The last time I was here, in Mallorca, I was eight. It was only my second flight and the thought of landing on an island, in the middle of the sea, felt hair-raising – as well as frightening – as we descended from the clouds towards the sea. Together with my family – mum, dad and two older brothers – …

With Bert & May having recently joined the Hyperion collection, the patterned tiles offering , which already feature leading designer brands, including Ca’ Pietra, Minoli, Siminetti and Original Style, has moved up a notch. “Patterned tiles in vibrant hues and bolder styles are becoming more popular as hotel designers are willing to unleash their creativity in bathrooms, spa areas and …

Located in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware’s historic district, the reimagined The Quoin is housed in the former Security Trust & Safe Deposit Company Building, a four-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone dating back to 1885 that was designed by the renowned Philadelphia architect, Frank Furness (of Frank Furness & Evans Architects). The Quoin features 24 luxury guestrooms, a lobby café and …

My affinity to Cuba is in large part informed by my personal trips to the island. It started out as a quest to document Cuba’s underground music scene and unique preservation of hip-hop culture. In the age of President Barack Obama and the thawing of U.S.-Cuba travel restrictions, it was finally made possible for someone like me, a Washington Heights-born …

Dubai is a shrinking violet, said nobody (ever). Since its first luxury hotel, the destination has always been considered a leader in high-end hospitality – challenging conventional approaches and defying boundaries in architecture and design to offer something different. OMNIYAT, the developer behind some of the world’s most progressive buildings, including four developments in Dubai, including The Opus that shelters …

The Brit List Awards has become known for its bold personality, expressive award ceremonies and its unique and in-depth style to leave no stone unturned when identifying who among the industry are the leading figures in design, architecture and hospitality. Each year, from the entries that are submitted, the team at Hotel Designs, with the help of the judging panel, …

Celebrating 50 years of design and manufacture in contract textiles, Skopos has been marking this milestone every month by looking back at some of the standout designs that have come off its drawing board, and putting them back in the design spotlight with the launch of its 50th Anniversary Collection. Alpha 11 — literally design number 11 in the Skopos …