Hotel Designs Hotel DesignsLeading British shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, have announced the launch of a brand new range of designer shower enclosures, Decem. The range is a culmination of everything the manufacturer has learnt about showering over the last 28 years, to present an unrivalled collection, which also offers a series of design options. Latin for 10, the Decem range, which is…
read moreIt’s easy to fall in love with the GROHE Minta Touch. It’s sensitive. With its innovative EasyTouch technology, it instinctively reacts to the slightest touch. It’s clean-living – just because your hands are dirty, doesn’t mean your fittings should be, too. And it’s beautiful, with shining chrome that stays that way, thanks to GROHE StarLight®technology. One tap of the Minta…
read moreCombining well-thought-out design with excellent value for money, Laufen has extended its popular Pro series of sanitaryware and furniture to include the Pro S.Giving retailers the opportunity to offer customers flexibility of design, high-end technical features and the latest contemporary styling at a competitive price-point, Pro S combines perfectly with the classic Laufen Pro collection whilst pointing aesthetically towards the…
read moreLansdowne House lies to the southwest of Berkeley Square in central London, and was designed by Robert Adam as a private house. Since 1935, it has been the home of the Lansdowne Club.Focus SB have added some beautiful finishing touches to this stunning interior. Designed with minute architectural details and lavish furnishings, the property stands as a sleek building, which…
read moreReport reveals positive prospects for the EMEA hotel market in 2013 and beyond Latest analysis from Jones Lang LaSalle’s Hotels & Hospitality Group shows that trading expectations across the sector remain positive for the next two years, with average cap rate requirements at 7.1% and therefore very close to their pre-crisis low of 7.0% in 2007. Trading performance expectations are…
read moreOffering the perfect way to add a little bling to the hotel bathroom, Bagno Design has introduced a new brassware range with Swarovski crystal handles. The new Princess Nouveau brassware from Bagno Design brings a touch of luxury to any bathroom setting, with the Swarovski crystal handles guaranteed to make the basin into a real focal point. Available on the…
read moreThere’s now a really big choice of compact basins for cloakrooms, small bathrooms and even twin bowl set ups – but many consumers never stop to think that to look its best, a small basin needs a tap that is in perfect proportion. There’s a Mini-basin mixer from Crosswater to suit all tastes and basin styles; whilst smaller than its…
read moreThe 26th June 2013 marked the official opening of the new Tulip Inn hotel at Eindhoven Airport. The 8-storey hotel is the first hotel in the world situated on top of an airport terminal and is directly connected to the arrivals and departures halls, affording hotel guests convenient access to the airport’s many facilities. The new Tulip Inn hotel is…
read moreThe GROHE Grandera™ collection is both a homage to an age of grandeur long past and an affirmation of a modern sensibility, combining the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship with a love of detail and comfort.Stylistically, the Grandera™ collection can be combined with a wide range of bathroom furnishings, with the added flexibility of two colours – chrome and…
read moreThere are dangers in going down the boutique route I am reminded. Let’s be clear – a boutique essentially differentiates itself with design, frequently bespoke. David Balmer of Crosswater Holdings has many years of experience of contract supply of bathroom fittings. He raises an issue related to the specification of bespoke in relation to bathroom fittings which is worth considering…
read moreOxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, one of Oxford’s most popular hotels, has added 22 new brilliantly designed bedrooms along with a multi-functional Conservatory following a comprehensive six month, £2 million refurbishment and expansion programme. The 22 new double bedrooms have increased the hotel’s capacity to 84 rooms and have been designed by award winning interior design practice DeSallesFlint with inspiration…
read moreSwissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi Puyu Industrial Co., Ltd for a 350 room hotel in Xi’an. Scheduled for completion in 2016, Swissôtel Xi’an will be nestled in the core business area in the Xi’an National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base within proximity to two Metro lines. Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, boasts of…
read moreMark Walker, UK Sales Director for Bagno Design, discusses the merits of mixing materials in the hotel bathroom. The hotel bathroom is an opportunity for designers to really shine, creating environments that are not only comfortable for guests but that also make a real style statement and give off a great first impression. An ideal way of doing just that…
read moreIn February 2005 I reported that Shangri-La had signed a lease on the space in then planned Shard, and had already started design work in their Singapore design office. The Shard represented an opportunity for the operator to develop the interiors of the hotel without the constraints had it gone down the route of looking for a conversion of a…
read moreJumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces its performance in the first quarter of 2013 and its mid-term growth strategy.Operational Performance During the first quarter of 2013, average occupancy in Jumeirah’s portfolio of hotels has increased by 9% globally, compared to the same period in 2012. In the same period the average daily…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that it will debut the W brand in Israel in 2015 with the opening of W Tel Aviv – Jaffa and The Residences at W Tel Aviv – Jaffa. Owned by Manhattan-based RFR Holding, the hotel will be set inside a historic 19th century heritage building in the revitalised ancient port neighbourhood…
read moreMarriott International, Inc. has continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties – the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona. The two new hotels will be welcome additions to the AC Hotels by Marriott brand, which launched in 2011 and now…
read moreStyle Seating is delighted to announce Model DE9H, an aluminium frame stacking chair which is both lightweight and aesthetically pleasing.The contoured seat and back means it is comfortable for use as a banqueting and conference chair with a black or chrome recessed hand grab for ease of relocation. DE9H is available in 3 aluminium profiles with a choice of 11…
read moreMGallery, Accor’s collection of high-end hotels, now counts three exceptional establishments in Milan: Grand Visconti Palace Hotel, Uptown Palace Hotel and the Grand Hotel Villa Torretta. Located in the very heart of Europe’s design and fashion capital, these two new properties, reflect the brand’s dynamic expansion via franchises and in Italy, MGallery’s second largest network. Two other hotels recently joined…
read moreDesigned to be a focal point of the contemporary bathroom or wet room, Bagno Design introduces the Kyoto Shower Column. With an extremely thin 2mm profile that echoes the trend for minimalism in the bathroom, the multi-functional Kyoto Shower Column from Bagno Design delivers a powerful performance, with two body sprays on the vertical length of the column. These combine…
read moreLocated in the heart of Central London, Accor Hotels launched the first of their Pullman branded hotels in the UK with the opening of the four star Pullman London St. Pancras. Interior designers Proof Consultancy Ltd have succeeded in creating an aura of modernity throughout the hotel, while Chelsom were commissioned to supply the lighting throughout the guestrooms and public…
read moreHilton Worldwide has recently signed a multi-unit management agreement with BG Group of Hotels to manage four hotels, marking the company’s entry into the Northern Territory and the introduction of the DoubleTree by Hilton brand into Australia. The properties, currently operating and subject to conversion works, will join Hilton Cairns as a portfolio of five BG Group of Hotels properties…
read moreAccor has entered into a franchise agreement with Blackpool Central Hotel Ltd, to open the ibis Styles Blackpool hotel. The hotel will be operated by Focus Hotels Management. The 90-room hotel is located on Talbot Square, in the heart of Blackpool’s main promenade and within easy walking distance of Blackpool Tower, Grand Theatre and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Thomas Dubaere, Managing…
read moreRHA Furniture presents the new and beautifully designed Suri chair. The meaning of the name Suri is ‘Princess’ which is fitting for both the chair’s elegant style and the way it can be embellished by customising its many features.Suri with a wooden 4-legged base would be ideally placed in hotel lounge and reception areas. For hotel bedroom chairs and desk…
read moreLeaders in contemporary brassware launch modern technology with period style Perfect for classic bathrooms, the new Belgravia brassware collection from Crosswater brings sophisticated elegance to the ever popular nostalgic look. Belgravia brassware is a great partner for period style sanitaryware and for freestanding roll top baths – but will work equally well in adding a distinctive touch to contemporary room…
read moreA week or so ago the indefatigable David Balmer invited me to the Crosswater nest near the Dartford Crossing for a preview of the launch of the new Crosswater Digital controls and a look at their revamped showroom. Since my last visit some months ago the company has grown in the hotel sector considerably winning contracts from, among others, Hilton.…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced the opening of Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter, the first Le Méridien hotel to open in the Atlanta metropolitan area and one of nine new Le Méridien hotels slated to open within the next 12 months. Located in the bustling Perimeter Center business district, just minutes from downtown Atlanta, the hotel is owned…
read moreME by Meliá will officially launch its flagship hotel, ME London, on 1st March 2013 – a design-led, lifestyle hotel located at the centre of the capital’s diverse art and culture district.Foster + Partners’ first UK hotel project and the first for which they have designed all of the interiors and exteriors, ME London is situated in Marconi House, the…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the signing of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center. Located in Greater Chicago directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center, one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the United States, the 10-story building is set to undergo a $20 million transformation prior to its 2014 debut. Owned by RockBridge and managed by…
read moreThe restaurant at Kensington Close, an elegant four star hotel and spa in one of London’s most sought after areas, has recently undergone a refurbishment by interior design practice RSD Interiors. The designers chose reputable contract furnishers Hillswood to undertake the refurbishment who supplied over 300 dining chairs, banquet seating and tables. Real wood laminate table tops complement the polished…
read moreHillswood are very pleased to add the Sofia design to their collection. The moulded tub chairs are available in two sizes, low back and high back, both with sculptured shaped arms. To complement these chairs there is also a bar stool with gas lift rise and fall, all on a polished chrome or stainless steel base and column with foot…
read moreGROHE New Tempesta is a line of showers with a lot of value for money in terms of innovative technologies, varied designs and versatile spray patterns. The latest generation of the classic showers is an all-rounder for major projects in particular. The latest additions to the range include a mono spray pattern model without aeration and a shower system priced…
read moreScotland’s largest hotel is undergoing a £3 million refurbishment programme as it strengthens its offering to corporate clients and broadens its appeal in the increasingly competitive Glasgow marketplace.Jurys Inn Glasgow will redevelop 175 bedrooms before Christmas this year and will complete its overhaul of all 321 bedrooms by February 2013. The hotel will be adding a range of executive rooms…
read moreRecently opened in October, Hotel Mancino 12 is the brand new jewel by Roberto Naldi Collection. It is located in the very centre of Rome a few steps from Piazza Venezia, walking distance from the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum but also from the shopping district of the Spanish Steps and the most famous Italian boutiques of…
read moreNext generation thermostat, Grohtherm 2000 New The new generation of Grohe’s most successful thermostat boasts improved technologies for greater safety, efficiency and showering comfort, a new ergonomic design as well as functional storage. Grohtherm 2000 New is a modern and practical solution for the shower and bath tub. Its elegant look can blend into any bathroom decor. Combining all advantages…
read moreThe Four Seasons Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan is the latest European hotel to open as part of the Four Seasons group and boasts an interior design to the highest quality by London based company, Richmond.Boasting the most spacious guest rooms in Baku, the hotel is positioned prominently on the Caspian waterfront promenade and its striking nine storey classical architecture makes it…
read moreIt was all systems go for Accor last week with an opening party for their newly built 4 star Novotel Blackfriars going on next door to the one for the updated Ibis. This 182 room hotel with sleek modern public spaces including an open theatre kitchen and beautiful guest rooms is amongst the most technologically advanced hotels in London. Guests…
read moreRezidor has opened their latest flagship in Russia – the 508-room Radisson Blu Resort & Congress Centre, Sochi. Enjoying a prime waterfront location in Sochi, the stunning property is all set to become a major landmark.The First Class hotel is conveniently located in the Adler district, directly bordering on Sochi’s 2014 Winter Games facilities and the Black Sea coast, adjacent…
read moreLike many Brits, my images of America are part Hollywood, part romance,part television all tempered with the reality of numerous visits over the years. The big cars with their fins and chrome may be in the past, but Skamania showed me how much of my imaginings are still to be discovered, including that mournful train wail that features in so…
read moreForbes Group is a British supplier of textiles, furniture and equipment to the hospitality industry worldwide. Its customers include international hotel groups and conference centres, blue chip companies, and premium sports venues.Forbes Group is also the European distributor for Forbes Industries (no relation), whose products are internationally recognised in hospitality, particularly in the janitorial and housekeeping context, though its front…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Trinity Investments, LLC and Terra Investments S.R.L.C.V. has recently announced the debut of the first Le Méridien Hotel in Mexico City with the opening of Le Méridien Mexico City. Situated at Paseo de la Reforma 69 in the heart of the city’s vibrant financial and cultural district, Le Méridien Mexico City combines timeless chic…
read moreWorldhotels, one of the leading groups for independent hotels worldwide, is announcing a new addition to its growing portfolio of branded hotels: the Worldhotel Ripa Roma, a four-star design hotel located in the centre of Rome in the historical district of Trastevere.The Worldhotel Ripa Roma has been a Worldhotels affiliate since 2002. It features 197 rooms, a conference centre including…
read moreMarriott International, Inc has announced plans to open its tenth hotel in Turkey, the 110-room Renaissance Izmir Hotel, set to open in late 2012. Renaissance Hotels is the signature lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio. Recognized for its signature guest programmes including R Navigator and RLife LIVE, Renaissance Hotels currently has over 35 hotels throughout Europe.With a population…
read moreWimberly Interiors has recently unveiled the interior design of the Bentley Suite at The St. Regis New York. The signature suite represents a one-of-a-kind collaboration with the masterful minds at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Bentley Motors.“The exhilarating suite is both sleek and refined, reflecting Bentley’s debonair aesthetic and progressive vision within the Beaux Arts architecture of the St.…
read moreMille Couleurs Ltd is proud to introduce its first Bespoke Furniture Collection named Elysé.Influenced by the Art Deco era, these particular pieces boast sensuous lines that are smooth and sleek in appearance complemented with geometric high-glossed or lacquered finished arm rests that feature elements of polished chrome accents. The seat and back are quilted to ensure comfort. The aim behind…
read moreWhere do you want to go next? For many, the answer this year will undoubtedly be Baku. As football fans worldwide look forward to the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this Autumn, and the country’s first Four Seasons now welcoming guests, the capital of Azerbaijan is clearly marked on the world map. What was once a well-kept secret among…
read moreThe best restaurant stacking chairs should be functional without compromising on quality and design. RHA Furniture has put together a collection that proves stacking chairs are available in a range of top design styles.The collection includes chairs that would fit in both a traditional and modern interior; all are available in a choice of finish options, as well as custom…
read moreAn exceptional range of premium showering kits with the option to mix and match components and create your own preferred combination. A cut above the rest, this desirable collection is available to meet the demands of customers with a taste for quality and luxury.With an array of features the range includes: • Twist-free, easy to clean smooth chrome hose •…
read moreAccor will launch its pioneering economy hotel brand, Ibis, in Adelaide following the signing of an agreement with hotel developer and investor, Hines Property, who will develop a new hotel in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. The $65 million hotel development, which received planning approval in March this year, will be located in a prime location on Grenfell Street…
read moreUK As expected yesterday saw Mervyn King deliver a gloomy quarterly inflation report cutting the growth and inflation outlook as expected. The bank revealed that it is now expecting zero growth this year after forecasting a 0.7% rise in GDP only three months ago. It also cut its 2013 forecast to 1.7% growth revised from 2.1%. Despite the gloomy report…
read moreAquae Sulis was the Roman name for this spa. The British of course are more ‘lumpen’ than classical, so called it Bath. It has been a resort town for millennia. Fittingly the Francis was built speculatively as a group of refined townhouses by John Wood the Elder, who lived in one of the houses, no.9. The terrace now forms the…
read moreThomas Dudley’s Electroflo Curve infra-red taps are providing a stylish water and energy saving solution at the Holiday Inn Express, Limehouse. Located in the heart of London’s Docklands, the hotel boasts 150 bedrooms as well as excellent conferencing facilities and is part of the dynamic and forward thinking Splendid Hotel Group.Stylish looks, impressive results Dudley Electroflo Curve taps were installed…
read moreThe Waldorf Hilton, London is delighted to announce the completion of a £3.4million overhaul of 100 guest rooms. The recent refurbishment is part of a larger £11.5million hotel-wide redevelopment that has seen the Adelphi Suite and Good Godfrey’s bar restored back to their elegant 1920s art deco style.The interior designer, Fox Linton Associates, has brought 100 of The Waldorf Hilton,…
read moreUK GBPUSD hit a high of 1.5768 during Friday’s session, with risk appetite returning to the market. The currency pair continue to trade above 1.57 this morning but have fallen from the highs echoing the EURUSD trading pattern this morning. Cable looks set to test resistance at 1.5800, a failure to break this level could spark a decline back to…
read moreIntroducing the latest additions to the GROHE New Tempesta line of showers GROHE New Tempesta is a line of showers with a lot of value for money in terms of innovative technologies, varied designs and versatile spray patterns. The latest generation of the classic showers is an all-rounder for major projects in particular. The latest additions to the range include…
read moreOnce more, Hill Cross Furniture is proud to play a part in the London 2012 Olympic Games which commences on the 27th July 2012. Working alongside Penhaligon Event Consultants, Hill Cross has been completing the quick turnaround of various corporate lounge sites. White upholstery and white laminate table tops dominate the theme throughout the lounge venues. Corporate colours of the…
read moreThe buzz about the new ME by Meliá Hotel in Covent Garden is all about its Foster + Partners design…..but with a destination hotel like this, the devil is in the detail. No matter how striking and inventive the design concept, if the finishing touches don’t meet the same stringent standards the whole effect could be ruined. It’s for that…
read moreMercure has recently celebrated the opening of its first hotel in Russia, the Mercure Arbat Moscow. The hotel, which is owned by ARD, is operated by Accor under a management contract. The hotel is ideally located in the city’s historic district in a pedestrian street famous for its artists’ workshops, boutiques, cafés and restaurants. It has 109 rooms, including 18…
read moreUK UK retail sales surprised expectations by posting a 1.4% increase against a forecast 1.1%; this is from the previous months posting of -2.4%. We saw GBPUSD fall to post a level of 1.5656 ahead of the release and similarly spike to 1.5712 after the release of the data. We also saw GBPEUR fall to 1.2375 to then rally to…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the debut of the first Le Meridien hotel in Algeria with the opening of Le Meridien Oran Hotel & Convention Centre. Owned by Sonatrach, the hotel is part of a mixed-use development, which includes an adjacent conference and exhibition centre, an esplanade and an oceanfront promenade. Located on Algeria’s north-western Mediterranean…
read moreThe Crosswater Group launched over 250 new products at this year’s KBB Birmingham. The new collections offer all of the benefits designers seek when planning a premium, well equipped bathroom; 8 exciting, innovative brassware ranges, state-of-the-art smooth running shower kits and 2 great new shower enclosure ranges including the ground breaking high-polished chrome Elite. Three new furniture ranges were introduced…
read moreBoss Design – leading British seating designer and manufacturer – announce the launch of Optima, a quietly elegant chair that offers an understated yet distinguished aesthetic across its exquisite collection.Previewed at the recent Clerkenwell Design Week – London’s answer to Milan and leading UK furniture and product innovation exhibition, Optima was the main attraction and a definite head-turner at the…
read moreEdition 23, the latest 300 page lighting catalogue from Chelsom has arrived. The culmination of two years of research into worldwide lighting trends, the catalogue brings together an eclectic mix from handmade shell mosaic to cutting edge designs in brushed steel and chrome. With the majority of fittings designed in-house by Managing Director Robert Chelsom and son Will Chelsom, Director,…
read moreSimon Morgan, Manager at Trecco Bay Holiday Park, is delighted with the American Diner retro theme transformation of Fantasia Café which was recently undertaken by Wrights Fine Furniture. Simon told us that business has increased since installation and due to the ‘lovely atmosphere created by the change’. Many previous “take-away” customers are choosing to eat in, taking advantage of the…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of The Westin Xian, marking the entry of the Westin brand into the Shaanxi province of China and one of the four major ancient civilizations in the world, along with Athens, Cairo and Rome. A haven for rest and relaxation, The Westin Xian is located just steps away…
read moreUK shower manufacturer Haven, part of the Roman group of Companies, has been updating their high quality, affordable Haven range with a number of key improvements to existing products, alongside the introduction of new product additions to expand the range and further drive its popularity. Upgrades to the range include the addition of pre-coated glass protection as standard to all…
read moreBesselink & Jones workshops have a wealth of experience and expertise producing classic picture lights and are proud to continue the tradition of outstanding British workmanship with our range of fine art lighting.Picture and library lights use standard candle bulbs or LED-linear, spot or candle bulbs for fine art lighting applications that require a low UV and low heat light…
read moreAutograph Collection has announced the addition of The Saint, Blue Moon and Winter Haven hotels to its growing lineup. Each of the hotels is the first to join Autograph Collection in their respective cities: The Saint Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, and both the Blue Moon Hotel and Winter Haven hotels in Miami Beach, Fla. With these properties, the collection…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the debut of the first Le Méridien hotel in Turkey with the opening of the highly anticipated Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler. Owned by Makyol Construction Industry Tourism and Trading Co. Inc, the hotel is situated in Istanbul’s most exclusive neighbourhood and overlooks the Bosphorus with panoramic views over two continents. Set to become…
read moreWestin Hotels & Resorts has announced that The Westin Xian will open December 1, 2011, marking the entry of the Westin brand into the Shaanxi province of China and one of the four major ancient civilizations in the world, along with Athens, Cairo and Rome. A haven of rest and relaxation, The Westin Xian will offer total renewal just steps…
read moreTo accompany the press release that the Drayton Manor Hotel has recently been accredited with a 4-star rating, Hillswood Furniture announce that they supplied all the bedroom tub chairs and tables which can also be seen on the Hotel’s website picture gallery. The GT300 chair was specified by John Pass Associates for all the Drayton Bedrooms and the tables were…
read moreRaoul’s Hammersmith is the latest restaurant & deli to be opened by owner and founder Geraldine Leventis. This is the third restaurant in the group following on from the original Raoul’s in Maida Vale and a second in Notting Hill. It is testament to the hard work and commitment of Geraldine, Executive Chef Ziad Jaber and a dedicated and enthusiastic…
read moreStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced the opening of Le Méridien Coimbatore, its newest hotel in India and the 100th Le Méridien hotel globally for the brand. Owned by Appu Hotels Limited, Le Méridien Coimbatore is the first internationally branded five-star hotel in the city.Strategically located, Le Méridien Coimbatore is situated within easy access from Coimbatore Airport…
read moreThe surge of corporate travel to the world’s new economic powerhouses has sent hotel prices soaring for British business executives, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®). In the first half of 2011, the soaring demand for accommodation has led to average room rates increasing in the emerging markets of the BRIC nations: Brazil (up 7% to £132),…
read moreWith the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago the very first Radisson Blu has opened its doors in the United States of America. The 334 rooms-property is set within the stunning Aqua Tower created by internationally acclaimed architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architect, and awarded as “Skyscraper of the Year”. Situated near the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago…
read moreCarlson has recently announced the U.S. debut for the Radisson Blu upper-upscale brand. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, located on the first 18 floors of the architecturally acclaimed 81-story Aqua Tower, will open Nov. 1, 2011, inspiring a new chapter in the global re-invention of Radisson.Rich in style and design, the hotel features 334 guest rooms and suites; exquisitely…
read moreUK shower manufacturer Haven, part of the Roman group of Companies, has added a new expansive 1700mm wide Sliding Door Enclosure to their range.The Haven range of Enclosures are a high quality affordable collection, and the new 1700mm wide Sliding Door joins three other sizing options including: 1000, 1100 and 1200mm wide Sliding Doors. Haven has added this new option…
read moreBesselink & Jones workshops have a wealth of experience and expertise producing classic picture lights and are proud to continue the tradition of outstanding British workmanship with our range of fine art lighting. Picture and library lights use powerful LED linear, spot or candle bulbs for fine art lighting applications that require a low UV and low heat light source.…
read moreFulfilling ‘low energy’ requirements, the elegantly modern Corbin desk lamp offers hotel designers, architects and specifiers quality manufacture, competitively priced. Interior Directional Desk Lamp – 1 x Low energy 9w GX53 lamp – Black on / off rocker switch integrated into the base – Polished chrome finish – Circular, weighted, metal base – Table top base protector – 2 adjustable…
read moreIdeal Standard International, the leading bathroom solutions provider has launched Tonic, a comprehensive new range of shower enclosures. Designed by leading design house ARTEFACT, Tonic fits perfectly into the complete Ideal Standard range, offering a total bathroom solution. The collection has been created in line with Ideal Standard’s brand ethos “Inspired by Real Life”, reflecting a deep understanding of the…
read moreSteigenberger Hotels and Resorts has chosen JOI-Design to create the interior style and set the bar for the debut of the brand’s “Extraklasse”, or five-star superior, quality level. Located in the Baltic Sea on the Isle of Usedom, the new-build Steigenberger Grandhotel and Spa runs alongside a 10 km shoreline promenade in Heringsdorf, a town that has long been a…
read moreAndy Thornton has just completed a substantial contract to supply stylish bespoke contract furniture to the new No.1 Heathrow Airport Lounge and Travel Spa, in Terminal 3 of the world’s busiest international airport. They worked closely on the exacting specification and choice of finishes with the projects interior designers Inside Out Architecture.Having supplied previously to lounges at both Gatwick and…
read moreHot New Hotel on the Idyllic Île de Ré Villa Clarisse, the stunning sister property of Hôtel de Toiras, has enjoyed its early months of business since opening its French doors to guests on the 1st June 2011. The property located on a secluded side street in Saint Martin de Ré has been described as an “idyllic setting in the…
read moreNew restaurant, bar and F&B offering for Brighton hotel PURE Pop-up Restaurants & Events has announced a new partnership with The Royal York Hotel, Brighton. The collaboration, which will see a new F&B concept in every aspect of the boutique hotel from bespoke conference and banqueting menus and room service, to private dining in the Karaoke pods and a new…
read moreRoman has added a bespoke frameless hinged door to their luxurious Sculptures range of enclosures. The bracing on the hinged door has been completely stripped away for true minimalist statement piece.The Bespoke Frameless Hinged Door has been carefully designed to complement modern bathroom décor and to meet the demand for frameless enclosures which offer a spa-like finish for the bathroom.…
read moreThe Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow announces the completion of refurbishment work to its 250 bedrooms and suites ensuring that the hotel maintains its position as one of the most stylish and contemporary choices in the city.All guest rooms have been transformed with new decor, furniture and furnishings. To cater for guest’s differing tastes and styles, the hotel’s rooms have been…
read moreLeading UK shower manufacturer Roman limited, have added a new ‘L’ shaped panel kit to their range, for use with wetroom panels.The ‘L’ Panel can be bought as an add-on to an existing panel for where spray is going outside and beyond the wetroom panel. The kit is compatible for use with Roman’s Embrace and Collage range of wetroom panels,…
read moreNumirra Lighting has begun the launch of its Summer2011 lighting collection. The Echo LED Reading Light 1w LED flexi arm reading light with concealed fixings, remote driver, metal on/off toggle switch and polished chrome finish. The Zain Table Lamp Wooden table lamp with a chocolate stain, polished nickel detail, in-line switch and Opal silk rectangular shade.The Boon Desk Lamp Polished…
read moreDuring the Middle Ages in the wealthiest of homes, was the beginning of a textile revolution. Today we think of Upholstery as soft furnishings, comprising covering of chairs and sofas, fabric walling and padded cushions.However upholstery is an ancient art that dates back to antiquity specifically since ancient Egypt in 1450 BC. The archaeologists found fragments of tapestry in the…
read moreRoman, one of the UK’s leading shower manufacturers, has added a brand new folding bath screen to their Embrace range, which is the perfect solution for when space is limited in the bathroom. The bath screen, which is design protected, has been developed following demand from Roman’s hotel partners who are looking for a practical but stylish solution for over…
read moreThe Waldorf Hilton, Good Godfrey’s bar and lounge has re-launched having been redeveloped and now features a striking, destination bar.The client’s brief was for designLSM to create a ‘statement’ bar, which would attract residents and passers by. This was achieved by cleverly illuminating the marble, chrome and granite bar with up-scaled lighting to create a bold, visual statement. Existing listed…
read moreThe Rezidor Hotel Group has announced that its 7th property in the UAE, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Downtown, is now open. Located on the upper floors of a mixed used building, the new first class- and full service hotel is walking distance from the Dubai Mall and just 10 kilometres from the international airport. Besides 220 contemporary rooms and 22…
read moreAs part of a £1.3m refurbishment project, designers APM Design were given a brief to illuminate the St Ann’s House Manchester lift lobby with distinctive contemporary fittings. ‘Bump’ pendants from Chelsom were specified featuring clear individual glass lenses bonded into laser cut metalwork which is finished in polished chrome. Each pendant is fitted with eight 42W halogen lamps to create…
read moreRefreshed? Mint is the new brand name for City Inns as they continue to grow the group, this being one of two large hotels they will add during 2011. The second, opening in May 2011 is in Amsterdam. Pepped up? This hotel is the latest in a clutch pepping up Pepys Street hard by the Tower of London. Here in…
read moreCreating a unique bedside bracket for the suites of Norwegian Epic cruise ship, Chelsom teamed a contemporary chrome LED reading bracket with a stunning shade which stretches soft white PVC across a multi-faceted frame. An internal wrapped cylinder diffuses the light source to provide subtle illumination for these luxury staterooms.Designed in part by Tillberg Design, cruise line specialists, the interior…
read moreCreated by renowned designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the classical contemporary interior of the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a sophisticated scheme showcasing British traditional quality at its very best. Classic Corinthian column table lamps from Chelsom featuring fine brass castings with clear glass centres have been used for the bedsides, set against rich walnut panelled walls and tartan…
read moreA stylish Reception area makes a positive impact – and you never get a second chance to make a first impression.This range, available through Design Conscious, has developed from a single designer desk into a range of receptions desks and counters across two very distinctive ranges: The retro Classic Line range with curved edges and ‘go-faster’ chrome stripes and the…
read moreThe Mayflower Renaissance Hotel begins 2011 with the announcement of a substantial redesign project, including a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the historic hotel. Beginning this month, the ‘Grand Dame’ of the nation’s capital will undergo physical upgrades to the lobby, restaurant, bar and retail spaces. The renovation, designed by acclaimed firm Wilson Associates, will begin later this month and is…
read moreNowadays you don’t need an aristocratic title to get a royal treatment in Rome. Just enter the doors of the newly opened “Prince” SPA, more than 21,550 square feet, to be pampered and spoiled. It is located in Rome, about one mile from Via Veneto, on the premises of the exclusive Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & Spa surrounded by…
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