Posts Tagged: Hotel
Q&A with Katie Walter, Elegant Clutter
Katie Walter is Elegant Clutter’s Artwork Design Manager. Katie’s studied Graphic Design at Kingston University and worked in a London retail design agency before joining Elegant Clutter in 2013. Katie and her team of 5 Artwork designers employ a broad mix of graphic, illustrative and fine art techniques to create content for EC’s bespoke projects. Her… Read More >
Be Our Guest
Design Insider takes a look at key trends driving guestroom design in 2016
Best of December
As the year comes to an end we take a look at the top post of December . This month we launched our first video on DESIGN INSIDER as part of the Designer’s Muse series, in this video we focused on the inspiration behind the recent award winning Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam, interviewing interior designer Steffi Backhouse of GA Design.
Textile floorings are here to stay
Most will agree that you get the best travel experience when a distinctive hotel profile is successfully combined with a sprinkling of home comforts.
Q&A with Andrew Linwood, Areen Design
As Head of Areen Hospitality, Andrew is involved in and monitors all aspects of a project: from initial client contact, brief and concept development through to documentation and site installation. He has designed interiors for many of the world’s leading hotel operators including Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, Raffles, Swissôtel and Starwood. After gaining a degree in Interior… Read More >
Q&A with Marcus Wareing and Robert Angell
We ask two of the best in their class to share their thoughts on the evolution of luxury design in restaurants and hotels and describe how they create the perfect dining experience.
Designer’s Muse: Steffi Backhouse, GA Design – Waldorf Amsterdam
We had the great pleasure of visiting the Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam with Steffi Backhouse of GA Design. Steffi giving us a wonderful tour of the hotel and then having a discussion about her inspiration for the design.
Hiding Your Light
First, man invented fire and at some stage added candles so that he could move the light around. Man wanted more light and invented the oil lamp, then even more light and he invented the gas lamp. Finally came electric light meaning Man could have as much illumination as he wanted until eventually he had… Read More >
INTERIORS BY AREEN IN HILTON’S FIRST SIERRA LEONE HOTEL
Building work has resumed on site to deliver Sierra Leone’s first Hilton hotel, The Hilton Freetown Cape Sierra. Excavations have now been completed and the main structure of this 12 storey hotel is rising rapidly skywards. London-based design practice Areen Hospitality is appointed to design and fit out all interiors of this 200 key hotel,… Read More >
Newmor: Auchrannie Spa Resort
Auchrannie Resort, already an awarding winning destination on the Isle of Arran, now boasts a brand new 3-storey Spa Resort Executive Wing. The 18 executive bedrooms and two suites enhance its existing two hotels, three restaurants, 30 5 star lodges, spas, indoor and outdoor play and adventure centres. Speaking of the decision to build the… Read More >
Allergy free option is deal breaker for travellers
The Fine Bedding Company has collaborated with Heal’s trade team in order to supply Smartfil® Boutique Silk luxury bedding for new allergy friendly rooms at the 4* Richmond Hill Hotel. The Georgian, Grade II listed Richmond Hill Hotel has recently undergone a £4.5m refurbishment that has seen the addition of a new wing and 75… Read More >
Inside Out Contracts furnishes luxurious spa and restaurant
The recently opened Rickerby Retreat located in the idyllic countryside of Cumbria, successfully marries luxurious spa culture with a small town charm. Housed within a renovated old pool building, Rickerby Retreat breathes new life into Cumbria, offering guests exceptional spa services comparable to those found in London’s most exclusive locations. Equally as impressive, Rickerby Retreat’s… Read More >
THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW 2015 PREVIEW
The Independent Hotel Show 2015 The Independent Hotel Show returns to Olympia this October (20 & 21) with a packed two days of networking, new business ideas, advice and insight from some of the UK’s leading figures from the luxury, boutique and independent hotel sector. Exceptional Exhibitors Discover the finest products and service providers with… Read More >