Hotel design has come a long way. What started with practicality and comfort has become about creating an exquisite experience for the guests. Each hospitality property embraces a unique aesthetic, from classical to one of the recent trending styles, maximalism. Siding with the philosophy–more is more, the said style uses bold colour palettes, layered textures and celebrates the idea of excess.
In fact, the maximalist design relies on distinct themes such as vintage, traditional heritage and even futuristic. It could also be an amalgamation of all of them.Hotels abiding by this aesthetic style utilise the best available space, peppering it with an array of elements, creating a busy and bright space that is both comfortable and refreshing. Maximalism encourages hotel properties to rely on the unpredictability of arranging things and liberally use furniture and décor. However, the style is far from a haphazard accumulation of collectables. Here is how one can achieve elegance through maximalism inhospitality:
1.Colours
Maximalism bids adieu to understated palettes. It is about opulent colours which could take over the wall, the flooring and even the ceiling. This could incorporate textures and prints to create an enigmatic aesthetics.
2. Repititions
One could embrace maximalism through repetition–of patterns, objects, colours and design. It could bea series of artworks in different colour combinations along the corridor, a patterned flooring paired witha printed wall paper, printed sofas peppered with printed cushions that sit affront a bright coloured wall, among a few.
3. Art pieces
Art pieces are a decadent way of adding personality to a space. One could curate a fusion of vivid artefacts like sculptures, paintings and images to create a breathtaking vision. If not, it could be one wall-to-wall mural featuring textures, colours and patterns that grounds the belief of ‘bigger is better’
Maximinilism requires a great design direction which is founded on a solid architectural and infrastructure basis, especially for a hospitality venture
Sarabjit Singh, Founder and Architectural Designer, Villa Ortiga.
4.Lighting
Maximalism is about eccentricity. One could display a larger-than-life chandelier in the centre of a large scaled room, like reception, to add the drama.
Maximinilism requires a great design direction which is founded on a solid architectural and infrastructure basis, especially for a hospitality venture. While a strategic curation is essential, for it is easy to go overboard with this style, it is the most important to have fun.
