Hospitality
Lutetia, the iconic hotel re-opens in Paris
Lutetia, a hotel of The Set, will re-open its fabled doors in the Spring of 2018, beginning a new chapter in the storied life of this iconic Parisian hotel. Located at 45 Boulevard Raspail, in the St.Germain-des-Pres area of the Left Bank, the hotel was originally opened in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, founders of Le Bon Marche…. Read More >
Case Study: Marriott Brussels with Burgess Furniture
Burgess Furniture have created a film highlighting their products that were used on a recent project for the Marriott Brussels… The new furniture from Burgess included the Junea and the Smart Qube ranges! They both offer great versatility and boasts amazing design. Jens Herklotz, GM at Marriott Brussels tells us why he chose these pieces and how… Read More >
Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel
The first ever 5-star hotel in East London was renovated last year and what better way to enhance the guestrooms & suites than with luxurious Morgan furniture. The Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel’s multi-million pound refurbishment, was designed to plunge the guests into an authentic and luxury East London space. Photo courtesy of : Andaz… Read More >
Minimalism vs Maximalism
Two trends are set to dominate hospitality design during 2018: Minimalism and Maximalism! Here we bring you two projects which perfectly illustrate the extremes that these trends can be taken to, we begin by showing you the MUJI Hotel followed by the Mondrian Doha. MUJI HOTEL SHENZHEN: Minimalism Tomorrow, January 18th 2018, MUJI HOTEL in Shenzhen… Read More >
ART, HERITAGE, CULTURE, DESIGN: THE DIXON
Throughout January we are looking to the future and we would like to introduce you to The Dixon. This new boutique style hotel is scheduled to open its doors in Autumn 2018 and takes inspiration from the location’s vibrant cultural heritage, while also capturing its new wave of creative cool. Taking centre stage in the Tower Bridge neighbourhood on… Read More >
Paris Dining Trends with blog Paris – ci l’addition
I am sure that I am not the only person with my flights booked, tickets organised and looking forward to this year’s Maison et Objet, 19th-23rd January. Inspired by this upcoming event, Design Insider has chosen to bring you dining inspiration from our Parisian friends and to do this we have joined forces with Christophe and Slanelle… Read More >
Arctic Bath Floating Hotel
It is customary to begin each new year with a look to the future and this month Design Insider will focus on the future of hospitality design. We begin by sharing with you the concept designs for the Arctic Bath Floating Hotel designed by architects Bertil Harström & Johan Kauppi which pushes the boundaries of what the hospitality… Read More >
2 Very different projects from Axminster Carpets
Axminster Carpets has been manufacturing beautiful Britch carpets since the mid 1700’s and therefore we associate them with classic, heritage designs. However, even though they obviously do offer these sorts of woven delights, they are also experts in innovating contemporary classics too. Axminster have been part of 2 very contrasting projects recently and to showcase… Read More >
The W Hotel – Total refit by RHA Furniture
RHA Furniture has been providing contract furniture in the leisure & hospitality sector for over 20 years. Their wide range of quality furniture has been selected for the total refit of the W Hotel’s Perception bar in central London. The W is a world renowned luxury hotel in the heart of London’s Leicester Square. The… Read More >
GBR Restaurant at Dukes Hotel London
At the final hour we have squeezed one last casestudy into our month focused on Hospitality. DesignLSM, were approached by Dukes Hotel to redesign the interior of their existing breakfast room and restaurant; helping to transform the space into a ‘destinational’ offering for guests. The designers worked with BCFA member Inside Out for the furniture for their scheme…. Read More >
The Coal Shed’s London Debut, DesignLSM
As we near the end of our month looking at case studies from the hospitality sector I am thrilled to share DesignLSM‘s recently completed work for the launch of The Coal Shed, Tower Bridge, which included the restaurant’s branding and as well as tiling supplied by Porcelanosa. The original Brighton-based restaurant was first opened back in 2011 by restaurateur… Read More >
Three Swans Hotel, Fusion By Design
This month we have been focused on hospitality and following the thrill of The Sleep Event, showing us everything new in hospitality design, we are pleased to share with you Fusion by Design’s full renovation of Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford. The Three Swans is a traditional, historic coaching inn dating back to the 17th century and has grade… Read More >
Designer Q&A: Fiona Thompson, Principal for Richmond International
Richmond International have designed some of the most celebrated hotels around the world and this year they celebrate their 50th anniversary. As leading experts in the hospitality sector and to commemorate this anniversary we spoke with their Principal designer, Fiona Thompson. Fiona has worked for Richmond International for 25 years and has been part of many award-winning… Read More >