Category Archives: Design Lessons

Design Ideas from the Bellechasse in Paris

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sara Bliss

When it comes to hotels, fashion designer Christian Lacroix is completely fearless, bold and experimental. His first venture into hotel design in Paris was the Hotel du Petit Moulin, a favorite for the design obsessed like Anne & Suysel from Tilton Fenwick … Continue reading →

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Design Inspiration from the Hotel Verneuil in Paris

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Sara Bliss

On the Left Bank of Paris, down a quiet side street is the chic and discreet, Hotel Verneuil which has just been revamped. New owner, Nicolas Nonon has given the hotel–a favorite with designers–a sophisticated, fresh update. There is so much … Continue reading →

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Black & White Glamour at the Marquis Saint-Honoré in Paris

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Sara Bliss

Michele Bönan is the man behind some of the most beautifully designed hotels in the world from the JK Place in Capri to Germany’s Heidelberg Suites. His new 15-room Marquis Saint-Honoré  in Paris is no exception. Just like his other hotels, the spaces … Continue reading →

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Design Ideas from The Public in Chicago

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Sara Bliss

I have to admit when The Public hotel in Chicago launched last year I didn’t rush to write about it mainly because the all-white (or cream in this case) rooms seemed to be more of the same for hotelier Ian … Continue reading →

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Stealing Cool Hotel Design Ideas: Walls Lined with Salvaged Wood Planks

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sara Bliss

Check out these columns lined with salvaged wood planks at The Public in Chicago. Imagine if these columns were simply white, the space would feel much more conventional. However, the vintage wood gives the room an edge, bringing a more … Continue reading →

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