as an artist is hard enough, you have your work cut out for you. Who are you getting tattooed by now?