Get 'The Living Space' look 

The Living Space – our laid-back hub for eating, drinking and lounging at the heart of the hotel – has been transformed.

The wide angle Atlantic views, outside deck and show-off sunsets are the same, but the inside spaces have a new warmth and soul. Natural textures, pops of colour, lush plants and large format artwork flavour the free-flowing series of spaces, with plenty of quiet corners to settle in, catch up, work, play or just be.

We're often asked where to find the sizeable woven basket pendant lampshades, and the suppliers behind the other textures and features, from cushions to artworks. We caught up with the designer Matt Hulme from Dynargh Design to share his secrets on how to recreate The Living Space look at home. 

The Living Space & snug: design notes

1. Artwork light
The 18” Cabinet Makers Picture Light is from Visual Comfort.

2. Wallpaper
The alcove wallpaper is by Arte International - collection: Lino, pattern: Gioco.

3. Paint colour
'Invisible Green' by Little Greene can be found throughout The Living Space and boardroom.

4. Dining chairs
Bespoke chairs made by Contract Furniture by Design.

5. Table lamps
The Mizo table lamps found in the snug are from Kalinko.

6. Recycled plastic cushion covers
This dual-purpose fabric by Osborne & Little has been made from recycled plastic bottles and used to make cushion covers.

7. Armchairs
The fabric for the geometric cushion covers is from Colefax and Fowler.

Artwork

Large scale artworks line the walls of the snug from local photographers and artists. 

• Gstee studios

• Simon Jay Photography

Our new ‘snug’ area has floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking the beach, deep sofas, armchairs and a big collection of books, magazines and games co-curated by Watergate’s wider community – from Mark Kermode to Melissa Hemsley.

8. Armchairs
Upcycling our existing chairs from Gervasoni, these have been sandblasted to give them a new look. 

9. Wood chip tables
The Timber Terrazzo. Made of waste wood sourced from felled trees, these handmade tables are from Foresso.

10. Sofa
The sofa in the snug is bespoke, upholstered by Clayton Contract Upholstery.

11. Velvet stalls 
Designed by Matt Hulme himself, with fabric from Linwood, the stools were supplied by Clayton Contract Upholstery.

12. Rug
The vintage Kilim Rug is from London House Rugs.

The boardroom

13. Artwork
Prints available from Callum Thompson.

14. Lampshades
Our bamboo and rattan lampshades can be found hanging in many of our spaces, these ones from Madame Stoltz.

15. Floor lamp
This brown marble, rattan and aged brass floor lamp is from Lights & Lamps.

Design Concept Denmark

Leading the way from The Living Space to snug, you'll be greeted by large Echo jar vases by Design Concept Denmark. each unique and made by hand, which is why the texture and surface differentiate in colour and shape.

Armchairs

Our bespoke armchair’s have been upholstered by Clayton Contract Upholstery using recycled plastic fabric by Osborne & Little is shade OCEAN.

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