Solutions

Solutions directly related to your problems.

Every one of these started as something that wasn't working — a room too bright, furniture past its best, a deadline that wouldn't move.

New Technology Exploration

The problem: Ibis was in need to replace black-out blinds in the recently refurbished conference rooms. However, Ibis wanted to go beyond a plain like-for-like solution.
What we did: Using our high-definition AGFA digital printer we print directly to the blind substrate itself. The results were an engaging set of stylish, contemporary black-out ‘posters’ that lit up the conference rooms with their motivational messages and images.

Cost Effective Solutions

The problem: During morning and evening hours, hotel guests in the bar and dining areas were experiencing blinding light from the sun.
What we did: We supplied and installed blinds covering every window on the 37th, 38th and 39th floors. The fabric colour and texture, along with the control chains, were specifically selected to match the existing interior of the area.

Creative Design

The problem: Any standard ‘off the shelf’ solution would result in blocking the natural light coming from the side windows, making the lounge duller and less welcoming.
What we did: We hand made a metal ball-chain curtain, which is now considered artwork by the hotel. It also has coloured lights thrown against it for a more enhanced visual effect.

Functional Solutions

The problem: Both areas needed to be fully self-sufficient to be able to house coffee machines (with a water tank feed), cutlery, cups, tea, coffee and a good sized worksurface for serving.
What we did: Two fully bespoke designed kitchenette styled areas housing removable water tanks beneath the coffee machines, with specifically designed shelving.

Cost Effective Solutions

The problem: Full room sets and public area furnishings design, manufacture, supply and installation required within limited timescale and costings.
What we did: Our projects team programmed and planned all manufacturing and logistics accordingly to ensure on-time completion. Our creative CAD and digital art team produced new and bespoke concept designs to enhance the guest suites.

Cost Effective Solutions

The problem: Existing furniture was badly marked and easily dirtied. The furniture needed revitalising and it needed to be done all on site with no disruption to the hotel or guests.
What we did: To provide new covers, strip and repair existing large booth seating and recover. All work was carried out on site in the back of house with no disruption to the hotel or guests.

Functional Solutions

The problem: The client was struggling with their existing chairs, which were in an unserviceable condition in a very busy, heavy use area. The restoration needed to be quick to minimise any disruption to the dining area.
What we did: All items stripped and reupholstered in two new modern, hard wearing fabrics with two complementary shades — a serviceable faux leather for the seat and a soft short pile crushed velvet for the arms and back rest.

Creative Design

The problem: Separation between the public bar and restaurant had become worn; existing curtains were thin and well used.
What we did: We found a fabric with a coloured backing to reduce the weight and cost of the curtain, suitable for two-section printing that lined up across two separate curtains. The result is a lightweight, unlined curtain with a logo print advertising the brand, which the client can drop to divide the bar and restaurant.

If something in your estate isn't working, tell us about it. We'll come and look, and come back with an answer.