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INDUSTRY INSIGHT: How to embrace the artisan revival With the modern consumer more aware than ever before when it comes to sustainability, and clients willing to broaden their imagination when it comes to signing off new materials and products that can stand the test of time, the era of artisan is having a moment. Felicity Randolph from Cheeky Chairs explains…
read moreJudges announced for Surface Design Awards 2021 Steve Webb of Webb Yates Engineers and Basha-Franklin’s Creative Director, Nicola Osborn, have been appointed as Co-Chairs of the Surface Design Awards for 2021… Steve Webb and Nicola Osborn have joined the judging panel of the Surface Design Awards 2021, and will be joined by a multi-disciplinary team of fellow judges selected from…
read moreCASE STUDY: Carpeting 1 Hotel South Beach Miami Hotel Designs goes behind the scenes to understand Barry Sternlicht and his team’s unique design ethos for 1 Hotel South Beach Miami, and why Ulster Carpets had the ultimate solution when it came to the commercial carpet design… As designers and manufacturers of wool rich bespoke carpets, we have always been in…
read moreBringing the outside in & reconnecting with nature To continue our time putting outdoor style under the editorial spotlight, Hotel Designs reconnects with Harris Jackson Design to learn more about how to bring nature in… In our last article we approached the issues facing hoteliers in the current climate of the COVID-10 pandemic. To follow on we would like to…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: An ode to sustainable refurbishments Designer and architect from Flair Studios Federico Schilling explains the challenges and solutions regarding sustainable refurbishments… Until the lockdown, we have seen a strong momentum for environmental causes culminating with the Extinction Rebellion movement and more industry-specific calls to action (including the RIBA Climate Challenge). Architects and interior designers are called to take…
read moreEditor Checks In: “And we’re going live in 3, 2, 1…” During the COVID–19 pandemic, the team at Hotel Designs have announced initiatives to help further create conversations like no other. It’s safe to say that the editorial team have been anything but taking it easy during lockdown, as editor Hamish Kilburn explains… I have come to the conclusion this…
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 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 more“Hygiene is a top priority for bathroom designers”, says GROHE The bathroom manufacturer GROHE tells Hotel Designs that a new approach to the topic of hygiene will significantly change the work of architects in the future… Bathroom supplier GROHE has reported unprecedented demand for hygienic touchless taps in the wake of the coronavirus COVID–19 crisis. At a time when the…
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 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 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 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 moreThe fabrics of Backhausen’s ‘Made in Austria’ heritage With its DNA firmly rooted in Austrian heritage, Backhausen’s quality and style of fabrics is a result of the brand’s authentic craftsmanship. The company’s Maria Florencia Caruso shares its narrative… Austria, a place known as the home of music, culture, the waltz, ski resorts, palaces, outstanding museums and dramatic landscapes. However, the…
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 moreEver since its foundation in 1849, Backhausen has been renowned for the production of high-end woven textiles. Craftsmanship, heritage, individuality and sustainability form the foundation of the brand. All of Backhausen’s fabrics are manufactured in Hoheneich, located in the Waldviertel region of Austria, with a continuous focus on premium quality, aesthetics and natural fibres, together with innovative designs from its…
read moreBill Bensley has designed a ‘human zoo hotel’ concept Architect Bill Bensley responded to a hotel brief by designing a hotel where guests are caged while wild, exotic animals roam free… Known for his bohemian and brilliant ideas when it comes to sustainability, architect Bill Bensley has perhaps new creative heights by designing a concept to flip the idea of…
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 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 moreHotels that are self-isolating in style (part 3) The editorial series continues with part three, as editor Hamish Kilburn mentally checks in to some of the best hotels that are self-isolating in style… The weeks are starting to feel like years. As the number of cases of COVID–19 increases day-by-day, so too do our social restrictions. From our new-found goldfish…
read moreNaturalmat launches 500 thread count, organic percale bed linen Made by hand in Devon, Naturalmat’s new luxury 500 thread count, organic cotton percale bed linen is the answer to a good sleep, which is what we all need right about now… Naturalmat, the award-winning brand in organic and ethically made mattresses and beds that has been supplying the industry for…
read moreMINIVIEW: Escape to nature at Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort The architecture and interior design narrative of Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas has been inspired by its natural surrounding beauty. As the world daydreams about travel, editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For luxury travellers already aware of the Anantara brand, they will recognise the brand’s DNA of connecting people to genuine…
read more5 new elements to look out for at Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 At an exclusive press launch in London, editor Hamish Kilburn learns how the organisers of Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 are preparing to make this year’s festival of design bigger and better than ever before… Members of the press gathered at The Charterhouse last week in the heart of…
read more5 reasons to attend Hotel Summit 2020 Hotel Summit, the original hotel meet-the-buyers event that last year was shortlisted at the Indy Awards, is gearing up to once again bridge the gap between hotel operators and suppliers with engaging talks and networking opportunities throughout… For more than 20 years, Hotel Summit has been bridging meaningful relationships between suppliers and hotel…
read moreTaste of the future: personalised water for all Yes, it’s a thing! Water Station from LUQEL offers a multi-stage filtration system, which allows every user to draw their favourite personalised quality water from more than 30 recipes with a simple press of a touchscreen. Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the company’s President to find out more… The benefits of…
read morePREVIEW: Duravit’s sleek appearance at the Ideal Home Show Bathroom brand Duravit will exhibit new products at the Ideal Home Show, between March 23 and April 13… Duravit’s products have been selected by Owl Design to feature in The Future Living Home one of the homes featured within this year’s Show Village. The Future Living Home created as a modular…
read more5 Minutes With: Emma Masters, associate at Richmond International Taking five minutes out of planning and designing luxury hospitality scenes of the future, Emma Masters, Associate at Richmond International, speaks to editor Hamish Kilburn about landscape changes, client demands and over-used words in the industry… Hamish Kilburn: How long have you been involved in interior design, and how has the…
read moreSindhorn Midtown hotel opens in Bangkok The opening in Bangkok marks the new hospitality brand’s debut in Thailand… Sindhorn Midtown, the flagship property of a stylish new Thai-inspired hospitality brand, opens in the heart of Bangkok’s Langsuan neighbourhood. Inspired by local artistry and designed for a sophisticated lifestyle, Sindhorn Midtown introduces a contemporary Thai hospitality experience for today’s business and…
read moreEditor Checks In: Colouring outside the lines, searching for creativity Casting back to a two-dimensional art classroom, editor Hamish Kilburn has a few confessions to make regarding the creativity of his sketch book before rekindling his relationship with art in design… As someone who regularly rushed his art homework in blue biro ink at the back of the school bus,…
read moreSHOW PREVIEW: Clerkenwell Design Week 2020 Clerkenwell Design Week returns on May 19 – 21 for the 11th edition of the UK’s leading independent design festival, London’s most creative district… Last year, 34, 185 individuals of the international design community flocked to the streets of Clerkenwell to attend one of the most-anticipated design festivals in the design calendar. Since its…
read moreSurface Design Awards 2020: Winners announced The winners of the Surface Design Awards 2020 have been announced at the 15th Surface Design Show in London. Editor Hamish Kilburn was at the breakfast ceremony to catch the winners being crowned… The final day of the Surface Design Show 2020 started in spectacular fashion, with the winners of the Surface Design Awards…
read moreStill to come at the Surface Design Show 2020 As the final day of Surface Design Show approaches in London, there is so much still to look forward to, including an engaging panel discussion hosted by editor Hamish Kilburn… Celebrating 15 years, Surface Design Show (#SDS20) has once again stolen the limelight early in the season, with an impressive 170…
read moreVersa’s new Invinci surface collection harnesses art and tech Versa’s new surface collection, Invinci, harnesses art and technology to create one-of-a-kind textures, intriguing embossings and multi-faceted prints… From subtle textile effects to dramatic iridescent mylars, the expansive Invinci collection from Versa Designed Surfaces delivers the right aesthetics to achieve your design vision. Choose from a range of textile designs that…
read moreBette launches its first circular built-in bath The sustainable, recyclable and luxurious BettePond bath is made from the company’s signature glazed titanium-steel… Bathroom manufacturer Bette has launched the first built-in circular bath, BettePond, made of glazed titanium-steel, which uses only natural materials in its production. The generously proportioned 150cm diameter BettePond bath is made from durable glazed titanium-steel, which keeps…
read moreEverything you need to know about Hilton’s new lifestyle brand Last month, Hilton dropped the news that it was launching a new lifestyle brand. Tempo by Hilton is an elevated and approachable brand offering thoughtful design, efficient service and exciting partnerships. Editor Hamish Kilburn investigates… With no less than 30 hotels under development – and 30 more pending deals –…
read moreDiscussing biophilic design in hotel surfaces Ahead of their panel discussion at the Surface Design Show next week, editor Hamish Kilburn and Parkside Architectural Tiles’ architectural consultancy manager Fraser Lockley discuss sustainable surfaces in hotel design… Design is all around us, and we interact with it from the moment we get up in the morning, through our working day and…
read moreHypnos is built on the belief that an exceptional sleep experience is at the heart of a memorable stay. With over 120 years of expertise in crafting luxury beds, it is the preferred partner for hospitality brands worldwide, dedicated to providing guests with the ultimate night’s sleep. Image credit: Hypnos As a proud British bedmaker, its legacy of handcrafting mattresses…
read moreVIP ARRIVALS: Top hotels to open in February 2020 With the aim to cut through the noise in a contemporary tone, Hotel Designs has the scoop on which statement and game-changing hotels are expected to open in February, 2020… The hotel industry never ceases to amaze with its ability to break through hard barriers to take design, architecture and creativity…
read moreHypnos sows the seed for conservation British bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder, Hypnos Beds, has donated and planted 200 tree saplings to Castlefield Wood… In partnership with Queens Award-winning Chiltern Rangers, a Buckinghamshire based social enterprise committed to protecting the Chilterns landscape with the community, Hypnos Beds has donated and planted 200 tree saplings to Castlefield Wood. As part…
read moreIndustry insight: What is driving the digital bathroom trend? As Hotel Designs continues to put technology under the spotlight, Nick Brown, hospitality channel manger for GROHE UK, explains why digital modern bathrooms are going to be trending for a while… In recent years, the hotel guest experience has undergone a mass transformation. As seen in Hotel Designs’ Year in Review…
read moreChecking in: Heckfield Place Former senior stylist for House & Garden and The Brit List Awards 2019 judge, Florence Rolfe, checks in to the award-winning Heckfield Place to discover how the hotel is anything but ‘greenwashing’ in both its design and operation… I recently received a dream invitation to the highly acclaimed country manor hotel Heckfield Place. Naturally, I obliged.…
read moreLaufen’s technology secret: it’s all in the material Design reduced to the essentials, SaphirKeramik has been bathroom manufacturer Laufen’s trade technology secret since 2013. Since then, the material has been used to create some of the most stunning bathroom products… With SaphirKeramik the Swiss bathroom specialist Laufen is setting a new trend in bathroom design. SaphirKeramik is an innovative ceramic…
read moreTomorrow’s hotel technology unveiled at CES 2020 With CES 2020 currently taking place in Las Vegas, Hotel Designs launches technology as its January Spotlight On by futuregazing at tomorrow’s products that are expected to further evolve the international hospitality scene (edited by Hamish Kilburn)… Question: how far are you willing to stretch your imagination in search of finding the latest technology…
read morePARIS PREVIEW: What to expect at MAISON&OBJET and Deco Off 2020 As Paris prepares to welcome designers from around the world for Maison&Objet and Deco Off, editor Hamish Kilburn previews what he expects to be the most significant products to launch at both shows… Maison&Objet and Paris Deco Off never fail to attract and engage a large international crowd, and with…
read moreThe Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (Part two) This December, Hotel Designs has profiled the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We conclude by referencing part two of The Brit List Hoteliers of 2019 (in alphabetical order)… The Brit List 2019 is Hotel Designs’ annual nationwide search to identify the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top 25 hoteliers…
read moreSix Senses to arrive in London in 2023 The hotel, which will mark Six Senses’ debut in the UK, will reside in the iconic former Whiteleys department store in West London… Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced the brand’s highly anticipated debut property in the UK with the opening of Six Senses London in 2023. Residing in the former art…
read moreResort in the Cayman Islands achieves Silver LEED certification Developed by Dart and designed by SB Architects, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and The Residences at Seafire in the Cayman Islands have achieved LEED Silver sustainability certification… Following a rigorous certification process, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and The Residences at Seafire have achieved LEED Silver certification, becoming the first resort…
read moreThe world’s first ‘energy-positive’ hotel to open in 2022 The 99-key Svart hotel will incorporate stilted, circular design, and will be positioned atop of the Holandsfjorden Fjord, allowing guests to enjoying an unparalleled 360-degree view of the Svartisen Glacier… The world’s first ‘energy-positive’ hotel, Svart, will open in Norway’s Arctic Circle in 2022. The property will have a 360-degree view…
read moreThe Luxury Collection arrives in the Seychelles North Island in the Seychelles joins The Luxury Collection as the portfolio’s first private island destination… Following Marriott International’s ambitious plans to unveil more than 30 new luxury hotels in 2019, The Luxury Collection has announced the arrival of North Island, Seychelles into its portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts. With just 11 villas,…
read moreLast chance to apply for Outstanding Property Award Calling all interior designers, architects and developers: The deadline to submit international projects for Outstanding Property Award, of which Hotel Designs is a proud media partner of, is December 15… December 15, this Sunday, is the deadline to submit entries for Outstanding Property Award (OPAL). The global search to find the best architecture, interior design and…
read moreHotel specifies flooring made from 540 recycled bottles The newly rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, which has just opened in the historic spa town, has specified a revolutionary carpet underlay company that uses recycled bottles within its flooring solutions… The newly rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, which has just opened in the…
read moreCorinthia London sells luxury penthouse for £10m on one condition The perfect night’s sleep costs £10,750,000 apparently, according to one lucky person who purchased the penthouse of the Corinthia London as long as it was furnished with a Hypnos Mattress... For most guests, the perfect night’s sleep is priceless, but as Corinthia London recently found, £10 million pounds is a…
read moreIn Conversation With: The founders of design studio BARANOWITZ + KRONENBERG With W Ibiza about to open, Hotel Designs gets a backstage pass to exclusively interview the design and architecture heroes behind the project. The founders of BARANOWITZ + KRONENBERG, Irene Kronenberg and Alon Baranowitz, have led the completion of some of Europe’s most iconic hotels. Editor Hamish Kilburn joins the pair to understand…
read moreWorld Architecture Festival 2019 welcomes 2,300 professionals World Architecture Festival 2019, sponsored by GROHE, welcomed 2,300 professionals from 75 countries and hosted 39 exhibitors… At this year’s World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, founder sponsor GROHE celebrated another year of success, welcoming more than 1,000 visitors from the international architecture and design world to its dynamic booth. “We are…
read moreSurface Design Show brings back ‘New Talent’ to support emerging creatives Back by popular demand at Surface Design Show, ‘New Talent’ supports emerging creatives, specialising in producing interior and exterior surface materials and lighting design… Surface Design Show, which takes place from February 11 – 13, will bring back New Talent, with the aim to support emerging talent in surface…
read moreCompetition: Kaldewei spreading festive cheer with a range of prizes Play and discover with the Kaldewei online Advent Calendar competition. Tackle 24 games, make new discoveries and scoop one of three top prizes… With Christmas coming up, Kaldewei is once again sweetening the run-up with its online Christmas Time competition featuring 24 exciting puzzles, games and discoveries. In keeping with…
read moreThe Brit List designers of 2019 (Part 1) In the coming weeks, Hotel Designs will be profiling the individuals who made it into The Brit List 2019. We start by profiling The Brit List Designers of 2019 (in alphabetical order)… The Brit List 2019 is Hotel Designs’ annual nationwide search to identify the top 25 designers, top 25 architects and top…
read moreWhat makes Versa Wallcovering sustainable without sacrificing style? Launched in 1999, Versa Wallcovering is a leading wall covering brand for commercial interiors, finding the balance to find the perfect formula to create sustainable and stylish surfaces. Business Development Manager Paul Gibson explains… Innovative, creative, sustainable, classic to contemporary and subtle to sensational are the driving principles for Versa Wallcovering. Our award winning design…
read moreChecking in: Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia With his aim fixed on understanding how one jaw-dropping location can harbour two very different – but no doubt both luxury escapes – editor Hamish Kilburn travelled to Saint Lucia to review the wonders of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain… On the western stretch of Saint Lucia, an island that last…
read moreGROHE joins forces to reduce plastic waste Recommended Supplier GROHE has united with the Pacific Garbage Screening Project as it continues its eco mission… Soon after announcing that it will go carbon-free in manufacturing by 2020, GROHE has shared its support of the Pacific Garbage Screening (PGS) project of architect Marcella Hansch. Together with an interdisciplinary team of natural scientists,…
read moreCASE STUDY: How YOTEL utilised space in design and hospitality In the wake of a plethora of announcements regarding hotel openings to expand the YOTEL portfolio, editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with the hotel brand’s CEO, Hurbert Viriot, to understand more about the company’s ethos and methods to grow… It’s safe to say that the international hotel design and hospitality…
read moreNew report reveals impact of washroom design of wellbeing A new study, commissioned by Armitage Shanks and led by chartered architect and academic at the Belfast School of Architecture, Dr Saul Golden, has looked into the wellbeing impact commercial washroom design can have on user experience… Bathroom manufacturer Armitage Shanks has published a new report that has concluded that wellbeing…
read more10 reasons why glazed titanium-steel is the material for the hotel bathroom Bette explains some of the benefits of using glazed titanium-steel for baths, shower trays and washbasins… What makes glazed titanium-steel so perfect for hotel baths and should more hotels be choosing it for shower trays too? German manufacturer, Bette, has been supplying hotels with baths and shower trays made…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Meaningfully differentiating luxury in hotel design To continue Hotel Designs’ series of articles to put sustainability under the spotlight, editor Hamish Kilburn chairs an exclusive editorial roundtable, in collaboration with Minotti London, to understand how today’s leading designers are sensitively working to create a more meaningful luxury hotel design landscape. Joining us on the Minotti sofa to discuss…
read moreChecking in to Inhabit Hotel, sheltering a new level of eco design During the London hotel’s soft launch period, editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to discover Inhabit’s debut property, which in the process earns his eco stamp of approval… Last year, an insightful study revealed that the city of London had the eighth highest level of pollution in the world,…
read moreSustainable bamboo signage from Signbox Continuing this month’s spotlight on sustainability, Hotel Designs has identified Signbox’s Hybrid Sign System, made from Bamboo, the most sustainable wood in the world… Hybrid from Signbox is a premium modular outdoor sign system that combines the relentlessly durable and sustainable qualities of exterior-grade composite bamboo with powerful materials, such as painted MDF, glass and…
read moreGROHE pledges to have carbon-neutral production by 2020 With the aim of becoming the first manufacturer of the sanitary industry to achieve carbon-neutral production by 2020, GROHE has once again stepped up its pledge… Less than a month after editor Hamish Kilburn unveiled Independent Hotel Show’s Conscious Bedroom Report to highlight that a whopping 76 per cent of guests believe…
read moreGREEN WELLNESS CONCEPT: The eco-friendly luxury spa To continue the editorial team’s efforts to position sustainability firmly under the spotlight this month, Hotel Designs dives in to understand Recommended Supplier Starpool’s eco credentials in its wellness products… While recent statistics have highlighted that consumers are demanding for hotels to do more to become greener, luxury spa manufacturer Starpool believes that hospitality businesses…
read moreSwissotel aquires Hotel Allegro in Bern, to reopen property in Autumn 2020 As part of this exciting next chapter for the property, Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG will invest approximately 16 million Swiss Francs on remodeling the property’s 171 guestrooms and public areas. More than 20 years after opening, the Kursaal Bern enters a new chapter in its history. Kongress…
read morePRODUCT WATCH: Mixing Beer and music to create sustainable sound waves A Scottish craft brewer has collaborated with a digital audio device manufacturer to create signature SuperConnect radio… Following Hotel Designs’ month putting sustainability under the spotlight, a Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has collaborated with Revo to produce its latest item from its ‘Project Ampersand’ collection, which is a…
read moreEco gem: The Tongsai Bay, Koh Samui In search of eco gems, as we continue putting sustainability under the spotlight this month, journalist Sara Darling has committed to long haul, and Asia is firmly on her agenda. Removed from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Koh Samui is Darling’s next adventure as it is home to one of the world’s few fully…
read moreParkside unveils “most sustainable tile material on the market” To kickstart Hotel Designs’ month with ‘Sustainability’ under the spotlight, we investigate Parkside’s Sequel Vibe, a material from yesterday made for tomorrow… While the company settles in to its new design studio in the Cotswolds, Parkside has launched Sequel Vibe, the most waste-efficient and sustainable tile readily available to designers and architects…
read moreNaturalmat announces new collaboration Leading eco bed supplier Naturalmat launched Another Bed, a collaboration with Another Country, at Decorex International… Another Bed marries Another Country’s honest furniture forms with Naturalmat’s excellence in craftsmanship and organic credentials. Oak and upholstery are fused with beautiful dovetail detailing and a piped seam, to realise a timeless design with a double-sided headboard allows the option for either…
read moreMINIVIEW: Austin Proper to open in December 2019 Austin Proper Hotel and Residences offers an artful immersion in lifestyle and well-being. Ahead of its official opening in December, editor Hamish Kilburn took a sneak peek inside.. Following the opening of Santa Monica Proper in July, Proper Hotels has extended its portfolio with the launch of Austin Proper Hotel and Residences. Also designed…
read moreChecking in to a urban landmark: The Edwardian Manchester The Edwardian Manchester, which joins The May Fair as Edwardian Hotels London’s second Radisson Collection property, has recently completed a £12m renovation. Editor Hamish Kilburn was invited to exclusive review the 263-room hotel… A coherent blend of old and new is my first impression when, stood under a glass box that…
read moreEditor Checks In: The new luxury for AW/19 and beyond Following an enlightening month at the helm of the editorial desk, Hamish Kilburn pauses for just a moment on whether or not consciousness is the new luxury in design, architecture and hospitality… Am I accurate in saying that a few years working on the international hotel design scene can often…
read morePermission submitted to integrate 400,000 plants within façade of new London hotel Set to radically change the city’s landscape and add to its eco hotel offering, hotel developer Dominvs Group and architecture firm Sheppard Robson have submitted permission for a living wall to be the façade of a new London hotel, with the aim to absorb more than eight tonnes of…
read moreIn Conversation With: Britain’s design legend Martin Brudnizki Last year’s crowned Interior Designer of The Year at The Brit List Awards, Martin Brudnizki, invites editor Hamish Kilburn to his Chelsea London studio to explain some of the major milestones in his career as well as how he logistically manages his time in a truly international market… Design gems are not…
read moreNew research suggests that hotels are not doing enough to be eco-friendly New research published by the Independent Hotel Show London has revealed that 76 per cent of holidaymakers feel as if hotels could do more to be greener and become more eco-friendly. Editor Hamish Kilburn took to stage to present the findings and writes… I am sick to death…
read moreIn Conversation With: Andrew Sadler from CTD Architectural Tiles Editor Hamish Kilburns sits down with the Andrew Sadler, CTD Architectural Tiles specifications sector manager, to discuss how the industrial trend in surfaces is evolving, sustainable wall covering solutions and how tech is driving a new age in tile design… 2019 is proving to be a pivotal year for surfaces. While trends are…
read moreSix Senses to open first hotel in the Galápagos Islands Opening 2021, Six Senses’ first hotel in the Galápagos Islands will be designed by world-renowned bamboo architect Simon Velez… Following a rise in demand for hotels to open in far-flung destinations around the world, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has announced that its first resort in the Galápagos Islands will…
read moreAccessibility championed at inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards The Blue Badge Access Awards, which took place last night at The Langham London, has created a pivotal moment in international design by celebrating and championing thoughtful accessible design… Last night, the inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards were held at The Langham London with the support of charity Leonard Cheshire Disability. Thirteen winners…
read moreEXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE: Adding personality in hotel public areas In partnership with Arte Wallcoverings, editor Hamish Kilburn invited some of the leading hotel designers and architects to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour for a live debate on how to add sustainable personality in the ever-evolving arena of public areas. In addition to being involved in the engaging conversation, the designers, directors and…
read moreIn Conversation With: British designer Bim Burton Following the unveil of his latest collaboration with bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei, Bim Burton sits down with Hotel Designs to discuss sustainability in design and the inspiration behind ‘those bath chairs’… Bim Burton is an innovative modern furniture maker and designer, creating timeless design with space saving ideas. Taking this year’s themes of (Re)act at designjunction, Bim…
read moreA new look and feel for Momentous Momentous, the specialist logistics company that has recently become Recommended Supplier, has just launched a fresh new look and feel for its international business… Momentous, which is part of AGM Group, has just pressed the button on a new website that has been dynamically designed specifically to highlight the company’s three core areas…
read moreEditor Checks In: Everyone’s gone eco! This September, editor Hamish Kilburn has seen a rise in biophilic and eco design at London Design Festival as he prepares to go on stage at next month’s Independent Hotel Show (October 15) to put the topic firmly under the magnifying glass… I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not a naturally born eco…
read moreMichaelis Boyd unveils plans for ‘Social FlexAbility’ bar scene at Sleep & Eat Award-winning architecture and design studio, Michaelis Boyd, has revealed a glimpse into its vision for this year’s pop-up bar at Sleep & Eat 2019… Sleep & Eat has unveiled the first teaser of Michaelis Boyd’s Sleeper Bar, which will be unveiled at this year’s event that takes…
read moreBette – Innovation and 30-year warranty With a passion for innovation, bathroom manufacturer Bette creates baths, basins and shower areas in one of the most beautiful, durable and easy-to-clean materials: glazed titanium-steel. The result is award-winning designs with a 30-year warranty. Its baths, basins and shower floors are available in a huge range of designs, sizes and colours, and in gloss…
read moreCurio Collection by Hilton debuts in South East Asia with hotel in the Maldives The new 198-key property will form part of the first integrated resort in the Maldives… Hilton has announced the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a free-spirited tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability, creating a playful getaway for groups of…
read moreINDUSTRY INSIGHT: The changing colour of hotel bathrooms – going greener In the second part of our colour series (click here for part one), Recommended Supplier UKBathrooms explains how and why designers should opt for greener designs in bathrooms… Bathrooms make up a huge proportion of a hotel’s water and energy usage, which on average is 84 to 173 gallons…
read moreMarriott International to eliminate single-use shower toiletry bottles By December 2020, the hotel group will introduce new, large amenity bottles to reduce plastic waste… Following on from IHG’s big announcement last month to ban miniatures, Marriott International is the latest hotel group to announce a change in policy when it comes to bathroom amenities, with the company announcing that it…
read moreRoca inspires with new Escuadra brassware range Roca has added to its brassware offering with its latest collection, Escuadra. With its contemporary single lever design, Escuadra creates a stylish impression in any bathroom space… A versatile choice, Escuadra is available in a range of brassware options, including basin, bidet, bath and shower mixer styles. “When it comes to brassware, there…
read more1 Hotels to debut in Canada 1 Hotel Toronto, which is being designed using reclaimed materials, will be unveiled next year as a design-led, sustainable urban retreat… Barry Sternlicht, 1 Hotels Founder and CEO & Chairman of Starwood Capital Group, who earlier this year announced a new lifestyle hotel brand, has confirmed plans for 1 Hotel Toronto. The hotel, which is…
read moreLDF 2019 announces further festival commissions, projects and speakers With weeks to go until the city comes alive for London Design Festival, new details have emerged of even more commissions, projects and speakers… The hotly anticipated London Design Festival (LDF) has revealed the finer details around a number of holistic design experiences, installations and insightful talks in order to make this…
read moredesignjunction’s speaker programme set to challenge, provoke and engage designjunction, which is preparing to showcase more than 200 world-class international brands during London Design Festival, has just announced its speakership programme for 2019 which will be sheltered at Everyman Cinema in King’s Cross… This year designjunction will launch a brand new talks programme at the Everyman Cinema in King’s Cross,…
read moreEXCLUSIVE: Pre-show interview with designer of The Conscious Bedroom The Founder and Creative Director of Harris & Harris London, Alex Harris, gives Hotel Designs‘ editor, Hamish Kilburn, a sneak peek of The Conscious Bedroom that he and his team are designing for The Independent Hotel Show London 2019… It was at the beginning of 2019 when Harris & Harris, the…
read moreIn Conversation With: Unidrain’s Kenneth Waaben on modern bathrooms Hotel Designs exclusively sits down with innovative head designer at Unidrain, Kenneth Waaben, to understand more about the process behind the brand’s design of the modern bathroom… With the aim to “create aesthetic and functional designs that enhanced the company’s existing portfolio,” Kenneth Waaben started working for Unidrain in 2014. Since…
read moreIn Conversation With: Versa’s Paul Gibson on sustainable wallcoverings in EMEA hotels As part of its expansion plans for 2019 and beyond, Versa Wallcovering has recently turned up the volume in amplifying its products in Europe. Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn sits down with the company’s new Business Development Manager (EMEA), Paul Gibson, to understand more about his vision and…
read moreHas IHG just marked the end of bathroom miniatures forever? Following hotel group IHG‘s plans to remove miniatures from all of its hotels, editor Hamish Kilburn investigates the significance of opting for bulk-size amenities to reduce plastic waste… If it takes for David Attenborough to take over the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage in order for the world – and our industry – to…
read moreFun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.
Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.
Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.
Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.
Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office
Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.
Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.
Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.
Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!
Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.