GROHE: Seminars at The Sleep Event

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Join Martin Rowell @ 11.30am on Thursday 24th November (Seminar area M43) where he will be discussing why brands need to evolve and create deeper relationships, promoting the need for balance. He will also discuss how hotel bathrooms can go beyond the norm to ensure that beauty is combined with function. This is a free seminar.

Discover the GROHE top ten unofficial list, compiled by consumers who posted their pet hates in Autumn 2011, and find out what really irritates guests when it comes to ill-considered hotel bathroom design. For GROHE, this highlights why design needs to go beyond styling. We want to see more than just beauty; we want to see beautiful products that perform to perfection.

GROHE Headline Sponsors at Sleep 2011

GROHE is the leading provider of premium bath fittings and showers, kitchen taps, thermostats and sanitary systems. Renowned for its quality, technological innovation and stylish design, GROHE has announced that for the 6th year running they will continue to be the headline sponsor for the Sleep event, 23-24 November, London.

Sleep is the only event in Europe which focuses entirely on the design, architecture and development of hotels so a perfect platform to showcase some of the 350+ diverse and award-winning products from the GROHE portfolio.

As a global brand in this sector, GROHE continues to set the standard. Seven decades of research and development have resulted in a range of pioneering technologies and products that are recognized worldwide for their technical excellence and longevity. GROHE’s reputation for manufacturing high-quality, stylish bathroom brassware make them the preferred choice for use in 3 star to 5 star hotels across all design styles as GROHE has a solution for all price points.

Design at GROHE is headed up by Paul Flowers, Senior Vice President of Design, with a dedicated in-house design team who work to fulfill the GROHE design philosophy; ‘to deliver the perfect balance of superior technology, quality and design’. This was further realized with the GROHE Design team’s latest accolade red dot design team of the year 2011.

The GROHE stand will feature the brand new Allure Brilliant range, which was unveiled at ISH 2011 to rave reviews, the latest news on GROHE Digital for all. Sleep delegates will be invited to discover the GROHE SPA concept – a space as individual as your client… an unrivalled range of bathroom fittings enable one to create a unique bathing space, where design, comfort and function meet. Try the organic hand harvested GROHE SPA lotions and enjoy the GROHE SPA experience- refreshing, soothing and comforting.

Jan Shepherd, Global Brand Director at GROHE is looking forward to unveiling the GROHE stand “Visitors to Sleep 2011 can expect alluring architectural appeal of bath spouts and bath/shower mixers that rise elegantly from the floor. Integrated shower fittings that come to life when you turn on the water. Digital or mechanical operation, all in inspiring finishes. GROHE collections consider every detail imaginable including technology that helps to promote guest safety and comfort whilst still creating a stimulating water experience”.

GROHE, Stand V2 @ Sleep, London 23-24 November, 2011.

A message from David Balmer, National Specification Manager – Hotels (Hospitality) at GROHE:

“If you are already going to the Sleep event, please make a point of catching up with me, either if by arranging a convenient meeting or just would like a coffee and chat …. Only too pleased to see you.

If you have not got your entrance pass, please go on www.thesleepevent.com and register now for free, otherwise it’s £25. See you there!”

Daniel Fountain / 19.11.2011

Editor, Hotel Designs

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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.

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