Creative and practical lighting, if used effectively, can transform any room from a dull and plain affair to one that has style, grace and plenty of character.
Effective lighting creates atmosphere and can enhance the mood you are trying to achieve in a room. It will go a long way towards setting the scene, whether it be romantic, calm, practical or lively. That said, using lighting in a haphazard and thoughtless manner can have the opposite effect – in fact it can wreak havoc with a guest’s senses!
When you are decorating or redecorating an accommodation establishment there are so many essential expenses that art for the walls is often a matter of scratching around and using anything available.
This is not a professional solution and can really let your establishment down. In fact, the calibre of art on the walls is one of the factors that strongly indicates the quality of your establishment. Pictures for your walls need not be original oil paintings, water colours or pastels. They could be prints or photos, or even be reasonably flat items such as wooden statues, pipes, ornaments, etc. Remember that a beautiful frame can do wonders to enhance otherwise simple objects.
Few things complement a good bed quite as well as a stunning headboard and some elegant linen. A beautiful headboard can make such a statement and can completely change a room.
Hot Cherry Signature Spaces is a vibrant and dynamic design company offering the full range of interior design, decor, procurement and manufacturing services coupled with professional expertise for the hotel, leisure, corporate and domestic markets. Established a little over 5 years ago by Toni-Anne van der Meulen, Hot Cherry is a company born out of a passion for stylish and impressive-yet-practical interiors with a significant edge, with a primary focus being the creation of a uniquely inviting and personalised space within budget constraints. We take any project from concept to final completion, new builds and refurbishments alike, for hotels, boutique hotels, game lodges, guest houses, B&B’s, restaurants, corporate and government offices and private homes.