Launch of interior design company leads to world-wide venture

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Following its launch towards the end of last year, Idolise Interiors in Norwich has already been chosen to excite and stimulate the guests of some of the most prestigious hotels in the world.Creative Director Karen Comber had been designing for 16 years before the launch of Idolise Interiors. Offering exclusive interior solutions to the hospitality market, Karen has an impressive portfolio of international experience which she brings to Idolise Interiors, giving it a desirable edge over even its largest of competitors.

“It will be extremely rewarding to see the creations of Idolise Interiors enjoyed all over the world”

“I set up Idolise Interiors to offer the top of the range interior solutions that you would expect from a larger firm but with the personal service that comes with a small company,” explained Karen. “The response to our portfolio of work so far has been incredible and our friendly approach has enabled us to develop great relationships with our clients, which is important so they feel they can be honest and express their opinions but at the same time are open-minded to our experienced input.”

Idolise Interiors, which delivers fresh, urban design solutions to hoteliers, restaurateurs, developers and project managers, is now set for a number of world-wide projects, many of which will involve working in collaboration with Interior Amasia in China as well as on the development of one of the world’s leading international sports brands, which is now branching out into hotels.

Idolise Interiors has also been commissioned to work alongside leading children’s service experts, who have built their reputation on creating activities and exciting environments for children in 5-star touristic venues. They are currently working on a range of stimulating interior solutions that are bespoke to each hotel but still achieve brand recognition.

“It’s a pleasure to be working alongside such well-established global brands,” said Karen, ‘We have so many exciting projects in the pipeline and it will be extremely rewarding to see the creations of Idolise Interiors enjoyed all over the world.”

Daniel Fountain / 08.05.2011

Editor, Hotel Designs

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