LIGHTING KOLONAKI’S NEW BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN GREECE
A behind-the-scenes look at Ideoli’s integrated approach to hospitality lighting: design, specification, strategic procurement, and custom manufacturing for a landmark boutique hotel in Athens.
There’s something special about stepping onto a job site in the middle of Athens—especially when it’s in Kolonaki, one of the city’s most historic, stylish, and culturally rich neighborhoods. This week, I had the chance to walk through the early stages of a brand-new boutique hotel being brought to life right in the heart of the district, where Ideoli will be leading the full lighting design, product procurement, and custom lighting manufacturing.
And let me tell you… this project is going to be something extraordinary.
🌆 Kolonaki: Where Urban Energy Meets Athenian Elegance
Kolonaki is unlike anywhere else in Athens.
It blends:
upscale café culture
designer boutiques
art galleries
hillside views
neoclassical buildings
vibrant street life
Walking through the neighborhood, you feel the mix of modern sophistication and old-world charm — the perfect setting for a boutique property that aims to embody contemporary design, Athenian culture, and elevated hospitality.
🏗️ Inside the New Boutique Hotel Project
Stepping onto the site, even in its raw state, you could feel the vision coming together. Clean architectural lines, thoughtful spatial planning, and a design team fully committed to creating a destination, not just a hotel.
Our mandate at Ideoli includes:
✓ Lighting Design
Crafting a lighting story that complements the architecture — warm, layered, and experiential, elevating both guest rooms and public areas.
✓ Product Procurement
Curating the perfect mix of architectural lighting, decorative fixtures, and specialty elements sourced globally through our established partners.
✓ Custom Lighting
Designing and manufacturing bespoke pieces that reflect the identity of the hotel and the character of Kolonaki — unique fixtures that become part of the brand narrative.
This isn’t a typical project.
It’s a statement piece for the neighborhood.
💡 Why This Project Matters for Ideoli
For Ideoli, this hotel is more than another job — it’s a continuation of our expanding presence in Greece and Europe, especially with our deepening footprint in Athens and our growing reputation for high-end hospitality solutions.
This project allows us to:
showcase our design capabilities
execute complex custom lighting
collaborate with leading architects and designers
strengthen our presence in the Athens boutique hotel market
It’s the type of project that aligns with our philosophy:
detail, precision, creativity, and world-class execution.
🎯 The Vision Ahead
As the project moves into its next phases, our focus remains clear:
bring the spaces to life through intentional lighting
enhance the guest experience
highlight the beauty of Kolonaki’s architecture
deliver a fully integrated lighting package — concept to installation
This hotel is set to become a standout destination in the heart of Athens, and we’re proud to be the team trusted to illuminate it.
“newest project happening in the heart of kolonaki and we are excited to be here”
