Part 1: Top Trends in Hotel Space Design

Human beings are social by nature. We like to hang out in groups and be around other people, but we also want our own space,” Berg says. “What this means for hotel design, especially hotel lobbies, is more spaces of cross-pollination. Spaces that offer a blend of public and private options for people who want to be in a public area but also have their privacy, to spaces where people can gather as a group to eat, dine, work or communicate.”

Authenticity.

“Ten years ago, everything was very similar in terms of hotel design, but with the influence of technology, there’s an expectation to be ‘wowed,’” says Berg. “Hotel guests today – especially millennials – want something that feels unique or special. Hotel furniture is becoming more customized and innovative in the way it looks and feels, incorporating design elements from the location and culture to create an authentic experience for the guest.”

Natural Finishes.

Another design trend that supports authenticity, according to Berg, is furniture that celebrates the natural beauty of materials. “Hotel furniture is relying much more on a patina,” he says. “We’re seeing more natural finishes and interesting textures being combined in hotel furniture design to reflect what is seen in nature. Using wire brushed wood patterns to resemble natural wood, for example. It all appears to be natural and real, thus creating that authentic and unique experience that guests today are looking for.”
In part two of our top trends in hotel space design blog series, we talk with Pam Niemann of Niemann Interiors, a hospitality, commercial and residential design firm located in Winter Park, Fla.