Hotel room design trends change with time. But today will always be contemporary.
Today’s styles in contemporary commercial furniture emphasize an understated elegance. Consider consumer values. Most hotel guests want:
To relax in luxury but not be overwhelmed by it
To disconnect while staying connected to the digital and social world around them
Sustainability and energy efficiency
Simple is better. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative as a hotel designer.
These 3 creative contemporary commercial furniture designs were each supported by this hospitality furniture manufacturer.
While every hotel’s interior design is different, some truly standout. Meeting the latest hotel trends, these three facilities demonstrate some of the best hotel room layout & design we’ve seen:
The understated modern hotel room design at this casino & resort makes it very effective.
Modern wood motifs are at the height of popularity. But don’t expect to see:
Top designers today favor straight lines for a traditional look and feel.
The designers of this resort casino also opted for their hotel room interior design to be:
Transitional
Functional
Durable
While room colors are trending toward the warm end of the spectrum, more moderate hues of white and gray (seen here) are still quite popular.
Designers are smaller hotel room desks, as ample workspace is no longer necessary. Those likely to travel for business now operate almost entirely on laptops and smart devices.
The Simplicity Plus Hotel Line includes many of the same function-over-form amenities as the previous two:
Straight-line design
Minimal workspace
Laminate vs. veneer
Energy efficiency
But less is more still makes for a stylish design with comfort in mind.
A common thread between the projects was the choice of laminate over a veneer finish. Designers everywhere are picking laminate for its:
Durability and minimal upkeep
Cost-effectiveness
Extended life cycle
Dig in deeper to laminate vs. veneer for your hotel casegoods:
However you choose to design your hotel project, your hotel casegoods vendor should be your partner through the process. A one-stop-shop manufacturer helps efficiently move the job from concept to reality -- from conceptualization to installation and beyond.
Don’t underestimate the importance of American-made products in your plan. The benefits include:
Avoiding the long-term costs of poor quality
Streamlined supply chain logistics
Shorter lead times
Reduced risk
Quicker access to replacement parts
Warranty options
And more
What else goes into designing contemporary furniture that complements your hotel design? We’ve compiled 14 Insider Tips every designer should know:
This blog post was originally published May 2017 and was recently updated to reflect industry trends.