Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotels, Funky Hotels
Hotels are a great source of design inspiration. From the finishes and flooring to wallpaper, lighting, closets organization, bedframes, linens, nightstands and even location of smartphone charging stations and music speakers- there is a lot to be inspired by when it comes to hotel design.
Hotel designers have mastered the art of creating luxurious spaces that make people feel at home. They understand how to create comfortable yet stylish spaces that are perfect for relaxation and entertaining.
By taking note of the design elements used in hotels, we can get ideas on how to bring these elements into our own homes and create our own unique style. From statement pieces to subtle touches, there is plenty of inspiration available from hotels around the world.
Check out this link to some fabulously designed hotels: Best Design Hotels
Hotels use design elements such as wallpaper in interesting ways. Why not put a vibrant pattern on the ceiling? Notice how boutique hotels create a feature wall behind the bed using large-patterned wall coverings. Mixing textures through bedding and throw pillows is another hallmark of high-end properties. Dark moody paint combined with wallpaper, patterned carpets and lighting add a cozy and romantic ambiance. Taking these styling techniques and mimicking them a primary bedroom or a powder room will add personality to your home.
Furnishings in hotel rooms combine both fantasy and function. The bedframes, nightstands, seating areas in a hotel suite can make a big impact on making the space feel luxurious. Just adding a beautiful throw blanket at the end of a bed creates that feeling of being pampered. Don’t forget to take notice of art and sculptural elements mixed in to complete the mood and look in the room.
Department Stores and Boutiques
Pay attention the next time you are in high-end department stores and boutiques. These venues are an essential part of any designer’s arsenal when it comes to finding inspiration. From color palettes to staging and presentation, these stores offer a plethora of ideas for designers to draw from. Whether you’re looking for collections, patterns, or focal points, department stores and boutiques have something for everyone. With their ever-changing displays and collections, they can provide a great source of design inspiration that can be used in any project. From home decor to fashion design, the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding design inspiration from how they mix patterns, colors and collections in various department from linens, to dinnerware to designer clothing displays. Check-out these beautiful stores located in Paris for some inspiration: Best Department Stores in Paris
From Movie Stars to HBO to Netflix to Movies
Thanks to magazines like Architectural Digest, we have the ability to look into the homes of our favorite stars and take ideas from their personal abodes. But design ideas are abundant in our favorite movies, as well. Take a look at this list of much watch movies for decorating inspiration: Movies To Watch Before Decorating
Don’t forget to take note when bench-watching episodes of various popular series. Very talented designers are hard at work to make our favorite shows interesting and exciting – literally setting the stage in a color-commentary way to make the characters three-dimensional and real. One of my favorite series is Succession, not just for the deeply flawed characters, but their wardrobes and the rooms and venues where the drama plays out. Here’s a link to some of those interiors: The Best Succession Interiors
Take your time and pay close attention the next time your traveling, watching a movie or shopping. Design ideas are everywhere!