Hotel Designs

In Conversation With

Close up of wave artwork on Luminara yacht designed by Tatiana Sheveleva

Industry Opinion / 09.01.2026

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence

By: Guest Author

wellness trends - woman lying on Ammortal infra red bed

In conversation / 06.01.2026

The future of wellness: in conversation with Tracey Lee, TLEE Spas + Wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

News / 01.12.2025

David Collins Studio – four decades of design excellence

By: Sophie Harper

in conversation with Tim Peck, Chairman of OBMI,

In conversation with / 21.11.2025

In conversation with: Tim Peck, OBMI – burgeoning markets in luxury hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleep Tourism panel in collaboration with Silentnight

Wellness / 20.11.2025

Panel discussion: Sleep tourism – the alternative wellness offering

By: Meghan Taylor

Bathrooms / 13.11.2025

Roundtable: Intuitive design with wellness in mind

By: Sophie Harper

guestroom in Hotel Arts Barcelona with cream couch next to window with sea view

In conversation / 11.11.2025

In conversation with: Svetlana Samardzic and the redesigning of Hotel Arts Barcelona

By: Pauline Brettell

HD Editor Sophie Harper with 2 panellists at Independent Hotel Show 2025

Accessible Design / 10.11.2025

Accessible Design Talk: How to communicate accessibility clearly

By: Meghan Taylor

line drawing on the wall behind the desk in Jnane Rumi

Industry Opinion / 29.09.2025

Beyond the frame – art and hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Promenade along yacht harbour at AMAALA

Hotel Design / 22.09.2025

Exclusive: designing AMAALA – the wellness hub healing people and planet

By: Guest Author

Corian floors and curved Corian walls in white

In Conversation / 17.09.2025

In conversation with: Corian’s Alessandra Sabatey

By: Meghan Taylor

OCH Penthouse 5: Residential project in Mallorca : CGI: Interior design by OCCA Resident Hotel: FF&E procurement sourced by OCCA Design | Interior design by WISH Architecture

Lighting / 26.08.2025

Light Play: OCCA’s Kate Mooney on creative illumination

By: Meghan Taylor

Accessible Design / 25.08.2025

Accessible Design Talk: Accessibility through the lens of neurodivergence

By: Meghan Taylor

brown leather armchair at Hôtel Borsari

Industry Opinion / 25.08.2025

Did Mocha Mousse miss the mark?

By: Meghan Taylor

palm trees and facade The Calile Hotel Australia

In conversation / 12.08.2025

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, exploring an Australian aesthetic

By: Pauline Brettell

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Industry Opinion / 04.08.2025

Tola Ojuolape on social media’s positive design influence: ‘today, the brief is far more nuanced’

By: Guest Author

exterior view of Ritz Carlton Luminara at sea

In conversation / 04.08.2025

In conversation with: Tatiana Sheveleva, CHAPI Design – on designing Luminara

By: Pauline Brettell

five panellists at Accessible Design Talk

Accessible Design / 30.07.2025

Accessible Design Talk: Why can’t luxury be inclusive?

By: Meghan Taylor

Headshots of Modieus GM and Founder

Flooring / 15.07.2025

In conversation with: Modieus – turning 10 with (continued) style

By: Meghan Taylor

Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́ portrait

Accessible design / 19.06.2025

In conversation with: Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́

By: Pauline Brettell

1508 london wow!house house of rohl bathroom

WOW!house / 18.06.2025

WOW!house panel discussion: how global trends are influencing contemporary bathroom design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable / 22.05.2025

BoConcept Roundtable: crafting a bespoke environment for a unique experience

By: Meghan Taylor

Interview / 19.05.2025

In conversation with: Emma Loane, Corporate and Hospitality Business Manager, ARRAN

By: Sophie Harper

plants and seating in the Observation Car of Belmond Britannic Explorer train

/ 13.03.2025

In conversation with: Albion Nord on the Britannic Explorer

By: Pauline Brettell

five panellists sit in front of pink and white concertina paper backdrop, on stage at Surface Design Show 2025

Events / 07.03.2025

Panel discussion: the (sustainable) future of surface design

By: Meghan Taylor

Image credit: London Design Biennale by Ed Reeve

Interview / 26.02.2025

In conversation with: Philip Jaffa, Partner & Design Director, Coopers Hill

By: Meghan Taylor

Atlas Concorde 'studio' showroom

Events / 17.02.2025

Roundtable: capturing local authenticity on global projects — not painting but weaving

By: Meghan Taylor

Interview / 12.02.2025

In conversation with: Claire Gallagher, Founder, Design Social North

By: Sophie Harper

Sopwell House spa with lighting by Northern Lights

Lighting / 13.01.2025

In conversation with: Donna Bruce, Managing Director, Northern Lights

By: Pauline Brettell

Events / 23.12.2024

Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion

By: Meghan Taylor

seafront bungalow in One&Only Aesthesis branded residence - design by MUZA Lab

Hotel Design / 16.12.2024

Unpacking the design of branded residences with MUZA Lab

By: Pauline Brettell

Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal of OCCA Design

Interior Design / 13.12.2024

In Conversation with: Kate Mooney, OCCA Design

By: Pauline Brettell

architect shaun Killa standing in front of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai

Hotel Design / 17.10.2024

In conversation with: Shaun Killa

By: Pauline Brettell

curved stone window detail with chairs and table in the bar at Locke St Joana

Hotel Design / 04.09.2024

Designing Locke de Santa Joana – in conversation with Lázaro Rosa-Violán

By: Pauline Brettell

Panellists Sophie Harper, Timothy Griffin, James Addison, and Veronica Givone talk about digital hospitality

Industry event / 22.08.2024

Digital hospitality: blending reality, AI, and the metaverse – the panel discussion

By: Sophie Harper

plants and natural textures and colours in reception area of Borneta in Miiro hotel in Barcelona

Hotel Design / 12.08.2024

Designing Borneta – in conversation with James Thurstan Waterworth

By: Pauline Brettell

lounge area with panelled wall in Six Senses Kyoto

Hotel Design / 08.05.2024

In conversation with: BLINK Design Group on rediscovering the refinement of ‘miyabi’

By: Pauline Brettell

outdoor seating and terrace at dusk with globe lighting - design by Studio Collective

Hotel Design / 26.03.2024

In conversation with: Studio Collective

By: Pauline Brettell

two chairs in front of reception desk at Hotel Avante by BHDM Design

Hotel Design / 11.03.2024

Hotel Avante – A budget-conscious design with high impact results

By: Pauline Brettell

bar in Lucy Wong Soho London designed by KAI interiors

Hotel design / 07.03.2024

In conversation with: Michaela Reysenn, MD and Founder of KAI Interiors

By: Pauline Brettell

Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

Bathrooms / 05.03.2024

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

Industry opinion / 28.11.2023

Julie Yurasek from Michael Graves Architecture on immersive hospitality

By: Pauline Brettell

black and white image collage showing glass art installation over stair well by Zhengyin art

Art / 06.11.2023

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art

By: Pauline Brettell

tim Rundle discusses designing for Morgan

Furniture / 01.11.2023

In conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan

By: Pauline Brettell

Michael Mulhall from Dernier & Hamlyn working on a light fitting in the workshop

Interview / 05.09.2023

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

By: Pauline Brettell

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

Interview / 22.06.2023

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

By: Pauline Brettell

white round edge free standing bath and wall mounted sink with black taps and fittings designed by studio porsche and duravit in bathroom with floor to ceiling window

Bathrooms / 20.06.2023

5 questions to Henning Rieseler of Studio F. A. Porsche on the design collaboration with Duravit

By: Pauline Brettell

Autumnal interior design scheme inside Woven by Adam Smith inside Coworth Park

Feature / 15.06.2023

Designing Woven by Adam Smith at Coworth Park

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Image of Sir Richard Branson and James Burmingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels

Exclusive / 08.06.2023

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

By: Guest Author

Interview / 20.04.2023

In conversation with: Maria Cheung, Director of Interiors at Squire & Partners

By: Hamish Kilburn

portrait of interior designer Georgina Wood Founder of Studio Clementine

Interview / 17.04.2023

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine

By: Pauline Brettell

In Video / 12.04.2023

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Collage of 6 interior design and architecture projects from Ica

Interview / 06.04.2023

In conversation with: Ian Burleigh on 20 years of Ica

By: Hamish Kilburn

Image of Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality at Perkins&Will

Video Interview / 24.03.2023

Neil Andrew on Perkins&Will winning The Eco Award & design being like jazz

By: Hamish Kilburn

Keuco and Porche design collage

Interview / 16.03.2023

In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio

By: Hamish Kilburn

George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg

Interview / 15.03.2023

In conversation with: George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg

By: Hamish Kilburn

Marcos Cain_Stickman Tribe

In conversation with / 16.02.2023

In conversation with: Marcos Cain, Founder of Stickman Tribe

By: Pauline Brettell

Collage of CCD work from projects

Interview / 13.02.2023

Ken Hu, President of CCD, on the language of hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Alex ReardonSmith

Interview / 09.02.2023

Meet The Brit List Awards winner who scooped Best in Tech Award

By: Hamish Kilburn

In conversation with / 08.02.2023

In conversation with: Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala, CEO of Naumi Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Jeremy Grove walking between two buildings

/ 07.02.2023

In conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword

By: Pauline Brettell

Interview / 02.02.2023

In conversation with: Charlie North, VP of Interior Design, Ennismore

By: Hamish Kilburn

Sanderson Design Group plans for sustainability

Interview / 29.11.2022

In conversation with: Ben Naylor, Group Operations Director, Sanderson Design Group

By: Pauline Brettell

Interview / 17.11.2022

In conversation with: Christian Sieger, CEO at sieger design

By: Pauline Brettell

Jon Bond Hotel Designs

Interview / 25.10.2022

In conversation with: Jon Bond, Head of Projects (UK), Roca & Laufen

By: Hamish Kilburn

designer Eva Sonaike with fabrics from her Asa range

Interview / 18.10.2022

5 minutes with: interior designer Eva Sonaike

By: Pauline Brettell

portrait Scott Lee principal at SB Architects

Interview / 15.09.2022

In conversation with: Scott Lee, President & Principal, SB Architects

By: Pauline Brettell

Aman New York Garden terrace bar

News / 05.09.2022

In conversation with: architect Jean-Michel Gathy on designing Aman New York

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit D Neo range in Hotel Fritz

Bathrooms / 24.08.2022

In conversation with: Toni ElKadi on maximising the hotel bathroom experience

By: Pauline Brettell

Designer Sebastian Herkner in studio discusses the Duravit collaboration

Bathrooms / 15.08.2022

5 minutes with: Sebastian Herkner, designer of the Zencha collection for Duravit

By: Pauline Brettell

Sally at her easel_Banner

Interview / 09.08.2022

In conversation with: Sally Coulden, Founder of Red Dog Glass Design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Clint Nagata Founder of BLINK Design Studio

Interview / 03.08.2022

In conversation with: Clint Nagata, Founder of BLINK Design Group

By: Pauline Brettell

Surfaces / 22.07.2022

In conversation with: Rose Campbell, Head of Creative Development at Newmor

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn in conversation with designer Mario Ferrarini

Interview / 14.07.2022

In conversation with: Mario Ferrarini, the designer of Dialogo Collection

By: Pauline Brettell

designer Cristina Celestino discusses her collaboration with Kaldewei

Interview / 11.07.2022

5 minutes with: interior designer Cristina Celestino

By: Pauline Brettell

Collage of The Londoner and Yabu Pushelberg

Interview / 05.07.2022

Checking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg

By: Hamish Kilburn

portrait of design partners at Chapi Chapo Design

Interview / 04.07.2022

In conversation with: the masterminds at Chapi Chapo Design

By: Pauline Brettell

portrait of Stephen Ewer CEO Bathroom Brands Group

Interview / 28.06.2022

In conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

Alex Bauman-Lyons Head of Design edyn group

Hotel design / 21.06.2022

In conversation with: Alex Bauman-Lyons, Head of Design at edyn

By: Pauline Brettell

Inoda Sveje portraits

Exclusive / 08.06.2022

In conversation with: INODA+SVEJE on global minimalism in design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Naturalmat founders Mark Tremlett (l) and Peter Tindall (r) in the company’s Devon workshop.

Beds / 19.05.2022

5 minutes with: Mark Tremlett on the value of sustainable beds

By: Pauline Brettell

AXOR Kitchen taps in various colours

Interview / 11.05.2022

In conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom

By: Hamish Kilburn

Dale Atkinson Rosendale Design

Interview / 09.05.2022

Cycling with: Dale Atkinson, Founder, Rosendale Design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Eric Jafari edyn

Hotel design / 05.05.2022

5 minutes with: Eric Jafari, CDO & Creative Director at edyn

By: Pauline Brettell

COMO London pop-up with chef giovanni from COMO Castello Del Nero Tuscany

Interview / 06.04.2022

A Taste of Tuscany at COMO Metropolitan London

By: Pauline Brettell

Bertrand Lejoly designer of D-Neo for Duravit

Bathrooms / 29.03.2022

5 minutes with: Bertrand Lejoly, designer of Duravit D-Neo range

By: Pauline Brettell

interview with Jason Kenworthy ILIV

Surfaces / 24.03.2022

In conversation with: Jason Kenworthy, CEO at ILIV

By: Pauline Brettell

Frances Bildner painting on a canvas

Surfaces / 15.03.2022

5 minutes with: artist Frances Bildner on inspiration & expression

By: Pauline Brettell

Stephan Tahy CEO Duravit

Bathrooms / 07.03.2022

In conversation with: Stephan Tahy, CEO, Duravit

By: Pauline Brettell

Otto Tiles Damla Turgut

Interview / 07.03.2022

In conversation with: Damla Turgut on nature-inspired surfaces

By: Hamish Kilburn

Jonny sin gif of his face and project

Interview / 03.03.2022

In conversation with: Jonny Sin, Director, ReardonSmith Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Robin Hutson Hotel Designs The PIG Hotels

Interview / 03.03.2022

In (video) conversation with: Hotelier of the Year, Robin Hutson

By: Hamish Kilburn

Jacu Strauss interview with Hotel Designs 2022

Interview / 28.02.2022

In conversation with: Jacu Strauss on designing One Hundred Shoreditch

By: Hamish Kilburn

Geraldine Dohogne Hotel Designs

Interview / 24.02.2022

In (video) conversation with: Interior designer Geraldine Dohogne

By: Hamish Kilburn

Surface Hotel Design

Interview / 23.02.2022

In conversation with: Paul Sewell on innovative surfaces in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Mark Bruce Architect of the Year

In Video / 17.02.2022

In conversation with: Mark Bruce, Architect of the Year 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel Designs: Interior Designer of the Year, Tina Norden Conran and Partners

In Video / 14.02.2022

In conversation with: Tina Norden, Interior Designer of the Year 2021

By: Hamish Kilburn

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