Design Lessons

  • Design LessonsOyster Box HotelSouth Africa

    Design Lessons from The Oyster Box Hotel

    By Sara Bliss on March 4, 2011
    Perched on the coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, the Oyster Box Hotel boasts newly revamped interiors and incredible sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. The c.1947 hotel recently underwent a 2-year makeover, re-opening its 86 updated rooms in 2010. The new design perfectly melds contemporary South African art, colonial chic furniture and bold prints. Lots of great ideas here. Read […]
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    Design Lessons from Le Royal Monceau

    By Sara Bliss on March 2, 2011
    In the world of hotel design, Philippe Starck is a total rock star. He’s designed some of the most showstopping and original hotels ever–Miles Redd’s favorite The Fasano in Rio, The Delano in Miami, The Hotel Costes in Paris, and The Royalton in New York. His latest hotel, Le Royal Monceau Raffles in Paris, is no exception, proving to be theatrical, whimsical and […]
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  • Design LessonsEdition HotelsEdition WaikikiHawaiiMarriott Hotels

    Surf’s Up at The Edition Waikiki

    By Sara Bliss on February 11, 2011
    The pioneer of the boutique hotel, Ian Schrager, has teamed up with an unlikely partner, Marriott Hotels, to launch Edition. The new global brand is meant to pair the best strengths of both partners–Schrager’s ability to create one-of-a-kind hotels focused on cool design and a hip scene, combined with Marriott’s global reach, experience with larger properties, and more accessible price points. […]
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    French Argentine Chic at House of Jasmines

    By Sara Bliss on February 3, 2011
    Want to clear your head for a bit in one of the most scenic regions in the world? Head to House of Jasmines Estancia de Charme, a sweet and romantic 100 year old hotel in Salta, Argentina. On 270 acres of land at the foothills of the Andes, this 10-room hotel looks so incredibly peaceful and serene. Rose and vegetable […]
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  • ColoradoDesign Lessons

    Design Inspiration from Viceroy Snowmass

    By Sara Bliss on January 28, 2011
    The ski lodge has gotten a seriously glam makeover with the new Viceroy Snowmass hotel in Colorado. The dramatic design by Jean-Michel Gathy is in keeping with the  hotel group’s uber-luxury properties that are favorites with the jet set crowd. Set right on the slopes, each of the 173-room units  range in size from studios to 4-bedrooms, and boast  fireplaces […]
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  • 1 Place VendomeDesign LessonsParisUncategorized

    Parisian Chic at 1 Place Vendome

    By Sara Bliss on January 24, 2011
    After falling in love with the brilliant design of Italy’s Continentale hotel, and Germany’s romantic Heidelberg Suites, I went in search of additional projects by the talented interior designer Michele Bonan. The Italian designer is a master at unpretentious glamour, pairing crisp color schemes with stylish, yet comfortable furniture, as he did at the 1 Place Vendome restaurant in Paris. 1 Place Vendome is […]
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