Serenity Now
Boutique hotels provide wonderful interior design inspiration. Unlike large, chain hotels, the interior designers are often encouraged to focus on ambiance above all else and make the guests feel they are enveloped in luxury. Occasionally I will show you some great hotel interiors that deserve your attention and give you some insight as to why the design works and how they pull it together.
The photo above is from the Setai in South Beach, Miami. Their motto is “Be embraced by Serenity”; and you can certainly see they live up to this promise. This bedroom creates a wonderful mood and achieves a delicate balance. Let’s start at the bottom and make our way up. The flooring is a combination of teak and slate. The combination of flooring gives you a nice balance of warmth and coolness as well defining the spaces. The simple linens on the bed are graceful and crisp. This is a look that it is easy to create in your own bedroom. The wall color is creamy and warm. Nothing too bold to take away from the beautiful wood. Lighting, now this is critical. They have used 3 different types of lighting in this room. An overall light from the ceiling that highlights the bed and could be used for reading. The sconces add drama and ambiance along with the floor lamps which are a good idea for a small spaces where nightstands are a squeeze. All lights are controlled from switches beside the bed. There are a lot of straight lines in this room but the central focus is on the soft, light colored bed that softens the space and balances the feel. Overall a great design.
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Tags: bedroom, decorating tips, lighting, modern
