At The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, the design team wanted the kitchens inside their luxury suites to better reflect the updated interior style of the rooms. The existing stainless steel cupboard doors felt out of place alongside the darker wood finishes already introduced elsewhere in the suites. Rather than replacing the units entirely, the hotel explored ways to update the appearance while keeping disruption to guests as low as possible. Having already worked with Fusion Surfaces on previous refurbishments within the hotel, the team approached us again to help deliver the final stage of the suite upgrade.
Architectural vinyl wrapping provided the ideal approach for this hotel suite kitchen refurbishment.
Working with the hotel and their interior designer, we selected a dark oak wood effect from the LX Hausys range. The finish complemented the wardrobes we had previously refurbished in the suites and helped create a more cohesive interior design.
Before installation began, we prepared a test door so the client could review the colour, texture and finish. Once approved, the project moved forward with confidence that the new finish would match the hotel’s design expectations.
The darker wood tone also offered a practical benefit by reducing the visibility of fingerprints and everyday wear.
Careful coordination was essential to keep the suites available for guests throughout the refurbishment.
Working alongside the fit-out contractor, we scheduled the project across two phases to allow the hotel to maintain room availability. Each kitchen required detailed preparation before wrapping could begin.
Our installer wrapped the cupboard doors, drawers, carcasses and kickboards, while also updating the worktops and splashbacks in a modern concrete-effect finish. On average, one installer completed a suite kitchen in around half a day, allowing the project to move efficiently from room to room.
The visual change inside the suites was immediate.
The new dark oak finish replaced the previous stainless steel surfaces, bringing warmth and consistency to the kitchens. Combined with the updated worktops and splashbacks, the kitchens now sit naturally within the overall design of the luxury suites.
For a hotel that regularly hosts celebrities and VIP guests, the upgraded kitchens now match the standard expected throughout the property.
This project delivered several key benefits for The Lowry Hotel:
Luxury suite kitchens refreshed without replacing existing units
Installation scheduled to minimise disruption to guests
Significant cost savings compared with full kitchen replacement
Durable finishes suitable for hotel environments
Existing furniture retained rather than sent to landfill
This project at The Lowry Hotel highlights how hotel suite kitchen refurbishment can modernise high-end hospitality spaces quickly and efficiently.
By wrapping the existing kitchen units rather than replacing them, Fusion Surfaces helped The Lowry Hotel achieve a refined new look across their suites while maintaining the operational demands of a busy five-star hotel.
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