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Throwing some shapely questions into the mix, Kaldewei looks at why shape plays an important role in how consumers respond, and how this is impacting on design in the bathroom. In 2010, neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins conducted an experiment to find out if any shapes were more pleasing than others. A curvy surface is characteristic of living organisms so the …

The Lowry Hotel is spacious yet intimate, with carefully placed artwork providing moments to pause and converse. With an interior that makes you feel like you are stepping into the home of an eccentric collector, it is a place to escape, a sanctuary away from the general bustle of life. The 165 generously sized guestrooms and 12 stunning suites don’t …

Four Seasons is joining the likes of Ritz-Carlton and Aman with the debut of own-brand yachts, each sheltering 95 onboard luxury suites. Itineraries will likely include stays at Four Seasons properties en route, and yachts will have an industry-leading staff-to-guest ratio to deliver the brand standard of highly personalised service. With the first vessel setting sail in late 2025, Four …

The very nature of bathrooms means hygiene and cleanliness is at the top of any specifiers’ checklist. As well as the fixtures and fittings, the walls and floor need to withstand regular cleaning, often with harsh chemical cleaners. Tiles are perfectly suited for use in wet areas and bathrooms owing to their hardwearing finish which means they are easy to …

Designed with a selection of curved edges and delicate finishes for the bathroom, influenced by the historic Italian city of Bologna, each piece blends timeless architecture with unique design to enhance the wellbeing experience. Each product is united with expertly crafted detail, precision engineering, premium materials and skilled technology. Image credit: GRAFF The Vignola collection includes bath and basin mixers, …

For years, the world has been captivated by hotels that have taken hospitality to new heights; pushing modern traveller demands and transforming pure design concepts into extraordinary sanctuaries for the few, not the many. Taking this concept up a level, while answering to the call for slow travel, hotels already on the curve of luxury, and all competing to offer …

Interior spaces at the luxury eco-haven of The Tongsai Bay are being extended and refined to complement the improved facilities undertaken in Phase One, while staying true to its ‘Natural to the Core’ philosophy. Phase Two of the transformation extends the inside-outside ethos into the new Nest co-working space in The Tongsai Bay lobby. This well-defined and dedicated area offering …

Following a significant architectural, engineering and interior design intervention by the CaberlonCaroppi studio, the Umiltà 36 Luxury Hotel has reopened to the public in Rome. The style philosophy of the five star luxury hotel, designed for an international and cosmopolitan clientele, found its match with Gessi, a brand which represents the excellence Italian design with the Made in Italy ethos …