Tag: Trends Articles • Hotel Designs

Man walking in the sea at dusk, beneath half moon

Trends / 28.01.2026

Newmor unveils the trends shaping 2026 commercial interiors

Newmor unveils the trends shaping 2026 commercial interiors Newmor Wallcoverings’ annual trend forecast returns for 2026, once again offering a thoughtful and commercially grounded...

News / 12.01.2026

Hotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025 Look back on Hotel Designs’ most-read stories of 2025 and discover the headlines that shaped the hospitality and...

Close up of wave artwork on Luminara yacht designed by Tatiana Sheveleva

Industry Opinion / 09.01.2026

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence

By: Guest Author

CHAPI Design on anti-trends and the rise of sensory intelligence Written for Hotel Designs by Tatiana Sheveleva, Founder of CHAPI Design, this piece explores...

Lighting / 30.07.2025

Roundtable: Emerging trends in hospitality design

By: Sophie Harper

Roundtable: Emerging trends in hospitality design In the quirky setting of The Zetter Clerkenwell, Hotel Designs gathered leading designers for an intimate roundtable discussion,...

Grey graphic carpet in art gallery space, surrounded by blue graphic art

Flooring / 28.02.2025

Balsan talks the trends changing the shape of hospitality

By: Meghan Taylor

Balsan talks the trends changing the shape of hospitality Stepping into 2025, Balsan predicts that the hospitality industry is poised for significant change, with...

TOTO WASHLET in white, set in the Prince Akatoki London hotel

Bathroom / 23.01.2025

The TOTO WASHLET: Adding vision and value to hotel bathrooms

By: Meghan Taylor

The TOTO WASHLET: Adding vision and value to hotel bathrooms A design trend continuing its rise into 2025: bathrooms taking centre stage as well-curated...

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...

Trends / 18.12.2024

Hospitality Design Trends 2025 from Wimberly Interiors

By: Sophie Harper

Hospitality Design Trends 2025 from Wimberly Interiors As the world of hospitality continues to evolve, so too do the spaces that define it. The...

Flooring / 08.03.2024

Modieus expands its design team

By: Pauline Brettell

Modieus expands its design team As two becomes three, we thought now was a great time to catch up with the design team at...

Bathrooms / 05.03.2024

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group Focussing on the trends changing the game in hotel design, Jorge Hernandez,...

lounge with wooden panelled walls and mid century design furniture in cream from Ligne Roset

Furniture / 29.02.2024

Product watch: iconic Pierre Paulin designs for Ligne Roset

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: iconic Pierre Paulin designs for Ligne Roset The celebrated designs by French mid-century designer Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset have become enduring...

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...

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...

Flooring / 26.01.2024

5 reasons to specify luxury vinyl flooring

By: Guest Author

5 reasons to specify luxury vinyl flooring To celebrate the launch of Floorify Verona F523, terrazzo luxury vinyl tiles from Hyperion Tiles, the brand's...

orange chair against concrete wall with patterned carpet and sculptural orange disc on wall

Flooring / 25.01.2024

Modieus – exploring cultural currents in 2024

By: Pauline Brettell

Modieus – exploring cultural currents in 2024 Based in Australia and specified across the globe, Modieus is known for its trailblazing carpet and rug...

recycled recinder material in a cup spilling onto table surface

Surfaces / 22.01.2024

Surface Design Show 2024 – providing a platform for New Talent and Material Innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Surface Design Show 2024 – providing a platform for New Talent and Material Innovation Surface Design Show continues to be a leading event for...

Trends / 15.01.2024

Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast

By: Hamish Kilburn

Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast Here are six trends that the expert design team at Newmor Wallcoverings have identified for 2024... Newmor Wallcoverings...

Bath in front of tiled wall of landscape

Surfaces / 12.01.2024

Trend watch: Hyperion Tiles shares 4 interior design upscale tips

By: Hamish Kilburn

Trend watch: Hyperion Tiles shares 4 interior design upscale tips Richard Skeoth, Director at Hyperion Tiles, shares his tips on how hoteliers can refresh...

guestroom interior for Pikes Hotel Ibiza featuring sofa.com beds

Furniture / 22.12.2023

Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com sofa.com looks back at its boutique projects this year that all make a strong case...

aerial view looking down on cream curved sofa on carpet with curved lines in white and cream by Modieus in the Playford Hotel

Flooring / 21.12.2023

Year in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: bespoke designs and positive vibes from Modieus In addition to creating beautiful bespoke designs over the course of the year, Modieus...

News / 21.11.2023

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this...

black freestanding bath and surface mounted basin against natural stone surfaces

Bathrooms / 08.11.2023

Form meets functionality with Bagnodesign

By: Pauline Brettell

Form meets functionality with Bagnodesign A luxurious hotel bathroom designed to promote wellbeing is increasingly an essential for sophisticated travellers – Bagnodesign delivers on...

reflective gold tiles behind bathroom vanity and mirror

Surfaces / 07.11.2023

Trend watch: Hyperion Tiles celebrates gold in the bathroom

By: Pauline Brettell

Trend watch: Hyperion Tiles celebrates gold in the bathroom Gold tiles have made a grand entrance, transforming spaces with their luxurious touch and opulent...

black tap from GROHE in phantom black above square basin and below round mirror

HIX / 03.11.2023

HIX Preview: GROHE throws the focus on design and innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX Preview: GROHE throws the focus on design and innovation For the third consecutive year, GROHE is returning to HIX to exhibit its premium...

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...

entrance hall with chair and plant and Bert & May course terrazzo style tiles on the floor

Surfaces / 10.10.2023

Hyperion Tiles takes on the terrazzo trend

By: Pauline Brettell

Hyperion Tiles takes on the terrazzo trend Hyperion Tiles explores the story of the terrazzo tile – where to use them, how to care...

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...

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...

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

By: Pauline Brettell

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

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...

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...

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...

SCP, Darren Appiagyei, Goldfinder and Wood Awards_Material Matters 2023_materialmatters.design (6)

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Meetup North panel discussion in the lobby of YOTEL Manchester

MEET UP North / 27.07.2023

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces

By: Pauline Brettell

Panel discussion: blurring boundaries between spaces The sun was shining outside, while inside YOTEL Manchester, MEET UP North was throwing a light on design...

sage green wall in a hotel guestroom with a curated gallery art wall

Art / 24.07.2023

Artiq puts art on the hotel design agenda

By: Pauline Brettell

Artiq puts art on the hotel design agenda Hotel art used to suffer from the unflattering stereotype of being both inoffensive and unmemorable, but...

vintage pink basin in hotel bathroom with contemporary freestanding bath and blue wall tiles

Bathrooms / 21.07.2023

Bathrooms inside Hoxton Brussels inspired by 1970s

By: Pauline Brettell

Bathrooms inside Hoxton Brussels inspired by 1970s Traditional British bathroom brand, Burlington, can be seen in the immaculate bathrooms in The Hoxton, Brussels. With...

Surfaces / 18.07.2023

Product watch: Manchester-made terrazzo from Parkside

By: Hamish Kilburn

Product watch: Manchester-made terrazzo from Parkside Available from Parkside, Ethical Stone Terrazzo is a low-impact terrazzo tile that’s made in Manchester using repurposed brick,...

i.life glossy grey Image of bathroom in modern set

Bathrooms / 13.07.2023

Trend watch: Ideal Standard adds new glossy grey finish to i.life B

By: Hamish Kilburn

Trend watch: Ideal Standard adds new glossy grey finish to i.life B Ideal Standard has announced the latest addition to its i.life B range...

industrial style bathroom with open shower, exposed brick and art above the vanity , with fittings from GRAFF

Exclusive / 13.07.2023

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design's latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore...

Junior Suite at The Grove in Hertfordshire

Review / 12.07.2023

Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire

By: Hamish Kilburn

Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire Editor Hamish Kilburn makes a hat-trick return to The Grove, Hertfordshire, to explore the...

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...

Wide shot of Roundtable full of designers and architects

Exclusive / 29.06.2023

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design

By: Hamish Kilburn

Roundtable: translating trends in hotel design Editor Hamish Kilburn gathered a cluster of designers inside the Sanipex showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week to moderate...

brown marble look tiles from CTD Tiles on the floor with white organic furniture in living room setting

Surfaces / 26.06.2023

CTD Architectural Tiles reveals its latest collection

By: Pauline Brettell

CTD Architectural Tiles reveals its latest collection CTD Architectural Tiles has unveiled its latest collection of carefully curated tiles, seamlessly combining the latest trends...

Interview / 22.06.2023

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Melanie Kershaw of ESPA International As Senior Associate of Spa Development at ESPA International, Melanie Kershaw knows exactly what is required...

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...

bathroom in stone and wood with sculptural wooden curtain beads by studio LOST Royal senses Crete

Roundtable / 18.05.2023

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: what materials matter in hotel design Digging deeper into materiality and discovering the relationship between luxury, creativity and sustainability in hotel design, Editor...

patterned wallpaper, green headboard, orange throw on the art deco style bed in the guestroom at Brama Bromley

News / 09.05.2023

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing Brama, a boutique jewel inside Bromley Old Town Hall Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, is preparing to open its doors in...

prototype guestroom design from YOTEL for YOTELPAD

News / 28.04.2023

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London

By: Pauline Brettell

YOTEL set to make its European YOTELPAD debut in London YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with...

white walls, grey furniture and white curtains blowing in the sunlight in Bob W guestroom in Bonn

News / 25.04.2023

Bob W makes its entry into the German market

By: Pauline Brettell

Bob W makes its entry into the German market Alternative accommodation specialist, Bob W, has built a reputation on redefining the hospitality experience by...

cream puffy couch with green woven throw in front of textured green anitgua Tropicali wall covering by Arte

Surfaces / 03.04.2023

Product watch: Antigua by Arte

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Antigua by Arte The Antigua collection from Arte draws its inspiration from traditional crafts that are still valued in our modern society,...

contemporary design of small table and sofa with floral elements and yellow accent in Locke East Side Gallery lifestyle setting

News / 29.03.2023

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin

By: Pauline Brettell

Lifestyle brand Locke arrives in Berlin Locke is preparing to add lucky number 13 to its portfolio in June, with its third German property....

Surfaces / 23.03.2023

An exclusive look at the new Bello Collection from Modieus

By: Pauline Brettell

An exclusive look at the new Bello Collection from Modieus Hotel Designs was given exclusive access to the Modieus design duo Leah Manwaring and...

Geberit bathroom fittings against a gree wall with wooden detail

Bathrooms / 20.03.2023

Beyond the covers of the Hotel Guest Experience Report from Geberit

By: Pauline Brettell

Beyond the covers of the Hotel Guest Experience Report from Geberit Created in collaboration with some of the UK's top industry experts, Geberit has...

view from restaurant in voco melbourne across the city

Feature / 21.02.2023

Australian hotel demand is up – and here’s why

By: Pauline Brettell

Australian hotel demand is up – and here’s why There is an overwhelmingly positive vibe coming out of Australia. With this in mind, we...

News / 13.02.2023

Preview: New year, new stages at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Preview: New year, new stages at Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam 2023 'Expect the unexpected' is the line from Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam this year,...

natural colours and textures in bathroom with Duravit Zencha fittings

Bathrooms / 09.02.2023

Bathroom trends from Duravit

By: Pauline Brettell

Bathroom trends from Duravit With the bathroom increasingly becoming an extension of our living space, Duravit has identified several trends that are both shaping...

blue lighting on stage at the International Hospitality Investment Forum

News / 02.02.2023

IHIF 2023: Fortune favours the bold

By: Pauline Brettell

IHIF 2023: Fortune favours the bold International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), returns to Berlin on May 15-17 2023 under the headline theme, fortune favours...

lobby in Downtown LA Proper with cacti and pattern and texture

Feature / 30.01.2023

7 interior design trends set to shape our spaces in 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

7 interior design trends set to shape our spaces in 2023 When it comes to interior design trends for 2023, the year is, according...

exterior view of Accor Mövenpick Balaland Resort Lake Balaton

News / 30.01.2023

Accor expands its footprint into Eastern Europe

By: Pauline Brettell

Accor expands its footprint into Eastern Europe Accor, an established market leader in Europe, has made significant strides in expanding to the East of...

terra firma colour palette trend forecast from Newmor

Trends / 27.01.2023

Newmors’ trends for 2023 – from grounded tones to colourful exuberance

By: Pauline Brettell

Newmors’ trends for 2023 – from grounded tones to colourful exuberance Newmor has built a reputation for its visually inspiring trends forecast, so with...

Collage with images from Work space Design show

News / 26.01.2023

Workspace Design Show announces an inspiring speaker line-up

By: Pauline Brettell

Workspace Design Show announces an inspiring speaker line-up Workspace Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up as part of...

organic curves in the sauna at Sopwell House designed by Sparcstudio

Wellness / 26.01.2023

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come

By: Pauline Brettell

Wellness trends: the shape of spas to come Sparcstudio an independent, creative design studio specialising in spa and wellness design for over 15 years...

detail of textured gold mosaic tiles from TREND Group

Surfaces / 25.01.2023

6 inspiring sensory surface trends to expect in 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

6 inspiring sensory surface trends to expect in 2023 Inevitably a new year is punctuated by predictions and trends of what is to come...

a tiled wall in red and pink tones in CTD’s Poitiers collection

Surfaces / 24.01.2023

Viva vibrancy: CTD Tiles explores the colour of year

By: Pauline Brettell

Viva vibrancy: CTD Tiles explores the colour of year With the launch of Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta, colour palettes of red...

Leaflike Everleaf installation at Andaz London

Biophilic Design / 18.01.2023

Leaflike shares three biophilic trends for 2023

By: Pauline Brettell

Leaflike shares three biophilic trends for 2023 Experts in planting design for luxury hotels and hospitality spaces, Leaflike shares biophilic design and trends that...

GROHE Rainshower Aqua Body Sprays_Chrome

Bathrooms / 13.01.2023

In conversation with: Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader at GROHE

By: Pauline Brettell

In conversation with: Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader at GROHE We caught up with Patrick Speck, Global Design Leader, LIXIL, EMENA & GROHE UK...

white on white bathroom with freestanding bath and fittings from Ideal Standard

Feature / 05.01.2023

5 bathroom design trends to expect in 2023, according to Roberto Palomba

By: Hamish Kilburn

5 bathroom design trends to expect in 2023, according to Roberto Palomba With the aim to capture emerging bathroom design trends as we step...

Caravan Dakhla marks the second of four Habitas properties set to open in Morocco

News / 04.01.2023

Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla

By: Pauline Brettell

Habitas takes ‘Caravan concept’ to the shores of Dakhla Habitas, the rapidly growing global eco-hospitality group, is preparing to open its second property in...

Year in review / 28.12.2022

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter

By: Pauline Brettell

Year in review: 12 months of networking from NEWH UK Chapter The NEWH UK Chapter celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with an appropriately...

eco-friendly solid surfaces on bar counter from TREND design

Surface / 13.12.2022

TREND surfaces — green by design

By: Pauline Brettell

TREND surfaces — green by design Sustainability is a term that has, quite rightly, become a mantra for businesses the world over in recent...

Exclusive / 05.12.2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Architects of 2022 Encapsulating a diverse range of design and architectural innovation, and following swiftly on the heels...

Guestroom, green and earth, inside Wayfinder Waikiki

Exclusive / 01.12.2022

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2022 The temperature is not dropping at Hotel Designs HQ, as we migrate to far-flung destinations around...

News / 30.11.2022

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai

By: Pauline Brettell

Breaking news: Kerzner International’s new hotel brand Siro to launch in Dubai Kerzner International, independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, today...

Exclusive / 30.11.2022

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse

By: Pauline Brettell

HIX 2022 review: from a mycelium bar to the metaverse HIX 2022 was underlined by the event theme; ‘Great things will grow’ – and...

Exclusive / 28.11.2022

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022

By: Hamish Kilburn

Introducing the top 25 Brit List Interior Designers of 2022 Earlier this month, The Brit List 2022 was published, which profiles the leading interior...

chair and cushion in Sekers fabric in mustard and teal from the Odisha Collection

Live from HIX / 19.11.2022

Live from HIX: new collections from Sekers

By: Pauline Brettell

Live from HIX: new collections from Sekers Sashaying past Stand 19 at HIX, you can't help but be drawn in by the jewel tones...

colourful and patterned interior with umbrellas in Mama shelter Rennes

News / 24.10.2022

Mama Shelter is getting ready for Rennes

By: Pauline Brettell

Mama Shelter is getting ready for Rennes Bringing with it Mama Shelter’s first ever 'Mama Skin Spa', and Rennes’ first rooftop bar - slated...

bathroom design with Vintage Collection fittings by GRAFF

Bathrooms / 20.10.2022

Product watch: Vintage Collection by GRAFF

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Vintage Collection by GRAFF Inspired by the Chicago Fire Department’s heroic role in extinguishing the state's Big Fire of 1934, GRAFF Designs...

Leaflike biophilic planting of indoor plants at Sofitel Heathrow

Surfaces / 20.10.2022

Leaflike grounds Sofitel London Heathrow with nature

By: Pauline Brettell

Leaflike grounds Sofitel London Heathrow with nature Leaflike was invited to provide the biophilic design throughout The Sofitel Heathrow, the narrative of which involved...

Feature / 17.10.2022

Charting the course – insights from AHC 2022

By: Pauline Brettell

Charting the course – insights from AHC 2022 Hoteliers, investors and developers, spent two days at AHC 2022 (Annual Hotel Conference), sharing and absorbing...

Bathrooms / 14.10.2022

Product watch: Lua by Laufen

By: Pauline Brettell

Designed for Laufen by award-winning French designer Toan Nguyen, LUA presents a complete bathroom collection that delivers long-lasting design, quality and a wealth of...

2022 Geberit AquaClean Sela_wall-mounted control panel black

Exclusive / 13.10.2022

Roundtable: enhancing guest experience in hotel bathroom design

By: Pauline Brettell

Roundtable: enhancing guest experience in hotel bathroom design For our latest roundtable, Editor Hamish Kilburn, in association with Geberit, sat down with a group...

Strata fabric collection by Edmund Bell fabrics

Fabrics / 12.10.2022

Edmund Bell introduces new fabric concept

By: Pauline Brettell

Edmund Bell introduces new fabric concept Edmund Bell has taken on the challenge of the rethinking and fluidity of spaces and their functions which...

Halehouse spa with Springhouse cedar sauna

Feature / 12.10.2022

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation

By: Pauline Brettell

Inside Halehouse Spa: somewhere between tradition & innovation TLEE Spas has collaborated with Auberge Resorts Collection to create a spa and wellness compound centred...

Skopos fabrics from the Kimono collection

Textiles / 05.10.2022

Product watch: Flamingo and Kimono by Skopos

By: Pauline Brettell

Product watch: Flamingo and Kimono by Skopos Skopos continues to punctuate 50 years of design excellence by revisiting its extensive range of original designs,...

outdoor seating at Habitas Caravan Agafay overlooking pool

News / 08.09.2022

Habitas prepares to set up camp in Morocco

By: Pauline Brettell

Habitas prepares to set up camp in Morocco Rooted in the concepts of play, imagination and connection and inspired by Burning Man, Caravan Agafay...

black and gold Kohler taps with marble surface and textured tile wall

Bathrooms / 05.09.2022

Kohler – adding bold textures in the bathroom

By: Pauline Brettell

Kohler – adding bold textures in the bathroom With the spotlight sharply focussed on the bathroom, bespoke design adding textural layers can be taken...