Imagine ending an adventure-filled day in the comfort of luxury hotel rooms sized to your specific needs. With guests spending more time on outside experiences than in rooms, the way rooms have evolved for the new traveller is a perfect launchpad for emerging design solutions.
From maximising floor space, comfortable bedding, and calming drapery to creating intelligent design solutions for the new-age guest experience.
We explore the challenges, solutions, innovations, and tips for small luxury escapes in the hospitality industry.
Tiny Space Realities
Renowned hospitality and travel industry researcher Hanson says, “All categories of guests are spending less time in their hotel rooms than 40 years ago….The rooms are more functional as a place to sleep and bathe.” With the rise of the experience-seeker, rooms must be more efficient to serve occupants with varied interests in small hotels, apartments, and studios.
The emergence of creative solutions for the challenges of these constraints results in designs that not only deliver aesthetic spaces but also enhance their comfort. Using cutting-edge technologies and implementing the latest industry trends through efficient soft furnishings ease the practicality of these small spaces.
Designing Luxury for Small Spaces in Hospitality Projects
Designing unique solutions to cater to the specific needs of small spaces invites solutions that require fewer things and more strategy to create mini-experiences. While providing the essentials is obvious, defining the obvious becomes more critical.
Here are a few design principles for small spaces that help refine luxury retreats with small footprints using upholstery, curtains, blinds and carpets.
1) Re-imagining Layouts
Reimagining the layout like dedicated built-in zones like a reading nook or a sleeping area breaks away from conventional room planning.
Strategically distinguishing living and dining areas visually and creating an open workspace enhances the perception of spaciousness and functionality. Additionally, using drapery to segregate these areas and upholstery to characterise them makes an element of comfortable spaces.
2) Functional Illumination
Integrating a serene mood with thoughtful lighting design can foster relaxation and ensure functionality in small-space hospitality projects. Blending natural light through clear, full-height windows filtering light with custom drapery offers a sense of spaciousness. and warmth strikes the perfect balance for a cosy and tranquil luxury retreat.
3) Elevating with Colour
While the classic white does hit the right spot to create a brighter, airy, and spacious room through upholstery and fabrics, trendy shades and calming tones set the right mood for a small luxury space.
Shades of blue for beddings, throw pillows, and other soft furnishings bring out tranquillity and calm, and in contrast, earthy tones like tan, taupe, and grey create a sophisticated, modern, and relaxing look.
Innovations for Luxury Interiors within a Compact Square Feet
The Sense of Touch
- Using fabrics for soft furnishings like bedding, drapery, and upholstery generates a feeling of comfort and relaxation.
- Using high-performance fabrics that can withstand the influx of guests and their varied use-case scenarios, the tiny luxury space serves as a place to unwind.
Fabrics aligning having the following properties are the best suited for use in these small-space luxury hotel rooms:
- Style
- Varied textures
- Optimised for practicality
- Stain-resistant
- Easy-to-clean
- Long-lasting durability
- Optimal fade protection
The Future of Hospitality in Small Spaces with Ecodec
In hospitality and commercial design, every space tells a story. Ecodec provides the luxurious soft furnishings that define these narratives, transforming guest rooms, lobbies, and offices into exceptional experiences.
We are curators of innovation and craftsmanship for the contract sector. By blending global reach with meticulous attention to detail, Ecodec offers a comprehensive portfolio of durable and elegant fabrics tailored for high-traffic environments. We are the definitive partner for projects where aesthetic appeal and performance must coexist.
Specify with confidence. Partner with Ecodec for your next project. For inquiries, please contact us at biz@ecodec.sg or kenmund@ecodec.sg.