Studio Fabris and Luxury Carpet Studio collaborated on Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema, creating custom carpets inspired by the Mediterranean coastline – blending design with durability…
In the vibrant world of independent and boutique hotels, interior design has become a powerful tool for expressing identity, sense of place, and creating a memorable guest experience. Among the many design elements that define a hotel’s atmosphere, flooring is often underestimated — yet it has the power to set the tone from the ground up.
Flooring as a design story in hotels
Flooring is more than a surface — it is part of the sensory journey of every guest. The thoughtful use of custom carpets and rugs allows hoteliers to bring texture, warmth, and narrative into a space. One recent project that highlights this approach is the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema in Malta, designed by Studio Fabris with carpets and rugs produced by Luxury Carpet Studio.
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Studio Fabris’s vision for Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Sliema
The newly opened Hotel Sliema, located just steps from the Mediterranean Sea, embraces its coastal identity through both architecture and interior finishes. Studio Fabris envisioned a refined and immersive concept where every design choice, from materials to colour palette, contributes to a cohesive story of place and identity.
To bring this vision to life, Studio Fabris partnered with Luxury Carpet Studio, who provided technical expertise and custom carpet production tailored to hospitality requirements.
Mediterranean colours translated into luxury carpets
Inspired by the hues of the Mediterranean coastline, the hotel’s luxury carpet collection captures the essence of its location. Deep blues, turquoise, sandy neutrals, and warm terracotta tones reflect the surrounding sea and landscape. These colours, integrated into custom rugs and carpets, ground the interiors and elevate the guest experience with a distinct sense of place.
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Custom rugs for guest rooms
In the guest rooms, Studio Fabris took a more intimate approach. Organically shaped rugs subtly reference the foam of ocean waves, adding a poetic and tactile quality underfoot. Their sculptural forms break away from traditional layouts, reinforcing the natural, relaxed aesthetic of the hotel.
Each rug was developed and produced by Luxury Carpet Studio, ensuring a seamless blend of design creativity and technical execution.
Axminster carpets: durability meets design
To meet the demands of high-traffic hospitality spaces, the rugs and carpets were crafted using the Axminster weaving technique. Known for exceptional durability, Axminster carpets retain their colour over time, resist fading, and withstand frequent cleaning — making them ideal for luxury hotels.
This technique allows complete creative flexibility, enabling designers like Studio Fabris to achieve both artistic expression and long-lasting performance.
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Flooring as part of the guest experience
In independent hotels, every detail matters. Flooring is not only a practical necessity but also a design feature that shapes atmosphere and memory. The collaboration between Studio Fabris and Luxury Carpet Studio for Hotel Sliema shows how custom carpets can transform interiors into immersive experiences.
When thoughtfully designed, even a carpet can tell a story — one that connects guests to the spirit of place from the moment they arrive.
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