Stylematters Completes New Luxury Development for Roomzzz, Newcastle

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Stylematters, who are renowned for designing and manufacturing high quality contract furniture to many of the leading names in the UK hospitality and leisure sectors, are proud to be involved in the refurbishment of the new Roomzzz aparthotel in Newcastle.The development of one of Newcastle’s most historic buildings Friar House is causing a stir within the industry. Developed by Mawson Kerr architects the large Georgian house originally built in the 1700’s has been adapted to house 44 lifestyle lead luxury apartments. Historic relics from the house such as a bank vault, the cast iron range from the servant’s quarters and the sweeping grand staircase have been refined and lovingly restored within the apartment design.

Working with Head Designer, Rachel Bentley of Bentley Interior Design, Stylematters supplied over 100 pieces of custom furniture to compliment the design. Within the scheme was our beautiful Doorknocker chair, Charles dining chairs, and Seville sofas and Canterbury lounge chair which provided the perfect accompaniment to the luxury modern apartments.

Rachel Bentley said, “From our initial meeting with Stylematters, their team inspired myself and my clients with their unique showroom and products. The contemporary pieces that we installed at Roomzzz Friar House are of the best quality and look fantastic within the design.”

About Stylematters
Stylematters are designers and manufacturers of high quality bespoke furniture for the hospitality and leisure sectors. From its new 12,000 square foot design showroom and manufacturing facility in Cheshire, Stylematters provides furniture solutions to many of the leading names in UK hotels, restaurants and bars from independent boutique premises to larger multi-site locations including; Wyndham Grand Hotel, Chelsea Harbour, McDonald Hotels, Penny Hill Park Hotel and Fonab Castle.

Our team of in-house designers and skilled craftsmen work closely with architects and interior designers to provide effective and innovative furniture solutions for our clients. Stylematters has established a reputation for excellence in design, quality and service over many years.

Daniel Fountain / 28.03.2013

Editor, Hotel Designs

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