Artistry underfoot: Luxury Carpet Studio at Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema

A refined blend of narrative design and artisanal craftsmanship has transformed the communal areas of the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema. The recent renovation, led by the Italian architecture firm Fabris & Partners, in collaboration with Luxury Carpet Studio, reimagines the hotel’s public spaces through bespoke carpets that fuse aesthetic depth with storytelling.

At the heart of the project was a desire to turn flooring into a medium of expression – where each surface not only supports movement but also enriches atmosphere and memory. This vision came to life in the form of custom-made rugs and carpets that thread emotion, colour, and comfort into every corner of the interior.

For the reception and lounge areas, Luxury Carpet Studio created a series of handcrafted rugs featuring softened geometric forms and deep, saturated tones. Drawing inspiration from natural palettes – earthy terracottas, vibrant turquoises, and muted neutrals – the designs evoke both warmth and serenity, encouraging guests to linger and connect in thoughtfully curated seating zones.

Each rug was meticulously produced by skilled artisans, ensuring precision in every contour and colour transition. From feasibility to fabrication, Luxury Carpet Studio worked in close alignment with Fabris & Partners to bring these compositions to life, balancing visual appeal with technical excellence.

The curves and textures are deliberately inviting – not just decorative flourishes, but tactile expressions of hospitality and intent. These pieces invite touch, contemplation, and a subtle emotional response.

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As the design transitions into the corridors, the narrative shifts – this time drawing from the island’s defining feature: the sea. Here, high-performance Axminster carpets were selected for their durability and patterning flexibility, enabling the design team to craft a visual interpretation of the shoreline. Tones of sand and surf ebb and flow across the hallway floors, creating a poetic guide from public space to private retreat.

Particular care was given to the technical detailing of the fade effect – a graduated colour transition that not only captures the essence of the shoreline but also cleverly disguises join lines. The result is a seamless visual flow that enhances the journey through the hotel.

This thoughtful approach extended to the hotel’s meeting rooms, where custom carpeting was also developed to echo the visual language established in the public areas. Coordinated colour schemes and tailored patterns ensure consistency, reinforcing a strong sense of identity across the entire interior experience.

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Throughout the renovation, Luxury Carpet Studio played a pivotal role – translating bold design narratives into precise, high-performance flooring solutions tailored to the building’s architectural nuances. The result is an environment where flooring becomes more than just surface, it becomes scene-setting, memory-shaping, and movement-guiding.

At the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema, every step guests take is underpinned by a carefully woven story, one that speaks through colour, material, and form.

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