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Hospitality Washroom Design for Wellness and Wellbeing
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There has been an unprecedented rise in awareness surrounding the concept of wellbeing in the last few years , hardly surprising given recent events , with wellness and self-care more important than ever before . In our new ‘ normal ’, there is increased understanding of how our surroundings play a part in our physical and mental health and , with a survey commissioned by German hotel bathroom supplier Kaldewei finding that 62 % of people rate a clean and hygienic bathroom as the most important feature of a hotel , this evolving perception of wellness certainly impacts on hospitality washroom design .
As a hospitality business , the main aim is to provide a fantastic experience that will encourage people to return time and again and , in today ’ s customer savvy world , the last thing you need is a bad review on Google or a negative comment about an unhygienic or outdated washroom going viral on social media .
Manufacturing firm , Airdri , have compiled some human-centric hospitality washroom design inspiration for wellness and wellbeing below .
BIOPHILIA AND BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN The term Biophilia , meaning ‘ the passionate love of life and of all that is alive ’ was first used by psychologist Erich Fromm in the sixties . Biophilic design , which incorporates elements of nature into a space by multisensory use of natural materials , colours , greenery , textures , scents and patterns , taps into our innate desire to connect with nature and has been positively linked to the health , wellbeing and mood of those within that environment .
Whilst a hospitality bathroom with a natural view of trees or water is of optimum desirability , where this is simply not an option , bringing in aspects of nature can also be achieved in a variety of different ways . Using biophilic design , whether with the organic shades and textures of wood and stone , or with wallcoverings where the subject , pattern and colour mimic those found in the natural world , can reduce anxiety and stress levels whilst also increasing the wellbeing and calmness of the user .
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