ULTIMATE LIBRARY
Bespoke Book Collections To Educate , Entertain , Inspire
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
In the age of sustainability and digital detox , books are having a timely resurgence . Book curation experts Ultimate Library , created by Philip Blackwell in 2009 , are the go-to team when it comes to creating the perfect book collection . Working with hotels , resorts and interior designers around the world , Ultimate Library curate bespoke book collections tailored to location , aesthetic and client ’ s needs . Whether a wellness resort in the Maldives or a city break hotel in the centre of London – books are at the heart of everything Ultimate Library does .
A dedicated team works with each client from the beginning of the design through to installation , ensuring that the collection is not only entertaining and educational but also fits with the property ’ s design aesthetic . Working with a team of devoted bibliophiles , each collection is eminently readable and adds a sense of place and perspective to a location . Past projects have ranged from vast libraries in hotels down to just a handful of books on a private yacht , each adding unique creativity and soul to their location . A well curated book collection speaks to the character of a hotel , can brighten a room and serve as an arresting design feature .
Ultimate Library are the antidote to the tired ‘ book exchange ’ systems , that often house battered titles completely unrelated to the hotel or area . Today ’ s
guests are more discerning and are looking for a more intelligent and curated approach to not only libraries , but also room and coffee table books .
A recent consumer survey conducted by Ultimate Library has found that guests are now expecting to find a quality book collection in luxury hotels . A resounding number of respondents said that they would prioritise a visit to a bespoke library over a spa or fitness centre . This rise in interest follows the growing popularity of celebrity reading groups , the Booktok trend on TikTok and the huge increase in book sales over the last eighteen months . The research also showed that the mulitisensory experience of ‘ real ’ books was part of the appeal . As people are beginning to suffer the negative effects of screen time , books not only provide a healthy and grounding escape from the digital world , they are also cost-effective and a sustainable form of entertainment and decor .
If you want to create a sanctuary for guests to switch off , then the Ultimate Library team are here to increase your ‘ shelf-awareness ’.
Address : Studio 9 , Chelsea Gate Studios , 115 Harwood Rd , Fulham , London SW6 4QL T : + 44 ( 0 ) 208 705 0765 W : www . ultimatelibrary . co . uk
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