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From rooms, restaurants, offices, spas and conference areas, to bars, business centres and fancy bathrooms, hotels offer unlimited scope. For interior designers, hotel projects represent greater opportunity, increased exposure and, more often than not, larger budgets.
However, there are also inherent challenges involved in dealing with projects that are so large – and so multi-faceted. Juggling the demands of owners and operators, in-house purchasing, operations and housekeeping teams and procurement companies, as well as the usual consultants, is not always a straightforward task, particularly when many of these entities have conflicting priorities.
“The main role of the commercial interior designer is… very commercial,” suggested Martin Wojnowski, design principal at Design Worldwide Partnership (DWP). “The interior designer should develop a scheme that will bring value to the project and accelerate the financial returns for hotel owners – in line with the operator’s design guidelines.”
And while there is no secret formula for any successful hotel project, a solid relationship with both clients and suppliers is as good a place as any to start, Wojnowski maintained. “There are no tips regarding the smooth run of a project. Every job is different, but good and friendly relations with all trades and clients should always be established.”
Tight deadlines and big orders are an inescapable part of the process, making it all the more important to work with partners and suppliers that are capable, and completely reliable.
Over the next few pages, we have invited a handful of hospitality suppliers to outline how they can help you ensure that your next hotel project runs smoothly.
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CID speaks to Paul Vittecoq, managing director of Dubai-based fireplace company, Momo Fire.
Tell us about your company.
Momo Fire is an eco-design fireplace company based in Dubai, providing the entire Middle East region with the latest in trendy furniture for indoor and outdoor decoration. We are the exclusive representative for different European brands, including Planika and DigiFire. We combine modernity and international design with the advanced technology of environmentally-friendly, renewable, liquid fuel, smokeless, ethanol-based fire. Our products are fuelled by Fanola, a special ethanol based bio-fuel for use in bio-friendly fireplaces. Our products are portable, odourless, ventless, safe and easy, and are also certified to the highest environmental safety standards.
What sets you apart?
Our large range of products, competitive prices, and the fact that we work on a case-by-case basis, all sets us apart. We offer tailor-made design, as well as certification. We also have special collections that cater to architects and designers, such as Reflexo, Onyx, Firebox and Orbiter.
What hotels have you supplied?
We have worked with Hilton, Kempinski and InterContinental hotels.
What do you add to a hotel project?
A friendly and unique atmosphere, exclusive design, and an interesting attraction for restaurants.
How do we contact you?
We can be reached on tel: +971 (0)50 454 9009 and email: info@momofire.com. For more information, please visit our website: www.momofire.com.
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