Hayley Roy

Commercial interior design is no longer just about creating beautiful spaces. Today, successful environments must improve wellbeing, support business performance, enhance customer experience, and function efficiently. In this blog, Harp Design explores how commercial interiors are evolving beyond aesthetics to become strategic tools for hospitality, workplace, healthcare, and leisure businesses.

Good design is often judged by its immediate impact, but the true test lies in how well it endures over time. Haycock Manor Hotel, originally designed by Harp Design in 2020, offers a compelling example of design that remains strong, elegant, and purposeful years after completion. A recent revisit to the hotel reveals a space that continues to impress both visually and commercially, proving that thoughtful design choices can create lasting value. The Bar area at Haycock Manor Hotel...

Set within over 300 acres of Essex countryside, Five Lakes at Potters Resorts isn’t just a hotel — it’s an experience-led destination. Built around all-inclusive hospitality, entertainment, and activities, the resort is designed to bring people together in a way that few UK venues truly achieve. But with that level of offering comes a challenge: How do you design spaces that work all day, for every type of guest, without losing comfort or identity? The Role of the Social Space At Five Lakes,...