Behind the Design | Phillip Jeffries

Hotel Inspiration: Performance & Polished

Written by Phillip Jeffries | Feb 24, 2026 1:00:00 PM

First impressions matter. From reception to guest spaces, our performance wallcovering creates elevated hotel experiences that feel intentional, welcoming, and lasting. Explore these projects as seen in our new issue of The Drop magazine.

 

A great guest room is one that feels easy to settle into. In the Meritage Resort and Spa Napa Valley guest room, design firm HBA San Francisco wrapped in Vinyl Woven Sisal. The space strikes a balance between relaxed comfort and elevated design. The texture brings a natural sensibility to the room, while the vinyl construction ensures long‑lasting performance behind the scenes.


Elevated First Impressions

Below, in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton residences in Washington D.C., interior designer Forrest Perkins chose our Adorn collection to add depth and movement, transforming the space into a refined yet inviting arrival experience. Subtle, sculptural, and endlessly sophisticated, it’s a statement that welcomes guests with effortless elegance. It’s the kind of detail guests may not immediately name, but they feel it—the richness, the balance, the quiet confidence of a space designed to be enjoyed and remembered.

Photography by Andrew Rugge/Perkins Eastman

Raise The Bar
In Arlo's Kitchen & Bar in Northport, NY, interior designer Beth Donner chose a stunning design from our Rivets® Collection for this bar area. The green color way of our Styled in Studs sets the tone. Dimensional texture and subtle sheen add depth and edge, creating a space that feels intimate, modern, and unmistakably elevated. It’s the kind of detail that turns a drink into an experience. The transition feels intentional, guiding guests from polished arrival to an atmosphere designed for unwinding, conversation, and connection.


Photography by Brian Berkowitz


Quiet Sophistication

From the energy of public spaces to the calm of the guest room, materiality guides the experience. Here, Vinyl Vibrations in Sea Salt softens the narrative in this condo in Bal Harbor, Florida. Sarah Z Designs chose elevated neutrals and gentle movement to create a restful atmosphere, while performance vinyl ensured that the space remains as beautiful as it is functional—night after night.

Photo by Craig Denis
 
Thoughtful materials, elevated design, and performance‑driven solutions come together to shape a hotel experience that feels cohesive, comfortable, and considered—where every space tells part of a beautifully layered story.
 
 
 
Photography at top: Ryan Forbes of AVABLU Photography