Velstone director shares expert insight for Hotel Designs’ Sofa Sessions
- 25 February 2026|
- News|
- velstone_admin
Velstone’s Director, Sameer Sawant, recently took to the stage as part of Hotel Designs’ popular Sofa Sessions, sharing expert insight into the evolving role of solid surface materials within the global hospitality sector.
In a conversation centred on performance-led design, Sameer highlighted the growing demand for materials that combine visual appeal with long-term durability. In high-use hotel environments – from bustling breakfast buffets to guest bathrooms in constant rotation – surfaces must withstand intensive wear while maintaining hygiene and consistency.
Drawing on Velstone’s 35-year heritage in manufacturing solid surface materials, Sameer emphasised that the company’s unique strength lies in its fully integrated, end-to-end service. From initial drawings through to fabrication and delivery of ready-to-install worktops, Velstone simplifies complex project requirements for designers, contractors and operators alike. This approach is particularly valuable in hospitality, where tight timelines and precision are critical.
Consistency across international hotel portfolios was another key theme. Sameer explained that global brands prioritise uniformity in colour, quality and availability, ensuring a seamless guest experience regardless of location. Velstone supports this with its precise colour-matching service, enabling designers to achieve near-perfect visual continuity across projects.
Beyond aesthetics, the functional benefits of solid surface materials were clear. Non-porous, seamless and heat-resistant, they offer a hygienic, durable solution ideally suited to hospitality settings. Importantly, they also align with sustainability goals, as surfaces can be repaired and restored to extend their lifecycle significantly.
Sameer’s closing message encouraged designers to think beyond standalone products and instead embrace solid surface as part of a fully integrated design solution.
