Directory
/ 19.03.2019
In Conversation With: Damien Perrot on defining ibis Hotels’ new design era
The world’s most iconic budget hotel brand is undergoing a major redesign following the growing demands of the modern traveller. To understand all the…
/ 08.03.2019
Duravit wins iF DESIGN AWARD for XSquare bathroom furniture range
Duravit continues to confirm the success of its innovative bathroom products by winning an iF Design Award… Duravit was among the winners at this year’s…
/ 28.02.2019
CASE STUDY: Furnishing Grand Central, Belfast
Hastings Grand Central is more than a hotel, it’s an ode to a spectacular city. Recommended Supplier Style Library Contract explains how it helped to style…
/ 28.02.2019
Introducing Constellation from Chelsom
Recommended Supplier Chelsom unveils new orb-inspired lighting product as part of Edition 26 collection… Constellation by Chelsom is an organic design giving a random pattern of…
/ 27.02.2019
GROHE unveils universal solution of concealed shower installations
GROHE Rapido SmartBox is now compatable with more than 170 different GROHE trim designs… Since its initial launch in 2017, the GROHE Rapido SmartBox…
/ 18.02.2019
Four Seasons Hotel Montreal incoming this spring
Architects Lemay and Sid Lee Architecture and interior design firms Gilles & Boissier and Atelier Zébulon Perron will complete Four Seasons Hotel Montreal this spring… Heralding the city’s…
/ 15.02.2019
Chapter Roma to open this spring
The 42-key hotel, designed by Tristan Du Plessis of Studio A, will be the first property to open in the newly established Chapter Italia…
/ 13.02.2019
Final call for entries: Shaw Contract Design Awards 2019
The deadline for entries is March 1, 2019… A global programme, the Shaw Contract Design Awards recognise the creative vision of the architects and…
/ 04.02.2019
Hotel Designs closes January with online traffic record
The leading international hotel design website closes January with a record-breaking 67, 792 readers…. By exploring hotel openings and spas as its Spotlight On features during…
/ 18.12.2017
Introducing GROHE Euro Ceramics
Imagine a great looking bathroom that is universally suitable to all types of projects. A bathroom which is both hugely practical but also fun…
/ 18.12.2017
Hypnos debuts at student accomodation conference
International Sleep Solutions provider and Royal Warrant holder, Hypnos Contract Beds, debuted its dedicated, new student mattress, the Student Deluxe™, at this year’s Property…
/ 13.12.2017
AXOR scoops three prestigious awards
Hansgrohe has had a great end to 2017 after scooping a hat-trick of awards. Winning three prestigious awards within the bathroom industry including; Star…
/ 12.12.2017
Kit Kemp by Wilton Carpets receives acclaim since launch
The Kit Kemp by Wilton Carpets collection was launched at a glittering event at London’s The Soho Hotel, named the ‘World’s Most Glamorous Hotel’…
/ 05.12.2017
Armani/Roca delights visitors to Sleep 2017
Global bathroom brand, Roca, enthralled visitors at Sleep 2017, Europe’s leading hotel & design event, with its striking new Armani/Roca Baia collection. The sophisticated…
/ 29.11.2017
Product Spotlight hansgrohe RainSelect at Sleep 2017
RainSelect, launched at November’s Sleep show, is an intuitive and convenient central control unit, providing control of between two to five shower functions, along…
/ 29.11.2017
Case Study: Brintons at Hotel Walther, Switzerland
In celebration of its 110th anniversary, the Hotel Walther commissioned Brintons to translate the elaborate designs of interior designer Virginia Maissen into woven Axminster…
/ 29.11.2017
Luv collection by Duravit wins at DKB Awards 2017
On Wednesday 22nd November, Duravit, a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms, was invited to attend the 15th Annual 2017 Designer and Kitchen and…
/ 27.11.2017
Company Profile: Hamilton Litestat
Hamilton Litestat is an electrical solutions provider that designs, develops and manufactures innovative electrical accessories of the highest quality. With a vast product range…
/ 27.11.2017
Project Spotlight: Duravit at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Jean Nouvel has created an architectural wonder in the desert. It includes products by Duravit, designed by Philippe Starck. A commission that was unusual…
/ 24.11.2017
Kit Kemp, Wilton Carpets create exciting carpet collection
Wilton Carpets and Kit Kemp have come together to create an exciting collection of woven wool-rich carpets for hospitality, travel and home. Kit…
/ 23.11.2017
Collection Launch: Astraeus – new FR voiles from Skopos
As a follow on from the Zephyr collection, Skopos launched a new series of FR voiles for the contract market at this year’s Sleep…
/ 21.11.2017
Sleep 2017 Live: Kelly Hoppen joins forces with Brintons
Kelly Hoppen MBE has joined forces with leading carpet manufacturer Brintons to create a bold new collection of contemporary woven carpets. The new venture…
/ 21.11.2017
Sleep 2017 Live: HD partners on show…
The annual Sleep event is once again upon us. Hotel Designs partners AXOR/hansgrohe, Kaldewei and Morgan are showcasing their latest collections at the Business…
/ 20.11.2017
Collection Spotlight: Vintage Cushions from Sanderson
Celebrating iconic and well-loved designs from their historic archive, Style Library brand Sanderson launches the Vintage Cushion Collection. Dating back to the last century…
/ 16.11.2017
Chelsom exhibiting at Sleep for 11th consecutive year
Chelsom are delighted to announce that they will once again be exhibiting at the annual Sleep Event, which takes place at the Business Design…
/ 16.11.2017
Versital announced as finalists for top design award
Luxury surface manufacturer, Versital is a finalist for the second year in a row in the ‘Product of the Year: Surface’ category for the…
/ 10.11.2017
Product Spotlight: Mike PRO mirror range from Crosswater
As an essential component for the bathroom, Crosswater’s latest collection of cosmetic mirrors combine superior functionality with sleek design to create the perfect detail…
/ 07.11.2017
Wake up to the inspiration of Sleep with HD clients
More exhibitors than ever before have chosen to reveal their new collections at Sleep this year (21st – 22nd November at the Business Design…
/ 06.11.2017
HiB’s new range reveals deluxe design statement
Testament to HiB’s outstanding design credentials, the leading bathroom furniture manufacturer is adding to its stunning portfolio of products with the launch of the…
/ 02.11.2017
AXOR Showers: Masterpieces of design
The new AXOR showers combine purist design with an unsurpassed showering experience. The circular AXOR 350 overhead shower, the AXOR ShowerPipe 800 with its…
/ 31.10.2017
Kaldewei fits out bathrooms for Le Roch
The new Le Roch Hôtel & Spa Paris designer hotel, in the Saint-Honoré quarter of the French capital, guarantees its guests premium relaxation. The…
/ 31.10.2017
Surface and light – endless solutions at Sleep
The interaction between surface and light defines a guest’s perceptual experience of the lobby, bar or guestroom – and Sleep holds endless solutions to…
/ 31.10.2017
Product Spotlight: New England from Wilton Carpets
Wilton Carpets has launched New England, a wool-rich tufted carpet available in two stripe styles and great for use in boutique hotels and bedrooms….
/ 30.10.2017
GROHE a big ‘success’ at Grand Designs Live
Following its debut at Grand Designs Live in Birmingham, GROHE’s UK Marketing Director Raj Mistry, has labelled the event a ‘tremendous success’ as it…
/ 26.10.2017
Decorative Accessories: Metallic Finish for Furtho from Jalu
Having caught up with Jalu in this month’s ‘Company Profile’, Hotel Designs had the chance to get a sneak peak at the company’s newest…
/ 26.10.2017
Project Spotlight: Wilton Carpets at Hardwick Hall
A stunning carpet full of classic design cues and woven by Wilton Carpets now graces areas of Hardwick Hall, a four-star luxury country hotel…
/ 26.10.2017
Product Spotlight: HygieneGlaze 2.0 from Duravit
After the successful launch of HygieneGlaze in 2015, the innovative ceramic glaze has been further developed by Duravit’s research and development team, and now…
/ 25.10.2017
Wilton Carpets develops new website
Wilton Carpets has redeveloped its website, providing more information and a fully-searchable catalogue through its Design Hub software. The new website, wiltoncarpets.com, has been…
/ 24.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Hamilton at Hotel Indigo Cardiff
Hotel Indigo Cardiff is a boutique hotel that has been designed by Matthews Mee Interior Design to evoke classic Welsh heritage. As with all…
/ 24.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Botanical print Flores Silvestri by Skopos
Supporting the trend for bringing the outside in, the new exquisite botanical print from Skopos is an exploration of woodland plants and flowers. Flores…
/ 23.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers Fabrics – Calypso Collection
Sekers proudly launches CALYPSO, a new upholstery collection of three textural designs, available in a palette of thirty colours, ranging from earthy neutrals to…
/ 19.10.2017
VitrA joins with world-renowned designers for Sleep
At Sleep this year (21-22 November 2017), VitrA will be introducing products from world-renowned designers such as Sebastian Conran and Matteo Thun alongside furniture…
/ 19.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers Fabrics – Croft Collection
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Croft, an adaptable semi plain upholstery with a wool tweed effect. Croft is available in a…
/ 19.10.2017
Fresh inspiration for hotel design from GROHE at Sleep 2017
Have you booked your tickets to The Sleep Event yet? Visit the only dedicated event for design, architecture and development of hotels. GROHE will…
/ 16.10.2017
Laufen launches BASE bathroom furniture set
The new BASE bathroom furniture set from Laufen is the essential accompaniment for today’s bathroom. Providing essential storage for day to day items including…
/ 13.10.2017
GROHE unveils first ceramic collections launching in November
The new Bau and Euro Ceramic collections were premiered at ISH and will be available from November 2017. Through introducing its first ceramics offerings,…
/ 12.10.2017
BCFA’s Manchester Open held at Museum of Science & Industry
The BCFA Open series continued last week on 4th and 5th October with its second Manchester Open hosted at the iconic Museum of Science…
/ 11.10.2017
Chelsom Annual Sale – November 2017
Just once a year, Chelsom sell hundreds of top quality, perfect condition pieces at discontinued clearance prices. Set to be held at Heritage House…
/ 09.10.2017
Company Profile: Outdoor lighting from Jalu
Officially launched earlier this year, and first seen at Clerkenwell Design Week, there’s a new player on the outdoor accessory scene – Jalu –…
/ 09.10.2017
Product Spotlight: Hypnos’ space-saving Safe&Secure bed base
Award-winning, specialist hospitality bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder Hypnos Contract Beds, has launched its innovative Safe&Secure™ Bed Base to deliver practicality, security and…
/ 04.10.2017
GROHE wins nine awards at the Iconic Awards 2017
Every year, the Iconic Awards recognise visionary buildings, innovative products, and sustainable communication in the architecture, construction and production industry sectors. This year, GROHE…
/ 04.10.2017
Vaughan to show off new additions at IHS 2017
Vaughan will be launching some stylish new additions to their range at the Independent Hotel Show 2017, Stand 19. Highlights from the collection include…
/ 03.10.2017
Be inspired with MOGG at the Contract Furniture Store
MOGG was born from the desire of its founder, the architect Nicola Galbiati. With a long experience in the world of furniture and design,…
/ 02.10.2017
Style Library Contract launch new FR-One collections
Style Library Contract are thrilled to present 9 new collections from the FR One brand, the industry leader in inherently fire-retardant fabrics. This range,…
/ 27.09.2017
Hansgrohe, AXOR to attend Sleep 2017
From 21st – 22nd November 2017, the AXOR and hansgrohe brands will once again exhibit at Sleep – the Hotel Design event in London,…
/ 22.09.2017
Kobe UK to showcase at Sleep event
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Sleep in November….
/ 21.09.2017
Decorex 2017: Successful show for Hypnos, exhibiting to thousands
Multi award-winning British bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder Hypnos, exhibited its latest collections to thousands of attendees at this year’s Decorex show in…
/ 20.09.2017
Project Spotlight: Dernier & Hamlyn checks in at Four Seasons again
Dernier & Hamlyn recently completed its third project for luxury hotel brand Four Seasons following successful commissions in London and Baku. In partnership with…
/ 20.09.2017
Decorex 2017: A fresh approach for Kobe’s Essente brand
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced a contemporary, new-look to its Essente collection of stylish curtain and upholstery fabrics – and displayed it at…
/ 20.09.2017
Hypnos exhibiting at Decorex 2017
Hypnos is exhibiting at this year’s Decorex show in London. Attendees to the show will be able to find the Hypnos stand at C20A…
/ 18.09.2017
Product Spotlight: New Duravit metal consoles add the perfect finishing touch
New metal consoles available in modern matt black or chrome, lighten the appearance with a cool finish and add an individual finishing touch to…
/ 14.09.2017
Product Spotlight: The complete bathroom solution from Crosswater
Transform bathrooms into a luxurious retreat with the complete collection of brassware, furniture units and accessories from British bathroom specialist, Crosswater. Combining modern functionality…
/ 13.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers – Laredo collection
Sekers is pleased to launch LAREDO, an antique look mock leather upholstery with a subtle two tone effect. Available in a palette of fifteen…
/ 13.09.2017
Project Spotlight: SPA Creators at The Lygon Arms Spa, Cotswolds
Nestled in exquisite Cotswold countryside lies The Lygon Arms Spa, a haven of peace away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway. SPA Creators…
/ 11.09.2017
Product Spotlight: DuraSquare – The fusion of rectangle and circle
With its new DuraSquare collection, Duravit presents an upgrade of Vero Air that sets new standards with its clarity, precision and reduction. The design…
/ 11.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Bathroom brassware from VitrA
Sized to suit smaller bathrooms, VitrA’s new Solid S brassware is competitively priced and includes a full selection of fittings. The compact yet solid…
/ 08.09.2017
MK Electric’s Dimensions range for Electrical Industry Awards
Leading manufacturer of stylish electrical accessories, MK Electric, has announced that its latest range of wiring devices, Dimensions, has been shortlisted for Commercial Product…
/ 06.09.2017
Product Spotlight: Sekers – Ticino Collection
Sekers is pleased to announce the launch of Ticino, a collection of two subtle, shimmering fabrics suitable for contract curtains, bedding and accessories. Lugano…
/ 05.09.2017
Opinion: Mitre Linen – Keeping hotel guests cool
A hot and stuffy hotel room is not conducive to a good night’s sleep. Research suggests that if the temperature of a room is…
/ 24.08.2017
Torquay B&B Tyndale wins AA 5 stars after Mitre Linen makeover
A boutique B&B in Torquay has been given an AA 5 stars B&B award plus a breakfast award thanks to the help of a…
/ 21.08.2017
Duravit uses c-bonded technology for new Vero Air collection
The new Vero Air retains the iconic, rectangular character of the Vero washbasins whilst introducing Duravit’s ground-breaking c-bonded technology – combining the unmistakable character…
/ 15.08.2017
Mitre Linen: How to transform a hotel bathroom in 7 steps
Hotel and B&B guests wants to be able to relax and rejuvenate in a beautiful bathroom setting. So how can you make sure your…
/ 10.08.2017
Kobe UK to showcase ranges at Sleep 2017
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Sleep in November….
/ 04.08.2017
Product Spotlight: Hamilton’s ‘primed-to-paint’ range to be debuted at Decorex
Following a successful show last year, Hamilton is again returning to interior design exhibition Decorex on 17-20 September 2017, held at Syon Park, London….
/ 04.08.2017
Product Spotlight: Scroll from Chelsom
The Scroll Desk Lamp is a sleek and contemporary piece fusing clean and stylish design with the latest technology. Also available as a Floor…
/ 03.08.2017
Product Spotlight: Vero Air bathtub – the perfect rectangle
Vero Air has become a complete bathroom range while retaining its strong, design-focused identity. The new Vero Air bathtubs impress with reduced edges and…
/ 02.08.2017
Signbox delivers stunning brass-effect directory for prestigious London office building
Signbox has supplied a bespoke tenant directory sign for the reception area at 12 Arthur Street, near London Bridge. Having won the opportunity with…
/ 02.08.2017
Member Spotlight: Kobe sponsors apprentice
Student Darren Blackwell, an apprentice upholsterer, showcased his first-class skills with a little help from luxury fabric supplier, Kobe UK. The AMUSF apprentice formed…
/ 31.07.2017
Guest Blog: Mitre – Six ways to accessorise hotel rooms
Every establishment is unique and it is often the little touches that can make all the difference to a guest’s experience. The increasing credibility…
/ 31.07.2017
Crosswater confirmed as Hotel Summit 2018 attendees
With the Hotel Summit coming back in 2018 for it’s 20th anniversary edition, Forum Events Ltd is delighted to announce the attendance of Crosswater…
/ 27.07.2017
Mitre Linen awarded Feefo Gold Service Award 2017
Experienced hospitality provider Mitre Linen has won a Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences,…
/ 25.07.2017
Guest Blog: MK Electric – new dimensions for hospitality design
MK Electric share the benefits of their new range of design-led wiring accessories called Dimensions, perfect for hoteliers looking for modernity with design flexibility……
/ 25.07.2017
Product Spotlight: Essente Summer collection from Kobe
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has put together its essential Essente Summer collection of stunningly chic, easy-to-care for, affordable interiors fabrics. The stylish collection, which…
/ 24.07.2017
Product Spotlight: Vero Air Rimless WC and SensoWash Slim Seat
Vero Air is a progression in design from the successful Vero series. It includes the very latest technological advances from Duravit – particularly for…
/ 24.07.2017
Guest Blog: MK Electric – Getting into detail to impress guests
When it comes to impressing guests, it’s vital to stay ahead of the game and offer an experience like no other, and a key…
/ 20.07.2017
Product Spotlight: Shower pleasure with hansgrohe favourite – Croma 280
The new hansgrohe Croma 280 overhead showers bring clean design and the pleasure of a generous rain shower to the bathroom. “Customer feedback shows…
/ 20.07.2017
Spotlight: New Storm Grey colourway in the Svelte collection from Crosswater
Storm Grey is the latest finish to be introduced to the ever-popular Crosswater Svelte collection. Renowned for its sleek curves and superior functionality, Svelte…
/ 18.07.2017
Kobe to unveil new collections at Decorex
Luxury fabric specialist Kobe will join other prestigious brands to introduce its new window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings collections at Decorex International in…
/ 18.07.2017
Hypnos celebrates prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Hypnos chairman, Peter Keen, and group managing director, Stephen Ward, swapped the sights of Hypnos for the grand scenes of Buckingham Palace, when they…
/ 17.07.2017
Product Spotlight: 50th anniversary collection from Newmor
2017 marks the 50th year of Newmor Wallcoverings. In celebration, the company have launched their 50th anniversary collection, Mid-Century Modern. The collection is a…
/ 14.07.2017
Soft Furnishings Focus: Kobe – Upholstery colours, designs for 2017
As 2017 sees bold colours and motifs continue in soft furnishings, David Harris, managing director of luxury fabric specialist, Kobe UK, takes a look…
/ 13.07.2017
New Enigma collection decoded at the Contract Furniture Store
Sancal presented six new products and one concept set, against enthralling scenography, specially devised for this year’s Salone del Mobile Milano. Deep, Isla, Magnum,…
/ 11.07.2017
Soft Furnishings Focus: ‘Cocoon’ by Kobe for today’s upholstery
Luxury fabric specialist, Kobe, has introduced Cocoon – a highlight of the Essente collection of stunningly chic, easy-to-care for, affordable interiors fabrics. Furniture is…
/ 10.07.2017
Dernier & Hamlyn’s luxury lighting at The Langham London
The Langham London in the heart of the city’s West end is an architectural icon that was Europe’s first Grand Hotel when it opened…