Hospitality interiors are taking on a more residential character, but the demands placed on their surfaces remain distinctly commercial.
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Laminex is highlighting the role of decorative surfaces, colour and material selection in hospitality interior design, as designers seek to balance creative expression with the durability and performance requirements of commercial spaces.
The company said hospitality interiors, from boutique hotels and restaurants to bars, increasingly draw inspiration from residential design, with warmer colour palettes, varied textures and timber-inspired finishes helping establish a venue’s identity.
Amanda Watt, Head of Marketing and Digital at Laminex, said colour and materiality influence how people experience hospitality environments.
“Colour and materiality have an extraordinary influence on how we experience a space. In hospitality, they can set the mood, create a sense of intimacy or bring energy and personality to an interior,” Watt said.
She said designers were exploring more expressive combinations of colour, texture and finish to create interiors with a distinct identity.
Laminex offers a range of decorative surfaces, including solid colours, woodgrains and different finishes for applications such as joinery, furniture, cabinetry and architectural features.
Among its products, Laminex TrueScale® Woodgrains are designed to replicate the natural variation and visual character of timber while providing the practical properties of decorative laminate surfaces. The company said these surfaces offer resistance to heat, scratches, stains and UV exposure for suitable commercial applications.
Its Kalamata AbsoluteMatte range provides a deeply saturated colour with a super-matte, fingerprint-resistant finish.
Laminex also highlighted the versatility of high-pressure laminate, which can be used across different interior applications and fabricated into curved and detailed furniture forms through cold-forming.
Beyond material selection, the company identified construction schedules and the demands of daily hospitality operations as important considerations for designers and project teams.
For wall applications, Surround by Laminex and Architectural Wall Panels offer contemporary profiles designed to introduce texture and detail into interiors.
“Featuring an interlocking tongue-and-groove system, the panels are designed for straightforward installation, helping streamline the creation of feature walls and other decorative wall applications,” Watt said.
Laminex said selecting materials with both aesthetic and practical requirements in mind could help hospitality venues maintain the appearance and functionality of their interiors over time, particularly in spaces subject to frequent cleaning and daily use.