Tag: 2023 Articles • Hotel Designs

view of interior of London’s Business Design Centre from second floor looking down at people in trade show

Events / 20.09.2023

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition

Workspace Design Show prepares for its 3rd UK edition Workspace Design Show, the leading trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns...

chaise lounge chair with minimalist wooden frame against wooden backdrop

Furniture / 20.09.2023

sofa.com presents its AW23 collection

By: Pauline Brettell

sofa.com presents its AW23 collection Comprising three seating ranges, the new designs from sofa.com offer a hint of Scandi styling and a whole host...

draped curtains around bed in outdoor camp with wooden chair and tray with coffee

News / 19.09.2023

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

By: Pauline Brettell

Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based...

Loop & Friends bathroom washbasins by Villeroy & Boch on stone counter with wooden stool in front of window and bamboo

Bathrooms / 19.09.2023

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard Joining the ranks of Europe's biggest manufacturers of bathroom products, Villeroy & Boch AG has...

guestroom in grey and white with abstract black and white painting on the wall above the bed and blackout fabric as curtains

Textiles / 19.09.2023

The power of darkness – blackout fabrics from Edmund Bell

By: Pauline Brettell

The power of darkness – blackout fabrics from Edmund Bell Edmund Bell Fabrics, a trailblazer in the textile industry, proudly presents the marriage of...

minimalist table as a desk with open book and MS lamp from Fritz Hansen in front of a window

Lighting / 18.09.2023

Product watch: the MS Series lamp from Fritz Hansen

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: the MS Series lamp from Fritz Hansen The new MS Series of lamps by contemporary Danish architect and designer, Mette Schelde for...

eclectic seating and table with wicker lamp in green carpets in public area of Locke East side Gallery

News / 18.09.2023

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Locke at East Side Gallery Berlin opens its doors Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has opened the fourteenth property in its portfolio and its first...

Podcast / 18.09.2023

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

By: Hamish Kilburn

Designing St Regis Kanai Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico Editor Hamish Kilburn spoke to Tatiana Sheveleva, Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design, to understand...

curved organic wooden chair and table in front of a patinaed wallcovering in the Arte Metal X patina range

Surfaces / 18.09.2023

Product watch: Metal X Patina from Arte

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Metal X Patina from Arte Offering timeless luxury for sophisticated rebels, each design in the Metal X Patina collection from Arte has...

the pink and grey turn of the century style facade of Hotel Citta with marble statue in foreground

News / 15.09.2023

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Stadt Hotel Città – a hotel with soul Giovanni Podini, fascinated by the history and architecture of the Stadt Hotel Città has collaborated...

a cream and a red upholstered chair in Chamonix fabric by Skopos

Textiles / 15.09.2023

Skopos adds new lines to Chamonix

By: Pauline Brettell

Skopos adds new lines to Chamonix A follow on from the much-loved Chamonix collection from Skopos, Chamonix Deuxième brings a new colour story to...

dramatic view over Chicago from floor-to-ceiling windows in the Presidential Suite St Regis Chicago

Review / 15.09.2023

Stepping into the Presidential Suite of the St. Regis Chicago

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping into the Presidential Suite of the St. Regis Chicago Designed by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, the Presidential Suite of St. Regis Chicago...

Exclusive / 14.09.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects,...

exterior view of terrace at Minthis Hills with square frame opening into guestroom

Feature / 14.09.2023

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Woods Bagot explores ‘the future’ of the luxury hotel design In pursuit of wonder – the future of the luxury hotel industry is written...

William-Morris Pink And Aqua details next to side chair by bed.

/ 14.09.2023

In the archives: behind the scenes with Morris & Co

By: Pauline Brettell

In the archives: behind the scenes with Morris & Co Editor Hamish Kilburn was given exclusive access inside the archive of Sanderson Design Group...

apartment with wood parquet flooring, white walls and cream and mustard furniture

Flooring / 13.09.2023

Product watch: perfect parquet from Hyperion Tiles

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: perfect parquet from Hyperion Tiles Inspired by the parquet patterns of the Palace of Versailles, the Woodpecker Sandringham Royal Oak design panels...

blue bench seating on either side of tables set for breakfast with views over Cannes and the Mediterranean

News / 13.09.2023

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Canopy by Hilton makes its Cannes debut With stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean from its rooftop bar, the 129-key Canopy by Hilton Cannes...

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Preview / 13.09.2023

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor’s pick: what’s on at London Design Festival 2023 London Design Festival is about bring the design community one of the most immersive and...

Render of luxury chalet living area in Meribel - Purple Ski

Feature / 13.09.2023

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is this the most boujee luxury chalet in Méribel, France? Hotel Designs has identified a new chalet about to arrive in Méribel this year, which...

Exterior view of farmhouse and swimming pool at COMO Podere San Filippo

News / 12.09.2023

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: unveiling the new Podere San Filippo from COMO COMO Castello Del Nero, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Chianti Hills, has...

diagrammatic image showing the recycling process of the Grohe Everstream shower

Feature / 12.09.2023

Is the hospitality sector ready for recycled water fittings?

By: Pauline Brettell

Is the hospitality sector ready for recycled water fittings? With the launch of its first water-recycling shower, Everstream, GROHE is revolutionising the showering experience...

Feature / 12.09.2023

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London

By: Hamish Kilburn

Inside newly opened The Peninsula London The doors are open, and Hotel Designs can finally get its foot in the door of The Peninsula...

guestroom in Mondrian hotel in cream and neutral colours with view over Hong Kong harbour

News / 12.09.2023

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open

By: Pauline Brettell

The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in...

sunset tones mural painted on the wall behind a bed with a wicker headboard and brass sidelamps in hotel Indigo bordeaux

News / 11.09.2023

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights

By: Pauline Brettell

Super six – Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights IHG Hotels & Resorts has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in...

restaurant tables in front of central bar with suspended statement globe lighting above the tables by northern Lights

Lighting / 11.09.2023

Northern Lights elevates dining experience at Radisson RED

By: Pauline Brettell

Northern Lights elevates dining experience at Radisson RED Radisson RED Liverpool was once used as student accommodation, but has recently been transformed by KONCEPT...

double basin from LAUFEN with wall hung vanity above with mirror and reflections of clouds

Bathrooms / 11.09.2023

LAUFEN adds new options to its bathroom solutions

By: Pauline Brettell

LAUFEN adds new options to its bathroom solutions Known for its design-led pieces, the new additions to the LAUFEN washbasin range create flexible solutions...

Exclusive / 09.09.2023

The Brit List Awards 2023: meet the sponsors

By: Hamish Kilburn

The Brit List Awards 2023: meet the sponsors As the industry prepares for The Brit List Awards 2023, Hotel Designs' the premier event of...

Silentnight bed with headboard set against dark green panelled wall and sitting on natural coir carpet

Supplier News / 08.09.2023

Product watch: the Rest Assured Collection from Silentnight

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: the Rest Assured Collection from Silentnight Silentnight has relaunched its Rest Assured collection with three newly developed mattresses for hoteliers seeking luxurious...

six ceiling lights suspended from concrete beam from the Crosswater Tranquil Lights Collection

Lighting / 08.09.2023

Crosswater launches debut lighting collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Crosswater launches debut lighting collection Moving into bright new territory, bathroom brand Crosswater has expanded its growing product portfolio into the realm of lighting......

restaurant and bar with wooden surfaces and beams with blue accents

News / 07.09.2023

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Montage Deer Valley unveils its renovation Drawing inspiration from the Wasatch Mountain region, Montage Deer Valley has completed an extensive renovation of all of...

panel discussion on stage at independent hotel show IHS

News / 07.09.2023

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Innovation is on the agenda at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show is the UK’s only business event for the boutique...

laptop on a table in hotel restaurant working environment

WFH / 07.09.2023

Artiq fuel creativity through a WFH workation

By: Pauline Brettell

Artiq fuel creativity through a WFH workation Is the working from hotels trend (WFH) living up to the hype? The team at Artiq think...

glass topped coffee table with books on it in front of cream couch with a rust patterned cushion

Furniture / 06.09.2023

Tables set for any occasion from Vaughan

By: Pauline Brettell

Tables set for any occasion from Vaughan With a range of tables and chests in a variety of finishes and materials, designers can look...

guestroom with window looking out over the city at night and vintage phone on the bed next to items of clothing

Feature / 06.09.2023

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking...

two chairs and a table on a balcony of Nobu San Sebastian in front of ornate balustrade with sea view

News / 06.09.2023

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Nobu Hotel San Sebastián opens its doors Nobu Hotel San Sebastián has finally opened its much anticipated doors as the fifth hotel in Spain...

room with glass doors leading onto balcony overlooking the sea and sheer floor to ceiling curtains in Harlequin Sheer

Fabrics / 05.09.2023

Sheer, there, everywhere – Harlequin presents Sheers 1

By: Pauline Brettell

Sheer, there, everywhere – Harlequin presents Sheers 1 Harlequin maximises versatility with collection of wide-width sheers in stunningly delicate designs with inherent fire retardant...

Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, with a collage of hotel stories from August 2023.

Opinion / 05.09.2023

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Editor checks in: finding new voices in hotel design Hotel Designs’ Editor, Hamish Kilburn, was left speechless this month, and it wasn’t just from...

pale timber minimalist interior of Italian alpine cabin Atto

News / 05.09.2023

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Atto Suites – mindful simplicity in the South Tyrol When the former bakery in Innichen was up for sale, the owners of Atto wanted to...

Michael Mulhall from Dernier & Hamlyn working on a light fitting in the workshop

Interview / 05.09.2023

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn Michael Mulhall is Director of Sales at bespoke lighting specialist Dernier & Hamlyn...

low wooden chair and plants in front of a relief design wallcovering in white showing plants and animals from the mythical babylon by Arte

Surfaces / 04.09.2023

Arte transports us to Babylon

By: Pauline Brettell

Arte transports us to Babylon In its collection The Babylon, Arte takes us on a journey back in time to imaginative tableaux set in...

moss green rounded washbasin by villeroy & boch with water from tap and greenery in the background

Bathrooms / 04.09.2023

Antao by Villeroy & Boch – bathroom furniture inspired by nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Antao by Villeroy & Boch – bathroom furniture inspired by nature Together with the design duo at KASCHKASCH, Villeroy & Boch have encapsulated the...

kingsize bed in guest room with cirved window overlooking split and wooden panelling behind the bed

News / 04.09.2023

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia

By: Pauline Brettell

AC Hotels opens debut hotel in Croatia Situated in the tallest building in Croatia, AC Hotels by Marriott has announced its brand debut in...

patterned upholstered couch with a pile of contrasting cushions in a room with plants and natural light

Textiles / 01.09.2023

Product watch: Vivido from Clarke & Clarke

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Vivido from Clarke & Clarke Inspired by architecture, elevated by texture, Vivido from Clarke & Clarke charts the sophistication of simple, abstract...

Exclusive / 01.09.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September...

bathroom with marble tiled walls and wall hung furniture and fittings from the RAK petit range

Bathrooms / 01.09.2023

Trend watch: all squared with RAK-Petit

By: Pauline Brettell

Trend watch: all squared with RAK-Petit Straight-line geometry is having a moment in bathroom design, a trend embodied by the latest additions to the...

black and white patterned tile splashback behind slate black wall mounted tap from Crosswater

Bathrooms / 31.08.2023

Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection

By: Pauline Brettell

Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection Brushed Bronze and Slate are the latest finishes joining the iconic MPRO brassware collection from Crosswater......

Review / 31.08.2023

Hotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to La Fiermontina Ocean La Fiermontina Ocean is the third chapter in the La Fiermontina Collection story – a tale...

/ 31.08.2023

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research

By: Hamish Kilburn

How Geberit changed wellness in hotel design through research Editor Hamish Kilburn joined the team at Geberit UK for the day, inside its headquarters...

dark orange, red and black recycled chairs from ?Fritz Hansen in a restaurant setting with sea view

Sustainability / 30.08.2023

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Morten Lund Petersen on sustainable furniture design Having been in the audience in the Fritz Hansen showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week,...

wood and stone colours in dramatic pillared hotel entrance at Bab Al shams

News / 30.08.2023

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Bab Al Shams – reimagined as a A Rare Finds resort With a design by LW Design, Nakheel and Kerzner International launched its first...

birds eye view of swimming pool in corfu resort with 2 people swimming, tiled in natural stone coloured boost tiles by Atlas Concorde

Surfaces / 30.08.2023

Case study: Atlas Concorde sets the tone at San Antonio Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: Atlas Concorde sets the tone at San Antonio Resort With the aim of creating a harmonious fusion between man and nature to...

loft interior at Bowie House with double aspect windows and open plan design with bathroom behind the bed

News / 29.08.2023

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury

By: Pauline Brettell

Bowie House prepares to open, combining country & luxury Bowie House, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, is a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the...

Feature / 29.08.2023

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game Ahead of joining the team at Hotel Designs for the opening panel discussion at Tech in Hospitality...

seating centred on a round carpet with hotel reception desk and plants in the background

Surfaces / 29.08.2023

Architextural uncovers the power of architectural films in hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Architextural uncovers the power of architectural films in hotels The architectural film collection from Architextural offers an array of possibilities for creating stunning visual...

curved seating in gold and black in front of a marble backlit bar in the Miami speakeasy designed by Bernerd

News / 25.08.2023

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd

By: Pauline Brettell

Exclusive – a first look at the oceanfront speakeasy by Tara Bernerd Tara Bernerd, the British doyenne of luxury hotel and yacht design, has...

bed in centre of room with ochre throw and grey headboard with grey carpet in foreground

Beds / 25.08.2023

Sleepeezee to showcase exclusive ranges AIS

By: Pauline Brettell

Sleepeezee to showcase exclusive ranges AIS Sleepeezee is proud to be attending the upcoming AIS Beds Winter Showcase, with a range of exclusive products...

wooden floors, blue carpet and chandelier in the bedroom and suite in Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis

News / 25.08.2023

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt

By: Pauline Brettell

Waldorf Astoria makes its debut in Egypt Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion into Egypt and the African continent with the...

Interior design scheme that is contemporary in Med Yacht Club restaurant onboard Explora 1

Review / 24.08.2023

Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’

By: Hamish Kilburn

Onboard Explora Journeys’ first ‘floating luxury hotel’ Editor Hamish Kilburn was onboard Explora 1 as it made its first journey with passengers from Portsmouth...

Bob W guestroom with wooden headboard and art above on the wall in Kaarti Helsinki

News / 24.08.2023

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands its footprint into Helsinki Located in the heart of the city's lively Kaartinkaupunki area, alternative accommodation specialist Bob W has secured...

navy blue glazed tiles in contrasting pattern to cream glazed tiles from Hyperion tiles behind a concrete basin on a wooden surface

Surfaces / 24.08.2023

Hyperion Tiles delivers cloakroom chic

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyperion Tiles delivers cloakroom chic Family-run, independent tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles shares some top-tips on how to create a tiled cloakroom with the wow...

blue wall and coral upholstered headboard with white pillows and art on the wall at the Broadwick Soho

News / 23.08.2023

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors

By: Pauline Brettell

Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors Broadwick Soho, created by a group of friends, is getting ready to open in...

3D printed interior designed by BIG for El Cosmico Marfa

Exclusive / 23.08.2023

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

By: Pauline Brettell

5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on...

cream and beige seating around a bar with floor to ceiling windows looking out over dubai marina and city

News / 22.08.2023

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping inside Vida Dubai Marina With interiors by LW Design, Vida Dubai Marina is a lifestyle destination in the enviable location adjacent to the...

wooden vanity surface with white square Geberit handbasin on the surface

Bathrooms / 21.08.2023

Introducing the bathroom Trend Guide from Geberit

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the bathroom Trend Guide from Geberit In collaboration with global experts, Geberit has published its latest Trend Guide, curated with hotel designers and...

double bed in centre of room with floor to ceiling windows looking out over Sri Lankan landscape at Hilton Yala Resort

News / 21.08.2023

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Opening late August, Hilton Yala Resort is a new resort located on the edge of Sri Lanka’s...

monc store interior with textured wavy roof winning a surface design award

News / 21.08.2023

Surface Design Awards are open for entries

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Awards are open for entries Organised by Surface Design Show, the Awards highlight the work of industry's leading architects and designers, judged...

bathroom with black walls and floor with black and gold fittings and fixtures from duravit

Bathrooms / 18.08.2023

Duravit turns on the taps – and out pours innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit turns on the taps – and out pours innovation Duravit has expanded its product portfolio with three new tap collections in attractive designs...

white scalloped tiles adjacent to terracotta wall with ALO cloakroom wall hung basin white with a dark terracotta cupboard

Bathrooms / 18.08.2023

New products from Crosswater cover all corners of the bathroom

By: Pauline Brettell

New products from Crosswater cover all corners of the bathroom From sustainable shower trays to compact cloakroom units - Crosswater has launched a range...

grey and brown victorian tiled floor in front of period fireplace flanked by chairs in One Sloane

News / 18.08.2023

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: inside One Sloane, the new luxury address in Chelsea One Sloane will be officially opening its doors in September 2023 — this...

Joe Fortune sculpture on the wall_HIMACS

Furniture / 17.08.2023

James Latham continues support for Rycotewood Colleage

By: Hamish Kilburn

James Latham continues support for Rycotewood Colleage James Latham is on a mission to empower student creativity by supplying HIMACS and Valchromat for 2023...

Duravit Zencha designs in bathroom with mirror and vanity unit with wood finish

Sustainability / 15.08.2023

Duravit explains how it will be carbon-neutral by 2045

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit explains how it will be carbon-neutral by 2045 In this far-reaching sustainability report, Duravit's stated objective is to drive forward its ambitious climate...

two upholstered chairs in bronze fabric next to a blue upholstered table in the same fabric in front of a metal screen

Textiles / 15.08.2023

Hot off the press – introducing the AW23 Collections from Clarke & Clarke

By: Pauline Brettell

Hot off the press – introducing the AW23 Collections from Clarke & Clarke For AW23, Clarke & Clarke launches on September 1st four new...

wooden ceilings and cream floors and walls in a guestroom with wooden bed detail and white and cream fabrics in Paradisus Salinus

News / 15.08.2023

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark

By: Pauline Brettell

Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote opens in a reimagined architectural landmark Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote is the second hotel in Spain for luxury brand Paradisus by Meliá....

handwoven rug in centre of room under leather daybed and surrounded by natural wood surfaces

Flooring / 14.08.2023

Product watch: Introducing the DESSO & Ex Nature collection from Tarkett

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Introducing the DESSO & Ex Nature collection from Tarkett Taking inspiration from the inherent beauty of the natural world, Tarkett and leading...

bar counter with green mosaic surface by TREND mosaics and green glass lights above

Surfaces / 14.08.2023

Case study: TREND Mosaics goes green in a statement kitchen

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: TREND Mosaics goes green in a statement kitchen Settling on bottle greens and golds for an overall vision of the bar and...

high volume barrelled ceiling in the palm court at Boca Roca with pillars on either side of central bar

News / 14.08.2023

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Rockwell Group reimagines Boca Raton Resort In celebration of the historic hotel’s 100th anniversary, Rockwell Group completes an inspired redesign of Boca Raton, uncovering...

a colourful collection of patterned cushions on a striped sofa with fabrics from Harlequin x Sophie Robinson Collection

Fabrics / 11.08.2023

Harlequin launches new collection with Sophie Robinson

By: Pauline Brettell

Harlequin launches new collection with Sophie Robinson Harlequin x Sophie Robinson is the boldest collaboration yet from the fabric and wallpaper brand, with a...

black and white image of three taps in different sizes from the Crosswater 3ONE6 range

Bathrooms / 11.08.2023

Product watch: Crosswater unveils 4 new brassware designs

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Crosswater unveils 4 new brassware designs The new Crosswater brassware designs – Foile, 3ONE6 Lever, Lazo and Limit – are a beautiful...

lobby of St Regis Jakarta with statement ceiling lights and plush pink and teal blue seating

News / 11.08.2023

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta

By: Pauline Brettell

Champalimaud Design adds imaginative layers to St. Regis Jakarta New York-based interior design studio, Champalimaud Design, has created extraordinary spaces throughout the St. Regis...

The OWO Residences Albion Nord_Master Bedroom

Exclusive / 10.08.2023

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects

By: Hamish Kilburn

Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Editor Hamish Kilburn accepted a very special invitation from Geoff Hull, Director at EPR...

three arched shuttered windows in cream and white guestroom with wooden chair and table detail

Feature / 10.08.2023

Miniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse

By: Pauline Brettell

Miniview: Mondrian Singapore Duxton deconstructs the shophouse Studio Carter has teamed up with DP Architects in Singapore to break bold new ground with a...

organic shape of the Whale Bar takes inspiration from the sea and uses local materials

Feature / 09.08.2023

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature

By: Pauline Brettell

St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – designed in nature Designed by WOW Architects, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort combines innovative contemporary design with...

Maroma hotel bed set into arched alcove with a wicker woven headboard behind, blue striped pillows and ceramic bedside lamps

News / 08.08.2023

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya

By: Pauline Brettell

Re-opened: Maroma, a storied hideaway on the Riviera Maya Maroma, a Belmond Hotel, has made its much-anticipated return with interiors by the design studio...

curved central staircase leading to a curved wall with floral mosaic following the curve in pinks and reds

Surfaces / 08.08.2023

Product watch: TREND Mosaics – embracing the curve

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: TREND Mosaics – embracing the curve Using mosaics to embrace the power of the curve, TREND leaves no surface untouched. Pillars, columns,...

a customised lighting design in a hotel lobby with curved structure supporting metal rods

Lighting / 08.08.2023

Case study: LedsC4 light up Hotel Plaza

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: LedsC4 light up Hotel Plaza With the goal of creating a welcoming and sophisticated ambience in the hotel lobby, LedsC4 collaborated with...

futuristic bathroom concepts for Axor with freestanding bath in front of windows under an arch with surreal lighting

Bathrooms / 07.08.2023

A utopian dream bathroom, designed by AXOR and Masquespacio

By: Pauline Brettell

A utopian dream bathroom, designed by AXOR and Masquespacio AXOR invited Valencia-based design studio Masquespacio and the studio’s founders — Ana Milena Hernández Palacios...

gold and cream and marble finishes in the guestroom with a seaview in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental By Champalimaud Design

News / 07.08.2023

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

By: Pauline Brettell

A design return to Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Champalimaud Design returns this iconic landmark, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, to its palatial...

prussian blue upholstered headboard with blue and white patterned cushions and bright yellow accessories

Beds / 07.08.2023

Sofa.com walks us through choosing the perfect bed

By: Pauline Brettell

Sofa.com walks us through choosing the perfect bed Working with talented interior design partners on varied and often challenging, hospitality projects, has given the...

red and white striped umbrellas above tables and sunloungers around the pool at El fuerte marbella

News / 04.08.2023

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn

By: Pauline Brettell

El Fuerte Marbella: a local landmark reborn El Fuerte Marbella, a family-owned hotel, has recently re-opened following an extensive transformation. Making its mark on...

indoor outdoor space with doors opening onto tiled pool area in stone colour anti slip tiles from CTD tiles

Surfaces / 04.08.2023

Grounded solutions from CTD Architectural Tiles

By: Pauline Brettell

Grounded solutions from CTD Architectural Tiles Leading commercial tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles is continuing to put safety first with the latest additions to...

Geberit bathroom fittings against a gree wall with wooden detail

Bathrooms / 04.08.2023

New products, more choices from Geberit

By: Pauline Brettell

New products, more choices from Geberit Geberit has announced one of its largest ever new product and finish upgrades across its collections. The product...

Ligne Roset sample room for Novotel designed by RF Studio

Interview / 03.08.2023

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor As we start anticipating the new trends and continuing conversations at trade shows like HIX...

Dover Yard inside 1 Hotel Mayfair hotel in London

Review / 03.08.2023

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hotel review: checking in to 1 Hotel Mayfair Editor Hamish Kilburn checks in to explore the organic design narrative inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, a...

Exclusive / 03.08.2023

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Panel discussion: adding context in luxury hotel design The hotel design community were invited to a live panel discussion at the Gabriel Scott showroom...

orange curved and organic shaped table and counter top in the Tarkett showroom

Surfaces / 03.08.2023

Tarkett Atelier opens in the heart of Clerkenwell

By: Pauline Brettell

Tarkett Atelier opens in the heart of Clerkenwell Tarkett, a global leader in recyclable flooring solutions, has opened the doors of Tarkett Atelier -...

view across the beach and swimming pool from The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Miami

News / 03.08.2023

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental announces a new hotel and branded residences in Miami Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel...

News / 03.08.2023

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet the speakers at Hotel Summit & Tech in Hospitality Summit 2023 On September 18 – 19, at Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London...

outdoor terraced seating overlooking the sea at Mandarin Oriental costa Navarino

VIP arrivals / 02.08.2023

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2023 From the jungles of the Mexican Caribbean to the reimagining of a brutalist French building, to...

render of proposed building to shelter Melia Halong Bay in Vietnam

News / 02.08.2023

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its portfolio in Vietnam Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, has signed an agreement for a new hotel...