• Superior interiors

    Designer Sarah Burghard says cookie-cutter design isn’t what independent hoteliers want.

  • Dream location

    The opulent and eclectic Reverie Saigon epitomises the rush to wealth in Vietnam. Its luxurious interior is mainly decked out with Italian design. Why?

  • If Only there were moving meetings to promote good health

    says Alex Marrs, lead designer at Area Sq Regions

  • One to Watch: The Vawdrey House

    We’re keeping our eye on The Vawdrey House, a threesome comprising designers Jennifer Hamilton, Graeme Montague and Ian Chapman producing interiors, bespoke joinery, wallpapers, signage and graphics so far...

  • What does your client’s brand sound like?

    Chris Wilcox says that while many stores, salons and restaurants play music, is it giving the right message? And more importantly, what song are you?

  • A Light Touch

    Lighting design is an essential part of mood-setting and décor in hotels, but is hard to pull off. Neil Knowles, founder and director of Elektra Lighting, explains how to get it right.

  • Design Central

    Marco Piva’s latest hotel project shows the Italian knack for mixing styles and periods.

  • The reversible hotel

    Guest rooms at the Ageas Bowl Hotel transform into spaces to watch cricket matches. Howzzat?

  • Hotels: Taking an app

    Whitbread’s new high-tech and eco-friendly hotel in London’s Covent Garden, makes economic use of space. JSJ Designs found smart ways to ensure the experience is an inviting one.

  • Hotels: Designing in luxury

    Opulence or convenience? FX looks at what guests want and what some designers have done to provide It.