• The Year of The Snake

    Explore creative ways to celebrate the Year of the Snake through design...

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  • Trash to Treasure

    Explore how to breathe new life into old materials and how to turn them into something extraordinary...

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  • The Art of Suspension

    Join us on today's blog as we share the unique ways we elevate our spaces through the captivating art of suspension....

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  • Meet The Maker: Raphael Balme

    Raphael Balme is a UK based artist whose layered paintings tell a story never short of colour, form and texture. Join us as we explore some of Raphael Balme's work as we 'Meet The Maker'...

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  • The Relief Technique

    The relief technique is an adventurous one because it can be found within many mediums such as stone, wood and bronze. Join us as we share how we have used this technique within our designs...

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  • Using Natural Materials in Design: Stone and Tiles

    Explore how we've integrated our love for natural materials into our designs...

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  • The Dos and Don'ts of Creating A Statement Interior

    Making a statement means something different to everyone, so here are our dos and don’ts of how to create a statement interior of your own…

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  • Kit Kemp for Andrew Martin

    The Kit Kemp for Andrew Martin Collection is a modern range of fabrics and wallpapers with one eye in the past and one in the future, bringing us squarely up to the present.

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  • How We Use Metal

    Typically when we picture metal we think of harsh elements, but metal can also appear delicate. We love how versatile it can be. Join us as we share how we've incorporated metal elements into our designs, from details on upholstery to grand sturdy consoles...

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  • Design Threads: Painting Candlesticks

    This week for Design Threads, we have been painting our very own candlestick holders and celebrating these ornaments which can inject joy and personality into any space...

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  • Out & About: Cornelia Parker at Tate Britain

    This week we visited the Cornelia Parker exhibition at Tate Britain. Here are just some of her thought provoking artworks that stood out to us when we went out and about...

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  • Paris Design Week 2024: Our Highlights

    Our design team took a trip to Paris last week for the annual Paris Design Week. We wasted no time immersing ourselves in the vibrant creative scene, eagerly absorbing every ounce of inspiration. Join us as we guide you through the unforgettable highlights of our trip...

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  • 5 Top Tips to Transform Your Bathroom

    A bathroom revamp is a great way to breathe new life into your everyday routine. We have blogged before about how to design a bathroom, but now we'd like to take you through our top tips on how to transform and update even the smallest of bathrooms with the smallest of budgets - without having to do a full refurbishment...

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  • Frieze Tease

    Come and visit us at this year's Frieze Masters in Regent's Park...

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  • New Bed, New Me: Our Dos and Don’ts for Improving Bedrooms

    Having welcomed guests to our hotels for years, we’ve perfected the art of a good night’s sleep. We share our bedroom ‘dos and don’ts’ to help you have your very own ‘Firmdale sleep experience’...

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  • Inside Out: Interior Tips for Exterior Bits

    We were recently contacted by Anna on Instagram, asking if we might have any tips and tricks for jazzing up the outside of a home. Of course, we can talk to you about interiors till the cows come home, but this time we have put our heads together to come up with some top tips on how to liven up the exterior of your home. As always, it’s the little things that make a big difference...

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  • Sweets and Suites

    Explore how we take inspiration from the delicious desserts served at our restaurants in London and New York at Firmdale Hotels...

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  • Tale of the Townhouse

    When we designed our collection of townhouse hotels, we took the opportunity to utilise the architectural and historical elements of each site and create spaces to make guests feel like local residents. Join us as we explore our three townhouse hotels: Knightsbridge Hotel, Number Sixteen and Dorset Square Hotel...

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  • Behind the Scenes - The Loft at Bergdorf Goodman

    This week we have been installing my collaboration in the loft space at Bergdorf Goodman on 5th Avenue in New York. It's been a busy week but it's all come together. Take a look at the end result and a few of my highlights....

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  • Meet the Maker: Martin Waller of Andrew Martin

    This week we caught up with Martin Waller the founder of Andrew Martin, to find out a bit more about his ethos and inspiration…

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  • Harmonious Hues for 2024

    As we are approaching 2024, industry reports and design forecasts are predicting a palette that seamlessly marries sophistication with warmth, promising to infuse spaces with a harmonious ambience. Join us as we delve into five captivating colours set to define the style terrain in 2024...

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  • Ways to Mix and Match Dining Sets

    Mixing and matching dining sets doesn't have to be intimidating. We love a set of matching chairs but mixing together various styles, colours and sizes will bring a sense of fun and character to your space. We have mixed and matched chairs in dining rooms, restaurants and even in workspaces. Join us as we explore our favourite ways to mix and match dining settings...

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  • How to Use Colour in Design

    In the design studio, we are always playing with a collage of colour, pattern and texture. My style is best described as carefree and colourful – colour always makes me smile...

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  • How to Design a Monochrome Room

    Join us as we share some examples and tips for designing a monochrome scheme...

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