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Sustainability’s secret weapon – the shower toilets taking centre stage

Sustainability’s secret weapon – the shower toilets taking centre stage As architects and designers strive to cut the environmental footprint of hotels, bathroom innovations are stepping up. Among them, shower toilets are redefining sustainable design. Sophie Weston, Head of Marketing at Geberit, explains why… There has been an upswell of conversation regarding sustainability. Reducing water and waste creation through smart…

Trend alert: stainless steel, timeless sustainability

Trend alert: stainless steel, timeless sustainability Discover BAGNODESIGN’s stainless steel bathroom collections – designed specifically for commercial hospitality environments… In the conversation around sustainable design in hospitality, materials matter more than ever. With guest expectations growing and eco and sustainability commitments under increasing scrutiny, hotel designers are turning to long-lasting, low-impact solutions that don’t compromise on aesthetics. Among the frontrunners…

VIRIATO receives multiple awards for ESG and Sustainability excellence

VIRIATO receives multiple awards for ESG and Sustainability excellence Through bold design thinking and more than 100 integrated ESG initiatives, VIRIATO is redefining what sustainability looks like in business – from solar energy to employee wellbeing… In an era where design is increasingly intertwined with sustainability, Portuguese furniture company VIRIATO is setting an inspiring example of how business, environment, and…

Hypnos wins sustainability award for Eden Project mattress collection

Hypnos wins sustainability award for Eden Project mattress collection The Eden Project Collection of mattresses by Hypnos Beds has been celebrated for its sustainability efforts at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards 2025… Taking place on Thursday 24th April 2025, the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards presented Hypnos Beds with the Sustainability Brand Licensed Product or Range Award, for its…

At ISH, Roca exhibits dedication to design, sustainability and the Mediterranean

At ISH, Roca exhibits dedication to design, sustainability and the Mediterranean Rooted in Mediterranean architectural heritage, yet looking to the future – Roca made a striking impression at ISH 2025, with a sculptural stand by architecture firm Mesura and designer collaborations aplenty… Embodying simplicity, warmth, and the latest technologies, Roca’s 1,000-square metre architectural pavilion at ISH 2025 seamlessly blended material…

Roca Group rated in top 1% of global sustainability ranking

Roca Group rated in top 1% of global sustainability ranking The Roca Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for its sustainability performance, ranking it in the top one per cent among more than 150,000 companies assessed globally… A testament to its positive impact across the globe, leading bathroom products design, production and marketing brand Roca Group has received…

VIRIATO – championing sustainability in furniture production

VIRIATO – championing sustainability in furniture production Furniture production is resource-intensive, and VIRIATO, a leader in the industry, recognises the importance of sustainable furniture production in shaping the environmental footprint of hospitality businesses… The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the global economy and has a significant impact on the environment. As the world shifts towards sustainability, this sector…

Discover the versatility and sustainability of cork flooring from Flooring by Nature

Discover the versatility and sustainability of cork flooring from Flooring by Nature In the ever-evolving world of hotel and hospitality design, flooring choices play a pivotal role in defining the aesthetic, comfort, and functionality of a space. One innovative and increasingly popular option that ticks all these boxes is cork flooring… Known for its unique blend of sustainability, durability, and…

Sleepeezee celebrates remarkable sustainability milestones for 2023

Sleepeezee celebrates remarkable sustainability milestones for 2023 Sleepeezee, a pioneer in luxury bedding solutions, is delighted to announce its sustainability achievements for the year 2023… Through a combination of innovative products and steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility, Sleepeezee has significantly reduced its carbon footprint and solidified its position as a leader in sustainable manufacturing within the bedding industry. Key highlights…

Artiq and MM:NT Berlin Lab take an artistic approach to sustainability

Artiq and MM:NT Berlin Lab take an artistic approach to sustainability As the popularity of eco-conscious travel increases, Artiq takes a look at how hospitality brands need to re-evaluate how they engage with green practices and find creative ways of communicating their commitments to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape… Integrating sustainable practices into the hospitality sector can be…

TOTO’s sustainability promise for a better tomorrow

TOTO’s sustainability promise for a better tomorrow As one of the world’s leading companies in the sanitary segment, the international TOTO Group feels responsible for manufacturing its products with zero emissions and as sustainably as possible. To achieve this TOTO formulated a guiding principle to describe its journey to becoming a company completely powered by energy from renewable sources: “Water,…

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability Ideal Standard International, a leading manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a ‘Silver Medal’ by EcoVadis in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability… EcoVadis, one of the largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, has placed Ideal Standard in the top 25 per cent of…

Statement sustainability with Rusticork from Granorte

Statement sustainability with Rusticork from Granorte With its true bark texture, Rusticork from Granorte brings an original, bold and raw aesthetic to walls… The Rusticork collection of panels by Granorte create natural, bold and beautiful walls that come directly from the renewable bark of cork trees. Available in a range of striking decorative effects, all remaining true to the natural…

The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good

The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good To demonstrate transparency and accountability, Naturalmat recently published its second Impact Report, in which it shares exciting new projects, partnerships and initiatives. We take a look at a few of the highlights as the company works towards the 2025 goals in its Sustainability Strategy… Since 1999, Naturalmat has…

How to measure sustainability in surface design

How to measure sustainability in surface design As Hotel Designs rolls into its largest feature around sustainability in the publication’s history, we asked Stone Federation to share its insight on sustainable surfaces. In part one of this three-part series, we learn how to measure conscious sourcing when it comes to surface design… In this ‘material world‘, there is no avoiding it.…

Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD

Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD Richard Holland, Director and Co-Founder of Holland Harvey Architects, joins Editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss sustainability in materials for the first episode to drop in series four of DESIGN POD… The mantra of DESIGN POD series four, sponsored by Geberit and produced by Mel Yates, is to unapologetically ‘cut through the…

Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland)

Episode 27: Sustainability in materials (Richard Holland) Meet Richard Holland, Co-Founder and Director of Holland Harvey Architects, who is pioneering a new era in socially and environmentally designed buildings. Some of the studio’s recent projects, explored in this episode of DESIGN POD, are, put simply, changing the game in this new chapter of meaningful hospitality, design and architecture. In episode…

In conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword

In conversation with: Jeremy Grove on sustainability beyond the buzzword CUBE recently released its original documentary, Sustainability: A Broken Record, exploring sustainability within architecture, manufacturing and design. Following the release, we sat down with Jeremy Grove, Managing Director and Head of Design at Sibley Grove to dive deeper into this topic and learn how we can move forwards from the…

How to attend Parkside’s panel discussion during Festival of Sustainability

How to attend Parkside’s panel discussion during Festival of Sustainability In March 2023, Parkside will bring another instalment of its successful event series during Festival of Sustainability… With a chance to hear leaders from environmental charities, industry bodies and suppliers give their diverse perspectives on how to build sustainable specifications, the Parkside Festival of Sustainability is back for 2023. Taking…

How technology can enhance hotel sustainability

Since the invention of electricity to now, the answer in creating more efficient spaces lies in technology. To understand how designers, architects and hotels can optimise energy and make operations run smoother, Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, discusses how technology is enhancing sustainable hotel initiatives… Guide to Hotel Design The last couple of years has been one of the most difficult…

GROHE X launches sustainability podcast

GROHE X launches sustainability podcast For many of us, the question of how to take tangible steps to fight climate change still remains — to explore how experts in their fields are addressing sustainability issues, and to enable exchange on the full bandwidth of environmental challenges, GROHE X has launched the podcast ‘Together For Sustainability’, aiming to provide inspiration, stimulate…

7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022

7 design initiatives that defined sustainability in 2022 Editor Hamish Kilburn cuts through the greenwashing noise to look back at the projects, products and people that defined a new era of sustainability in hotel design and hospitality this year… Have we finally entered into an era where greenwashing has been erased and bold, meaningful products and projects are stealing the…

GROHE wins 2022 BMA Sustainability Award

GROHE wins 2022 BMA Sustainability Award GROHE has been announced as winner of The Circular Economy award at the Bathroom Manufacturers Associations’ second annual Sustainability Awards 2022 as it continues to fund campaigns, product development and research into initiatives that support with global issues around circularity, sustainability, and education with the view to create a positive impact globally… The BMA…

Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep

Naturalmat: combining sustainability with a good night’s sleep Sustainability is not a new concept at Naturalmat, it is in fact in the bedrock of the business, but the brand continues to explore new strategies to reduce and recycle… When Naturalmat first decided to make mattresses back in 1999, they couldn’t understand why the majority of mattresses were made using man-made…

Episode 11: Sustainability & conscious design (Rachel Hoolahan)

Episode 11: Sustainability & conscious design (Rachel Hoolahan) In episode 11 of DESIGN POD, in association with Minotti London, Hamish Kilburn and Harriet Forde welcome Rachel Hoolahan, an architect and the sustainability coordinator of Orms to discuss a circular economy, greenwashing and materials passports… In the first episode of series two of design and architecture podcast DESIGN POD, host Hamish…

HOTEL de LEN: a hotel design story about sustainability

HOTEL de LEN: a hotel design story about sustainability The newly renovated HOTEL de LEN has been designed as a tribute to both its location and to the natural element of wood. It is a story of well-being and sustainability that begins in the heart of the structure… The new HOTEL de LEN has opened its doors after a major…

Why sustainability is a core pillar in design at GROHE

Why sustainability is a core pillar in design at GROHE At GROHE, sustainability is at the heart of the business, reflected in everything from product design through to packaging. Ebru Bircan (Marketing Activation UK, LIXIL EMENA) discusses how the brand continues to innovate… Sustainability in design isn’t just a growing trend; it’s a necessity. In recent years, it’s been imperative…

GROHE identifies sustainability and wellness trends

GROHE identifies sustainability and wellness trends Patrick Speck, Leader LIXIL Global Design (parent of the GROHE brand) shares insights straight from the design studio into the trends that will emerge in 2022 and inform the designs that shape our homes… As many of us continue to incorporate hybrid ways of working with spending more time at home, and perhaps, sharing…

Meeting the demand for sustainability and style with TRENDCollection

Meeting the demand for sustainability and style with TRENDCollection The TRENDCollection from Granorte continues to push the boundaries in sustainable design, bringing four collections that showcase the versatility of cork at its very best… From the collection itself, through to its website, brochures, point-of-sale and video; TRENDCollection spreads awareness that cork is a floor of the future designed perfectly for…

Sustainability & comfort combined: A new mattress collection from Hypnos

Sustainability & comfort combined: A new mattress collection from Hypnos Experts in sustainable luxury, British bed maker Hypnos Contract Beds unveiled the next chapter of its sustainable story with the launch of its new ethical Origins collection for the hospitality sector at this year’s Independent Hotel Show. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… With up to three-quarters of hotel guests willing to…

Bathroom brand GROHE publishes third sustainability report

Bathroom brand GROHE publishes third sustainability report To the surprise of nobody at Hotel Designs, GROHE has smashed its sustainability targets, and has announced an even greater sustainability commitment to the areas of water conversation and avoidance of plastics. Editor Hamish Kilburn takes a deeper look at the bathroom brand’s unquestionable achievements… Every minute, a lorry load of plastic ends…

Industry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms

Industry insight: Sustainability in luxury hotel bathrooms With sustainability running through the core of the leading bathroom brand’s DNA, GROHE is arguably most qualified to discuss conscious bathroom design. Karl Lennon, Leader for A&D Projects, LIXIL EMENA at GROHE, therefor, is here to explore how luxury brands can go a step further to create a premium, sustainable and impressionable experience…

Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored

Weekly briefing: Nobu exclusive, Rosewood footprints & sustainability explored Editor Hamish Kilburn here with your weekly briefing. This week’s round-up includes an exclusive lighting feature, details about Rosewood’s second hotel in London and how to watch out latest panel discussion on sustainability beneath the surface… 2021 is shaping up to be an extremely exciting year on the hotel design front.…

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface

(In video) Hotel Designs LIVE: Sustainability beneath the surface On February 23, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers from around the globe tuned in to watch Hotel Designs LIVE. In the second panel discussion of the day, editor Hamish Kilburn was joined by leading hospitality figures to discuss sustainability beneath the surface… With so much noise around sustainability at the moment,…

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness

Virtual roundtable: Stylish sustainability in wellness For our next magic trick – AKA virtual roundtable – we’ve invited industry experts to take on the topic of stylish sustainability in wellness. Editor Hamish Kilburn leads the discussion that is sponsored by GROHE, a bathroom brand that has put sustainability at the core of each and every decision for more than 20…

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals

Weekly briefing: insane hotel concepts, sustainability answers & Ace arrivals Good afternoon and welcome to this Friday’s briefing, with me, editor Hamish Kilburn. In this round-up we take a look at the hottest hotel design stories that have been published over the last five days… It hasn’t been the easiest of starts to the year – today the UK hospitality…

GROHE celebrates trio of international sustainability success

GROHE celebrates trio of international sustainability success Bathroom brand GROHE has been named one of the “50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders” and has also become double winner at the German Sustainability Awards 2021 as sustainability continues to fuel the brand’s growth… As part of its global initiative, bathroom brand GROHE is driving sustainability based on the 17 UN Sustainable Development…

Sustainability in the bathroom – it’s all in the materials

Sustainability in the bathroom – it’s all in the materials The Swiss bathroom specialist, Laufen, has set new sustainability trends in bathroom design. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… With unprecedented performance properties, the revolutionary SaphirKeramik, found in all Laufen products, bestows possibilities and versatility never seen before, enabling exceptional shaping where finely-defined curves and tight edge radii of 1-2mm are created.…

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0

Weekly briefing: sustainability standards, awards countdown & biophilic design 2.0 Only got a minute? As we prepare to host The Brit List Awards 2020 next week, we have have compiled our top stories that have been published over the last five days, including a haunted check-in, a hotel that sets new standards in sustainability and how we begin to engage…

Hygiene vs sustainability: the ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences

Hygiene vs sustainability: the ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences Following Hotel Designs LIVE, where both topics were put under the spotlight, we asked session sponsor GROHE how hygiene and sustainability can work together to create a ‘new normal’ in hotel guest experiences… Not so long ago, the average hotel guest might have put king size beds, room service and…

Spotlight on: November features (sustainability and art)

Spotlight on: November features (sustainability and art) Hotel Designs’ November editorial features have landed, which are Sustainability and Art… A meeting of two relevant and engaging topics, this November Hotel Designs will position both Sustainability and Art under the editorial spotlight in order to continue defining the point on international hotel design. In lockdown, global daily emissions of CO2 fell by…

Hotel Designs LIVE: Discussing sustainability with Bill Bensley

Hotel Designs LIVE: Discussing sustainability with Bill Bensley To kickstart Hotel Designs LIVE on October 13, editor Hamish Kilburn discussed sustainability and purposeful eco solutions for the post-pandemic world with designer Bill Bensley… Hotel Designs LIVE, sponsored by Technological Innovations Group, took place on October 13. The one-day conference welcomed world-renowned interior designers, architects and hoteliers to discuss the future…

GROHE receives nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2021

GROHE receives nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2021 Going further than other brands in its quest to design a sustainable future – with its 360-degree sustainability approach – GROHE is a candidate for the 13th annual German Sustainability Award… Bathroom brand GROHE has once again been nominated for the German Sustainability Award following last year’s successful top 3 ranking…

Bathroom goals: when sustainability meets design

Bathroom goals: when sustainability meets design Leading Austrian Architectural firm STEINBAUER architektur+design used natural materials to design a family home, and specified Kaldewei products to create a bathing experience unlike any other… Sustainability meets design in Austria’s Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf municipality. Surrounded by grapevines, and set on a sloping plot of around 1,600 square metres, is a detached house in harmony with…

How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre

How hotels are keeping sustainability front and centre To celebrate sustainability in practice, Hotel Designs asks Paisley Hansen to investigate what hotels are doing today in order to preserve tomorrow… Everyone strives to be as kind to the environment as they can and hotels are no exception. As a matter of fact, with the amount of traffic they receive, hotels…

“COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn

“COVID-19 pandemic will put sustainability on hold,” experts warn Analysts at GlobalData have predicted that the global outbreak of COVID-19 will steer the UK consumer’s attention off sustainability… Sustainability was the buzz word of 2019 and would have continued to increase in prominence in 2020. However, the COVID–19 pandemic will bring progress to a halt, according to GlobalData, a leading…

CASE STUDY: utilising sustainability and emotional practice in hotel design

CASE 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…

Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper

Bill Bensley launches ‘Sensible Sustainability Solutions’ White Paper Why? Because thinking about sustainability is the right thing to do… Last year, Hotel Designs put sustainability and designing conscious spaces at the root of many of its editorial and feature concepts, including speaking on the topic at the Indepdnenet Hotel Hotel London where editor Hamish Kilburn unveiled new research on consumer demands…

Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort wins prestigious sustainability award

Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort wins prestigious sustainability award Continuing our theme this month to put sustainability under the spotlight, Viceroy Residences at Ombria Resort has been recognised for its commitment to the environment, winning Best Sustainable Residential Development, Portugal at the European Property Awards… Luxury real estate development Ombria Resort in the heart of the Algarve, which is slated to…

New ‘super boutique hotel’ in London to become leader in sustainability

New ‘super boutique hotel’ in London to become leader in sustainability Edwardian Hotels London has secured a £175 million Green Loan from HSBC UK that will help make its new ‘super boutique hotel’, The Londoner, one of the most environmentally friendly in the UK, with sustainability at its core… Edwardian Hotels London has secured a £175 million Green Loan from…

GROHE continues to demonstrate sustainability commitment

GROHE continues to demonstrate sustainability commitment GROHE has launched a number of innovations that save energy, water and materials as the company continues to keep sustainability an integral strategy… GROHE has presented a record number of new solutions that help save water, energy and material resources, many of which were unveiled at ISH last month. These serve to underline the importance of…

Two dynamic designers chosen to bring creative vision and ‘story of sustainability’ to life at Cadogan Hotel

Young designers Mac Collins and Antonia Packham were chosen from more than 3,000 designers to bring their creative vision to life at the Cadogan Hotel… Luxury travel brand Belmond has chosen two talented young designers to bring their creative vision to life at its historic Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea when the property reopens later this year. Mac Collins, a product and furniture designer and soon-to-be…

Green Tourism outlines new sustainability check

Green Tourism has detailed its latest ‘Green Check’ offering for tourism businesses seeking a sustainability award. Kicking off on November 13th, the sustainability check will run until the end of January next year, which will see Green Tourism offer businesses a pre-assessment review. The ‘Green Check’ will include a series of questions taken from the Green Tourism rating system, which…

Marriott unveils global sustainability, social impact plan

From human rights protections to sustainable hotel development, Marriott International has now launched a new sustainability and social impact initiative designed to foster business growth while balancing the needs of associates, customers, owners, the environment and communities. Under Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, Marriott’s new Sustainability and Social Impact Platform seeks to continue the company’s 90-year commitment to…

TOPHOTELS Guest Blog: Sustainability and hotel design

TOPHOTELPROJECTS talks about hotel sustainability and how it’s shaping the design and construction of hotels around the world… Sustainability has long been a buzzword within the design community, and hoteliers in particular have been latching onto the idea of the past number of years. Not only is it a response to an increased awareness of climate change and the impact…

Sustainability Focus: Going green with German hotel group Maritim

Germany’s largest owner-managed hotel group has increased its conference and incentives offer by upgrading more than a quarter of its German portfolio and introducing green initiatives. Expanding on the company motto ‘Conference and living under one roof’, more than 3,000 rooms, bathrooms, public areas, meetings and events spaces have been refurbished as part of a comprehensive redevelopment programme. These new…

Whitepaper: Sustainability enhancing ‘competitive positioning’

The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) has released their first Whitepaper – “Sustainable Destination Management Trends and Insights: A Path to a Brighter Future” at IMEX Frankfurt. The Whitepaper identifies how Destination Management Organisations and Convention Bureaus are using sustainability to drive the development and implementation of robust destination sustainability strategies. These strategies are supporting their city’s overall social, environmental…

Phi Phi Island Village Resort committed to sustainability

From coral clean-up to sustainable water sourcing, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is leading the way in eco-sustainability within the luxury travel sector. Currently in the midst of an extensive £3.5 million renovation aimed at eco-sustainability, Phi Phi Island Resort is committed to protecting the beautiful nature that surrounds this spectacular destination. The resort recently installed a new reverse…

Sustainability focus: Balmoral Hotel buzzing for new concept

News has emerged this week that a colony of honey bees have checked in on the rooftop of Edinburgh’s luxury hotel The Balmoral in a bid to produce home-grown honey for guests to enjoy at mealtimes in the luxury boutique. It follows the work being carried out at London Hilton Bankside with jewellery designer Alex Monroe. A similar concept is…

Hurawalhi Maldives: Sustainability in tandem with luxury

Five-star luxury and sustainability have been seamlessly integrated at Hurawalhi Island Resort – a combination worthy of making any environmentally-aware urban dweller green with envy. In a fragile environment like the Maldives, eco-conscious operations should be the norm and this brand new island has gone the extra mile to put as much back into its surroundings as it takes out.…

Guest Blog: James Fisher – sustainability in practice in existing buildings

Investors and owners of large commercial property portfolios throughout Europe are constantly on the hunt for a distinctive edge that will set them aside from the competition. The never-ending battle for an increase in rental yield, lower management costs, fully leased properties and happy tenants is something that we are all too familiar with. Couple that with some of the…

Sustainability Focus: Hilton Bankside and Alex Monroe collaborate on beehives

Hilton Bankside is delighted to announce a partnership with British jewellery designer Alex Monroe for the design of its newly installed beehives. The Bankside beehives are housed on the meadow garden located 4 floors up on Hilton Bankside’s large green roof terrace, aptly named ‘The Meadow’. Each of the four beehives have been designed and painted by Alex Monroe in…

Q&A: Pergo’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Tim Mulle

In our guest blog last week, Hotel Designs Directory members Pergo shared their ethos and approach to environmentally responsible and sustainability-conscious design and manufacture of their products. This week, their chief sustainability officer Tim Mulle expands on this and explains in more detail… Q. How does Pergo view sustainability? A. Unusually for our industry we have a whole department dedicated…

Technology, sustainability demands having impact on hotel design

The traditional get-away-from-it-all break is fast becoming the stay-connected-to-everything trip, with travellers expecting hotels to provide smart technology, charging points and free internet access. A survey by E.ON of 2,000 people – both leisure and business customers – found hotel guests’ expectations have changed significantly, especially in the last five years. Travellers now take 40% more gadgets away with them…

Manufacturers tackling water sustainability issues through design

Water sustainability in the hospitality industry is an issue beginning to raise its head above the metallic-edged parapets of hotels springing up all over the world. It’s no secret that water consumption levels in the industry could definitely be reduced and cannot be maintained at its current levels. Indeed, some statistics recently printed in a recent issue of HD member…

Hypnos wins The Furniture Makers Guild Sustainability Award

Bed Manufacturer of the Year and Royal Warrant holder, Hypnos has been crowned winner of The Furniture Makers Guild Sustainability Award 2015. This prestigious accolade has been awarded to Hypnos by a panel of renowned experts in the field of furniture making including, Paul von der Heyde, the Master of the Furniture Makers Guild and Phil Reynolds of FIRA. This…

Water sustainability-through-architecture explored at special event to mark World Water Day

Roca London Gallery will be celebrating World Water Day by hosting a presentation with two speakers from Architecture Sans Frontières UK (ASF-UK) on Wednesday 26 March.The UN’s focus for this year’s World Water Day (22 March) is on raising awareness of the links between water and energy and highlighting the need for solutions that can achieve greater economic and social…

Lifestyle-led INNSiDE by Meliá opens in Malta

Lifestyle-led INNSiDE by Meliá opens in Malta Located in the heart of Bugibba Square and just steps from the seafront, the new INNSiDE by Meliá Bugibba brings the brand’s lifestyle-driven approach to the island… Situated in St. Paul’s Bay and within easy reach of Valletta and Malta International Airport, INNSiDE Bugibba offers a convenient base to explore the region’s rich…

Terreno Barrio Hotel: thoughtful, design-led, and locally grounded

Terreno Barrio Hotel: thoughtful, design-led, and locally grounded Terreno Barrio Hotel has opened in Palma as a new kind of Mediterranean hotel, part cultural hub, part neighbourhood living room, and one of Europe’s most design-forward hospitality openings of the year… In Palma’s resurgent El Terreno neighbourhood, where faded glamour, artists’ studios and Mediterranean modernism collide, a new hospitality concept is…

Kymaia – between the sound of waves and the fragrance of the Oaxacan jungle

Kymaia – between the sound of waves and the fragrance of the Oaxacan jungle Designed by Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza, Kymaia blends environmental regeneration with sustainable design, celebrating biodiversity in every detail, creating an experience where luxury and nature coexist in perfect harmony… In a design where sustainability becomes the link that unites the authentic with the extraordinary, Kymaia reveals itself…

Why wood flooring is becoming the smartest design choice for hotels in 2026

Why wood flooring is becoming the smartest design choice for hotels in 2026 As rising oil prices place renewed pressure on synthetic flooring costs, designers are increasingly turning to engineered hardwood for its material stability, longevity and guest experience benefits… In hotel design, flooring is no longer a passive backdrop. It is a defining layer that shapes guest perception, comfort…

AMAALA strengthens its wellness offering with opening of Six Senses AMAALA

AMAALA strengthens its wellness offering with opening of Six Senses AMAALA Red Sea Global (RSG), has announced the opening of beachfront resort Six Senses AMAALA for mid-July, reinforcing AMAALA’s emergence as a comprehensive wellness destination, and driving Saudi Arabia’s tourism growth in line with Vision 2030… The Six Senses launch represents an exciting next step in the AMAALA destination’s journey,…

The Brit List Awards 2026: Meet the Judges!

The Brit List Awards 2026: Meet the Judges! With this year’s Brit List Awards submissions entries on the countdown to deadline, we reveal the line-up for the 2026 judging panel… The Brit List Awards 2026 might seem a way away in November, but time is drawing to a close for this year’s submissions, with just a few weeks left to…

WATG welcomes Bhavya Kukrety as the new Managing Director of Asia Pacific

WATG welcomes Bhavya Kukrety as the new Managing Director of Asia Pacific WATG has announced the appointment of Bhavya Kukrety as the new Managing Director of Asia Pacific, where she will focus on strengthening WATG’s integrated approach across the region, embedding sustainability, ecology and resilience into the firm’s built-environment work… Kukrety will draw on 22 years of experience in the…

Inside the Hypnos factory: where British bedmaking meets global ambition

Inside the Hypnos factory: where British bedmaking meets global ambition From hand-stitched heritage to high-tech sustainability, a tour of the Hypnos factory reveals the finer details behind one of Britain’s most respected sleep brands… Hypnos is one of Britain’s most enduring success stories in luxury manufacturing – fifth-generation, family-run business that has spent over 120 years perfecting the art of handcrafted beds.…

Starwood strengthens leadership at two key hotels

Starwood strengthens leadership at two key hotels Luxury hospitality group appoints experienced General Managers to lead 1 Hotel Austin ahead of its opening and guide the next phase of Treehouse Hotel Manchester… Starwood Hotels has confirmed the appointment of David Duran (pictured, above right) as General Manager of 1 Hotel Austin and Collin Ten Dam (pictured, above left) as General…

Lamington Group launches Second Nature

Lamington Group launches Second Nature Lamington Group has announced the launch of Second Nature, the new brand for its Hometel portfolio, marking the next stage in the company’s evolution after a decade of developing and operating one of the UK’s most distinctive hospitality concepts… From today, the company’s Hometels in Chiswick, Southampton and Belfast have transitioned from room2 to Second…

Barceló Roma – a renovation inspired by Roman Rationalist architecture

Barceló Roma – a renovation inspired by Roman Rationalist architecture Following a major investment by Barceló Hotel Group, Barceló Roma enters a new chapter with an interior design concept that blends local identity, sustainability and contemporary design… Barceló Hotel Group has announced the opening of Barceló Roma, a new city hotel in the Italian capital and the result of a…

Alchemy 38 – a deep dive into holistic wellness design

Alchemy 38 – a deep dive into holistic wellness design Woven into Manhattan’s healthcare hub on the Upper East Side, Alchemy 38 is a holistic therapeutic programme designed to foster reflection, relationship building and renewal… Alchemy 38 is a wellness retreat developed in response to how physical and mental well-being are often treated in isolation or through systems that feel…

Regency Square Suites – a new design-led stay on Brighton’s seafront

Regency Square Suites – a new design-led stay on Brighton’s seafront On Brighton’s Regency Square, a restored seafront townhouse dating back to the 1820s has been reimagined as a collection of ten luxury design-led suites, blending heritage architecture with a calm, contemporary aesthetic inspired by the English coast… Throughout Sigma Plus Regency Square Suites, original Regency proportions have been retained,…

The Lux Collective launches landmark five-resort luxury tourism circuit in Rwanda

The Lux Collective launches landmark five-resort luxury tourism circuit in Rwanda Luxury hospitality operator The Lux Collective makes its debut in Rwanda with the launch of LUX* Lake Kivu and SALT of Akagera, the first two properties within the Group’s landmark five-resort Rwanda Tourism Circuit… Set across the country’s most iconic destinations, the openings introduce the internationally acclaimed LUX* and…

The architecture of coffee: Inside Alila Shanghai’s sensory hospitality experience

The architecture of coffee: Inside Alila Shanghai’s sensory hospitality experience At Alila Shanghai, coffee is no longer approached as a simple amenity or transactional beverage offering – instead, it has become part of the hotel’s spatial and sensory identity, carefully woven into the rhythms, rituals and emotional texture of the guest experience… Set within a contemporary interpretation of Jiangnan-inspired design,…

Craft, Conscience and Clerkenwell: CDW 2026 in review

Craft, Conscience and Clerkenwell: CDW 2026 in review As the calendar turns over to May, there is always a particular energy around Clerkenwell – designers and makers open their doors, and we all move with purpose between showrooms and installations, on a mission to discover the shape and design of things to come… This year – unbelievably its 15th edition…

Muraspec Murals – a bold new launch

Muraspec Murals – a bold new launch Muraspec has proudly unveiled its newest collection of digitally printed murals, designed to transform surfaces into powerful design statements… Inspired by the latest colour trends, Muraspec murals are created to elevate both commercial and residential interiors. From nature-led designs that bring the outdoors in to bold, expressive compositions that add depth, character, and…

Moxy Hotels checks into Hungary

Moxy Hotels checks into Hungary Marriott’s Moxy Hotels has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown – located in one of Budapest’s most energetic neighbourhoods, the hotel brings the brand’s playful, experience driven hospitality to the city… The new Moxy Budapest Downtown is set in a former dance institution located in a neighbourhood renowned for its architecture,…

Lacquered engineered oak – bringing barefoot luxury to marine interiors

Lacquered engineered oak – bringing barefoot luxury to marine interiors The Solida Wood Flooring Company takes a look at how lacquered engineered oak flooring is helping designers create calm, refined marine interiors that balance durability with barefoot luxury… As high-end marine design continues to evolve, the expectation is no longer simply durability at sea, but the seamless translation of residential…

Uganda’s Silverback Lodge redefines contemporary safari conventions

Uganda’s Silverback Lodge redefines contemporary safari conventions Inside Silverback Lodge – one of Uganda’s most distinctive gorilla trekking lodges – architecture is not imposed on the landscape or shaped by inherited safari conventions but dictated entirely by the protected rainforest itself, resulting in a striking piece of present-day African design… Image credit: Silverback Lodge Relaunched in 2025, Silverback Lodge sits…

Case Study: The Tawny Hotel expands nature-led hospitality with The Owlets

Case Study: The Tawny Hotel expands nature-led hospitality with The Owlets Thoughtfully restored farm buildings on the Basford Estate blend heritage character, family-friendly luxury and a strong connection to nature… Launched in 2021, the award-winning Tawny Hotel in Staffordshire is renowned for its distinctive, deconstructed approach to hospitality. Set within 70 acres of rewilded gardens and woodland on the Consall…

From shipyard to hospitality: sustainable design through reclaimed lighting

From shipyard to hospitality: sustainable design through reclaimed lighting As sustainability targets intensify, retrofitted industrial and marine lighting by Loomlight offers designers a way to combine character, durability and reduced environmental impact… Sustainability is no longer a peripheral consideration within hospitality interior design, but an expectation across the sector. The hotel industry is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions…

In conversation with: Studio Sixty7 – shining a light on hotel design in the Maldives

In conversation with: Studio Sixty7 – shining a light on hotel design in the Maldives In conversation with Hotel Designs, Studio Sixty7 Founders Jose Rivero and Lee McNichol discuss reshaping the visual language of Maldivian hospitality design through material honesty, local collaboration and a deeper understanding of what island luxury really means… When Jose Rivero and Lee McNichol of Studio…

Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – TOTO unveils its new showroom in celebration of CDW

Preview: Clerkenwell Design Week – TOTO unveils its new showroom in celebration of CDW TOTO will reopen its London showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week with a launch event, following a complete redevelopment of the Clerkenwell space… Originally opened in 2010, the TOTO showroom has been rebuilt as an immersive environment that brings together Japanese craftsmanship, sustainability and advanced bathroom technology.…

New hotel openings – May 2026

New hotel openings – May 2026 From the French Riviera to the Red Sea, the hotel openings in May cover both new and reimagined properties, taking us on a design journey encompassing heritage, sustainability, and soulful design… This month brings another exciting wave of new openings and transformations across the luxury hospitality world. Not content with a mere hotel, Zannier…

Venice Head Spa: the evolution of the multisensory treatment

Venice Head Spa: the evolution of the multisensory treatment Combining massage, beauty treatments and Japanese head spa rituals, this innovative table brings together technology, ergonomics and refined design for next-generation spa experiences. In today’s wellness landscape, where the line between ritual and technology is increasingly subtle, Venice Head Spa emerges: the multifunctional massage table by LEMI that redefines the treatment…

Aqualisa S Range – the smart shower built to set new standards in the home and hospitality

Aqualisa S Range – the smart shower built to set new standards in the home and hospitality The next generation of smart showering — precision temperature control, personalised guest routines, sustainable performance and statement design for hotels and serviced apartments… Aqualisa, the leading British manufacturer of innovative shower products and pioneers of smart showering, has launched the S Range –…

Aqueous by Clarke & Clarke: sustainable fabrics built for performance

Aqueous by Clarke & Clarke: sustainable fabrics built for performance Crafted from 100 percent recycled yarns, this Clarke & Clarke collection combines rustic textures with flame-retardant, stain-resistant properties for demanding environments… Clarke & Clarke’s Aqueous Performance collection combines rustic textures and high-endurance design with sustainability at its core. Crafted from 100% recycled flame-retardant polyester, the five designs – from smart…

A dash of mineral colour and heightened elegance – Skopos introduces two new elegant recycled, coloured voiles

A dash of mineral colour and heightened elegance – Skopos introduces two new elegant recycled, coloured voiles Combining sustainability, elegance and performance, the new voile ranges from Skopos bring mineral-inspired colour and lightweight versatility to contract interiors… This spring, Skopos is pleased to announce the launch of two new flame retardant, 100% recycled coloured voile collections, Shellen & Cove. As…

In conversation with: TOTO – on the brand journey in Europe

In conversation with: TOTO – on the brand journey in Europe In this interview, TOTO’s CEO Yasaka san and London showroom architect David Marquardt explore the brand’s journey in Europe, the importance of its premises in the UK capital and the future of bathroom design… Part One: Interview with Yasaka San, President, TOTO Hotel Designs: TOTO has been present in…

The Monteleone – where contemporary design meets slow living

The Monteleone – where contemporary design meets slow living The Monteleone, a new boutique hotel located on the border of rural Umbria and Tuscany has officially opened its carefully restored 19th century doors… Set among the rolling hills of Monteleone d’Orvieto, one of Italy’s most evocative hilltop villages, framed by medieval walls, olive groves and verdant countryside, The Monteleone is…

Designing with durability: Velstone’s Sameer Sawant on solid surface solutions for hospitality

Designing with durability: Velstone’s Sameer Sawant on solid surface solutions for hospitality In the world of hotel design, materials must do more than simply look good, they must perform under pressure. From busy breakfast buffets to guestroom bathrooms used around the clock, durability, hygiene and consistency are essential – as part of Hotel Designs’ Sofa Sessions, we caught up with…