I am a sucker for fab designs in hotels. It’s most definitely one of the key deciding factors on where I book. QT Sydney has an aesthetic that is sexy, cozy, and luxe. Notice how lighting plays a part in creating the ambience.
Category Archives: Hotel Indulgences
Obsessed with Moroccan everything…
Some inspiration from my favs….
My girl Adrienne asked how do you organize mags? I keep mine in two big baskets that sit on the floor in front of my coffee table from pier 1. I started to buy more but don’t want to aide my obsession so yeah. Lol. Come closer. *looks around*… *whispers* don’t tell anyone but I also own tv dinner stands. (Don’t judge as gran’ma bought them for me when I moved on my own 8 years ago). They come really handy. Not for eating but to pile more mags on, the ones I’m currently reading. But they stay in rotation for about 2 months. I eventually cut out or snatch what I want and toss them or give them away.
Alexandra decided to use her lucite table for something other than what she previously used it for. I love all the little detials to make her vanity area a cute spot. here you can read all about it. I also blogged about my admiration for her home before here. Here are some other girlie vanity ideas…
Then leave it to my girl Beth to have me blurting out “girl stop” & “wow”. It happens sometimes moreso with jewelry than interiors but this post had a ton of things I would rock….
Interiors + recipes = Tiffany’s blog. She takes such pretty photography of her process. I LOVE to cook and go to my parents to do so 3x a week. Though I dislike grocery shopping and finding ingredients I’m unfamiliar with, I love trying new recipes. To have pics of the step by step process is important to me & my tastebuds that water after looking. Here is her recipe to espresso chocolate chip brownie cookies. Thank me later…
This pretty image came from Londa’s site. Red is great paired with earth tones like camel…
Betcha you haven’t seen baby furniture like this! Linda finds the most interesting things. Here is where that came from…
Lastly Nicole asked if hotel decor or vacation plays a big factor? I personally strive for affordable especially if I’m only in the hotel to rest my head. That said, it has to be visually pleasing to my eyes. I can’t do dated ugly hotels. It has to be photo worthy. That’s part of the thrill and fun for me when I travel. It’s even why I have a series Hotel Indulgences which I will add to soon. I always like when bloggers do link love posts so figured I’d play copy cat. It shows support to those who give and hopefully you’ll find new blogs you didn’t know about…
My Doors are always open…
{Vogue.com}
Nothing like some pretty doors…
love the contrast between the dark doors & the light dining room they open to…
{Delight by Design}
These double doors are so industrial, you would think they would be in a downtown converted loft with exposed beams….
{Pinterest}
Graphic painted or patterned tile floors like these HERRINGBONE ones are great alternatives to rugs. I like the way this glamorous bathroom’s neutral palette is brought out through the floor’s design. The killer are the beige NAILHEAD trimmed doors…
{House and Home}
I’ve come across this pic many times & I try to stay away from photos that have circulated on a lot of blogs but it’s fitting. To open the doors to a custom closet with painted shelving…..a dream. I love how the boxes stand out against the charcoal walls. See more looks like this HERE…
If you had double doors, where would they lead? A master closet? Ginormous bathroom? Outdoor terrace from a bedroom suite?
Fellas…I Didn’t Forget About Yall: Masculine Interiors
{Las Vegas Condo Experts}
Just because you’re a man, doesn’t mean you have to compromise on a nicely designed space. Masculine rooms are typically focused on color & clean lines, linear, industrial, wooden, graphic and tailored details. Deep subdued color schemes like libraries and cigar rooms keeps it sexy. But when decorating with such colors, you definitely want to make sure there’s adequate lighting.
{architectural digest}
No fussy lace and ruffled bedding for men. Stick to fabrics found in menswear like houndstooth, tweed, wool, plaid, flannel or solid. Using heavier textiles like chenille and velvet, especially in dark hues, will make the space feel very rich and warm. I absolutely love the above pic. The padded suede headboard really makes a great focal point. Using a mirrored armoire & table at the foot of the bed, adds an element of class.
{Fantasy Tower Suites Palms Vegas}
What man wouldn’t want to stay in this hotel suite or have this as his own personal bachelor pad? A fully stocked bar that’s big enough to seat all the guys, ample living room seating and a basketball court in the adjacent room. SUIIIITE (pun).
For lofts and downtown residences, you will often see more brighter tones and a ton of modern low profile furniture. Think bold and graphic. Platform bedding would be the route to go. Glass finishes & chrome accessories keeps it contemporary and fresh. Don’t think for one minute that you can’t have a fabulous CLOSET like the ladies. Below are some incredibly well designed dressing rooms for men. Make sure you continue on reading because there’s lots more masculine indulgences after those…
{architect James Paragano says of the house he designed for New York Yankees pitcher C. C. Sabathia}
{Interior designer Roger Thomas and architects DeRuyter Butler and Glen Ashworth collaborated with Steve Wynn on the hotelier’s own Las Vegas residence}
I Can’t Get Enough of Moroccan Inspirations…
Here we go again. My love of Moroccan interiors is at an all time high. It’s just something about the architectural details in the arched entry ways, headboards, the jewel toned hues, the intricate beading in saris, the abundance of pillows and ambient lighting created by lanterns. If you haven’t read the other post I did about Moroccan design, click HERE. Otherwise, indulge…
{Figueroa Hotel LA}
{Figueroa Hotel LA}
{Marrakech Hotel NYC}
Hotel Indulgences: Empire Hotel NYC…
The Empire Hotel is a boutique hotel offering big style. When I first laid eyes on this space, I immediately had a visualgasm…
Can I add some square footage to my apt so I can get one of these tufted couches? Fabulous. Earth tones never looked so good. I love it and everything about this room. The floor, pillows, multi height table, the lighting in the back, everything is absolutely stunning…
I really love the bronze tables. The ambient lighting from the wall is such a neat design & it gives this space a cozy relaxed sexy vibe…
Notice that building in the back. It’s where the MTV awards used to be held. This hotel is located on the private corner of West 63rd st between two NYC landmarks–the Lincoln Center & Central Park. Beautifully designed in chocolate and ivory. Really feeling the studded coffee tables which appear to be a crocodile pattern. Continue reading for more indulgences…
Hotel Indulgences: Armani Hotel Dubai…
somecontrast.com
I tend to gravitate to more feminine styles of design so what better way to balance that than a post about an ultra contemporary masculine design space. For this new feature I’ll be bringing you indulge worthy photos of different hotels across the world. This hotel was brought to my attention by my blogger friend FASHION LIFE ENT. Dubai is a city on my TO GO TO BEFORE I DIE list…also known as the bucket list. The architecture is like no other. This city has the world’s only 7 star hotel positioned into the ocean to look like a sail boat and an underwater hotel. They even have islands shaped like the world. Yep, the continents. From a birds eye view they collectively look like….the world. Cool huh?
A collabo between Georgio Armani and Emmar Properies, located in the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Armani Hotel has his signature style in each of the 160 guest rooms located on floors 5-8 & the suites located on floors 38 and 39.
- somecontrast.com
