The future of hotel décor is largely a reflection of the evolving interests of the general public. Sustainability, a desire to be closer to nature and an obsession with a healthy lifestyle are becoming increasingly influential in shaping interior design trends in the hotel industry.
For hotel owners without a specialised target demographic, it can be difficult to pursue a more niche trend without alienating a significant portion of your potential customer base. Most hotel owners are looking for a happy middle ground, a design that is modern enough to appease younger customers without being so outside-of-the-box that it puts off customers with more conservative expectations.
Regardless of your hotel’s target demographic, an awareness of emerging trends is imperative. You don’t need to overhaul your décor to stay right at the cutting edge of interior design, but keeping up with new ideas (and incorporating them into the existing theme of your hotel when they fit nicely) is definitely worth considering.
Sustainable design
Attitudes towards sustainability have changed drastically over the last few years as the severity of the threat climate change poses has been drawn into sharper focus. Any way we can help lessen the burden on the planet should be embraced – whether that’s by reducing our carbon footprint, changing our diets or opting for reusable, recyclable alternatives. Sustainability concerns have infiltrated the world of interior design. Where in the past leather furnishings were seen by owners and guests alike as a welcome sign of luxury and comfort, today they might be spurned because they are seen as something with an attached environmental cost that simply isn’t worth paying. Owners are increasingly eager to find sustainable ways to furnish their hotels – and leather is just one example.
Biophilia
As owners look for new ways to diminish the environmental impact of their hotels and protect the planet, they are also looking to reinforce their links to the natural world. Biophilia has become a preoccupation for many hotel owners and they are quick to carve out space for plant life in reception areas and rooms. We are in the midst of a boom in indoor plant sales. In densely populated urban areas, people can feel disconnected from the natural world and the introduction of plants inside can help to fill that void.
That means replacing artificial surfaces with natural alternatives. Stone and wood are preferred to laminate and polymer flooring, and crafted materials and custom millwork are likely to be used instead of similar, man-made products.
Wellness
An obsession with wellness is driving another change in hotel décor: providing an environment that gives guests the opportunity to feel like the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves. While, for those with the facilities, that might mean devoting more of the spotlight to an on-site gym, spa or swimming pool, for those with more limited resources, it can suffice to just create the impression of a positive atmosphere: scented candles, ambient music and plenty of natural light.
Whether you go all-in on emerging trends or stick to tried-and-tested ways of furnishing your hotel, there’s an extensive selection of hotel chairs to choose from at Rosehill Furnishings. Even if you don’t think any of these will appeal to your core demographic, hopefully it gives you a glimpse into the future of hotel décor and allows you to plan and adjust accordingly as the general public’s taste evolves.
