As the interior scheme from Bishop Design by Paul Bishop takes its cue from residential design, Studio N used layers of light to bring warmth and character to the space. Lighting plays a vital role in creating visual points of interest and accentuating the materiality of the scheme’s natural stone feature walls, fabric wallpaper, beautifully crafted furniture pieces and bespoke artwork.

As guests arrive, they are met with the first in a series of spectacular ceiling coves that have been designed to draw the eye and provide a seamless glow of warm light. The double cove composition sits above the reception desk and features circular lines of light set against corresponding gold bands. Once inside, visitors enter the main lounge where luxurious upholstery, marble surfaces and timber joinery pieces have been used to create an elegant yet homely design aesthetic. Here, a second circular cove feature has been embellished with an eye-catching chandelier by Oggetti, comprising juxtaposing gold and white LED pendants. Adjustable downlights provide further illumination and pick out both the artwork pieces on display and refreshments provided by Jumeirah’s renowned celebrity chefs. At a lower level, a gentle glow of light underneath the counter creates a theatrical effect, while integrated shelf lighting softly illuminates display items.

Within the private VIP lounge, a linear cove feature forms a dramatic centrepiece of diffuse lighting that helps to highlight the proportions of the room. Integrated downlights have been carefully placed throughout to wash the room’s artwork pieces, upholstered walls and natural stone wall with light.

Elsewhere in the bathroom, a floor to ceiling sandblasted mirror has been backlit to create a striking visual feature. Recessed downlights and diffuse cove lighting provide a gentle layer of illumination for guests looking to revive themselves before travelling on to their next destination.

The entire lighting scheme has been programmed using a DALI control system, which provides different scenes depending on the time of day. Guests are soothed by a warm, cosy scene when using the lounge in the evening or night and greeted with a series of more vibrant schemes during the day.