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Luxury finishes: a detail that makes the difference

When designing the interiors of a luxury hotel, the details can be the element that really make the difference and allow you to create the right atmosphere to attract customers who want to experience an incredible stay. From this point of view, one of the key elements that brings character and elegance to hotel spaces is the finishes—luxury materials and impeccable design can turn any space into an oasis of refinement, conveying that sought-after image of class and sophistication to the hotel guests. Here are six inspirational ideas for luxury finishes that can add a distinctive touch to premium hotels.

1. Finishes for a luxury bathroom: natural stones

The bathroom, more so than the bedrooms, can represent the calling card of a luxury hotel, which is why this space dedicated to caring for the body and personal hygiene is the place where guests immerse themselves completely in the search for a comfortable, relaxing, and sophisticated experience. Carefully designing this room means successfully conveying lasting positive feelings that will turn into unforgettable memories—while the presence of a hot tub or sauna can be a bathroom’s best asset from a functional perspective, the aesthetic and emotional impact of the finishes used should not be underestimated. In this sense, natural stones take pride of place yet again as one of the biggest current trends when it comes to luxury bathroom finishes: materials such as marble bring a timeless luxury to hotel bathrooms. White Carrara marble, for example, is ideal for creating an elegant and bright atmosphere, while the option of a marble mosaic, cut with the latest processes and embellished with glass paste, gold leaf, and other material inserts is worth considering when it comes to creating high-impact artistic effects. There are many solutions, but in any situation natural stones represent a lasting investment that is popular with clients.

2. Art mosaics for bathroom walls

Artistic mosaics are another option to create an eye-catching visual effect in hotel bathrooms, combining the luxury of the materials with the unusual nature of the design laid out on the walls. When it comes to mosaics, there are so many options that range from more classic mosaic lines to solutions with an artistic style—it’s possible, for example, to opt for mosaics made from colored glass, mosaics with metal tiles, or event mosaics obtained from a combination of precious minerals, such as those in our collections, to add an artistic and luxurious flair to the bathroom. Calling upon companies that specialize in the production of high-quality mosaics, such as SICIS, gives you the opportunity to consider a huge range of colors, finishes, dimensions, and shapes to create striking plays of light. The tiles can also be laid on curved surfaces and are easy to apply. In short, this is a solution absolutely worth considering if you want to create a truly exclusive and elegant bathroom.

3. Premium wood finishes for hotels

By playing with finishes, you can aim to achieve eye-catching effects also in other parts of the hotel, both in the bedrooms and common areas. Premium wood, such as walnut or mahogany, can be used to finish the walls of luxury rooms and suites, bringing a warm and refined touch to the spaces and creating an atmosphere that is all about comfort. The wood can be used in vertical or horizontal panels depending on the style required and can be laid on larger or smaller areas of wall according to the idea to be staged. Often, in fact, wood elements are alternated with other types of decoration for an even more striking effect.

3. Premium wood finishes for hotels

4. Luxury floor mosaics

To create an image of class, it is vital to pay the same care and attention to the floors, since the visual impact they offer can be decisive to a first impression. By correctly choosing the materials and designs you can achieve premium solutions, by combining the aesthetic effect with functionality and resistance to external agents. Floors finished with our mosaic tiles, for example, have an extremely elegant look but, at the same time, they are highly resistant to wear and tear and easy to clean, maintaining their beauty over time.

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5. Luxury finishes for indoor columns

If the hotel interior features columns, you can also play with these elements using flair and creativity, by applying finishes that can embellish them and make them more visually appealing to guests. The internal columns of luxury hotels can be finished with premium materials such as marble, which bring a majestic aspect and touch of luxury to common areas, such as halls and restaurants, or with the mosaics mentioned above, perhaps by opting for more daring artistic decorations, which, because they can also be applied on curved surfaces, do not pose a problem when it comes to finishing round columns.

6. Finishes in premium fabrics

One final extremely unusual idea for finishes in a luxury hotel is the use of precious fabrics, such as silk or velvet, which can be used to finish the walls of suites or dining rooms. Despite being significantly more delicate than other materials, these fabrics offer a sense of opulence and comfort, turning spaces into exclusive places for relaxation—this option is worth assessing carefully, but it can also achieve a particularly satisfying result in terms of look and image.