Trends in Hotel Interiors INTD405 Modern Practices in Interior Design Prepared by: Joshima V.M., University of Nizwa.

Guest room design The length and width of the guest room are determined by the amount of furniture that is to go into the room and by the degree of luxury Things to consider: Types of rooms like twin bed, double room, suite etc. Size of the bed and headboard. Aisle width should be minimum of 90cm. Placement of the dresser with drawers to open. Seating facility. Eg. Chair, sofa, low table etc. usually placed near the window. Lighting- reading lights for the bed, lamp near the seating facility, dresser etc. These may be supplemented with additional light to create a pleasant ambience in the room . The control switches of these lights must be carefully considered .

Another desirable furniture is luggage stand. Bathrooms- The minimum bathroom will have a tub/shower, a lavatory, and a washbasin. Closet/Wardrobe- The size of a closet will be determined by the type of hotel. While locating closets, opening of doors should be considered. There are two types of closets- walk-in closet & reach-in closet.

Single room -17sq.m single bed room chair place for work LCD TV set telephone mini-bar wireless Internet access bathroom with a shower hairdryer

Double room-21sq.m double bed room Two chairs place for work LCD TV set telephone mini-bar wireless Internet access bathroom with a shower

Double room deluxe 26sq.m spacious double room large sofa bed place for work TV set telephone mini-bar bathroom with a shower

Double room-42sq.m four-bed room the room has been created from the combination of two Superior Rooms with internal door two places for work two mini-bars two bathrooms with showers

Club suite -54sq.m the sitting room with lounge suite sofas drinks cabinet with coffee and tea making facilities TV set comfortable and large place for work a separate bedroom adjoining a spacious bathroom with a bath tub additional bathroom with a shower

Presidential suite-64 sq.m comfortable sofa bed in the sitting room TV set electric fireplace with a chaise lounge in front of it. dining room with a fold-out table fully equipped kitchen: bedroom adjoining a large bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. additional bathroom with a shower a book shelf

Types of light fixtures in a guest room Wall lamp- fitted on the wall Ceiling lamp- fitted on the ceiling Floor lamp- kept on the floor Pendant light/Suspended light- hung from the ceiling Table lamp- kept on the table Spot light- mounted on wall, ceiling or floor to highlight some areas.

Types of light fixtures in a guest room Wall sconce- fitted on wall and normally directed upwards. Vanity light- near the bathroom mirror or dressing mirror. Recessed light- lights which are hidden behind wall, ceiling or floor.

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