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The Interior Design PodcastAuthor: Hayley Roy
Welcome to Season 2 of The Interior Design Podcast, your go-to source for all things design, straight from the UK! Im Hayley Roy, an Interior Designer and Entrepreneur, and Im thrilled to be joined by my amazing co-hosts, Scarlett Mallett and Hannah Denny, my talented colleagues at Harp Design.This podcast is created by designers, for designersand for anyone who values great design in their lives.Were here to keep it real, with passionate discussions, bold opinions, and yes, the occasional swear word or cheeky innuendo!Our goal? To make learning about design both informative and enjoyable. Each episode is packed with practical tips, expert insights, and some laughs along the way.Were not just a podcast anymore! The Interior Design Podcast now has a visual twistcheck out A Day in the Life of a Designer on YouTube. Dive behind the scenes with us as we showcase the real-life hustle and creativity of being an interior designer.So, whether youre tuning in or watching along, make sure to subscribe to both our podcast and YouTube channel for double the design inspiration. Weve got so much to share, and we cant wait for you to join us!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAnd don't forget to visit our website for even more content.We value your feedback, so please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions for future episodes.You can email me, Hayley, at hayley.roy@harpdesign.co.ukAnd a big shoutout to #Uppbeat for providing the perfect tunes (free for Creators!):Track: "At the Hotel" by Paul YudinLicense code: MIXLYHNSEIGWKYJCThank you for tuning in, and let's dive into the world of interior design together! Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Hotel Room of the Future | Live at NOVACANCY London
Episode 18
Monday, 27 July, 2026
What does the hotel room of the future actually look like? And more importantly, could we build it today?In this special live episode recorded at No Vacancy London, Hayley Roy and Hannah Denny from HARP Design take to the stage to explore how hotels can create spaces that are better for guests, better for the planet, and better for business.The conversation starts with one surprising fact: hotel bathrooms can account for up to 70% of a room's water use. That single statistic sparked the design of an entire hotel room centred around three key principles: guest wellbeing, sustainability and longevity.Hayley and Hannah discuss why sleep should be treated as one of the most important guest experiences, featuring innovations such as temperature-regulating beds from FreshBed and premium pillows from Simon Sleep. They also explore how technology can enhance the guest experience without overwhelming it.The discussion then turns to one of hospitality's biggest environmental challenges, water. Featuring Orbital's real-time water recycling shower technology, developed alongside Inside the Box Consulting, they explore how bathrooms can become some of the most sustainable spaces in a hotel.Finally, they tackle an issue the industry doesn't often talk about enough: why are we still ripping out perfectly good interiors every five to seven years? The conversation looks at designing for longevity through modular furniture, repairable materials and smarter supplier collaboration, proving that sustainability can reduce costs as well as environmental impact.The episode finishes with a lively audience Q&A covering technology, cost, implementation and whether the hospitality industry is truly ready for meaningful change.Whether you're a hotel owner, designer, operator or supplier, this episode is packed with practical ideas that challenge the way we think about hotel design.In this episode:Why water should be one of hospitality's biggest prioritiesDesigning hotel rooms around guest wellbeing and better sleepThe future of water-saving bathroom technologyWhy longevity should replace planned replacementHow circular design can save both money and carbonLive audience questions on cost, technology and implementationIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe and share it with someone in the hospitality industry. We'd love to hear your thoughts. What does your hotel room of the future look like? Let us know in the comments below.Timestamps00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:08 Why Water Matters 03:28 Designing a Hotel Room That Performs 04:18 Guest Wellbeing & Better Sleep 04:52 Sleep Technology & Bed Innovation 07:26 Interactive Guest Technology 07:51 Rethinking Sustainable Bathrooms 08:57 Orbital's Water Recycling Shower System 10:18 Designing for Longevity 11:39 Meet the Project Partners 13:09 The Responsibility of Designers & Buyers 16:16 Audience Q&A: Longevity 19:50 Audience Q&A: Technology & Cost 23:18 Is the Industry Ready? 25:34 Closing Thoughts
