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Woodhouse & Law Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath Woodhouse & Law has transformed the lobby, drawing room and guestrooms at Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath. In the lobby, the interior and garden design company offset an Italian Promenade fresco by London-based duo Iksel with a MidCentury desk and orange ottoman featuring brass detailing, as well as architectural lighting that highlights the handsome pediment. The drawing room meanwhile features ornate plasterwork and triple sash windows, while walls are painted in Zoffany Quarter Mushroom and fringed ottomans provide flexibility. Original antique portraits are contrasted with a bold contemporary piece by British artist Debbie Goldsmith, and new upholstery comes in blues, warm neutrals and oranges, layered with colour and pattern from Zinc, Osborne & Little and Casamance. A new lighting scheme also includes a modern pendant by Porta Romana, wall lights by Visual Comfort and table lamps that add gentle warmth. Each of the guestrooms is unique, from grand suites overlooking the Royal Crescent at the front of the hotel to cosy attic rooms with garden views. The latter feature green and blue palettes inspired by the grounds beyond, while in smaller spaces with less natural light, a bolder use of colour adds depth. Woodhouse & Law adopted a playful approach, introducing bright sunshine yellows and a striking Iris Apfel fabric on an oversized headboard, while contemporary furniture and lighting sit alongside restored antique mirrors and bespoke cabinetry by a local maker. www.woodhouseandlaw.co.uk
ADA Cosmetics Argentum Apothecary ADA Cosmetics’ new amenities collection presents the first hotel cosmetics that harness the antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties qualities of silver, introducing the expertise of London-based cosmetic brand Argentum Apothecary to hospitality settings around the world. Each product in the series contains Argentum’s popular silver elixir, proven to help maintain and protect the condition of the skin thanks to its hydrating, restorative and anti-ageing benefits. The plant-based, vegan-friendly formulations are also free of SLES/ SLS, parabens, silicones and mineral oils, and are not tested on animals. The full collection is fragranced with Argentum’s signature scent, Become. Created in Grasse, Provence, the herbaceous citrus wood composition opens with zesty Italian bergamot, accompanied by the delicate essence of rosewood, nutmeg and geranium leaves. A heart of spices and a warming base of sandalwood and patchouli complete the perfume. Presented in monochrome black-and-white packaging, the products are detailed with bespoke illustrations that draw on the symbology of the four elements – fire, earth, air and water. www.ada-cosmetics.com
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