Heritage Hotel Gets A Modern Make-Over with Dekton

In the en suite bathrooms, Dekton Optimma Tiles in Bergen have been used to clad the walls, vanity units and bath panels. The grey veins and sculptural patterns of this finish add visual depth, while the off-white tone creates a contemporary aesthetic that is stylish yet warm and inviting.

Ensuring that noise disturbance could be kept to a minimum during the renovations was crucial so that the hotel could continue to operate while the upgrades were carried out. “Noise was a big issue, so removing all of the existing bathroom tiles wasn’t going to be an option,” explains Gwen. “Instead, we just removed any loose tiles and then used a special adhesive to fit the Dekton Optimma tiles over the top. As the Optimma tiles are only 4mm thick, this didn’t impact the overall bathroom design, and we simply lengthened the shower pipes to allow for the additional layer of tiles.

“Benny Larkin Kitchens fitted the vanity units, and they created a wooden panel under each sink to allow for any maintenance access. We also used silicone instead of grout when fitting the bath panels so that the panel can easily be released if repairs are needed in the future.”

Hotel guestrooms and en suite bathrooms are high-traffic areas, so durability is also an important consideration when selecting the materials to use. Dekton is abrasion, scratch and stain resistant, making it ideal for spaces with lots of activity.

“We needed a material that is practically bulletproof, and Dekton ticks the boxes,” says Gwen. “The wall panel we have included beside the door will help to prevent any scratches or marks from suitcases and ensure the interiors continue to look fresh year after year.”