Tag: Sustainability Articles • Hotel Designs

Close up of LVT flooring chopped ready for recycling

Sustainability / 07.10.2025

Amtico advances Net-Zero roadmap with nationwide scheme

Amtico advances Net-Zero roadmap with nationwide scheme British flooring manufacturer Amtico has converted its long-term sustainability pledges into tangible progress with two announcements: the...

Selection of Mullan lighting creations hung on bare brick wall

Lighting / 28.08.2025

Glass, brass or abaca – a bright choice for a greener future

By: Meghan Taylor

Glass, brass or abaca – a bright choice for a greener future Mullan Lighting demonstrates how sustainable materials and energy-efficient design can reduce environmental...

Flaky soap grinder and dispenser by ALISEO, in black on grey tile background

Amenities / 12.08.2025

Flaky: a new standard for sustainable hotel hygiene

By: Meghan Taylor

Flaky: a new standard for sustainable hotel hygiene Revolutionise hotel hygiene with ALISEO's stylish, sustainable soap grinder that cuts waste, saves resources, and elevates...

LAUFEN installation at Milan Design Week 2025

Bathrooms / 29.04.2025

Milan 2025: LAUFEN x Yves Béhar

By: Meghan Taylor

Milan 2025: LAUFEN x Yves Béhar During Milan Design Week 2025, LAUFEN debuted a world-first product and collaboration with Yves Béhar during its exhibition,...

New Appointment / 09.04.2025

Lamington Group appoints Josh Renouf

By: Sophie Harper

Lamington Group appoints Josh Renouf Expanding its presence on the hospitality scene, Lamington Group is investing in its people as much as its hotels...

Outdoor shower area, with shower mounted on slatted wooden panel, surrounded by mosaic decorations which shows a green leaf pattern overlaid on a black and white geometric pattern

Surfaces / 19.03.2025

Creating Arcadia with TREND’s nature-inspired mosaics

By: Meghan Taylor

Creating Arcadia with TREND’s nature-inspired mosaics Transform your space into an immersive work of art — a tropical paradise or underwater utopia — with...

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Surfaces / 05.03.2025

Blurring the lime: Atlas Concorde’s new indoor-outdoor collection

By: Meghan Taylor

Blurring the lime: Atlas Concorde’s new indoor-outdoor collection Boost Icor is a limestone-effect tile collection from Atlas Concorde. Here, Hotel Designs takes a closer look...

Furniture / 03.03.2025

Introducing Naturalmat’s latest bed frame — the Ebford

By: Meghan Taylor

Introducing Naturalmat’s latest bed frame — the Ebford Handcrafted and highly sustainable, here is what we know about Naturalmat's latest Ebford bed frame... Adding...

Bathrooms / 27.02.2025

Roca Group rated in top 1% of global sustainability ranking

By: Meghan Taylor

Roca Group rated in top 1% of global sustainability ranking The Roca Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for its sustainability performance,...

Events / 10.02.2025

hansgrohe asks: why is value engineering happening in silos?

By: Meghan Taylor

hansgrohe asks: why is value engineering happening in silos? Continuing to showcase its focus on sustainable innovations, at HIX 2024, hansgrohe brought together industry experts...

“Roots” in Hamburg’s HafenCity Germany’s tallest wooden skyscraper

Bathrooms / 28.01.2025

Case study: sustainable bathroom solutions from Kaldewei in ROOTS Hamburg

By: Pauline Brettell

Case study: sustainable bathroom solutions from Kaldewei in ROOTS Hamburg ROOTS in Hamburg’s HafenCity, Germany’s tallest wooden skyscraper, focuses on luxurious sustainability and resource...

Grohe's allure single lever bath in chrome finish

Bathrooms / 07.01.2025

Identifying 2025 design trends with GROHE

By: Meghan Taylor

Identifying 2025 design trends with GROHE Catching up with Lewis Neathey, Product Management Lead at GROHE, Hotel Designs heard how human-centric thinking, experiential design, and...

Dining car on the Britannic Explorer Belmond sleeper train

5 of the best / 05.12.2024

5 of the best roving hotels

By: Meghan Taylor

5 of the best roving hotels An elegantly curated mix of first class hospitality, technological advancement, and travel heritage, in this episode of Hotel Designs'...

George Smith workshop with wooden chair frame being made

Furniture / 11.09.2024

Sustainable craftsmanship from George Smith

By: Pauline Brettell

Sustainable craftsmanship from George Smith Sustainability and craftsmanship is at the heart of the George Smith design ethos, using natural materials to manufacture upholstered...

close up of hands working on production in Silentnight factory

Sustainability / 27.06.2024

Doing more with less: Silentnight unlocks the key to reducing climate impact

By: Pauline Brettell

Doing more with less: Silentnight unlocks the key to reducing climate impact As one of the UK’s largest manufacturers, Silentnight understands the importance of...

Bathrooms / 26.06.2024

GROHE’s portfolio supporting water conservation

By: Megan Christopher

GROHE’s portfolio supporting water conservation GROHE takes a look at shower efficiency with its portfolio supporting water conservation... The need to rethink how GROHE...

Beds / 24.06.2024

Product watch: Naturalmat launches new bed design The Ashford

By: Megan Christopher

Product watch: Naturalmat launches new bed design The Ashford This month, Naturalmat unveils its newest bed design, The Ashford. This latest addition to the...

Beds / 11.06.2024

Sleepeezee celebrates remarkable sustainability milestones for 2023

By: Megan Christopher

Sleepeezee celebrates remarkable sustainability milestones for 2023 Sleepeezee, a pioneer in luxury bedding solutions, is delighted to announce its sustainability achievements for the year...

period drawing room at Swinton Park Hotel

News / 11.06.2024

Beyond Green welcomes Swinton Park Hotel as its first UK member

By: Pauline Brettell

Beyond Green welcomes Swinton Park Hotel as its first UK member Beyond Green, a curated global portfolio of some of the most sustainable hotels,...

green marble bathroom with TOTO fittings at the Londoner hotel

Bathrooms / 31.05.2024

TOTO’s sustainability promise for a better tomorrow

By: Megan Christopher

TOTO’s sustainability promise for a better tomorrow As one of the world’s leading companies in the sanitary segment, the international TOTO Group feels responsible...

Conversations in Design / 14.05.2024

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? In collaboration with Spanish KNX company Zennio, Hotel Designs Editor, Sophie Harper, hosted a vibrant discussion...

GROHE eurosmart basin mixer on wooden vanity

Bathrooms / 27.03.2024

Innovative responses from GROHE to World Water Day

By: Pauline Brettell

Innovative responses from GROHE to World Water Day With World Water Day amplifying a global call for water conservation, GROHE delivers solutions to empower...

guestroom in Scarlet hotel on cornish coast with views on to beach

Beds / 19.03.2024

Case Study: Hypnos retreats to the Cornish coast

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Hypnos retreats to the Cornish coast Guests at the Scarlet are assured of a relaxing night’s sleep in a sumptuous Hypnos bed,...

bed with painted brick setting and fireplace , made with organic naturalmat bedlinen

Textiles / 14.03.2024

Product watch: Naturalmat launches new organic hemp and linen bedding

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Naturalmat launches new organic hemp and linen bedding This month, award-winning mattress and bed makers, Naturalmat, will launch two new collections of...

guestroom and bathroom at Madwaleni Lodge designed by Luxury Frontiers

Hotel Design / 04.03.2024

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Luxury and tradition woven into Madwaleni River Lodge The Luxury Frontiers studio is known for its statement tented camps, treetop suites, along with other...

brown couch on natural wool carpet in front of period fireplace

Flooring / 27.02.2024

Embracing nature in design: natural carpets and flooring from Flooring by Nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Embracing nature in design: natural carpets and flooring from Flooring by Nature A key trend gaining momentum in the fast-paced world of hospitality design,...

white on white hotel guestroom with wooden ceiling and floor to ceiling windows with ocean view

Technology / 20.02.2024

Inside the Zennio factory: technology and tapas in Toledo

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside the Zennio factory: technology and tapas in Toledo It was an unexpected juxtaposition to find myself on the way to visit a factory...

rendering of interior suite at Populus hotel Denver

News / 08.02.2024

Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel

By: Pauline Brettell

Stepping inside Populus – America’s first carbon positive hotel With interiors designed to celebrate nature, the environmentally-forward 265-room Populus, shares a first look at...

corner seating with table and central light feature next to open plan wardrobe in Bob W apartment

News / 07.02.2024

Bob W expands in the Nordics

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W expands in the Nordics Tech-led serviced apartment brand Bob W has announced two more properties in Finland, as it continues to strengthen...

speakers on the main stage at surface Design Show

News / 05.02.2024

Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled Attendees at Surface Design Show 2024 will be spoilt for choice, with over 20 talks that...

spa bathroom with fittings by TOTO overlooking a planted atrium space

Bathrooms / 01.02.2024

Touch-free tech from TOTO

By: Pauline Brettell

Touch-free tech from TOTO Responding to the growing demands for greater hygiene and sensor-activated products in the hospitality sector, TOTO is offering more touch-free...

green bathroom vanity with terrazzo surface and pink walls in bathroom trends for 2024 from GROHE

Bathrooms / 31.01.2024

GROHE talks us through some macro design trends for 2024

By: Pauline Brettell

GROHE talks us through some macro design trends for 2024 Looking to 2024 and beyond, Patrick Speck, Leader, Global Design, LIXIL EMENA & GROHE...

Textiles / 30.01.2024

Edmund Bell shines at Heimtextil

By: Pauline Brettell

Edmund Bell shines at Heimtextil Stepping faultlessly into 2024 with the unveiling of three fabulous new fabrics, the Edmund Bell team raised the brand...

BetteLiv countertop wash basin from Bette

Bathrooms / 29.01.2024

Product watch: BetteCurve and BetteLiv

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: BetteCurve and BetteLiv Bette has introduced two new counter-top bowl washbasins, designed by Tesseraux + Partner, combining a contemporary slim-rimmed design with...

Desa Potato Head Bali - MUST CREDIT All is Amazing, Paulius Staniunas @allisamazing (42)

News / 09.01.2024

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification

By: Hamish Kilburn

Potato Head Bali officially attains B Corp certification Potato Head Bali attains B Corporation Certification, reinforcing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility... Potato Head...

chairs and marble table in lounge with fireplace

Fabric / 04.01.2024

Sneak peek: Edmund Bell unveils new fabrics for Heimtextil

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Edmund Bell unveils new fabrics for Heimtextil Edmund Bell has announced that it will be exhibiting at Heimtextil this month, where three...

guestroom in Bob W Osterbro with walls in taupe and white and patterned throw on bed

News / 11.12.2023

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W hits sweet spot with first Danish property Tech-driven, design-led serviced apartment brand Bob W continues its rapid expansion across Europe with the...

black white and grey shower and bathroom finishes in the alu+ range from Ideal Standard

Bathrooms / 08.12.2023

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability

By: Pauline Brettell

Ideal Standard earns silver for sustainability Ideal Standard International, a leading manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a...

aerial view of Alphonse Island resort with beach, palm trees and swimming pool

News / 29.11.2023

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island

By: Pauline Brettell

A renovated and refined Alphonse Island Alphonse Island, Seychelles, has undergone a programme of refurbishment and development that enhances its offering and reflects its...

Co-founder and CEO of Bob W Niko Karstikko

News / 29.11.2023

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W reveals the ‘naked numbers’ of its carbon footprint Bob W is spearheading a ‘Show Us Your Numbers’ campaign calling for the hospitality...

White Paper / 27.11.2023

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations

By: Pauline Brettell

hansgrohe leads the conversation on hotel construction considerations With a combination of economic, societal and environmental factors driving current design, specification and operational thinking...

cafe with wooden furniture and ceiling and olive green safetred flooring from Tarkett

Roundtable / 19.10.2023

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: exploring the hybrid model in hotel design With so much emphasis on the the need for flexible design solutions and the blurring of...

cream L shaped Lissoni couch from Fritz Hansen in front of floor to ceiling window

Furniture / 12.10.2023

Fritz Hansen – elevating design by taking a seat

By: Pauline Brettell

Fritz Hansen – elevating design by taking a seat From design classics to seating straight off the drawing board, Fritz Hansen continues to champion...

Exclusive / 05.10.2023

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: embracing residential style in hospitality design Ahead of Focus 2023, Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs, in close collaboration with Dedar, invited a...

dark blue wall, patterned carpet and purple chair in madurai fabric by skopos

Sustainability / 02.10.2023

Skopos achieves Carbon Neutral Organisation status

By: Pauline Brettell

Skopos achieves Carbon Neutral Organisation status Believing that we all have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint and thereby minimise a business' impact...

wall hung Duravit shower-toilet in minimalist bathroom with glass walls and view outside

Sustainability / 29.09.2023

Duravit dishes the dirt on toilet paper

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit dishes the dirt on toilet paper As people seek to live more mindfully, using fewer resources, Duravit explores the sustainable bathroom and focuses...

moss green couch with plants in the background and textured natural carpet on the floor

Trends / 20.09.2023

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23

By: Pauline Brettell

Trend alert: 7 interior design trends to look out for in AW23 From biophilic design to bold colours, dopamine dressing to earthy tones, Hotel...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

cocoon like hotel guestroom with bed at the end with lighting integrated on wall and no windows

Beds / 31.07.2023

Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Case Study: Hypnos contribute to the calm in Zedwell Hotels Zedwell is a lifestyle hotel concept designed for a whole new level of relaxation....

wooden beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the veld in the lobby at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

News / 28.07.2023

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá announces the opening of Ngorongoro Lodge Sitting within the protected Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Lodge, the latest addition to the Meliá Collection has...

bedroom with sand coloured floor to ceiling curtains and a floral patterned headboard

Textiles / 25.07.2023

Edmund Bell announces that it is time to Reset

By: Pauline Brettell

Edmund Bell announces that it is time to Reset Edmund Bell, a leading provider of high-quality textiles, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking...

Hotel Designs editor Hamish Kilburn and panellists on stage at IHS

News / 25.07.2023

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Registration opens for Independent Hotel Show 2023 The Independent Hotel Show (IHS), the UK’s only trade event dedicated to the boutique and independent hotel...

wood and white interior with sauna and large square window looking out over the city in a design by Design Command

Roundtable / 20.07.2023

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: stimulating wellness through design 'Stimulating wellness through design’ is a topic that is unquestionably under scrutiny. To cut through the sensory noise, Editor...

Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East - sneak peek into room

Hotel Development / 19.07.2023

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roadchef opens first hotel in the UK Roadchef has teamed up with Wyndham to open Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the first hotel...

view across the lake in british countryside to a-frame structure of The Tawny hotel

Case Study / 17.07.2023

Hypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny

By: Pauline Brettell

Hypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny Set in 70 acres of idyllic greenery and designed to improve guests’ wellbeing,...

white freestanding bath with blue tiles from Parkside behind and a ladder towel rail alongside

Surfaces / 11.07.2023

Parkside’s new Principle on mass production

By: Pauline Brettell

Parkside’s new Principle on mass production The Principle Collection, from Parkside and Alusid, represents a huge step forward for the ceramic tile industry as...

Black Sand Beachfront Suite Queen_Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

Feature / 11.07.2023

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

By: Hamish Kilburn

Hello Hawaii: inside newly renovated Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an extensive redesign in its hotel in Kona,...

white and grey spacious bathroom with GROHE fittings and shower in gold

Bathrooms / 06.07.2023

GROHE amplifies quiet luxury through wellness

By: Pauline Brettell

GROHE amplifies quiet luxury through wellness With quality, sustainability and human-centric design at the core of the GROHE product portfolio, it is an easy...

beige floor to ceiling contract curtains Sekers fabric in hotel foyer with organic shaped tables and chairs

Textiles / 05.07.2023

Product watch: Spellbound from Sekers

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Spellbound from Sekers With a focus on sustainable fabrics and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Spellbound Collection from Sekers encompasses seven...

lobby with dark wood veneer walls behind rock form of desk and plants

Surfaces / 04.07.2023

Product watch: Shinnoki from James Latham

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Shinnoki from James Latham James Latham has announced the launch of Decospan’s Shinnoki range of veneered panels – this new collection combines...

Surfaces / 29.06.2023

Product watch: Safetred Serenity from Tarkett

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Safetred Serenity from Tarkett In line with its commitment to creating flooring that is good for people and the planet, Tarkett has...

four wooden and upholstered chairs by Morgan against an abstract background in colour blocking

Sustainable Design / 28.06.2023

Touchpoints for sustainable furniture design from Morgan

By: Pauline Brettell

Touchpoints for sustainable furniture design from Morgan Katerina Zachariades, Creative Director at British design-led furniture manufacturer Morgan, explores the top sustainability considerations hospitality designers...

A-frame view onto mountains from loft Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa designed by NOA

Feature / 26.06.2023

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites

By: Pauline Brettell

NOA designs for full immersion in the Dolomites NOA has designed a new sustainable extension for the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa,...

two people looking at tile samples on display in the parkside showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week

Surfaces / 26.06.2023

Parkside celebrates 40 years at Clerkenwell Design Week

By: Pauline Brettell

Parkside celebrates 40 years at Clerkenwell Design Week With a fabulous cocktail party and the Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara commission, Parkside marked...

vaulted architecture and design of Casona Sforza overlooking the pool with reflections of the building in the water

Feature / 23.06.2023

Casona Sforza – sheltering luxury with a conscience

By: Pauline Brettell

Casona Sforza – sheltering luxury with a conscience Set with a light footprint in the serene landscape of Barra de Colotepec, Casona Sforza presents...

Bathrooms / 16.06.2023

Ideal Standard launches new sustainable shower system Alu+

By: Pauline Brettell

Ideal Standard launches new sustainable shower system Alu+ Ideal Standard has exclusively previewed its latest showering range, Alu+. The new collection stands out with...

Hamish Kilburn and Rachel Hoolahan on stage at Havwoods showroom

Exclusive / 12.06.2023

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking

By: Hamish Kilburn

Architect Rachel Hoolahan on ‘next-gen’ design thinking ‘Next-gen thinking – designing for the future’ was a talk offered as part of Havwoods’ Clerkenwell Design...

wood panelling and green plants in hotel entrance by Leaflike

Biophilic design / 08.06.2023

Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Leaflike – flying the biophilic flag in hotel design By incorporating natural elements into the design, a hotel can both reduce its environmental impact...

close up image of scissors cutting through Naturalmat product

Sustainability / 07.06.2023

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

By: Pauline Brettell

The Naturalmat sustainability strategy – committed to being a force for good To demonstrate transparency and accountability, Naturalmat recently published its second Impact Report,...

GROHE bathroom featuring Essence Vessel basin 60 (RRP £715.61) with GROHE Plus basin mixer (£307.56)

Sustainability / 07.06.2023

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘Specifying sustainable fittings should be standard,’ says GROHE Jacob Allan Leader, Hospitality UK, LIXIL EMENA and GROHE, provides us with an insight from the...

Furniture / 06.06.2023

Wood Couture on luxury sustainable FF&E furniture

By: Hamish Kilburn

Wood Couture on luxury sustainable FF&E furniture Wood Couture explains how sustainable FF&E goes beyond materials and manufacturing... Sustainability is a re-emerging cornerstone of...

Collage of Neil Andrew from Perkins&Will

Podcast / 06.06.2023

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

DESIGN POD: interior designer Neil Andrew on net-zero hotel design On the latest episode of DESIGN POD, listen to Neil Andrew, Head of Hospitality...

Surfaces / 02.06.2023

Introducing Grace from Tarkett, sustainable wooden flooring

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing Grace from Tarkett, sustainable wooden flooring Tarkett has launched a wooden flooring collection that combines the natural appearance of an oiled floor with...

As more tile manufacturers receive environmental accreditations, more design styles become available within this requirement

Surfaces / 01.06.2023

Closing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles

By: Hamish Kilburn

Closing the loop: the value of sustainable commercial tiles With the conversation getting louder around sustainability and ethical design, CTD Tiles believes designers should...

terracotta wall next to double bed with tapestry wallhanging in sleeping area of Bob w apartment

News / 31.05.2023

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W opens its doors in the Netherlands Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W’s growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam’s most...

Sustainability / 31.05.2023

‘It’s a recycled material world,’ says Clarke & Clarke

By: Hamish Kilburn

‘It’s a recycled material world,’ says Clarke & Clarke Clarke & Clarke continues to add to its portfolio of eco fabrics and sheers, fusing...

Furniture / 30.05.2023

Product watch: the Aran collection from Morgan

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: the Aran collection from Morgan Morgan, British design-led furniture manufacturer, recently launched its Aran collection at Clerkenwell Design Week. Developed in collaboration...

white interior in guestroom with white painted wood, cream floor, white linen and white walls in Octant Vila Monte

News / 24.05.2023

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites

By: Pauline Brettell

Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic...

Render of a sustainable modular designed cabin with desk and bed

Exclusive / 17.05.2023

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Is the future of hotel design carbon-positive? Ahead of joining a panel discussion at Interior Design & Architecture Summit, James Walsh, Creative Director of...

swimming pool with text on the floor surrounded by sculptural garden

News / 27.04.2023

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio

By: Pauline Brettell

Flavia Luxury Hotel – a sculptural project by RootStudio The boutique hotel, Flavia, has been designed in harmony with its Oaxaca surroundings. It celebrates...

Six Senses Ibiza bedroom with preview of phone app

Interview / 21.04.2023

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 minutes with: Vidar Thomassen on tech’s role in a sustainable hotel Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Vidar Thomassen, Director, Zennio, to discuss how...

In Video / 12.04.2023

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Meet Robert Godwin, Hotelier of the Year, The Brit List Awards 2022 In the third and final video in our series with GROHE X that...

Cork walls and floors in modern Japandi style room

Surfaces / 04.04.2023

Cork flooring – is this the future?

By: Hamish Kilburn

Cork flooring – is this the future? As a flooring that’s natural and renewable, cork is a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice. Yet, there...

Model of GROHE Everstream and recycling shower

Sustainability / 27.03.2023

Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024

By: Hamish Kilburn

Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024 Always, it seems, one step ahead in the sustainable wellness arena, GROHE aims to have...

A cosy, cottage with large natural bed from Naturalmat

Sustainability / 23.03.2023

Naturalmat becomes first bed company to be awarded B Corp status

By: Hamish Kilburn

Naturalmat becomes first bed company to be awarded B Corp status Naturalmat, the Devon-based natural bed and mattress company, which is regularly specified in...

mountain view from Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti , member of Beyond Green portfolio

News / 22.03.2023

Sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green grows its global portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

Sustainable hotel brand Beyond Green grows its global portfolio Beyond Green, a global portfolio of the planet's most sustainable hotels, recently welcomed five new...

Collage of Holland Harvey Architects projects

Podcast / 02.03.2023

Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD

By: Hamish Kilburn

Listen now: sustainability in materials explored on DESIGN POD Richard Holland, Director and Co-Founder of Holland Harvey Architects, joins Editor Hamish Kilburn to discuss...

bathroom design in natural colours and wood with hansgrohe Pulsify S Showerpipe 260 with ShowerTablet 400, Vivenis Tap

Bathrooms / 01.03.2023

Hansgrohe at ISH 2023: sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences

By: Pauline Brettell

Hansgrohe at ISH 2023: sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences Hansgrohe will be at ISH 2023 presenting AXOR and hansgrohe innovations, showcasing sustainable bathroom solutions...

GROHE Rainshower Aqua Body Sprays_Chrome

Bathrooms / 23.02.2023

Introducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water Tackling some hard-hitting questions around the future of water, GROHE will dedicate its GROHE X Summit...

The Duravit Sustano tray highlights use of sustainable and durable materials in the bathroom

Bathrooms / 21.02.2023

Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials

By: Pauline Brettell

Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and...

round shapes and curves in the Kaldewei Oyo Duo Grey

Bathrooms / 17.02.2023

Kaldewei at the ISH 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Kaldewei at the ISH 2023 Kaldewei will be exhibiting at the ISH in Frankfurt next month, with a focus on revolutionary innovations and sustainable...