The Residence Zanzibar: An Island Oasis
Internationally acclaimed architectural firm HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates’ objective for the Residence Zanzibar hospitality project was to create a design that seamlessly integrated the many cultural influences (Swahili, Omani, British and Indian ) evident throughout Zanzibar’s history into a serene and exotically, romantic oasis retreat. David T’Kint and Hazlin Ahmad, of HBA Associates, “found Zanzibar to [...]
Get the Look: German Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: German Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Living room design inspired by the German Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Moodboard created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Allustra Chocolate Cafe Rosewood [...]
Get the Look: Indian Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: Indian Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Living room design inspired by the the high color and opulence of the Indian Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Mood Board created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources: Bliss Studio Z [...]
Get the Look: American Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: American Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Living room design inspired by the American Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Moodboard created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources: Sanctuary Taupe Wallpaper – Graham & Brown Elevate Walnut 68 Bookcase [...]
Get the Look: Japanese Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: Japanese Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Bedroom design inspired by the Japanese Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Moodboard created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Classic Flaxen Spalted Maple – Quick [...]
Get the Look: English Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: English Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Dining room design inspired by the English Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Moodboard created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Eligna Chocolate Walnut Planks – [...]
Get the Look: Italian Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: Italian Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Living room design inspired by the Italian Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Mood Board created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Allustra Scarlet Mahogany Planks [...]
Get the Look: Chinese Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: Chinese Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Living room design inspired by the Chinese Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Mood Board created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Allustra Midnight Mahogany [...]
Get the Look: French Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel
The Inspiration: French Suite (Nine Nations Suites) at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China. Get the Look: Bedroom design inspired by the French Suite at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. Shop this inspiration board at Olioboard. (Decor Moodboard created using Olioboard.) Decor Resources – How To Get the Decorator Look: Allustra Scarlet Mahogany Planks - Quick [...]
Inside the Nine Nation Suites at the Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai
Shanghai’s iconic Fairmont Peace Hotel, formerly known as the Cathay Hotel as well as the “Number One mansion in the Far East”, has quite the storied history. In its more than eighty years of luxurious existence the former Cathay Hotel has hosted some of the world’s most important dignitaries, celebrities, artists as well as some [...]
Neoteric Luxury’s Organic Style for Outdoor Furniture
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Organic luxury and style was clearly apparent at the Neoteric Luxury booth. The outdoor collection sported a neutral, earthy color palette punctuated with strong red and orange accent colors, and interesting organic textures. The organic shape of this orb swing calls to mind an elegantly designed bird’s nest [...]
Currey & Company – Creative Lighting as Decoration
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Currey & Company had one of the best booths at the Hotel Design Boutique show. They quite cleverly displayed their amazing lighting fixtures draped as if precious jewels and ornaments off of a large tree. Proving that interesting and unexpected elements in design bring style personality to interior [...]
Porcelanosa Proves that Neutrals can Dazzle
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Porcelanosa illustrates that the use of visual and tactile texture can transform neutral color palettes from boring and safe into eye-catching and exciting.
Global Views Embraces Refined Contemporary Elegance
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: With a nod to Mid-20th Century design, Global Views ushers in a new design era of updated contemporary chic.
Sachin + Babi for Ankasa: It’s All About the Embellishments
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Gorgeous beads, delicate lace, and sculptured textiles set against sumptuous linens were front and center at the Sachin + Babin for Ankasa booth.
Art Glass International is Bringing Back Sexy Glam
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Shimmering elegance, voluptuous silhouettes, and luxurious leathers and silks. Perfect design elements for the gal who likes touches of glam.
Jonathan Adler: Colorful Geometry & Fun Decor
Design Trends Spotted at HD Boutique 2010: Strong pop inspired colors, black and white, and geometric shapes were on display at Adler’s booth. Loving these Adler table lamps. Furniture sporting contemporary infused Asian style – reminiscent of Chinoiserie styling seen in Hollywood Regency. Bold, fun and colorful tea towels, and whimsical salt and pepper shakers [...]
Spanish Modern Design: SALON at Tribeca Grand Hotel
The SALON lounge at Tribeca Grand Hotel was birthed from a simple desire to bring much deserved attention to modern Spanish design and architecture. SALON was the collaborative effort of Winka Dubbeldam principal at Archi-Tectonics, Richard Klein of Surface magazine, RED (represents Spanish design companies) and the Spanish Trade Commission. SALON lounge and bar, debuting [...]
David Francis: Pretty in Pink
Spotted at HD Boutique 2010, Miami Beach: Months before Pantone trumpeted to the world its 2011 Color of the Year, ‘Honeysuckle’, David Francis was already bewitched with a shade of pink that exudes confidence, sexiness and vibrancy. This David Francis rattan chair is upholstered in a bold shade of pink that breathes new (modern) life [...]
Kelly Wearstler Viceroy Santa Monica – Get Inspired by Hotel Bedroom Design
Kelly Wearstler deftly fuses modern simplicity in design with the sumptuous touches of traditional styling. Whether she effortlessly couples a Baroque accent piece with a contemporary lampshade as (shown in the wall sconce above), or creates a balanced and visually delighting experience mixing feminine touches with masculine elements (illustrated with the chandelier juxtaposed the platform [...]
