TRAVEL & RESORTS
Renowned interior designers Goddard Littlefair, Interior Designers
of the suite, commented on the inspiration behind the design:
“‘This was a special and prestigious project for us, showcasing the
first of our new designs for The Lowry Hotel. We drew inspiration
from Manchester’s industrial history and in particular from cotton,
weaving and the city’s industrial forms, geometry and heritage,
including the shape of Trinity Bridge over the River Irwell, directly
outside the hotel. We were also inspired by Lowry’s own colour
palette, as the artist famously kept to a base palette of only five
colours, mixing them to achieve tonal shades that nonetheless
stayed within a distinctive overall range.
“The new design has a residential feel, with light and bright tonal
colours used for the walls, curtains and carpets, offset by darker
joinery, geometric-patterned fabrics used for cushions and curtain
trims for added visual interest. Colours range from rich bronzes and
burnt oranges to off-whites and textured blue-greys. Special joinery
features include four sets of double screens around the living and
dining areas to help zone the space and a bespoke dining table for
eight with a feature veneer inset pattern.
“The bedroom and bathroom feature timber slatted walls, which
mirror on the opposite wall, whilst the bathroom also has feature
walls in luxurious, richly-veined marble. The bedroom features a
bespoke, contemporary version of a four-poster bed, in a room
where the colours become softer, more muted and restful. The
stunning dressing room, with a large, anthracite velvet ottoman at its
centre, is dominated by a tiered feature light, made of threads and
inspired by Manchester’s cotton production history.”
Issue 37 2019
The Art of Luxury
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