Imagine yourself in a hotel lobby with a captivating accent wall featuring a geometric pattern in rich jewel tones. As a first impression, this striking accent provides an alluring draw for guests and sets the stage for a memorable stay. Or envision a resident lounge with a playful mix of patterned furniture and vibrant artwork. These finishes define the space’s welcoming, social atmosphere.
Aesthetics matter when it comes to capturing the attention of your building’s guests. However, these design trends are not just about aesthetics: they’re about creating spaces that foster connection, creativity, and well-being. When design materials are selected with thoughtful intentionality, they can create an environment that enriches the lives of the people who live and work in your space.
Creating the experience your guests want demands attention to evolving expectations. Today, all signs are indicating three trends that will shape amenity space design in the years ahead:
- A shift towards maximalist interior design.
- A return to a warm, natural palette.
- Classic textures that reflect a return to nature.
What to expect in amenity space design
Here at Thiel & Team, we’re excited to create amenity spaces that are not only beautiful but also reflective of the people who use them. By staying attuned to the evolving needs of our clients, and through close collaboration with our incredible vendors, our interior designers are able to take the lead in designing amenity spaces that elevate experiences.
In the year ahead, we’re expecting to transform amenity spaces through strategies inspired by the three trends described below.
Trend 1: A Departure from Minimalism
For years, minimalism – with its clean lines and muted tones – has reigned supreme. Suddenly, we’re witnessing a shift towards embracing maximalism, a bolder, more expressive approach to design.
This “more is more” approach to design offers an ethos of joy. In the Victorian era, maximalism reflected a desire to express one’s identity through highly curated spaces with treasured items, colors, and prints. Today, maximalism can provide an opportunity to create an amenity space that feels highly personal and encourages occupants to linger and explore.
The emergence of maximalist interior design is reflected in the growing popularity of layering patterns and textures, or even applying patterns on patterns. Vendors have shared that they’re seeing the same pattern used across wall coverings, fabrics, and window treatments. It’s a bold choice that, when done right, can create a cohesive and visually impactful space.
Trend 2: Embracing Nature’s Palette
While bold patterns are making a splash, today’s color story remains rooted in nature’s palette. Project owners are increasingly looking to bring nature, and natural colors, into their projects. This is continuing a move away from the beiges, concrete grays, and white-on-white themes that have dominated design decisions in recent years.
Within this trend, we see clients gravitating away from cool and white tones toward warmer hues that offer a touch more drama to an environment. This is playing out as a refreshing shift toward muted greens, occasionally blended with lighter blues.
This desire for connection to nature has also extended to a resurgence of earthy tones, including terracotta and ochre, that add warmth and grounding energy to spaces. Deep wood tones are adding to this sense of warmth.
Trend 3: The Return of Terrazzo
The shift toward more natural colors and textures has led to the revival of a classic material: terrazzo. Terrazzo, with its speckled pattern and versatility, offers a playful yet sophisticated touch to amenity design. The material was a mainstay in the 1970s style, but is coming back into the spotlight vibrantly refreshed. Terrazzo is available in a broader range of colors than ever before, with large-scale aggregate creating a new spin on the classic mid-century material.
Vibrant terrazzo flooring can provide a lively welcome to hotel guests. Terrazzo countertop in a multifamily resident lounge can add a touch of retro charm. The possibilities are as endless as today’s stylish new options.
Collaboration Enhances Dynamic Amenity Spaces
At Thiel & Team, we’re excited to embrace these trends as we create amenity spaces that are as vibrant and engaging as the people who use them. Whether it’s a hotel lobby, a golf clubhouse, or a multifamily resident lounge, we’re incorporating bold colors, patterns, and textures to create spaces that inspire and delight. When used thoughtfully, these trends can bring a striking, modern element to amenity spaces.
Our designers are adept at incorporating the colors and materials en vogue into designs that reflect the nuanced needs and expectations of building occupants. Today’s trends are simply one more tool to craft destinations that deliver a strong sense of identity.
Wondering how you might update your amenity spaces with a fresh take on design? Let’s connect! At every stage of planning and design, Thiel & Team can help you create vibrant interiors that meet your operational needs.
