December 2017 Digital Issue

DECOR & DESIGN
IN-ROOM RETREATS
Hotel bathroom design strives to create an air of luxury
BY SHERENE CHEN-SEE
Hotel William Gray
HOTELS
have become leaders in the
bathroom-design market. Many home
owners take inspiration for their own
home bathroom decor from photos
they’ve seen of hotel bathroom
trends. Hotels are known to push the
boundaries of decor and provide a
welcoming presence for their guests
through the use of luxurious design
elements. Here’s a look at how a few
of Canada’s leading hotels are interpreting
the latest bathroom styles
and starting trends of their own.
FIXTURE-UPPERS
Walk-in showers have been a staple
in luxury-hotel bathrooms. In fact,
during recent renovations at its
Saskatoon Inn, Prince George
Hotel, Residence Inn London and
Toronto Courtyard Toronto Airport
properties, Atlific Hotels installed as
many walk-in showers as possible in
their King rooms. Walk-in showers
offer the illusion of more space than
a traditional shower and are often
made with glass side panels in order
to give the space a more open feel.
Additionally, walk-in showers
provide safety, as they are easier to
step in and out of and users are less
likely to slip during the process.
Guests who are wheelchair-dependent
can benefit from this design
consideration, as a stool can be
placed in the shower allowing the
user to sit down.
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