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Plainfield Today
By the People, for the People
Plainfield Salon Relocates To Former Baci Building After Major Restoration
The Loft has moved into the historic former church and restaurant building, offering salon and spa services.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:20pm
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The vibrant renovation of a historic Plainfield building into a modern salon and spa space reflects the community's embrace of small businesses and its enduring appreciation for local landmarks.Plainfield TodayThe Loft Salon and Spa has relocated to the former Baci building in downtown Plainfield, Illinois, after undergoing a major restoration project. The 160-year-old building, which previously housed a church and an Italian restaurant, now serves as the new home for The Loft, which had been operating in a neighboring bungalow for the past 16 years.
Why it matters
The relocation and restoration of the historic Baci building represents a significant investment in Plainfield's downtown area, as the salon aims to grow its business and services alongside the community's expansion. The project also preserves an important piece of the town's history, as the building has been a landmark for churches, restaurants, and now a local salon.
The details
Owner Karen Hurtado and her husband Miguel took on the extensive renovation project themselves, maintaining the building's original architectural details like the stained-glass windows and dome, while adding modern touches like chandeliers and a piano. The new salon space features nine hair stations, five shampoo bowls, multiple nail stations, and four spa rooms - a significant upgrade from the salon's previous 630-square-foot location.
- The Loft Salon and Spa opened in the former Baci building on February 28, 2026.
- The Hurtados purchased the building in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The players
Karen Hurtado
The owner of The Loft Salon and Spa, who decided to relocate her 16-year-old business to the historic Baci building in downtown Plainfield.
Miguel Hurtado
Karen Hurtado's husband, who worked alongside her on the extensive renovation project to restore the former Baci building.
The Baci building
A 160-year-old historic structure in downtown Plainfield that has housed churches, an Italian restaurant, and now The Loft Salon and Spa.
What they’re saying
“It's truly a dream come true. There's a feel to this building; I don't know if it was because it was a church or because the community really loves this space so much, but there's a feel in here. It's stunning. A lot of people say that they feel like they're in downtown Chicago, it feels like they're in a castle, it feels like you're in Greece.”
— Karen Hurtado, Owner, The Loft Salon and Spa
“We feel like we bought a rough diamond and just needed to polish it up. Now it's shining again.”
— Karen Hurtado, Owner, The Loft Salon and Spa
What’s next
The Loft Salon and Spa plans to continue growing its business and staffing over the next year to keep up with the expanding Plainfield community.
The takeaway
The relocation and restoration of the historic Baci building into The Loft Salon and Spa represents a significant investment in Plainfield's downtown area, preserving an important piece of the town's history while providing a modern, expanded space for a long-standing local business to grow alongside the community.
