The best merino picks for the hospitality sector

Merino Laminates, November 6, 2024 Updated On : April 29, 2025

While the spatial planning of the hotel or a resort is the most important part of the design process, it is ultimately the finishes that you use that determine the ambiance that the space offers. The hotel or resort can have the most thoughtful spatial design, but if the wrong finishes are used, it cannot create the desired impact on the users, or it may even create a negative impression in the mind of the guests. Thus, it is very important to choose the right finishes and fittings to create a wholesome experience for the end users which would ultimately be of great benefit to the business owner. It is also important to plan the combination of different patterns, colours and textures to create a harmonious outcome that is pleasant to look at, without being too overbearing on the end user. Merino Laminates offers over 500 finishes across finishes like matte, glossy, textured and patterned laminates and we are shortlisting a few that you can use to create an impressive design for your hospitality client: 

1. Classic patterns

Old school clubs, hotels and similar spaces often had a lot of dark wood panelling and woodwork and you can recreate the same using laminates in walnut, pearwood  etc as they have a natural wood finish, giving a sophisticated look to the space. This is also a great choice for wildlife resorts, hotels in the mountains etc., as buildings in mountains often have a lot of wood work and panelling to combat the cold. This theme is more mature and sophisticated as it is great for spaces that are frequently booked by wildlife photographers, travellers without kids or solo travellers. You can pair this with dark toned leather furniture, suede or even velvet to create a sophisticated ambiance. 

2. Colourful laminates 

If you are designing beachfront properties, hotels with families as end users or resorts offering adventure sports, corporate getaways etc., then using colorful laminates in glossy finish can be the ideal option for you. From bright colours like lime to pastel colours, you can choose a highlight colour or combination and pair it with lots of neutral  surfaces in black, white or greys. Glossy laminates are easy to clean and offer a bright and refreshing ambiance to the users. You can pair this with light or white coloured upholstery, colourful cushions and rugs and lots of quirky art and sculptures to complete the look. 

3. Luxury finishes

From sleek, futuristic designs to rich, opulent finishes that scream luxury, you can pick a wide range of laminates to create a luxury theme. From using finishes like piano black or Aggies Micas to pairing one of its kind designs from the Sampada collection with complimenting plain laminates- you can create a beautiful mix of colours, patterns and textures that will make the space unique and opulent. You can create panels which act as focal points or as backdrop to rare sculptures and pair these with plush rugs in neutral colours to complete the look. You can elevate the look further with opulent lights, artwork, upholstery in silk and velvet and designer accessories. 

4. Minimalistic laminate options 

If you are looking for minimalistic options that work well for budget or business hotels, you can opt for plain matte laminates in colours like Umber, woodsmoke etc. You can either pair them with light wood finishes like oak or pair them with coconut white or coffee to give a simple yet elegant look to the space. Pair these with simple leather furniture, neutral carpeting and colourful cushions to complete the look. Modern lights, simple, easy to replace accessories can be used for the ease of maintenance and replacement. 

We hope that these options help you create interesting finishes for your design that are not just great to look at, but easy to maintain and replace. Often, hotels and resorts need to change their design more frequently than other types of buildings as they would like to stay up with trends and offer a pleasant and elegant looking space to the users, and it is easier to upgrade when laminates as used as a wall finish as they are easy to replace and you can upgrade with the latest options in the market without any impact on the civil structure of the property.

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