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How to create a stylish workspace

21st November 2023/0/0/
cozy workspace interior with plantage and ambient lighting

A glimpse inside COAL HOUSE, which launched this Summer. An inspiring and pro­gres­sive workspace in the heart of Cardiff, from developer Create. It’s undergone a stylish industrial-chic refur­bish­ment to give sustainability-conscious busi­ness­es the oppor­tu­ni­ty to thrive in an ultra-green envi­ron­ment, with all the perks. Our branding brief was to work up the visual brand identity, […]

branding, interior design, website design, workspace

What comes first, the brand or the interiors?

15th November 2023/0/0/
moodboard of stylish fabrics and patterns for restaurant interior design

Run For The Hills was founded by a Graphic Designer (me, Chris Trotman) and an Interior Designer (Anna Burles). Merging our expertise and expe­ri­ence in the creative indus­tries, to form a creative design studio that spe­cialis­es in creating unique and memorable spaces. Therefore we have two distinct teams (graphics and interiors), beavering away on separate […]

Animation, Art, bar design, branding, Graphic Design, interior design, Opinion Piece

Creating brands — how to make a mural

21st August 2023/0/0/

  The Guildford Townhouse The Townhouse is located on a beau­ti­ful­ly cobbled bustling high street in the centre of Guildford, in the iconic and locally-loved Burton’s building. Set across three floors, the layout is designed so that guests can settle in for the day enjoying a members club-mentality with all-day dining, co-working, drinking and social­is­ing all […]

Animation, Art, bar design, branding, coffee, Custom Neon, Graphic Design, hospitality, illustration, interior design, Neon, Uncategorized, window decals, workspace

Shortlisted for the BIID

29th May 2023/0/0/

The hotly-contested BIID Interior Design Awards 2023 shortlist is out, and we’re excited to be nominated in the Central London category for our design of Paradise Green, in the heart of the City. Our biggest ever hos­pi­tal­i­ty design project, Paradise is truly epic, with three distinct bars, restau­rants and private dining under one roof — […]

bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant design

Introducing Heartbreaker

22nd May 2023/0/0/

Unveiling our latest hos­pi­tal­i­ty design project — a super-fly cocktail bar called Heartbreaker. The venue is set to launch next week in Worthing, the pretty seaside town in West Sussex being dubbed the new Brighton. It’s the brain­child of Ben Thompson, indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club’s drummer.   The project is a true col­lab­o­ra­tion between our […]

bar design, branding, hospitality, illustration, restaurant design

The Guildford Townhouse Designed By Run For The Hills

26th April 2023/0/0/

Introducing our latest hos­pi­tal­i­ty project — The Townhouse Guildford — a new Coppa Club in Guildford. Set across three floors, the layout is designed so guests can settle in for the day enjoying a members club-mentality (but without the fees) with all-day dining, co-working, drinking and social­is­ing all under one roof. The Ground floor offers […]

great spaces, hospitality, Lighting Installations, Neon, restaurant design

Designing a Ski Hotel — Press round Up

20th March 2023/0/0/

We are crazy about skiing… so imagine how excited we were to be com­mis­sioned to design two ski hotels high up in the Swiss Alps, in Arosa and Crans Montana. Part of an exciting col­lec­tion of new lifestyle hotel resorts from Faern, with breath­tak­ing views over pic­turesque, tree-clad mountains and valleys, both hotels are nestled […]

hospitality, hotel

SLEEP

1st March 2023/0/0/

Sleep glorious sleep. Nothing beats an awesome place to rest your head and the best look as good as they make your feel after a healthy dose of zzzzzs. We design a lot of bedrooms and we love each and every one of them. Whether we’re designing res­i­den­tial clients’ dream bedrooms, styling the boudoirs of […]

interior design, residential design

DRINK

27th February 2023/0/0/
Branding design label bottle

What makes the perfect place to sup your favourite tipple? Depends on the dram you might say. We brand and design drinking dens which pack a punch, from look-at-me cocktail bars to tiki bars, urban speakeasies, screened off private spaces, cozy pubs, artisan coffee shops and al fresco raise-a-glass hangouts. We’re also working on a […]

bar design, branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant design

EAT

5th February 2023/0/0/

Restaurants, hotel breakfast lounges, bakeries, food markets and street food pop ups. From soul food to top notch fast food and the latest casual dining hot spot, every­thing from date-night-romantic dinners, award-winning cuisine and hearty gastro fayre, to small plates and sharing platters with friends and families. Made to be savoured in stylish eateries, boutique […]

branding, hospitality, interior design, restaurant design