Case study: The Waterside Inn’s invisible tech solution

Opened in 1972, the building that shelters The Waterside Inn in Bray has a unique heritage and long culinary history. Simple yet opulent, it offers a riverside haven for guests to escape the stresses of normal life in a tranquil and comfortable setting. It has retained its coveted Michelin stars for more than 30 years, with diners flocking to its picturesque setting to sample its delights and enjoy its hospitality.

The Waterside Inn’s in-house designer, Laura Roux, and facilities manager, Shane Spiers, were overseeing the refurbishment of four of its unique guestrooms with en-suite bathrooms, all of which have their own distinct character, inspired by the Thameside setting.

Image credit: The Waterside Inn

Each room has been designed with comfort and luxury in mind, from quality beds and linens to elegant furniture and soft furnishings. The rooms’ names inform the style and theme of the décor:

• La Tamise, meaning ‘Thames’, features beautiful blues and a stunning mural that nods to the riverside setting;
• Le Jardinet, meaning ‘little garden’, has a fresh botanical theme with natural tones and beautiful textures;
• Le Nid Jaune, which translates as ‘yellow nest’, features elegant bird imagery and soft golden tones;
• La Terrasse is elegant with bold accents in a serene setting.

The main challenge of the refurbishment was to harmonise it with the overall design and décor of the restaurant and the hotel environment. With guests staying for just one or two nights, each room must have impact and make an outstanding first impression. Each item had to earn its place in the finished design, with hand-picked fixtures and fittings adding memorable splashes and surprises to make each stay special.

Hamilton Litestat was recommended as the preferred supplier of stylish decorative wiring accessories by Stephen Hogg of Maidenhead-based H&H Electrical Contractors. A frequent specifier and installer of Hamilton’s solutions, he was confident in Hamilton’s ability to deliver quality products, while finding a suitable design and finish to perfectly match each room, and provide a cohesive theme throughout.

The Solution: Hamilton’s Perception CFX, a high-quality transparent design with concealed fixings, was chosen for the guest rooms. With snap-on clear front plates in a minimalist design, the solution allows for a section of the wallpaper design to be inserted so the plate discreetly blends with the interior décor.

“The beautiful Perception CFX clear plates enhance rather than detract from the impact and design of the spectacular wallpapers and paint treatments we’ve used in each room,” explained Roux. “We have carefully chosen outstanding designer wallpapers to make strong statements in each room and set the theme. This is why the choice of Perception CFX and Sheer CFX sockets have been so integral, since they do not detract or spoil the impact at all.”

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