Business Details
26 Years
experience
Luxury Hotel Interior Design Experts
Clear on Black is a specialized interior architectural design firm dedicated to creating transformative spaces for upscale and luxury hotels and resorts. With over 25 years of industry experience, our team combines structured analysis and practical application to deliver designs that enhance market presence and profitability for clients. Our process begins with a diagnostic assessment that uncovers project-specific constraints and opportunities, ensuring deeply relevant solutions that align with operational realities. We collaborate closely with hotel owners, operators, and developers, serving iconic brands like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, as well as independent properties.Our five-phase workflowProgramming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Observationensures precision and budget adherence. Recognized for our responsiveness and creativity, we prioritize client needs while maintaining a focus on innovation and authenticity. Our work spans boutique hotels to 1,800-room resorts, consistently exceeding guest expectations and driving measurable business results.
Services
Conceptual Design
Renovation
Branded Residences
Public Areas Design
New Construction
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized experience in luxury hospitality design.
- Our clients include major brands like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
- We provide responsive, collaborative design solutions tailored to client needs.
- Our diagnostic process ensures designs align with operational and budgetary goals.
- We deliver award-winning, market-differentiating spaces for upscale properties.
What people say
WOW factor design
Highly responsive team
Ingenious creativity
Market-differentiating results
Award-winning execution
Services
Conceptual Design
Our conceptual design phase establishes the foundational vision for luxury hospitality projects. Through diagnostic assessments and market analysis, we identify unique opportunities to align design with operational goals. This process ensures spaces resonate with target guests while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Renovation
We specialize in transforming existing properties to meet modern luxury standards. Our renovation services focus on enhancing guest experiences while optimizing operational efficiency. Detailed FF&E budgeting ensures cost-effective updates without compromising design integrity.
Branded Residences
Our branded residence designs blend luxury hospitality with residential comfort. We create cohesive environments that maintain brand identity while addressing the unique needs of long-term guests and property owners.
Public Areas Design
We design intuitive, impactful public areas that create lasting first impressions. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with functional flow, ensuring spaces meet both guest expectations and operational requirements.
New Construction
From ground-up projects to large-scale resorts, our new construction services integrate architectural and interior design. We collaborate with developers to create market-leading properties that maximize profitability through strategic spatial planning.
People
Carl Ross
Founder & Lead Designer
Carl Ross combines creative vision with practical expertise in luxury hospitality design. With over 25 years of experience, he leads projects that consistently exceed client expectations through collaborative problem-solving and innovative solutions.
Edward Braunlich
Resort Manager
Edward Braunlich oversees resort operations and collaborates with design teams to ensure functional, guest-centric spaces. His insights help align design choices with day-to-day operational requirements for luxury properties.
Mike Madden
Hospitality Executive
Mike Madden brings extensive hospitality experience to project collaborations. As R.B. Hospitality president, he values Carl Ross's ability to balance creativity with practical implementation in luxury hotel design.
Questions
What types of hospitality projects do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on upscale and luxury hotels, resorts, and branded residences, ranging from boutique properties to 1,800-room developments.
How does your design process ensure client satisfaction?
Our five-phase approach includes diagnostic assessments, detailed budgeting, and construction oversight to align every design decision with client goals.
Do you work with independent hotel owners?
Yes, while we serve major brands like Hilton and Hyatt, we also collaborate with independent developers and owners of non-branded properties.
How do you handle budget constraints during design?
We provide FF&E budget estimates at every phase and maintain cost control through value engineering without compromising design quality.
What sets your firm apart from other interior designers?
Our deep hospitality expertise, structured problem-solving process, and focus on operational realities create spaces that drive profitability.
