The Fairmont St Andrews is renowned for golf, luxury and its stunning coastline location. It was the latter which inspired the recent refurbishment by RPW Architects. The highly anticipated refurbishment included a complete redesign of the Atrium and Kittock’s Bar featuring bespoke Ulster axminster. The Kittock’s Bar floor covering is inspired by the breath taking aerial views of the dramatic coastline whilst the atrium carpet, draws inspiration from the fishing heritage of the town. Nautical blues and soft neutral tones mimic the movement of the sea, while a net overlay completes the theme.

Le Général

Hotel Le Général, Paris is unashamedly cool. Close to the Place de la République in the heart of the 11th arrondisement, the hotel is located in one of the French capital’s trendiest districts. Surrounded by bars, music venues, history, art and fashion, Le Général manages to epitomise the cultural vibrancy of its neighbourhood. The interiors are contemporary and luxurious, but the combination of moody, dark walls and colourful Ulster carpets invites you to stay a while, creating a cosy – but always cool environment.

Working closely with Jean Philippe Nuel, Ulster designed bespoke woven axminster carpets which reflect the cultural melting pot of the area and the social connections enjoyed both inside and outside the hotel. The carpet in the public areas creates relaxed social spaces, which would not look out of place in an upmarket loft apartment – emphasising the home away from home relaxation. The design itself employs a bright, joyful colour palette which acts as a background to the haphazard joining and parting of strong ‘zigzag’ lines, representing life and the branches of human connection, both long and fleeting. In the guest rooms, the theme is continued however, a more restful monochrome colour palette is used.

Le Méridien Étoile occupies an enviable location close to the Champs Élysées and the Paris Convention Centre making it the perfect choice for both business and leisure visits to the French capital. Ulster Carpets worked with Michaelis Boyd to develop designs based on Parisian landmarks for the meeting rooms, conference spaces and public areas in the hotel. The meeting room carpets were based on the famous Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, while the public spaces such as the lobby areas were  based on a street map of the city.