Get to know our Interior Designer, Samantha Cox

My role is incredibly varied, and every day presents something new! I’ve been lucky enough to take the lead on all aspects of some fantastic projects, taking them from the initial concept stages, to client presentations, design development and seeing our designs come to life at the sample room stage

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Craig McKie
Penny Simpson appointed as Interior Designer

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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UpdatesCraig McKie
Sustainable Interior Design – How to upgrade your hotel for COP26 and beyond

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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InsightsCraig McKie
Long Stay hotels: how to design for this emerging trend

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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InsightsCraig McKie