A new way of wellness has arrived. Hospitality design in 2024 embraces a compelling duality: spaces crafted to both soothe the soul and ignite the spirit. 

Spotlighted in the WGSN “Hospitality Glimmers” report, over 90% of guests are gravitating towards hotels with a “vibe” that is serene and stimulating simultaneously. By focusing on uplifting design intricacies known as “glimmers”—through details like lighting, texture, colors, and sounds—hospitality designers can create a unique multi-sensory experience for travelers who want to have the best of both worlds: a calm retreat and an energizing non-routine experience.

In 2024's wellness-focused hospitality design, the "glimmers" of joy and comfort are elegantly captured indoors by the interplay of light, particularly natural sunlight. This play of light brightens a room and uplifts everyone in it, capturing moments of joy and relaxation.

Aside from literal lighting fixtures and solutions, hotels and other hospitality spaces can utilize materials that are metallic, shimmer, or naturally reflect light.

In our eco-elegant Vivant Collection, upholstery options like the shimmering Rocca and the high-sheen Luxique velvet (above) demonstrate how materials can interact beautifully with light, transforming the tone and texture of hospitality spaces from dawn until dusk. Available in a palette ranging from soft neutrals to rich jewel tones, these textiles actively shape a room’s ambiance. Beyond fabrics, lustrous wallcoverings like Ziya or Sliding Light (debuted at HD Expo 2024), along with sheers such as Peek and Dappled, and depth-enhancing draperies like Liquify and Speck, also showcase the dynamic dance between light and shadow in any setting.

Utilizing color psychology, hospitality designers can adeptly blend tranquil and trendy hues to achieve a balance between serenity and stimulation. This strategic interplay of colors enhances the dynamic elements of wellness-oriented designs, providing a holistic approach to creating engaging and restorative environments.

Designers can opt for colorblocked materials (like Lucio or Paradiso) or combine different shades and patterns of wallcoverings and upholstery fabrics. Imagine soft, calming hues like lavender, peach, or matcha green, accented with vibrant bursts of deep royal blue or jade. This approach creates a visually striking and emotionally stimulating atmosphere

Our Studio Design ready-to-print digital wallcoverings options like Crystallize in Royal Citrus (above), shibori-inspired Ocean Ink or artfully organic Belisama feel both serene and strikingly bold, embodying nature in a completely modern-cool new way.

Like light and color, texture is pivotal in 2024’s ‘serenity that stimulates’ hospitality design theme. Anticipate a diverse tactile landscape in hospitality settings, like the cozy feel of chunky wools on one end to the subtle finesse of textiles like Textura CV or Promise on the opposite. From guest rooms to common areas, this eclectic high-low tactile mix provides a sensory-rich experience (and design aesthetic) that is unexpected yet delightful.

Our Sculpted Ink wallcovering collection, with designs like the abstract agate-layer swirls of Carved in Stone (above), feels both grounding and mesmerizing—a dynamic interplay between energizing art and calming nature.

Aside from the obvious features of color and pattern, the power of sound can also significantly affect mood in the dynamic energetic-and-relaxing wellness trend in hospitality. When sound is appropriately managed in an aesthetic fashion, hotel spaces turn into havens of tranquility (with a touch of excitement).

Fun and functional, Pindrop’s exclusive shape and tile designs like Petals or Tuxedo can make areas from conference rooms to the hotel bar lounge look artfully stunning and sound acoustically balanced. 

The 2024 hospitality industry showcases how design influences guest experiences by blending joy, surprise, and tranquility. Designers craft spaces that are both retreats and sensory stimulations, creating a narrative of wellness and delight. Explore more commercial design trends or sound solutions at https://momentumtextilesandwalls.com