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The Lowry Hotel Manchester
FOLLOWING A £4m refurbishment, the five- star Lowry Hotel in Manchester has now reopened following a comprehensive makeover to its 165 rooms. With designers Goddard Littlefair and MRV Interiors behind the new design, the result is an enhanced resident experience through the introduction of new Smart TVs and wi-fi, alongside new curtains, carpets, fabrics and colour schemes throughout the bedrooms and public areas. In the 2,228ft2
Presidential Suite – which
cost £700,000 alone – the space has been reconfigured and redesigned to include an enlarged dressing room, large dining room, double steam shower and free-standing bath, living area and super king-size bed. A neutral colour palette takes centre stage combining dark wood screen, curtains and rugs with a lighter, Scandi-inspired flooring from Havwoods. Te Blanco 13 Character 180mm 1-Strip boards from the Venture Plank collection were chosen for their bright and airy qualities, which help to reflect light around the suite.
Elsewhere in the hotel, the Lowry’s new
spa – the Re:Treat – offers visitors access to facilities including cryotherapy chamber, meditation pod and sensory deprivation tank. On arrival, guests are greeted with a large reception area and coffee bar in an earthy palette. Organic materials are at the heart of the design, from coffee-coloured leather chairs and textured tiles to the live wall with greenery and potted plants.
Below The hotel’s 165 rooms have undergone a comprehensive makeover
Havwoods’ Bergen Rustic 125mm Herringbone boards from its Henley collection run throughout the reception, resulting in an open-plan space but still with clear zones. Te style of flooring helps to visually elongate the room, while the natural variations of the wood grains and knots are intended to add depth and interest to the minimalist aesthetic.
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of Amtico’s past and present and alludes to our exciting future. Tis, together with the thoughtful update to our wider long-standing Coventry site, has been a wonderful way to kickstart our 60th anniversary celebrations.’ At the Solihull office, the refurbished entrance features
a stunning combination of Grey Burnished Metal from the Signature collection with Polished Copper feature stripping, laid in Large Parquet. Te adjoining corridor, featuring Hackfall Oak laid in a Chevron pattern, extends into the ground-floor office space.
Upstairs, Amtico’s versatility is showcased upstairs
with a blend of Wood and Stone laying patterns. Te design morphs from Gable Parquet Large in Hackfall Oak to a combination of Onyx Marble and Grigio Classic Marble, culminating in the eye-catching Gatsby Square Large laying pattern.
Holly Johnson, marketing director at Amtico, says:
‘For six decades our commitment to design and British manufacturing has allowed us to create unique and beautiful LVT flooring – our Coventry and Solihull sites reflect our craftsmanship and values as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. Te designs are a testament to the quality of our LVT products, the creativity of our designers and the expertise of our CAD and manufacturing teams.’
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