Soho is known for its lively atmosphere, but inside Room 500 at The Soho Hotel, a more relaxed mood takes over. Natural light falls across the floor, highlighting the soft blue fabric walls and the carefully layered patterns throughout the room. A collection of inviting seating areas makes it easy to settle in and enjoy a quieter side of the city.
The armchair by the window, upholstered in our Busy Lizzie fabric with Christopher Farr Cloth, is an especially lovely spot to pause and take in the room. Perfect for a quiet moment, although afternoon plans may have other ideas.
The Onion Headboard, upholstered in Schumacher’s Las Colinas Scenic Tapestry fabric, introduces a charmingly folksy landscape of trees and foliage, inspired by handwoven textiles. Above, a half bed tester in our Falling Leaves fabric, designed for Andrew Martin, adds another layer of pattern.
Pattern continues throughout the room, each design bringing something different to the scheme. Our Zig Zag fabric in Indigo introduces bold, painterly blocks of colour to the end of bed stool, while the curtains in William Yeoward’s Eden fabric bring softer, flowing curves. The contrast in scale and shape creates an interesting mix of patterns, tied together by a shared palette of blues.
Through the doorway, the Drawing Room continues the scheme with a palette of denim, slate, aqua and soft green, balanced by warm ivory walls.
The sofa features patchwork-like blocks of our Zig Zag fabric, which sit alongside the striking diamond pattern of our Busy Lizzie fabric on the ottoman and dining chairs. The two designs complement one another without being too closely matched, bringing together different patterns and scales to create an interesting mix.
Beneath the Sofonisba Anguissola painting, an antique round table offers a spot for breakfast or a little letter writing.
The finer details bring the room together, from the pleated Wriggle Room lampshades and sculptural lamp bases to carefully arranged books, fresh flowers and botanical artwork.
From the choice of lighting to the smaller decorative objects dotted around the room, each detail has its place, creating a thoughtful mix of old and new that makes the space feel complete.
Room 500 brings together colour, pattern and thoughtful details to create a space that feels distinctly Soho, with plenty to discover in every corner.