Creamy Pastels: There is something so delicate and fragile about soft pastel tones. Today’s new pastels are slightly creamier than average, lending them a bit more weight or a sense of “sturdiness”. Black grounds the palette, but is used sparingly – only as an accent for a touch of glamour. If white is used, it [...]
Complete Neutrality: Warm neutrals have been the palettes of choice for many hotel and condo developments for more than a decade. The new neutral harmonies have much cooler casts and work extremely well at creating a strong sense of calm in both minimal and heavily decorated decors. Khaki shades replace warm beige tones and greys [...]
Urban Medley: Like the fashion industry, the hotel world has founded a love affair with masculine-feminine color palettes, as they have the ability to effortlessly appeal to both genders. Sturdy street tones of greys and browns marry feminine cosmetic hues, similar to those seen in the Chanel F08 couture collection.
Hotel of choice: Hotel Modera, Portland, [...]
Luminous Aura: Bold shots of luminating color have been dancing around the hotel design world for years – hots spots like St Martins Lane and the Hudson have practically made them modern staples. The new hot hues – especially pinks, greens, and purples – offer more depth but just as much energy. We pair them [...]
Electric Avenue: What makes this palette “electric” is the contrast between bold bright tones and dark brooding shades. Black and navy are essential base colors – used together – against accents of vibrant red and yellow. Elie Saab’s Fall 08 runway collection captured this mood of this palette beautifully. A shot of a midtone such [...]
The hues and harmonies to come Over the past twenty years, the hotel industry has undergone a pretty hefty transition. No longer are hotels mere pit stops for traveling salesmen or families embarking on summer vacations. Gone are the days of generic hotel rooms with matching floral shams and curtains. Today, hotels are as important [...]
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