Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHilton makes a spectacular debut in Santorini Hilton has opened the doors to its first hotel in Santorini, one of Greece’s most coveted island destinations. Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, inspired by the simplicity of white-washed Cycladic architecture is located on the island’s south coast… Sea Breeze Beach Resort is located in the heart of the…
read moreMeet the contributors to the Hotel Experience Guest Report 2022 Having teamed up with some of the leading experts in the world of hospitality design, Gerberit explores the challenges being faced by the industry in its Hotel Guest Experience Report for 2022. With chapters from Sensory Designer Ari Peralta, Architects Balkaran Bassan and Cecilia Vodret, and Sound Architect Tom Middleton,…
read moreVIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in July 2022 The sunbeds have been rolled out and with summer in full swing north of the equator, the hotel openings continue at a pace taking us from island hopping in Greece to a luxury staycation in London, with an Italian vineyard visit in the middle for good measure… Anyone else feeling like this…
read moreFirst renders of The Dorchester’s renovation released The Dorchester, which has remained opened throughout its extensive renovation – credit to the exceptional operations team – will reopen its famous revolving doors in September of this year. The renders of the project have been a tightly guarded secret. Until now. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… London’s hotel design scene is enjoying somewhat…
read moreArtiq and Link open 2022 Queer Frontiers Pride exhibition in style Artiq, the international art agency, has opened the fourth annual charity art exhibition, Queer Frontiers, which takes place until July 10 as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Pride in London… Queer Frontiers was founded by Artiq in 2018 to champion LGBTQ+ creatives and allies and…
read moreExclusive report: designing conscious water-related luxury spaces Hotel Designs, in association AXOR and powered by Arigami, has published an 18-page report that explores conscious luxury through designing innovative water-related, luxury spaces. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores the main takeaways… The world as we know it is drastically changing, and thankfully so are we! As a society, we are experiencing a collective…
read moreChecking in to The Londoner with Yabu Pushelberg The Londoner is “theatricality and intimacy on an extraordinary scale,” said Anna Lambert after she checked in for the night to explore the hotel everyone is talking about on London’s Leicester square. More than a review, Lambert sat down with the mastermind designers, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Founders of Yabu Pushelberg,…
read moreKaldewei – making waves at Milan’s Fuorisalone Kaldewei presented a whole quartet of productions at this year’s Fuorisalone in Milan. From the Bathscape installation by Cristina Celestino in the vibrant Brera district, to the Design Forever exhibition in the Palazzo Bovara – we take a closer look at the installations and designs that stood out from the crowds… Kaldewei describes…
read moreIn conversation with: the masterminds at Chapi Chapo Design With The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City having recently opened its doors, the design team at Chapi Chapo Design created a bold interior design statement for the brands city debut. We caught up with partners Tatiana Sheveleva, Boris Mathias and Loris Ognibene and dug a little deeper into the hotel concept… Soaring into…
read moreGoing beyond style, Craig Boyd, specification manager at CTD Architectural Tiles, helps us understand the various floor safety standards in commercial and hotel design – including floor tile requirements and the pendulum test… Guide to Hotel Design When it comes to choosing flooring for a hotel design scheme, there are a number of important considerations: budget, lead times, durability and,…
read moreLive roundtable: decorative lighting solutions & schemes With the aim to put decorative lighting under the spotlight, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Vaughan, invited a handful of interior designers to understand trends, materials and more… Lighting has long been considered one of the most integral elements in hotel design. In today’s arena, designers have noticed a shift as design…
read moreDexter Moren Associates announces major re-brand In a shocking twist that nobody saw coming, Dexter Moren Associates announced last night, during its 30th anniversary celebrations, that it is to re-brand itself as Studio Moren. Editor Hamish Kilburn was at the party, and here’s what he learned… Designers, clients, fellow members of the press and industry friends of Dexter Moren Associates…
read moreHotel flooring ideas: ‘floored’ by functionality & style Hot from making its debut at Milan Design Week last month, and giving perspective to this month’s special feature, RAK Ceramics explores different hotel flooring ideas, textures and materials… Practical, versatile and stylish hotel flooring ideas don’t get much better than porcelain tiles. Strong and durable, this is a material that is…
read moreA tile collection that knows no limits Chart is the tile collection exclusively available from Parkside Architectural Tiles that, according to the brand, knows no limits. And here’s why… With 19 colours, multiple formats, a selection of finishes and mosaic pieces, Chart is the tile collection for designers looking to explore the creative potential of tiled surfaces. Now available from…
read morePanel discussion: Blurring the design lines in hospitality It is not everyday that a Hotel Designs panel discussion event is, quite literally, done in-the-round – but there was clearly no better space to discuss the blurring of design boundaries than seated within the Table Place Chair ‘Circle of Life’ furniture piece to explore the need for more flexible hospitality design…
read moreProduct watch: Entice by Atlas Concorde – a tribute to Italian oak Atlas Concorde presents Entice, a collection of porcelain tiles that evokes the essence of oak wood with extreme realism… The Entice collection conveys a timeless beauty as it reinterprets Italian oak of the finest quality. Delicate nuances, slender veins, and natural colours make it one of the most…
read moreNorthern Lights creates galactic illumination aboard Galaxy Yacht Luxury lighting designer and manufacturer Northern Lights was chosen by Njord, Bergman Design House to create a plethora of out-of-this-world lighting installations as part of a five month redesign aboard the 56m Benetti Galaxy superyacht… Under the inspired direction of Njord by Bergman Design House, the yacht interior has undergone a significant…
read moreRetreat East – a sustainable rural escape In the era of the ‘staycation’, it is time to Retreat East, and discover this unique rural project combining luxury with family-friendly accommodation, all set around a 16th-century farmhouse with a restorative ethos at its heart… Retreat East, set on a former dairy farm amidst quiet, bucolic fields near the old Roman settlement…
read moreFirst look at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort in Mexico Naviva, a Four Seasons Resort located at Punta Mita, Mexico, on a private peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is the brand’s first adult-only luxury tented resort in the Americas – we flipped back the designer tent to take a closer look… Naviva, Punta Mita, Mexico, is slated to open in…
read morePullman opens its first hotel in Georgia Located in the tallest building in Tbilisi, Pullman Hotels & Resorts, a premium international hotel brand from Accor, has announced the opening of Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers, the group’s fifth property in Georgia… Centrally located and situated in the district of Vake, one of the largest residential areas in Tbilisi, the new Pullman…
read moreProduct watch: statement fires for hotels For more than 50 years, FOCUS has been setting new standards when it comes to indoor and outdoor statement fires. We take a look at who hotel case studies that have been taken to the next design level thanks to the brand’s contemporary fireplaces… The Made In France label has enormous cachet around the…
read moreIn conversation with: Stephen Ewer, CEO, Bathroom Brands Group With bathrooms continually taking centre stage when it comes to questions of design trends, we sat down with Stephen Ewer from the Bathroom Brands Group to discuss the brands within the group portfolio, looking at what makes them unique, and what they have in common… Bathroom Brands Group is a UK…
read moreBanyan Tree unveils new branded residences in Phuket With the rise of branded residences taking root, Banyan Tree Property Group has unveiled the new Angsana Oceanview Residences in a rollout of luxury branded real estate in the self-contained Laguna Phuket development… With clear trends emerging in the hospitality and lifestyle market there is a visible desire to live dreams, seize…
read moreProduct watch: Onyx tile collection from Hyperion Tiles The new Onyx tile collection from Hyperion Tiles features layers of colour, mixed with SilkTech technology for anti-slip performance… Family-run, independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles has handpicked a ceramic design in five distinctive colourways to create the new Onyx Tiles collection. Each tile is made from ceramic and reflects the translucent qualities…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2022: applications now open! Free to apply, the world’s most accessible awards campaign in the hotel design industry, The Brit List Awards 2022, has commenced. There are nine individual awards up for grabs – for global designers, architects, hoteliers and brands alike – as well as the chance to feature in Hotel Designs’ annual publication that…
read morePark Hyatt to arrive in Johohannesburg After an extensive refurbishment, overseen by award-winning designer Yabu Pushelberg, the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen as Park Hyatt Johannesburg… Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank. This marks the re-introduction of…
read moreInside Cosme Paros – embracing authentic Greek hotel design The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Cosme, a Luxury Collection Resort developed by Kanava Hotels & Resorts, on the Greek island of Paros… The idyllic island of Paros is home to serene landscapes, refined culture, rich culinary history, naturally sculpted…
read moreThe Starling joins Curio Collection by Hilton In an exciting rebrand The Starling, the latest evolution of Atlanta’s Hotel Midtown, has been brought to life in conjunction with the property joining Curio Collection by Hilton. The Starling marks the brand’s second property in the Atlanta area and adds to Hilton’s roster of full-service Atlanta properties… Formerly known as the W…
read moreProduct watch: Camberwell, Britton Bathroom’s new fashion-forward furniture Britton Bathrooms is expanding its product portfolio with the launch of Camberwell, a collection of furniture units designed for trend-led consumers navigating small bathrooms and more restrictive budgets… Ensuring harmonious design within the bathroom, Camberwell pairs beautifully with every Britton Bathrooms brassware collection, notably Hoxton and Greenwich. More impressively, the handle finishes…
read moreRoca takes the Mediterranean to Milan The Roca immersive installation at Fuorisalone, designed by Cobalto Studio, was inspired by vernacular Mediterranean aesthetics and Roca’s new Ona collection… Roca took the Mediterranean to Milan with Influence, a large-scale architectural installation designed by Barcelona based Cobalto Studio. The installation explored the vernacular architecture of the Mediterranean, honouring its idiosyncrasies and exploring its…
read moreBLINK’s vision for the new W Dubai – Mina Seyahi BLINK Design Group has created a stunning modern bohemian vision inspired by traditional dhow boats, the romance of travel and the ancient arabic storytelling tradition of Al-Halqa for the new W Dubai – Mina Seyahi… The global interior design group BLINK were taken on board to push the design boat…
read moreThe Slate Denver has opened its doors Summer holidays may be beckoning, but The Slate Denver is educating guests year-round with a school-inspired hotel experience… Located at the former site of the historic Emily Griffith Opportunity School, The Slate Denver, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, brings a new class of style and experience to the Mile High City. The four story…
read moreProduct watch: Tara from Dornbracht Inspiring and stylistically confident, the Tara bathroom range from Dornbracht is an archetype with a lasting influence on fittings design – celebrating its 30th year with new finishes and variations, the range has lost none of its contemporary appeal… The Tara range combines basic geometric shapes and timeless modernity – it is this design quality…
read moreInside The Other House – soon to open in South Kensington The Other House is opening the first of its new Residents’ Clubs, The Other House South Kensington. With interiors by Bergman Design House, this pioneering concept provides all its residents apartment-style living, club facilities and hotel services on tap – and no membership is required… Launched in 2019, The…
read moreIn conversation with: Alex Bauman-Lyons, Head of Design at edyn With Whitworth Locke having recently partnered with Hotel Designs for our Meet-Up North, we found time to chat to Head of Design Alex Bauman-Lyons to find out more about both the challenges and the opportunities of working for the edyn brand as it continues to challenge boundaries and shift the…
read moreSix Senses Vana – a new ‘health & healing’ hotel to arrive in India Six Senses Vana, the latest addition to the Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas portfolio, is slated to open this autumn in the Himalayan foothills of India. From mantras to meditation, massages and activating the mula bandha, Vana will lead guests with a soft heart yet steely…
read moreUnveiling Cunard’s Queen Anne – the next in a fine line Following the eagerly anticipated name reveal of Queen Anne earlier this year, Cunard now proudly introduces exciting details of the design – a collaboration from designers David Collins Studio, Richmond International and Sybille de Margerie, working with the Creative Director Adam D. Tihany to create an extraordinary and thoughtful,…
read moreProduct watch: introducing the Black Selection by KEUCO A new collection of matt black products from KEUCO, designed to be both elegant and extravagant, creates a powerful statement in the bathroom… KEUCO has a long tradition of collaborating with designers, and the new Back Selection range offers both fittings and accessories in a uniform black matt, including matching handles on…
read more“It’s in our nature” – a theme explored at Clerkenwell Design Week Under the theme ‘It’s in our nature’, UNILIN Panels explored the connection between nature and design in a packed programme of events for this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, welcoming the architecture and design community to The Gallery Clerkenwell… Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 – the international design festival that…
read moreDesign Helsinki to launch this August This August sees the inaugural edition of a brand new design festival, Design Helsinki, set to become an annual fixture on the international design calendar – and Hotel Designs are a media partner… Design Helsinki will run from August 24-25 in Finland’s capital city which this year celebrates ten years since it was named…
read moreProduct watch: a tile Inspired by heritage at Royal Exchange Kingston Wall and floor tiles from Parkside feature at Royal Exchange, Kingston, a luxury residential development by St George, part of Berkeley Group… Parkside Acrux and Hexil mosaic tiles are being used throughout the bathrooms and en suites of homes at Royal Exchange, Kingston. This prestigious development sees a mix…
read morePanel discussion: design development in the North Hours before the party started at MEET UP North 2022, Hotel Designs gathered together leading designers at Whitworth Locke to explore design development in the North, and creativity outside the capital… On May 19, 2022, to highlight the theme for MEET UP North on ‘development in the North’, Editor Hamish Kilburn brought together…
read moreProduct watch: Tmatt and Crystal collections by Transformad Transformad’s ultra-stylish new surfacing ranges, Tmatt and Crystal, join Latham’s expansive collection of decors and finishes… James Latham Ltd, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of decorative products and materials which recently launched its virtual showroom, has announced the addition of premium surfacing brand Transformad’s latest, high-tech surfacing ranges Tmatt and…
read more30 years of decorative lighting. Northern Lights has been transforming spaces through artisan lighting for more than 30 years, forming close collaborative relationships with some of the most influential and high profile interior designers and architects in the industry. Image credit: Northern Lights The brand’s passion and expertise has helped create some of the most iconic luxury bespoke lighting on…
read morePart 64: making walls a design feature in cork With the sustainable and acoustic qualities of cork far outweighing many other surface materials, we explored how a new collection from Granorte can allow designers and architects to make artistic wall displays using cork… With the beautiful natural texture of cork, WALLTrend from Granorte comes in 16 designs ready to transform…
read moreHadi Teherani: the bathroom is a “source of new energy” AXOR project DISTINCTIVE was born from Hadi Teherani’s vision to define his interpretation of a bathroom with personality… Hadi Teherani approaches his architecture and design projects holistically. Born in Teheran and raised in Hamburg he is a prolific and versatile designer and versatile designer whose works can be found in…
read moreZencha by Sebastian Herkner: a homage to mindfulness & craftsmanship The new ‘perfectly balanced’ bathroom collection, designed by Sebastian Herkner, is inspired by Japanese rituals and craftsmanship – it ‘flatters the senses’ with tactile surfaces… Sebastian Herkner has unveiled the Zencha bathroom collection by Sebastian Herkner for Duravit. Inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and craftsmanship it combining as it does…
read moreIdeal Standard explores ‘radical minimalism’ at Salone del Mobile Ideal Standard has launched the Solos collection at Salone del Mobile 2022, which explores minimalism expression in the modern bathroom… Ideal Standard exclusively debuted its innovative Solos concept at Salone del Mobile in Milan this week. Part of the premium Atelier Collections, Solos is the perfect embodiment of the company’s new…
read moreThe Brit List Awards 2022: meet the judges The judging panel for The Brit List Awards 2022 has been unveiled, and is made up of leading interior designers, developers and award-winning travel and design journalists… Half a decade since its inaugural launch, The Brit List Awards, powered by Hotel Designs, will return this year with the aim to celebrate the…
read moreIn pictures: inside Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh This week, Gleneagles Townhouse officially opened its doors in Edinburgh, exclusively to members and hotel guests, marking the first venture beyond the Perthshire hills for The Gleneagles Hotel in its almost 100-year history. Hotel Designs took a look inside… In what quite possibly has been the longest build-up to a hotel opening in Scottish…
read moreRAK Ceramics debuts at Milan Design Week RAK Ceramics participated in its first Salone del Mobile this week, taking the opportunity to launch designer bathroom and ELIE SAAB collections… RAK Ceramics exhibited a collection of newly developed bathroom ranges and a series of new surface collections at Salone del Mobile this week, while also participating in the Fuorisalone programme with…
read moreKohler brings global innovations & immersive experiences to Salone del Mobile Kohler has debuted new, innovative luxury products with nods to wellbeing and immersive experiences, at this year’s Salone del Mobile… Following a spectacular display at Clerkenwell Design Week, Kohler’s Salone booth Hall 22 – Stand H15 – H19 showcased new designs, colours and finishes and bathroom technology in an…
read moreFour Seasons Hotel opens its doors in Minneapolis Rising 36 storeys above the city and firmly rooted in its dynamic downtown, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is now open – here’s what we know… With a vision to welcome both travellers and the local Twin Cities community, the new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, part of a comprehensive 2022 pipeline,…
read more7 design collaborations we loved at Salone del Mobile 2022 Rounding off what has been one of the most meaningful Salone del Mobile editions in the fair’s history, Editor Hamish Kilburn lists seven new design collaborations that caused a stir this week… Stop the press! Salone del Mobile 2022 returned this week, for really the first time since 2019, to…
read moreEl Hotel Pacha: re-opening and summer-ready Following a full renovation, the first hotel from iconic music and lifestyle brand Pacha Group, El Hotel Pacha, will be re-opening this summer. Located in the heart of Ibiza, the hotel is opposite Pacha Club and after being closed for 1,000 days, the club has opened its doors for the start of the season……
read moreIn conversation with: INODA+SVEJE on global minimalism in design Editor Hamish Kilburn lands an exclusive interview with the founders of INODA+SVEJE, who are central characters in Minotti’s 2022 Collection, launched this week at Salone del Mobile… “We are not used to this scale of collaboration,” confesses Nils Sveje and Kyoko Inoda, Co-Founders of INODA+SVEJE, in harmony, before even having the…
read morePanel discussion: the real meaning of collaboration within design At a recent event staged at the Mapei World showroom in Clerkenwell, fuelled by M+ Editor Hamish Kilburn moderated a discussion delving into collaboration in design. On the panel were Beverley Bayes Creative Director of Sparc Studio, Joanna Knight, Director of JK Interiors and Simon Kincaid, Partner at Conran and Partners……
read moreRitz-Carlton to open debut hotel in Saudi Arabia Nujuma, the new Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will be situated on a pristine set of private islands as part of The Red Sea Project, an ambitious regenerative tourism project. It will be the first property from the brand in the Middle East and joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserves worldwide… Marriott…
read moreProduct watch: indoor/outdoor tiled surfaces from Hyperion Tiles Ensuring that the indoor/outdoor design flow is seamless, independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles has carefully curated a combination of classic and contemporary garden tile designs to transform and make the most of your overall living space… Plain or patterned, an inspired choice of tile can extend your living area and make an…
read moreGROHE’s collection designed for wellbeing and wellness Wellbeing, health, selfcare – they’re all topics we hear plenty of, and there are countless pieces of advice regarding night-time routines, meditation rituals and embracing the natural elements to feel more centred. So, how can we incorporate feelings of wellness and encourage care in our interior spaces that are designed to be a…
read moreCase study: CTD Architectural Tiles creates a modern classic in Cardiff Commercial tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles has curated a stylish and practical tile package for the new Parkgate Hotel in Cardiff, combining the classic beauty of marble with the modern benefits of high slip resistance and innovative antibacterial technology… The new four star Parkgate Hotel is situated in a…
read more2022 Collection by Minotti: a global expression of pure style Italian furniture brand Minotti has arguably made the most noise at Salone del Mobile 2022 than any other brand when presenting its 2022 Collection to the world for the first time. Editor Hamish Kilburn is in Milan with the team at Minotti London to exclusively meet this year’s designers and to…
read moreAquatechnica – tile solutions for swimming pools Offering solutions for competition, spa and health clubs, residential and outdoor pools, Aquatechnica tiles are now available exclusively through Parkside Architectural Tiles & Strata Technical Tiles, providing a system-based approach that lets you develop a unique tile specification… The Aquatechnica portfolio is focussed on delivering a total answer from design to installation, and…
read morePillows Hotels to arrive in central Amsterdam Positioned in the evergreen Oosterpark and sheltered in a historic building that dates back to 1909, the latest project from Pillows Hotels, Pillows Maurits at the Park, is slated to open in Q4 of 2022. The boutique hotel combines timeless elegance and contemporary aesthetics, with gastronomy and events taking centre stage… In the…
read moreYabu Pushelberg reimagines Park Lane New York Global design studio Yabu Pushelberg embarked on a monumental two-year refresh of the New York city landmark, and drawing from the Park Lane New York’s historic past, has breathed new life into this iconic hospitality landmark… Standing at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, neighbouring cultural canons such as The…
read moreProduct watch: decorative compact MDF from Unilin Having previously launched the Fibromax Compact MR Black, an extremely strong and moisture-resistant Compact MDF product, UNILIN now have a decorative version of this versatile product… UNILIN Panels has introduced a new decorative Compact MDF to its range – a very strong material that is easy to process. This budget-friendly new product for…
read moreRound-up of Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 Clerkenwell Design Week arrived back in familiar territory last week; leading conversations around trends and showcasing the best in British and international design. Hotel Designs was proud to be part of the process – hosting parties, panel discussions, roundtables, visiting showrooms in between and connecting with designers while exploring all that the week had…
read moreCastillo Hotel Son Vida unveils a new design Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a 13th-century Mallorcan possessió in Palma de Mallorca, and part of the Luxury Collection Hotel portfolio, has unveiled 100 newly renovated, luxury guestrooms designed by studio Goddard Littlefair. The new design combines Balearic textures with the hotel’s heritage… Having started the renovation process with the garden guestrooms in…
read more12th-century chic: checking in to COMO Castello Del Nero Old meets new – in an unconventional yet subtle way. Using lighting, architecture and the region’s pure charm as the hotel’s allure, there’s something reassuring and warmly familiar about the design scheme inside COMO Castello Del Nero. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Hidden in-between vineyards and rolling Tuscan hills, COMO Castello Del…
read moreRosewood takes its Sense of Place to the Red Sea Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by The Red Sea Development Company to manage Rosewood Red Sea, opening as part of phase one of the multi-complex The Red Sea development. Here’s what we know… Located along Saudi Arabia’s west coast on Shura Island, the new Rosewood Hotel will be…
read moreWhy Hotel Designs is changing its logo in June With the aim to celebrate inclusivity and equality – elements that have arguably always been prominent and high up on the agenda in hotel design, architecture and hospitality – the team at Hotel Designs are amplifying their faith this Pride Month by adding a splash of rainbow colour into its logo…
read moreJW Marriott arrives in Germany JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has made its debut in Frankfurt, Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt. Combining thoughtful interiors and fashionable state-of-the-art amenities, the hotel aims to create a serene retreat within the heart of the thriving metropolis… With a transformative renovation being planned,…
read moreEditor checks in: what’s happened (so far) at Clerkenwell Design Week Taking centre stage for the first time since 2019, Clerkenwell Design Week is currently delivering a performance of a lifetime, writes Editor Hamish Kilburn who has been on the ground to capture the action… We’re not known for spreading gossip (only when it’s really juicy), but we have it…
read moreLive from CDW: Kohler & Jack Irving collaborate To celebrate the relaunch of its London Experience Center, Kohler has unveiled a collaboration with UK fashion designer Jack Irving during Clerkenwell Design Week… Inspired by Kohler’s new digital showering collection Statement and Anthem, fashion designer Jack Irving’s window display is called Future Splash and its design reflects the beautiful, organic form…
read moreIn pictures: MEET UP North 2022 For the first time since 2019, MEET UP North returned on May 19 2022 to the creative hub of Manchester. More than 150 designers, architects, hoteliers, developers and suppliers arrived to be inspired by the theme of design development in the North. Here are the official images from the night… Following the energy of…
read moreStudy Hotels opens on University of Chicago campus Study Hotels continues its expansion into prominent university markets with the official opening of its third property, The Study at University of Chicago. With a British-inspired tavern aesthetic it is set take its signature style to the South Campus… The Study Hotels, falling under the development umbrella of the Hospitality 3 group,…
read moreProduct watch: fabrics with a conscience from Clarke & Clarke Long gone are the days when design and sustainability do not go hand in hand, and at Clarke & Clarke, known for producing glamourous and sophisticated fabrics, substance and sustainability are part of delivering on stylish and thoughtfully made fabrics… Clarke & Clarke’s foray into fabrics with a conscience has…
read more5 minutes with: Mark Tremlett on the value of sustainable beds Mark Tremlett started Naturalmat 23 years ago from a shed on his family boatyard, with a vision to make better mattresses for the marine industry. Along with co-founder Peter Tindall, he quickly realised that the breathability of natural fibres made them far better suited to the damp, moist environment…
read moreHilton expands its offering in Mexico Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, marking the company’s first-ever all-inclusive offering in Tulum and setting a new standard for the all‑inclusive experience as it expands its offering in Mexico… The beachside resort Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya, located beyond the mangroves and overlooking the white-sand beaches and Caribbean…
read moreLive roundtable: a personal approach to surface design In Hotel Designs’ second roundtable in association with Arte, Editor Hamish Kilburn gathers a handful of leading interior designers to discuss surface design beyond today’s trends… A lot has changed since Hotel Designs was last in the Arte showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Putting shifting trends, lifestyle evolutions and pandemics aside,…
read moreProduct watch: cork without compromise from Granorte Granorte’s Vita Décor collection combines the natural and sustainable attributes of cork with looks that capture classic and modern flooring looks… The Vita Décor collection comes into its own as an alternative solution to natural cork finishes. It still incorporates the sustainable and renewable values central to Granorte’s range, but through direct to…
read moreProduct watch: Kaldewei Whirl system turns the bathroom into a private spa With four new Whirl Systems to add to the mix, Kaldewei offers bespoke solutions for every bathroom, allowing for state of the art design in combination with the joy of a luxurious spa offering… Kaldewei has been creating bathroom solutions combining modern luxury with sustainable thinking, management, and action…
read moreProduct watch: built-in hygiene from CTD Architectural Tiles With more emphasis on sanitation than ever as the commercial sector continues to adapt for the post-pandemic future, commercial tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles is making it easy for designers to build hygiene into every project – without compromising on aesthetics… While the use of antibacterial tiles may historically be associated with…
read moreIf you can’t take the heat, take the fire outdoors with Focus Gathering around the fire is an integral part of summer, and the outdoor collection from Focus takes over the terrace and adds a designer note to the event… Designer Dominique Imbert designed his first fireplace, the model Antéfocus, for himself to heat up his sculpture studio located at…
read moreAC Hotels by Marriott arrives in Australia Designed by DKO Architecture and located in one of Melbourne’s premier events, arts and entertainment precincts, AC Melbourne Southbank will be the design-led lifestyle brand’s debut in Australia… Nestled in the prestigious inner-city enclave of Melbourne’s Southbank, with the Central Business District and South Wharf precinct – Australia’s largest urban renewal project –…
read moreKohler – taking global innovations to Salone del Mobile Fair Global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, Kohler, will debut at the 2022 Salone del Mobile fair with new, innovative luxury products with nods to wellbeing and immersive experiences… Kohler’s Salone booth will showcase new designs, colours and finishes along with bathroom technology in an array of…
read moreDesigning the bathrooms inside ‘Ireland’s most sustainable hotel’ The new Wren Urban Nest Dublin City, dubbed Ireland’s most sustainable hotel, features a range of innovative bathroom products from leading manufacturer Roca… Wren Urban Nest is a stunning new hotel with 137 guestrooms tucked into a quiet corner of Dublin, making it an ideal place to stay in the city. Located…
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read moreDiving into the philosophy of private wellness with Gessi Gessi, through its distinctive design style, is on a mission bring a sense of private wellness to everyday life, seeing water as a means of wellbeing, and the beauty of design as a pleasure to the eyes… For more than 25 years, Gessi has designed and produced furnishing elements for bathrooms,…
read moreMake space count: i.life collection from Ideal Standard Ideal Standard has launched i.life, a total bathroom solution for the everyday that is designed to bring beauty into any home, whatever the shape or size… Having just launched, i.life offers simplicity with pure lines, and is about creating a serene bathroom where function and practicality meet flawless beauty. The collection was…
read moreKohler is known for quality and design. The brand’s kitchen and bathroom products are synonymous with luxury while incorporating smart saving designs and advanced technologies for beautiful spaces which consider the environment. Image credit: Kohler The Kohler Experience Centre in Clerkenwell, London, is the first of its kind in Europe and acts as an important design hub for the creative…
read moreProduct watch: design-driven tiles from Hyperion Tiles Specialising in providing bespoke wall and flooring solutions with porcelain, stone and mosaic tiles and panels, Hyperion Tiles has released a new design-driven range of tiles to make a statement on any surface… With increasing expectations on the bathroom and the tiles within them, balancing practicality with style is key to a successful…
read moreIn conversation with: AXOR on wellness in the bathroom To really understand whether bathroom design will flow with or push against some of the mega trends around wellness, Hotel Designs caught up with Jay Phillips, Managing Director at Hansgrohe UK, Managing Director UK & Ireland… Conversations at Hotel Interiors Experience (HIX) last year saw views on bathroom design move to…
read moreIn the factory: how Sanderson Design Group will go carbon-zero by 2030 With the aim to understand how Sanderson Design Group will go carbon-zero by 2030, Editor Hamish Kilburn headed up to Lancaster, to the printing factory of Standfast Barracks, to explore how the group is keeping British manufacturing alive… In Northwest of England – under the shadow of the…
read moreLEDS C4 presents more technical & efficient outdoor lighting solutions The latest outdoor lighting proposals from LEDS C4 have been designed to provide clients with quality lighting solutions. Let’s take a look… LEDS C4, which has been in the press recently for its various office lighting case studies, has unveiled its latest cluster of outdoor lighting products that have been…
read moreAs Hotel Designs discusses outdoor design solutions for wellbeing and wellness, this month Hyperion Tiles reveals why porcelain garden tiles could provide the best flooring solution underfoot… Guide to Hotel Design Hotel outdoor space should no longer be seen as an afterthought. In fact, these days, this area is ripe for development. Creating a garden retreat in which guests can…
read moreArtiq is a London-based international art agency creating impact with culture. Curating art collections and cultural experiences around the world, their support of fair and inclusive opportunities for artists is at the heart of their work. Founded in 2009, it has become one of Europe’s leading art agencies, demonstrating the viability of the cultural economy while championing a diverse roster of…
read moreLiving the vida Locke: checking in to Buckle Street Studios Stepping out of the underground and into the concrete oasis of calm that is Buckle Street Studios by Locke felt like a great way to combine a busy London trip with experiencing the hybrid design concept of flexible hotel space first hand – all those buzzwords made tangible. Pauline Brettell…
read moreInside Philadelphia’s tallest hotel Standing tall at 51 stories in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, is the first-ever W Hotels Worldwide and Element by Westin dual-branded hotel development. Having announced the opening of W Philadelphia in Q4 of last year, with new interior images hot off the press, it’s time to take a closer look at the design and the…
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