These spaces are often BIG. We’re talking big on a grand scale! Filling the space is a real challenge. With the size comes the desire for dramatic details. When done well, these details can be amazing. When done poorly, they can tarnish a lobby. Hotel LobbiesHotel lobbies evoke the decadence of a relaxing getaway. And who wouldn’t want to celebrate the feeling of being on vacation? In recent years, it’s been fun to see the emergence of boutique hotels that infuse creative, eclectic design elements into their lobbies. Below we see a tribal rug and other earthy-meets-modern details at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Let’s hear it for non-traditional dramatic draperies! [photo by Becky Harris via Houzz] The lobby of Hotel Palazzo Zichy in Budapest is an homage to dramatic lighting. Pendant lighting, backlighting, recessed lighting. Put it all together and you have a truly epic space… Speaking of dramatic lighting, the lobby of the Hilton Hangzhou Qiandao Lake Resort has it in spades! In fact, this hotel is filled with design elements that evoke the feel of water. Can you see the ripples represented by this stunning lighting installation? Intricate flooring provides another level of ornate design, while features such as modern art and angled windows keep the look contemporary. [from Ivan C. Design Limited] Ah, the simplicity of gorgeous furnishings and bold colors! The black and gold color scheme of the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast makes a powerful statement. Clean-lined seating and striking pillows also add elegant flair to the space: Commercial Lobbies
We now move from hotels to the spaces we walk through everyday–our residences and offices. Let’s start with the lobby of The Shore highrise condo building in Austin, Texas. Stadout features include seating by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and a bubble-themed wall art installation. A trio of indoor planters adds a touch of greenery, while a large pendant light draws the eye upward…
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9/30/2013 10:52:33 pm
A trio of indoor planters adds a touch of greenery, while a large pendant light draws the eye upward…
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Nelly
9/30/2013 10:56:16 pm
Very well said! Bravo!
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