4 Popular Hotel Interior Design Trends in 2023

This year has been an exciting year for interior trends. There are many new ideas and concepts that have formed and led the way for hotel interiors – more so than in recent years. We’ve seen plenty of bold prints and colours, a rehash of 70s glamour and style and personal traits all added to spaces and with these being added to hotels, it makes them all the more exciting to stay in.

Interior decor, especially in hotels where hospitality fit outs and refurbishments don’t happen annually, can be hard to get right, especially if a hotel is looking to stand out. The risk is that, once all the interiors are fitted, they’ll be right out of style again. Luckily, hospitality interior trends don’t move and progress as quickly as home interiors, so making some bold changes and decisions won’t necessarily come back to haunt you in a few month’s time.

Finding interior design solutions in 2023 that are not only going to be to most of your guests’ tastes, but which is also kind to the environment – a huge focus for numerous industries now – can be a balancing act. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular hotel interior design trends in 2023.

Use Local Style

In order to provide a more authentic experience for your guests, look to use local influences within your hotel interior design, particularly if you are in a location of interest. There are many ways you can use and make the most of local style within all areas of your hotel, from using small-batch toiletries in bathrooms to partnering up with a local soft furnishing company for things such as unique rugs or cushions. Taking this approach can also set you apart from the competition, plus local businesses who rely on custom will be more than grateful for the exposure.

Earth Tones Are All The Rage

Earthly tones are very much in right now, from mauve and peaches to blues and greens – these beautiful tones and colours are very popular within hotels as they make guests feel all the more relaxed and comfortable. They are much softer choices when it comes to adding colour to a hotel room or communal space and can feel less overwhelming or loud than other colour choices. Even deep colours such as terracotta and browns have their place within this latest trend.

Terrazzo Tile

Terrazzo is one of those trends that has always been around, but it has really come into its own over the past year or two. It’s long been used within tourism, hospitality and retail – do speckled floor tiles sound familiar? – but it has been given a makeover and now, it’s super stylish. Terrazzo tile looks especially on trend when used in a bathroom setting, whether that’s floor to ceiling tiles or feature tile walls with a brightly coloured sink. Choose a colour that provides a little retro flare, such as pink or blue, or stick with a neutral style to create a more relaxing space.

Connections to Nature

Now more than ever, people want to be connected to nature. In keeping with the ongoing battle to have a healthy work/life balance, hotel guests want to enjoy their break and feel truly relaxed and calm, and this is where a natural connection comes in. Hotels should look to bring the outside in whichever way they can, whether this is in the form of botanical prints in the rooms, plants in the bathroom or through bolder design choices, such as floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the outdoor spaces within your grounds.

Hotel architects and designers are designing green spaces within hotels to offer communal guest experiences outdoors – something which can then be used as a USP against competitors. Whether this is unique outdoor dining experiences, fun activities such as outdoor crafts or snug outdoor bars, complete with sunken seating and fire pits can help bridge the gap between the indoors and out for guests.