Prioritising the health of the human body and mind is no longer seen as an add-on in the hotel industry. The days of ‘wellness’ being represented by a distant spa in the hotel basement, with an in-room menu for treatments, and an aged gym only the most dedicated fitness-enthusiastic guest wants to use, are well and truly over.
Read MoreHere’s a roundup of some of our best and brightest moments from this year – it’s made us rather excited for what 2023 might hold for all of us at Bell & Swift.
Read MoreAccording to the professional bible that is Forbes, ‘Bleisure’ travelers are set to overtake business travelers this year and beyond – which provides a significant opportunity to hospitality venues and hotels across the globe. But what is a Bleisure traveler? It’s someone who’s travelling for both business and leisure; someone who’s visiting a place for work but tying in some vacation time too.
Read MoreCommitting to a large-scale refurbishment can be a daunting prospect – particularly for those in the hospitality industry, who run living, breathing establishments that always need to be fit for guests. Every step of the way, we work with the client, communicating efficiently and tailoring our process to your needs, to make sure you know you’re in safe hands.
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The hospitality industry is competitive. Always has been. Research shows that even though the cost-of-living crisis is minimising travel abroad, consumer spend on hotels, resorts, and accommodation is actually increasing. And as a result - expectations for accommodation during staycations are actually higher than in previous years.
Read MoreThe hospitality and tourism industries have their own unique trends when it comes to interior design. Yes, from a style perspective it draws influence from more general interior trends but there’s so much more to consider – guest experience, customer comfort, and customer journey, to name but a few.
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In a post-Covid world forever changed – we in the creative industries are revelling in the return of in-person collaboration in the workplace.
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My role is incredibly varied, and every day presents something new! I’ve been lucky enough to take the lead on all aspects of some fantastic projects, taking them from the initial concept stages, to client presentations, design development and seeing our designs come to life at the sample room stage
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Escapade at Silverstone is a cracking site, I was so excited when we were brought on. Motorsport has always been a personal passion of mine so it’s been a real thrill to be involved and inject my love for the industry into the interiors. I can’t wait to see the final results!
Get to know our Co-Founder & Creative Director, Craig McKie - “No two days are the same at Bell & Swift! Usually, we’ll have a project coming in were I’ll need to start thinking of ideas and start those initial discussions with the team.”
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Get to know our Co-Founder & Managing Director, Dawn Campbell - “My day-to-day work can be pretty varied! As Managing Director, I deal with the business side of things. I’m responsible for making sure every project has adequate resource.”
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Get to know our Interior Designer, Ava MacLean - “Every day is different. Much like design itself, the industry is constantly evolving so we are always kept on our toes.”
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Get to know our new Office Manager, Pauline McIntryre - “In my short time with Bell & Swift, the professionalism, dedication and passion of every team member is clear to see.”
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Our co-founder, Craig McKie, recently joined industry colleagues to chat all things bathroom design in a virtual round table: Concept v Reality in Bathroom Specification, courtesy of Hotel Designs.
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Emphasis on locally relevant design has become a major trend in the hotel industry. Modern hotels aim to provide a far more personal and authentic experience to create a better connection between guests and the local culture.
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Glasgow based interior design studio Bell & Swift has appointed Colin Carswell to join the team as Associate Interior Designer. With extensive experience in hotel, bar, restaurant and branding design, Colin will work alongside company directors Craig McKie and Dawn Campbell on new client accounts and strategic business development.
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If your venue has a space that you know is underperforming, establishing your USP and redesigning the layout or function to better suit that purpose could be the key to unlocking lost revenue. Find out more about how to tackle the issue here!
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In November this year, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), comes to Glasgow in what will be arguably one of the most important events to which the city has ever played host. So what does all of this mean for venues in Glasgow, and what should you be thinking about to get your space up to scratch for the international guests gracing our doorstep later this year? Here we explore what it actually means to build sustainability into interior design and what you can do to make sure you’re leading the charge and meeting the expectations of guests of the future.
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