Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsHotel Designs becomes media partner for EHMA Hotel Designs has proudly become a media partner for the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) in a bid to further connect with its hospitality readers in Europe… Hotel Designs, which is the leading international hotel design website, has become a media partner for the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA). EHMA currently has 421…
read moreUK Bathrooms announces adds H2k Harrogate to its portfolio of luxury brands UK Bathrooms, the leading online store for premium designer bathroom products has announced the addition of the luxury skincare and spa toiletry brand H2k Harrogate to its portfolio… “We’ve been looking for a luxury skincare and spa toiletry brand for some time,” the Managing Director of UK Bathrooms,…
read moreOsaka Hotel sets sights on a summer unveiling Palace Hotel Management Company’s first property to open under a new hospitality brand Zentis is being designed by Tara Bernerd of Tara Bernerd & Partners… With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel Co.…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Beneath the surface of Kerakoll Design House Casa Ceramica explains some of the beneficial properties of Kerakoll Design House… Kerakoll Design House is an integrated project for the Interior Design featuring innovative materials – cement, resin, handcrafted wood, micro-coatings, paints and glazes – coordinated in the10 colours of the inviting and neutral Piero Lissoni Warm Collection. A new…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Air quality and your guests Over the past few months, the majority of us have been forced into our homes with the door locked. And while the planet is enjoying a quality break from pollution, is the inside air we are breathing safe? Hotel Designs asks air purifier manufacturer Blueair to explain… Did you know indoor air can…
read moreIN VIDEO: Preparation and design solutions for a post-pandemic world Hotel Designs took over the Montgomery Group Series yesterday, interviewing Design Equals’ Katie McCarthy to understand how how the hospitality industry should be preparing for a post-pandemic world… “Who would have predicted this time last year that we would be here, giving you [the audience] live webinars and putting Preparation…
read more5 Minutes With: Talking modern spas with designer Beverley Bayes With pools and spas dominating the headlines on Hotel Designs this month, editor Hamish Kilburn has five minutes with Beverley Bayes, Director of Sparcstudio, which is responsible for the design schemes inside Cottenmill Spa at Sopwell House, The Spa at South Lodge and many more luxury wellness hubs that have…
read moreCASE STUDY: Specifying the bathrooms for Royal Lancaster Hotel Helping Hotel Designs to break down the process of piecing together all the elements when designing the modern hotel bathroom, consultants Utopia Projects guides us through how it specified products for Royal Lancaster Hotel. Richard Goodier explains… Four years before the refurbishment started, we met the interior design firm Studio Proof,…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Striving for a more sustainable future in hotel design With Covid-19 taking up much of the industry’s attention at the moment, it’s important to keep sustainable design high on the agenda, as Senior Associate at HBA EMEA Erica Pritchard explains… It wasn’t all that long ago that hotels could be praised for putting in LED lights, or banishing…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Creating individual style with bespoke design In the incredibly competitive hospitality market, setting your hotel brand apart from the rest is everything, as Cheeky Chairs’ Felicity Randolph explains… From large brands to small independent boutiques, there’s so much choice for the consumer that any element of differentiation can be an advantage. When customers look for a hotel, more…
read moreBIID becomes industry partners for all Hotel Designs’ MEET UP events The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has become an industry support partner for MEET UP London (September 15, 2020), MEET UP North (February 25, 2021) and The Brit List Awards… From becoming a partner of The Brit List Awards to offering exclusive interviews, the British Institute of Interior…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Specifying tiles for hotel pool and spa areas As Hotel Designs continues to position pools and the modern spa under the spotlight, CTD Architectural Tiles takes the reins to explain what designers and architects should consider before and when specifying tiles in wellness areas… Anyone working within the hotel industry understands the risks associated with high-traffic areas, particularly…
read moreCASE STUDY: Lighting the iconic Britannia Hotel Following an extensive three-year renovation, the iconic Britannia hotel reopened in April 2019 as a luxury five star hotel and member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The complete refurbishment was designed by leading interior architects Metropolis, working with renowned lighting designers Stokkan Lys… Metropolis’ clear attention to detailing and use of…
read moreHD launches a one-day virtual conference, Hotel Designs LIVE Hotel Designs LIVE, which takes place online on June 23, will consist of engaging seminars by the leading figures on the international hotel design scene, while also putting the latest products and innovations under the spotlight… If you are designer, architect, hotelier or developer, secure your complimentary place at Hotel Designs…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: How feature walls have evolved with meaning Feature walls have come a long way from being a decorative element that breaks up space in a conventional living room. Brands like River Bespoke, which specialises in the design and manufacture of beautiful, handcrafted and bespoke shelves, are taking the feature wall into a new era. The company’s Managing Director,…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Timeless outdoor furniture from Carl Hansen & Son Hotel Designs continues to put ‘Outdoor Style’ through the editorial lens by inviting the experts at Nest to get comfortable on Carl Hansen & Son’s range of outdoor furniture… Nest believes in forever furniture, celebrating designs that you buy once and that will serve you forever. Today, the design destination…
read more About. Hotel Designs LIVE, which, since June 2020, has broadcasted more than 20 hours of content – and amplified the voices and opinions of more than 50 of internationally acclaimed designers, architects and hospitality experts, has now taken place. Hotel Designs LIVE was a series of ‘live’ panel discussions that took place virtually during the 2020 – 2021 pandemic.…
read moreSiminetti Mission Statement:- To continually create inspirational luxury surfaces that are crafted with passion, viewed with awe and are kind to the planet on which we live. Image credit: W Hotels Using only the finest Freshwater & Saltwater Mother of Pearl, Siminetti designs, supplies and creates some of the most stunning, luxurious surfaces finishes available and has built an enviable…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Bisque’s Optic bathroom towel warmer Iconic British design firm, Bisque (part of the wider Zehnder Group) has added a new radiator to its already extensive range of bathroom products… The Bisque Optic towel warmer by Bisque is now available in its flagship store in Islington and across the UK through Bisque’s network of dealers. The square-tubed towel radiator…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: The new 8mm Shower Enclosure Range from Crosswater Bathroom brand Crosswater’s new collection of 8mm shower enclosures in its premium bathroom range encompasses shower screen solutions, fittings and accessories, all designed to give customers the ultimate showering experience… Combining modern design with superior functionality, the new Design 8, Svelte 8 and Infinity 8 collections by Crosswater provide an…
read moreGessi’s approach to wellness in outdoor spaces Internal and external, closed and open, domestic and nature scale: the Gessi Outdoor line eliminates barriers to create a single grand dimension of physical and mental wellbeing… The free-standing shower columns of the Gessi Outdoor Wellness System were specifically conceived for outdoor spaces. They offer innovative combinations of materials, finishes and treatments, with…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Tape Cord Outdoor range by Minotti As Hotel Designs starts to place outdoor style under the editorial magnifying glass this month, editor Hamish Kilburn gets comfortable as he checks out Minotti’s Tape Cord Outdoor range of furniture, a fine example of outdoor, robust furniture meeting indoor style… If you are familiar with the Italian furniture brand Minotti’s timeline…
read moreFEATURE: What roles do outdoor pools and spas play in tented camps? As Hotel Designs continues to metaphorically bathe in the topic of Pools and Spas during May, it asks the experts at Bushtec Creations how to sensitively add a new layer of luxury to tented accommodation… Thinking about going on a Safari to the heart of the African bush…
read moreA textile brand is manufacturing non-medical masks during pandemic Hotel Designs learns more about how textile brand Backhausen is doing more than its bit, by designing non-medical masks, during the fight against the spread of COVID–19 coronavirus… As COVID-19 started to spread around the globe, businesses in all industries started adjusting to the “new normal” by assessing core functions, as…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Photographing a hotel for design press Following on from the popular feature that explained how to style a hotel’s narrative for design press, Hotel Designs asks photographer Brenden Cox of The Towner what to consider when framing and capturing a hotel’s interior design scheme… One of the first questions I always ask a client when I’m photographing is:…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The art of designing safari tents For more than 16 years, and with international celebrities, boutique resorts and government departments as its customers and friends, Exclusive Tents International has become one of the leading global suppliers of safari style camps and accommodation in every shape and size. Writer Donnie Rust, the founder of Lost Executive, explores the family…
read moreTimothy Oulton Studio is a boutique design studio dedicated to the creation of incredible environments. Image credit: Timothy Oulton Established to transform Co-founders Tim Oulton and Simon Laws’ shared passion for design into real spaces, the company is a multifunctional practice delivering bespoke and innovative projects worldwide, with a focus on the hospitality sector. Offering a full range of design services…
read moreKAI Interiors is an award-winning interior design studio, founded in 2010 by Michaela Reysenn. Image credit: KAI Interiors Following many years working in the hospitality industry and being a restaurant owner, Michaela built the KAI team. The team consists of passionate designers who create interesting and immersive interiors for clients and customers to enjoy. We continue to design innovative spaces,…
read moreDuravit takes c-bonded technology to a new level Bathroom manufacturer Duravit has taken the c- shaped technology one step further in the Happy D.2 Plus c-bonded range, in collaboration with sieger design… With Happy D.2 Plus, Duravit teamed up with sieger design to realise current trends in colours, design and finishes. The archetypical open oval of the Happy D. design…
read moreSPA SPECIAL: A new age of sub-zero wellness travel As Hotel Designs continues May by positioning Spas and Outdoor Style under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn learns more about a new pioneering spa concept, located in the Arctic Circle, which is expected to open in 2022… Last week, the editorial desk was appropriately focusing its attention on the present, with an…
read moreGTHD A GUIDE TO HOTEL DESIGN PT45: THE ROLE BESPOKE LIGHTING PLAYS IN MODERN HOTELS The almost all pervasive use of a standardised approach to the construction of medium height and tall buildings does not help with differentiation; a key attribute for any hotel as first impressions are vital. The skilful application of façade lighting can help a great deal,…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Coming back from COVID–19 As the UK lockdown measures show (slow) signs of relaxation, Hotel Designs checks back in with Gary Corsbie from Interefurb lists how hotels can come back from coronavirus… In my previous article, we looked at the mothballing of your property, the checks and steps to take.The four main areas we looked at were weather,…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Kaldewei’s hygienic wash basins with glass surfaces Bathroom brand Kaldewei preempts a post-pandemic consumer demand for more hygienic bathrooms as it highlights the qualities of wash basin products made with non-porous surfaces… During the past few months in what effectively became an unprecedented global lockdown, it became apparent that frequent hand-washing was a key preventative measure against the…
read moreThe Brit List Awards shortlisted for AEO Awards 2020 The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs’ premium annual awards ceremony, has been shortlisted for the AEO Excellence awards in the ‘Best Live Event’ category… Following last year’s successful live event, The Brit List Awards 2019, Hotel Designs is up for an AEO Awards, which “represents the best that the events industry…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Hotel spas that naturally self-isolate in style Throughout May, Hotel Designs is putting Spas and Outdoor Style under the spotlight. We continue with an editor’s round-up of some of the world’s most awe-inspiring spas. Hamish Kilburn writes… Before the COVID–19 pandemic, and I am guessing long after the turbulent waters become calm again, architects and designers globally will…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Granorte launches vingtage-style cork wall tile collection Groovy is the latest cork wall tile from cork innovator Granorte, bringing a stylish vintage edge to contemporary spaces… Made entirely from 100 per cent post-industrial recycled cork, Groovy’s linear design is CNC grooved into its face then dyed in one of seven colours, or as an all-over treatment in the…
read moreSignage company designs protective screens to help fight COVID––19 spread Signage company Archers has kept its factories running throughout the pandemic in order to safely manufacture protection/sneeze screens… Protection/sneeze screens, manufactured by Archers to help prevent the spread of COVID–19, have made from a premium clear Perspex with polished edges, rounded corners and cut-outs for payment termina. The protective screens…
read moreIn (Lockdown) Conversation With: Robert Whitfield, GM of The Dorchester With the UK hospitality industry drastically adjusting its strategy during lockdown, Hotel Designs takes the opportunity to re-connect with one of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, Dorchester Collection. Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Robert Whitfield, the brand’s Regional Director (UK) & General Manager of The Dorchester… For centuries, Mayfair’s leafy Park…
read moreEncouraging guests to enjoy outdoor spaces will help hotels to thrive again To launch this month putting ‘Outdoor Style’ through the editorial lens, Hotel Designs asks The Fine Cotton Company how hotels can make their outdoor spaces more comfortable… Alongside special occasions, escaping the every day and getting back to nature is often a reason to book a stay in…
read moreEditor Checks In: Emerging from pandemic paralysis As the lockdown measures continue to the halt the industry’s reawakening from its slumber, editor Hamish Kilburn confronts the pandemic from a new vantage point… The front cover of this month’s US Condé Nast Traveler has managed to harmonise the opinions of the uncertain, and no-doubt anxious, hospitality, design and travel industries worldwide.…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: The challenges of creating the modern spa Spas are often considered an essential part of a hotel offering. To kickstart Hotel Designs putting ‘spas’ under the editorial spotlight this month, Beverley Bayes, Creative Director at Sparcstudio explains how to create a modern spa in 2020 and how to avoid the common pitfalls of design and build… Spas are…
read moreVirtual roundtable’s response: “Personal and social hygiene awareness has increased exponentially” Following the expert opinions being amplified in Hotel Designs’ first ever virtual roundtable, exploring the long-term impact of COVID–19 to the hospitality and design industry, Room To Breathe shares its response from a hygiene perspective… The virtual roundtable discussion on the future of the hospitality industry after the COVID–19…
read moreMINIVIEW: Equinox Hotel, New York – the world’s ‘fittest’ hotel The luxury fitness and wellbeing brand Equinox opened its debut hotel to sit proudly in the epicentre of New York City’s Hudson Yards, an iconic architectural marvel that reflects a new style of neighbourhood. Editor Hamish Kilburn explores… Until recently, the Equinox brand was limited to the cluster of exceptional…
read moreCASE STUDY: Designing the lighting for the Al Munz Mall, Oman The Al Munz Mall is without doubt the premier shopping mall in Oman. Masiero, the leading high-end decorative lighting company, whose hallmark is great flexibility thanks to its in-house production and project management capabilities, had a key role in making the Al Munz Mall even more unique… Lighting brand…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: A warm welcome is everything! With first impressions often making up a significant part of a guests experience, Darren Tothill, a consultant for Castrads, explains the importance of making your entrance warm in hospitality… There is almost nothing worse than walking into a hotel – whether it’s for business or leisure purpose – to a frosty lobby or…
read moreFirst glimpse at concepts to be explored at Sleep & Eat 2020 The organisers of Sleep & Eat have lifted the curtain on this year’s show, which returns to Olympia London on November 17 and 18… With an aptly tweaked concept to specifically support hospitality businesses across the spectrum with the aim to lift the trammelled spirits of the hospitality…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Oh, how the check-in desk has changed Today’s lobby, as well as its check-in desk, has to be a multi-functional area in order to live up to modern travellers’ demands. Hotel Designs asks USM Modular Furniture how its latest commercial desk system is suitable for tomorrow’s modern hotels… A lobby is one of the first thing that guests…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Lighting public areas in Radisson Blu Hotel Cyprus As Hotel Designs conclude putting ‘Public Areas’ under the spotlight, Illumination Physics shares how it gave Radisson Blu Hotel Cyprus’ arrival experience a new meaning with innovative lighting solutions… Illumination Physics is famous for integrated façade lighting, however that is not all we do. Radisson Blu Hotel’s Chandelier in Cyprus…
read moreHotel Designs launches its official podcast for designers & architects Six months in planning, DESIGN POD is the contemporary podcast for all on-the-go interior designers and architects globally… Hotel Designs’ official podcast, DESIGN POD, will be presented by editor Hamish Kilburn and interior designer Harriet Forde. The topics and personalities amplified on the podcast will give texture and perspective on…
read moreHudson Valley Lighting collaborates with designer Becki Owens Designers can create a fresh interior style with the new collection from Hudson Valley Lighting and designer Becki Owens, which combines modern design with Californian bohemian influences… The new collection by Hudson Valley Lighting is inspired by the unconventionality of bohemianism found in designer Becki Owen’s Californian hometome of San Clemete, as…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The role main areas play in tented lodges & camps As the modern luxury traveller demands more one-off experiences, there has been rise in demand for lodges and camps. Hotel Designs asks the experts at Bushtec Creations to explain how designers can utilise a hotel’s main areas in these accommodation styles… In short, your main area can be…
read moreBespoke bathroom design and exquisite lines with Unidrain Offering Danish design ethics and Nordic minimalism, Unidrain has achieved the impossible: to make bathroom drainage sexy… For most designers, the ultimate aim is to create something that is aesthetically pleasing, a product or building that can be displayed to demonstrate their creativity, the exquisite lines and symmetry of the finished object.…
read moreIN PICTURES: Four Seasons Hotel Doha unveils complete redesign The new urban sanctuary, Four Seasons Doha, was created by the world-renowned interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who took inspiration from the sky, sea, sand and earth… Four Seasons Hotel Doha has unveiled the details of its complete interior design overhaul, courtesy of award winning and world-renowned interior designer, Pierre-Yves Rochon. Following extensive…
read moreForum Events & Media Group Limited, which is the parenting company of [Hotel Designs], is constantly assessing the situation around the COVID–19 pandemic in order to comply complicity with the correct government protocols and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. As a leading events and media company, with a plethora of engaging events and experiences that span many sectors, synchronising businesses…
read moreCheeky collaborations in Britain’s material world When it comes to collaborations between designers and furniture brands, British suppliers are arguably in a league of their own. To celebrate the industry working together, Hotel Designs takes a closer look at some of Cheeky Chairs’ most meaningful partnerships… The British textile industry is thriving, and its success is driven by a range…
read moreChecking in: Hôtel Chais Monnet, Cognac Four years after Hotel Designs got the on-the-boards industry sneak peek of Hôtel Chais Monnet, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to the luxury hotel in the heart of Cognac… Positioned in close proximity of Cognac’s Charente River, Hôtel Chais Monnet took chief architect Didier Poignant of Paris-based Ertim Architects four years to plan, and…
read moreSparcstudio is a privately-owned, creative, London based design studio with an established reputation for producing highly successful, creative and award-winning Spas, Wellness, Fitness, Hotel and Resort facilities. Leaders in the field of Spa and Wellness design for more than 20 years, the team of designers and architects offer a personalised, tailored service from conceptual design and space planning to the…
read moreHypnos receives prestigious Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development Ethical British bedmaker, Hypnos, is celebrating after receiving the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development for its pioneering commitment to sustainable and ethical manufacturing… Hypnos has been awarded The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. This respected achievement is the second Queen’s Award for the company after it won one…
read moreRosewood launches relief to support communities during pandemic The luxury hotel group has launched Rosewood Raise, a relief initiative to support associates and communities that have been affected by COVID–19… Rosewood Hotel Group has launched Rosewood Raise, a comprehensive relief initiative developed in support of the Group’s associates who have been impacted by the COVID-19, as well as the communities…
read moreFEATURE: Specifying tiles for outdoors areas & public spaces With Hotel Designs focusing its attention on ‘Public Areas’ this month, CTD Architectural Tiles writes about making the right choices when it comes to specifying durable tiles that look the part… When it comes to design, the hospitality industry demands some of the most aesthetically pleasing outdoor environments in the commercial…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Laminam by Casa Ceramica The large format thin porcelain slabs in the Laminam range by Casa Ceramica are a skin for surfaces and structures, which allow the designer to think outside the box and be innovative, meaning that the ability to achieve previously restricted offerings is now here… Large format thin porcelain is a versatile material for use…
read moreNaturalmat wins the Queen’s Awards for Sustainable Development The Devon-based company, Naturalmat, has won the prestigious award for sustainable development just months after winning The Eco Award at The Brit List Awards 2019… Following its memorable win at The Brit List Award 2019, Naturalmat has won the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development. Naturalmat’s committed team, based in Devon, have been…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Jackie by Granorte proves to be no wallflower Inspired by geometric forms, the pop art shapes of Jackie by Granorte bring sustainable chic to walls… 2020 sees four new designs from the STORYWALL collection of cork wall tiles from Granorte. STORYWALL is inspired by traditional designs from cultures across the globe which are then applied onto cork using…
read moreThe limitless possibilities of art in hotel design As Hotel Designs continues to position Public Areas under the editorial spotlight this month, the art consultants at Elegant Clutter share how to transform a vanilla lobby into one that oozes charm, character and personality… It’s a fact. People talk about art. And hotel architects and designers want people to talk about…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The meaning of hospitality in a hostile world? Designer Peter Mance, who the director of MAAPS Design and Architecture, takes a thorough look at why design in hospitality will change post-pandemic… Me: “Alexa, define ‘hospitality’.” Alexa: “The definition of hospitality is the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” A new viral guest is…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Floor-level channel shower made of superior Kaldewei steel enamel Kaldewei Nexsys is said to be the easiest way to get an exclusive channel shower… There is no easier or more secure way of having the extremely flat design of a channel shower in a bathroom than with the Kaldewei Nexsys shower surface with its exclusive colours and metallic…
read moreIn Conversation With: Geraldine Dohogne, former designer at Zannier Hotels The designer behind many of Zannier Hotels’ authentic properties, Geraldine Dohogne, is expanding her horizons to go solo on the international design scene. Speaking exclusively to editor Hamish Kilburn, the designer unveils the truth behind her unorthodox arrival into the industry, discusses the challenges she encountered when designing many of…
read moreDesigning the boutique hotel in uncertain times As the current pandemic forces the industry to address change in how we work and how the world communicates, Harris Jackson Design offers some advice on how boutique hotels can re-open strong… We are currently experiencing very different times and are all aware of how the hospitality industry is dealing with the fallout…
read moreHow CGI is continuing to change how spaces are designed for the better CGI renderings have eliminated many boundaries for the hotel design community. As designers and architects work on the planning stages of projects during the pandemic, 3D architectural and visualisation company North Made Studio explains how software development has taken CGI into new a creative territory… Thinking up…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Why hotel first impressions count In response to Hotel Designs putting ‘Public Areas’ under the editorial spotlight this month, interior design studio Design By Deborah explains why first impressions count in international hotel design… In general life as well as design, rightly or wrongly, first impressions count. And while judgement from potential guests is cast earlier and earlier…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: The Linden collection from Heathfield & Co Inspired by the purity of spring and botanical forms, Heathfield & Co’s Linden Collection references natural textures throughout… This considered curation of table and floor lamps, wall lights and ceiling fittings in the Linden Collection from Heathfield & Co come together to deliver a harmonious and fluid range of striking pieces…
read moreIt’s never been easier to check a hotel’s energy consumption To find out what hotels could be doing to become more energy efficient, editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with Utility Team’s CEO, Delvin Lane… Design and service have equal roles to play in the hospitality arena, with neither being able to shine in the spotlight without the other. Therefore, it…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: Mothballing your property during the pandemic With the current slump in trade, operators are being forced to close sections of their properties or indeed whole buildings. Hotel Designs asks Interior Refurbishment Contractor, Interefurb, how hotels can best utilise this quiet spell during the pandemic. Gary Crosbie explains… The COVID–19 pandemic continues to halt the hotel design and hospitality…
read moreThe feature wall is back, but not as you know it A Norfolk based brand has taken the concept of a feature wall and merged it with hand-crafted, industrial-like shelving so that it can be utilised in hotel public areas. River Bespoke’s Katie Haynes explains… As the hospitality industry changes rapidly, hotels are looking for new and creative ways to…
read moreFounded in 2012 Harris Jackson is a Hampshire based interior design practice working in the residential & boutique hotel sector. At the helm of Harris Jackson is Samantha Crockett who has over twenty years’ experience in the design industry in various realms. Based in Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, the Harris Jackson studio encompasses both London and…
read moreDesigning bespoke feature lighting for public spaces Continuing to focus the editorial spotlight on ‘Public Areas’, Hotel Designs asks lighting design studio Inspired By Design how bespoke feature lighting can take a hotel’s communal areas to the next level… In all types of projects whether hospitality, residential or commercial – and especially where there is a large ceiling void –…
read moreCrown Group secures land for debut project in the USA The $500 million mixed-used development plans for Crown Group‘s 43-storey tower high-rise in downtown Los Angeles include 160-key hotel… Australian residential developer Crown Group has taken the next steps in its first move into the US market, where it plans to develop a $500 million mixed-use high-rise condominium and hotel…
read moreDuravit presents world exclusive “c-shaped” technology Bathroom manufacturer Duravit has unveiled its new patent-pending c- shaped technology… The brand-new c-shaped technology from Duravit has been created as an extension of the Happy D.2 Plus series by sieger design. This evolution of the patented c-bonded process guarantees that the ceramic washbasin and furniture run in perfectly parallel lines with no overhang…
read more7 innovative bathroom products in hotel design right now While designers and architects work from home, sourcing online inspiration as showrooms are temporary shut, Utopia Projects has identified a handful of innovative bathroom products that have recently launched… While many of this year’s international trade shows are being forced to cancel, and designers and architects are finding new sources for…
read moreVIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: COVID–19’s impact on hospitality and hotel design To understand the long-term impact COVID–19 will have on the hospitality and hotel design industry, editor Hamish Kilburn asked a handful of leading designers, architects and hoteliers to remotely partake in Hotel Designs’ debut virtual roundtable… Meet the panel Hamish Kilburn, editor, Hotel Designs Fiona Thompson, Principal, Richmond International Michael Bonsor,…
read moreHotel Designs supports e-learning packages during COVID–19 Forum Events, Hotel Designs‘ parent company, has launched new e-learning packages in response to the COVID–19 pandemic… Recognising that disruption to general working life, Forum Events has launched an initiative encourage industries to keep on top of continual professional development during the COVID–19 pandemic. Among the hundreds of online courses available, the e-learning…
read moreRenew. Revamp. Refresh. Interefurb, as the name suggests, is a specialist Interior Refurbishment Contractor. We have extensive experience in delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects to fast-track programmes for hospitality clients across the UK. From international Brands to independent boutique properties. Image credit: Interefurb The company has amassed more than 25 years of knowledge and understanding, so as well as having…
read moreHotels that are self-isolating in style (part 4) Marking the conclusion of Hotel Designs’ series to discover hotels that are naturally self-isolating in style, editor Hamish Kilburn metaphorically explores some of the world’s most detached destinations… For four weeks now, I have researched some of the world’s most secluded hotels that are self-isolating in style. Part four in the series…
read moreA little bit about Elegant Clutter Elegant Clutter combine art consultancy with in-house design and production to offer a slightly different take on traditional art consultancy. This innovative approach helps us deliver one of the most complete artwork services in hospitality. The company started as a family business of two and has now grown to 60 permanent employees from model…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: LUCCA – Etiva & Panaro by Sekers Sekers’ LUCCA is a versatile collection of two textured semi –plains; Panaro, a luxurious chenille with a soft worn look and matte appearance and Etiva, a mid-scale basket structure with a subtly lustrous finish… LUCCA collection from Sekers is available in an extensive palette of 40 colours, ranging from sophisticated neutrals…
read moreInside JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa Hotel Designs has gained virtual access inside JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, which is expected to open in May as the brand’s second hotel to arrive in Orlando… Ideally situated on the doorstep Walt Disney World Florida, JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa has been appropriately…
read moreThe MAAPS studio (founded in 2010) is steered deftly by industry stalwart Peter Mance. With more than 30 years in his design career, Peter’s experience spans most sectors from hospitality, residential and education through to retail, exhibition, marine and office environments. One of MAAPS key areas of expertise is the thoughtful reimagining and adaptation of existing space. As a much-respected…
read moreSPOTLIGHT ON: Unconventional public areas To mark the change of focus of Hotel Designs’ editorial lens, editor Hamish Kilburn goes on a journey to discover some of the world’s most unconventional hotel lobbies and public spaces… From striking rooftop bars above bustling metropolises to home-from-home hot-desk sanctuaries, the design of hotel public areas have evolved to capture not only a…
read moreGetting a sense of Hotel Indigo’s new explorer initiative IHG’s Hotel Indigo recently launched a new initiative to allow travellers to unlock the best experiences in Hotel Indigo destinations. To explore more, editor Hamish Kilburn caught up with Meredith Latham, Vice President, Global Hotel Indigo at IHG and Henry Reeve, Interior Design Director at IHG. Hotel Indigo, which currently has…
read moreFEATURE: COVID–19 pandemic is forcing an evolution in wellness When we eventually return to ‘normal’ life following the worldwide pandemic of COVID–19, we will all have become acutely aware of how Mother Nature can rapidly alter the status quo and severely affect each and every one of us; where we go, who we see, what we do. Room to Breathe…
read moreIN PICTURES: Jean-Michel Gathy’s plans for Amaala Island, Saudi Arabia Design and architecture studio Denniston’s Jean-Michel Gathy has been announced as the master planner of the ultra luxe AMAALA Island in Saudi Arabia… Denniston’s internationally multi-award-winning architect, Jean-Michel Gathy, has released the first rendering showing what Ultra Luxe Amaala Island will look like. Designed to evolve and elevate the very…
read moreAloft Hotels arrives in Bali with new ‘future-proof design’ Aloft Hotels’ First property on the Island of Bali introduces the brand’s new ‘future-proof design formula’… Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travellers, has announced the opening of Aloft Bali Seminyak. Located in the heart of vibrant Seminyak, within walking distance to the beachm, the urban-inspired…
read moreCTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of wall and floor tile finishes and tiling solutions across all aspects of the Hotel design industry. We work with industry leading, innovative manufacturers to offer a complete portfolio of ceramic and porcelain tile ranges to suit the Interior Designer, Developer and Specification Professional. We enjoy a long tradition of supplying tile into…
read moreSNEAK PEEK: Inside Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid The iconic Hotel Ritz, Madrid is expected to reopen later this year as the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, following the most extensive restoration in its 110-year history… The statuesque property, which will become Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid later this year, was designed and built under the supervision of legendary hotelier César Ritz, and…
read moreMINIVIEW: A story of sustainable design inside Heritance Aarah, Maldives The recently opened Heritance Aarah resort was the first property to be awarded gold for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Hotel Designs takes a peak inside the sustainable masterpiece… Opened last year in the Raa Atoll of the Maldives, Heritance Aarah has not sacrificed style or design in its…
read moreOutstanding Property Awards’ 2020 winners announced Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL), which Hotel Designs is a media partner of, has announced the winners of this year’s international awards… Outstanding Property Award London (OPAL)’s global search to find the best architecture, interior design and property development projects from around the world has come to a close as the winners have been announced. With entries…
read moreCASE STUDY: utilising sustainability and emotional practice in hotel design Conscious, emotion and sustainability formed the design recipe for Kalukanda House, as interior designer Dee Gibson from Velvet Orange explains… As an interior designer, I have always extolled the virtues of how a successful design makes my clients feel – and the aesthetics form only a part of that. A…
read moreSottini debuts new 2020 bathroom range Sottini, the Italian-inspired bathroom brand known for its elegantly crafted products, showcased new ranges at this year’s kbb event at Birmingham’s NEC… Visitors who attended the Sottini stand at kbb were able to see new Sottini ranges, including Rienza washbasins, Caffaro WCs and Ceno fittings for the first time, as well as exciting furniture…
read moreNorth Made Studio is a multi-award-winning visualisation studio located in Manchester, specialising in photographic quality computer-generated imagery and virtual reality. With more than 10 years’ experience in the world of 3D design, and extensive knowledge across several sectors including property, hospitality and workspace, no other CGI studio is best equipped to assist with your next project. Our tried and test…
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