So, what was the solution to the challenge of creating a link between dominant, traditional interior design elements and new products?

A favourite ‘insider tip’: Textiles offer a game-changing tool kit and quickly change the ambience. At the Trofana Royal, carpets play an important part in the interior design. They have long been forgotten, especially in the hotel industry, yet here they show what they are capable of: Giving rooms a solid foundation and support, breaking them down into zones and significantly influencing the ambience.

Alexander von der Thannen on his ‘favourite elements’ after the renovation: ‘’First of all, it's the royal blue which originates in the family coat of arms and can be found throughout the hotel. And secondly, it's the upholstered wall panels, a particularly elaborate and elegant wall design that can also provide tranquillity and cosy corners in restless areas, such as a hotel lobby.