Projects
The Village Tree: A Community-First Café Concept Blossoms in Canada Water
Leading hospitality design studio, Black Ivy Design, has unveiled renders of The Village Tree, a café and bar concept designed to embody the spirit of community at Canada Water. As part of the area’s ambitious regeneration, The Village Tree is set to become a central gathering space that reflects the vibrancy and connectivity of this rapidly… Read More >
Somewhere Special: Colour, Character and Bespoke Furniture Inside Harrods
Tucked away on the exclusive fourth floor of Harrods, Somewhere Restaurant is anything but hidden. As the brand’s first UK venue, it makes a bold first impression – one that beautifully marries the building’s historic grandeur with a palette of fresh greens and oranges, using bespoke furniture to create a tranquil yet character-filled oasis. Inside Out Contracts… Read More >
Past, Present, and Pure Waters: THDP Revives Milan’s Scuderie De Montel as a Modern Thermal Sanctuary
THDP has designed the interiors of De Montel: Terme Milano, the largest urban thermal complex in the city with low CO₂ emissions. The Scuderie, opening to the public on April 1, 2025, span over 16,000 square meters, including 6,000 square meters of indoor space and 10,000 square meters of courtyards and green areas, entirely dedicated… Read More >
Terme di Saturnia Natural Destination: THDP Returns to Tuscany to Design the 1919 Restaurant
Terme di Saturnia Natural Destination, a temple of longevity in the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma region where wellness has revolved around its powerful thermal water for over 3000 years, reopens the doors of its Resort, Golf, and Club after a major renovation. The updates include a refreshed 1919 Restaurant, a new winter garden, and a… Read More >
The Wellness Trifecta: Where Science, Art and Technology Unite
The focus among hospitality leaders is moving beyond the practical form of fitness centres and spa menus and is leaning towards something more powerful: the design of a sensory experience. Increasingly, leading hospitality brands are turning to specialists who can translate neuroscience into atmosphere – blending science, art and technology to create environments that feel… Read More >
Resonate Interiors Breathes New Life into Southwark Warehouse for Tradestars’ Boldest Space Yet
Resonate Interiors completed an extensive refurbishment of a Southwark-based 1920’ s warehouse, transforming the space into the newest addition to the iconic Tradestars co-warehousing sites. The building was destined for demolition and Resonate was thrilled to have the opportunity to rescue and refresh the fabulous space. The warehouse building boasts classic red brickwork and archetypal… Read More >
Curtis Furniture Brings Playful Sophistication to Manchester’s Treehouse Hotel
In the heart of Manchester on Blackfriars Street, the new Treehouse Hotel invites guests into a world of playful charm. Described as a ‘playground’ for grown-ups, it blends spontaneity, comfort and creativity. Every room is a celebration of childhood imagination – delivered with a design-led twist. To bring this bold vision to life, Curtis Furniture… Read More >
Transforming Tradition: Contract Furniture Group at The Runnymede on Thames Hotel
When hotels look to evolve, they need partners who understand how to translate a vision into reality while ensuring quality, style, and practicality. Contract Furniture Group has become that partner for many of the UK’s leading hospitality brands, offering tailored furniture solutions that support operational needs while enhancing guest experiences. This approach was key to… Read More >
Luma Mirrors Sets Sail into the Marine Sector with a leading Cruise Liner Cabin Renovation
Luma Mirrors, established over a decade ago with a strong foundation in the hotel sector, has evolved into a trusted name for bespoke guest bathroom and guest bedroom mirrors. With experience delivering large scale refurbishments the brand brings together precision and exceptional service. Through its sister company, Gemm London, Luma offers a full service solution… Read More >
Designing Boldly: Virgin Hotel Shoreditch
When Virgin Hotels revealed plans for their London debut at 45 Curtain Road in Shoreditch, it was clear this wouldn’t be a conventional hotel renovation. Known for their boldness, playfulness, and distinctly unorthodox approach, Virgin set out to transform the former Mondrian Hotel into a property that mirrored the creative heartbeat of Shoreditch—infused with the… Read More >
Smart Design, Historic Detail: Inside YOTEL London City’s Stylish Refurbishment
Back in May, as the commercial interiors community geared up for Clerkenwell Design Week, YOTEL was putting the finishing touches on a stylish transformation of its London City hotel — just in time to welcome design-conscious guests. The global hospitality brand, with 23 hotels in sought-after locations around the world, debuted fully refurbished public spaces… Read More >
Farmhouse flair defines NFU Mutual HQ with Amtico LVT
In the Warwickshire village of Tiddington, NFU Mutual’s headquarters has been reimagined through a three-phase breakout-space overhaul by Tom Franklin and Tess Johnson at D3 Design Ltd. Charged with weaving the insurer’s rural heritage into a modern workplace, the team turned to Amtico and its luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring to deliver both the rustic-chic… Read More >
Noreen by DLSM Studio: A Luminous Fusion of Middle Eastern Elegance and Contemporary Design
DLSM Studio, the multidisciplined interior design and branding agency, formerly known as DesignLSM, is proud to unveil Noreen; a bold and evocative new restaurant located in the heart of St Christopher’s Place, London. Set within a 2,900 sqft Grade II listed former retail space, Noreen is a celebration of cultural vibrancy and contemporary dining. Inspired… Read More >