Glamourous bathrooms
Summary
Sarah Twigdoyle, an interior stylist, discusses the trend of "Instagrammable" bathrooms in restaurants and hotels. She highlights how venues use unique features like wardrobe doors, war murals, and glass walls to create memorable "wow moments" that drive social media engagement. The conversation explores the balance between novelty and functionality, noting that lighting and decor should complement the venue's overall aesthetic. Examples include Platform Pizza in Bray and the Standard Hotel in New York, illustrating how toilets have become central to the customer experience.
Topics discussed
McDonald's Sausage McMuffin Extra Value Meal Promo
Introduction to the 'Instagrammable Toilets' trend
Is the trend catching on in Ireland?
Why people bring phones to capture bathroom 'wow' moments
Platform Pizza in Bray: The wardrobe-door bathroom
Novelty vs. confusion: Making a place memorable
Clickbait potential and the downside of long queues
The Ivy Asia: War murals and over-the-top design
Should the toilet decor match the rest of the venue?
The Standard Hotel NYC: Glass cubicles and Empire State view
Listener submissions: Mirrors and unexpected designs
The importance of lighting and ambiance in bathrooms
Closing remarks and show sign-off
Listen ad-free on Castria