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black curved basin from Roca on top of concrete vanity with minimalist yellow decorative elements
Ohtake from Roca brings curves and colour to the bathroom
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Ohtake from Roca brings curves and colour to the bathroom The Ohtake…

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Meetup North panel discussion in the lobby of YOTEL Manchester
Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces
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Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while…

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Lounge area inside Hyatt Regency Hotel in London Blackfriars
The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
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The design narrative inside Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars THDP, the interior design…

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Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa
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Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes arrives in Africa Designed by Studio KO, Villa…

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Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings
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Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator…

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ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower
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ROOST Detroit opens in the landmark Book Tower Following a seven restoration…

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bedroom with sand coloured floor to ceiling curtains and a floral patterned headboard
Edmund Bell announces that it is time to Reset
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Edmund Bell announces that it is time to Reset Edmund Bell, a…

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Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and panellists on stage at IHS
Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023
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Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS),…

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sage green wall in a hotel guestroom with a curated gallery art wall
Artiq puts art on the hotel design agenda
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Artiq puts art on the hotel design agenda Hotel art used to…

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banquette seating below wood panelled walls and opposite windows with brown grey and black patterned carpet by Modieus on the floor
Product watch: Mineral Form from Modieus
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Product watch: Mineral Form from Modieus The new Mineral Form Ax Tile…

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The judges The Brit List Awards 2023
Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023
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Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023 The judges for…

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curved ceiling above floor to ceiling windows looking across to the mountains from Puradies resort by NOA
Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature
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Puradies – a NOA design intertwined in nature A breathtaking mountain backdrop,…

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Bathrooms inside Hoxton Brussels inspired by 1970s
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Bathrooms inside Hoxton Brussels inspired by 1970s Traditional British bathroom brand, Burlington,…

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wood and white interior with sauna and large square window looking out over the city in a design by Design Command
Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design
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Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design ‘Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic…

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Vintry & Mercer suite hotel room with ruby red headboard
Miniview: checking in to Vintry & Mercer, London
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Miniview: checking in to Vintry & Mercer, London Editor Hamish Kilburn checked…

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.