Across continents and cultures, great hospitality design tells a universal story: exceptional guest experiences are built through collaboration, craftsmanship, and attention to every detail. At Parla, we’re proud to play a part in that story — bringing our bespoke FF&E and joinery expertise to some of the world’s most celebrated hotel projects.

Yasar Demir is a craftsman who found his craft by chance and quickly got drawn into it.

“A rainy winter day in March”, says Nihat about his first day. After skimming the newspaper to find work, Nihat came across an ad to work at a modest furniture workshop. He took his chance and contacted Erdoğan Öztunçman, the current owners’ father. They met, agreed on Nihat’s start date, and the rest is history.

Named Best Place to Stay in the Southeast of England in the 2026 Best Places to Stay Guide by The Times and The Sunday Times, Crafted at Powdermills is another quintessentially British project we are proud to have put our name to!