Beyond Beige: The new era of hotel design

Beyond Beige: The New Era of Hotel Design
Hosted by Harlequin as part of the Design In Focus Programme

When: Wednesday 20^th May 2026, 16:30 -19:00
Where: Commercial Design in the Park, St James' Church Garden, St James's Walk, EC1R 0EA

Description of session:

Hotels are evolving from monochrome, uniform spaces into layered, residential environments that feel personal and emotionally engaging - particularly with the rise of branded residencies. In this panel discussion, a group of industry experts will explore this new trend and how colour and pattern shape the way a space is experienced, influencing mood, wellbeing, and overall guest connection.

Moderator:

Alys Bryan, Editorial Director - Design Insider

Speakers:

Claire Vallis - Design Director, Sanderson Design Group

Scott Maddux - Founder & Co-founder, Scott Maddux Studio, Maddux Creative H&G Top100 

Wictoria Kopycha - Associate Design Director, OBMY 

What is Design In Focus?

Design In Focus is a curated programme of influential industry voices, bringing clarity and insight to the future of commercial interiors. Brought to you by Commercial Interiors UK and Design Insider.

About Harlequin: 

Harlequin is a contemporary brand known for designing and making versatile, sophisticated, and expressive fabric and wallpaper. As a studio, Harlequin embraces an eclectic sense of style in interiors and empowers people to express their individuality through colour and design in their homes.

About Commercial Interiors UK & Design Insider

Commercial Interiors UK

We are the only UK trade association for the commercial interiors sector. Commercial Interiors UK empowers accredited commercial furnishing suppliers to drive growth across the industry. Every initiative we undertake is designed to support our accredited members’ businesses, supporting them to thrive and lead in a globally competitive marketplace.

Design Insider

Design Insider is an online magazine and media outlet. We amplify the expertise of global commercial interior designers and suppliers by publishing the latest products, projects, and people from across the whole commercial sector, while also instigating the sector’s most important conversations. Design Insider is owned and published by Commercial Interiors UK.

The Design In Focus programme:

Design in Focus is a curated three-day programme as part of Clerkenwell Design Week, featuring eight dynamic sessions designed to inspire and engage designers, architects, operators and industry leaders. Design in Focus is set within the newly unveiled Commercial Design in the Park Pavilion (formerly Project.)

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