Our co-founder, Craig McKie, recently joined industry colleagues to chat all things bathroom design in a virtual round table: Concept v Reality in Bathroom Specification, courtesy of Hotel Designs.
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Emphasis on locally relevant design has become a major trend in the hotel industry. Modern hotels aim to provide a far more personal and authentic experience to create a better connection between guests and the local culture.
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If your venue has a space that you know is underperforming, establishing your USP and redesigning the layout or function to better suit that purpose could be the key to unlocking lost revenue. Find out more about how to tackle the issue here!
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In November this year, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), comes to Glasgow in what will be arguably one of the most important events to which the city has ever played host. So what does all of this mean for venues in Glasgow, and what should you be thinking about to get your space up to scratch for the international guests gracing our doorstep later this year? Here we explore what it actually means to build sustainability into interior design and what you can do to make sure you’re leading the charge and meeting the expectations of guests of the future.
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Extended stay hotels, the best solution for those looking for the flexibility and independence of a self-catered residence, but with hotel amenities to enjoy. For many corporate travelers, it’s a service they know well, but what’s the market looking like in 2021 and what should hoteliers and brands consider when building or renovating a space for the extended stay market? Here we share our experience designing for long stay service offerings.
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What is build to rent housing and what’s the relevance from a commercial interior design perspective? We’ll talk you through the latest updates in the sector and give our top tips to make your development stand out to the renters market. Find out more here!
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What are the commercial interior design trends we’re seeing in 2021 and what can you do to make sure your venue offers an experience to remember when you welcome guests back through the doors? Read more in the latest insight piece from our team here at Bell & Swift!
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Glasgow based interior design studio Bell & Swift has appointed Colin Carswell to join the team as Associate Interior Designer. With extensive experience in hotel, bar, restaurant and branding design, Colin will work alongside company directors Craig McKie and Dawn Campbell on new client accounts and strategic business development.
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The landmark Hilton Glasgow hotel is set to undergo a large-scale refurbishment having appointed leading Scottish commercial interior design company Bell & Swift to help transform the hotel.
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Some recent thoughts on how the hotel check in experience may look as hotels open.
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Decline in business travel is likely to last for the foreseeable future we discuss what corporate hotels can do to adapt?
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