Where Hospitality Design Is Heading

Hospitality design is moving towards smarter, more sustainable solutions, with a growing focus on refurbishment and reuse. By working with existing buildings and questioning what truly needs to change, designers can reduce impact while creating authentic, character-led guest experiences. This thoughtful, place-driven approach is shaping the future of hospitality design.

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Looking Ahead to 2026

After a year spent strengthening our foundations, refining how we work and expanding our services, Bell&Swift enters 2026 with clarity and confidence. With the addition of FF&E procurement and a continued focus on complex, large-scale hospitality projects, we’re focused on sustainable growth, long-term partnerships and delivering design that works creatively, commercially and operationally.

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Claire McDermott
Reset, Rebuild, Rise: Hilton Glasgow

At Bell&Swift, our mission is clear: to create spaces of value for our clients and their guests. That means more than interiors that look good - it’s about helping hotels reset their vision, rebuild with intent, and rise to new levels of success.

Our project Hilton Glasgow is the perfect example of what happens when design and strategy come together.

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Claire McDermott
Breathing New Life into London’s Empty Spaces

Across London, dormant office buildings are being given new life, transformed from underused commercial shells into vibrant hospitality destinations.

We’re proud to be part of this growing movement, working alongside architects, developers, brands and operators to unlock the potential of these overlooked assets.

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Claire McDermott
We’re five years old

In celebration of our 5th birthday, we asked our founders Dawn & Craig some questions about the last 5 years of Bell & Swift and their thoughts on what the next chapter holds. Listen to what they have to say, from highlights to what Bell & Swift bring to a design team.

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Appointment announcement – Edinburgh’s new Radisson Red hotel

we’re delighted to tell you we’ve been selected as interior design partner for the brand new Radisson Red in Ingliston, Edinburgh.

Planning permission has now been granted for the new 204-room hotel, which will also feature a gym, business facilities, and a spectacular rooftop restaurant and bar with outdoor terraces (a key attraction of its Glasgow City counterpart).

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