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Beautifying - Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India

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<strong>of</strong> the region in the colour or textile. Duvets<br />

should have some prints if possible, though<br />

white is easier to launder so maybe self prints<br />

can be designed. For upper upscale or five star<br />

properties, extra cushions on the bed can bring in<br />

colour, while suites <strong>and</strong> presidential suites should<br />

have more colours through bed runners/extra<br />

cushions or bedspreads.<br />

Too long, too late:<br />

Does design get dated<br />

Yes, design can get dated if the hotel takes 5-6<br />

years or more to be built. Not only design,<br />

but there are new materials every year in the<br />

market. There are cheaper ways to do things as<br />

technology <strong>and</strong> construction methods are also<br />

improving <strong>and</strong> the methods have advanced.<br />

Therefore, the faster the hotel is built the better.<br />

It then looks like a new design concept. Mostly,<br />

we use contemporary designs to avoid the risk <strong>of</strong><br />

the design looking dated.<br />

More or subtle<br />

It is important to focus on simple designs <strong>and</strong> focal<br />

points rather than ‘no’ or ‘more’ approach. The<br />

function or operational benefits cannot be ignored,<br />

but a design needs to be blended <strong>and</strong> woven into<br />

aesthetics. Without aesthetics any space is boring.<br />

With smart <strong>and</strong> subtle design, every space can<br />

be pleasing.

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