The world is filled with some very cool hotel rooms, and with this book in hand, anyone can afford a glimpse into them. Bill Tikos, a connoisseur of hip trends, has traveled extensively for the purpose of finding new and old hotel rooms with fabulous design, and hand picked his favorites for inclusion in this very fun guide.
Hotel Rooms for Design Inspiration
Why consider a hotel room when seeking design inspiration? For one, hotels can afford the savviest designers, decorators and architects. That means an awful lot of creative imagination is available for the average homeowner for the price of a book. The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms is filled with pictures of the best. There are no ordinary rooms here.
Bathroom Design
Redoing a bath at home might mean a trip to the local home improvement store for ideas. While there's plenty there to choose from, it's unlikely there will be a room like the one pictured in Rajasthan, India with a square tub that disappears into the middle of the floor facing a floor-to-ceiling window with an amazing view. The room could be replicated at home easily. There are bathroom photos to drool over for every type of style.
Choosing Color Combinations
The sitting area pictured at the Viceroy in Palm Springs could inspire a crisp makeover in yellow, black and white. The Jade Bar at New York's Gramercy Park Hotel shows the surprising sensuousness of green and blue with touches of red. Cool white upholstered chairs in Veinna's Do & Co Hotel show how beautifully serene a non-color can be.
Décor for Studios and Small Spaces
Living stylishly in a small space can be tricky, but hotel rooms conquer this dilemma in creative ways. The suite in Berlin's Lux 11 offers great inspiration for imaginative studio living with polished concrete and bleached wood floors, suede headboard and fake-fur bed coverlet.
Patios, Decks and Outdoor Rooms
Coolest Hotel Rooms features outdoor rooms as well, with mini decks and individual patios such as the clean designs shown in Greece's Ikies, which allow an incredible view to be center stage. This design works well for gardeners who want nature to be the focal point in their back yards.
Modern and Old-World Design
Cool doesn't always mean new and modern. The sleek new-age rooms and hallways of Madrid's Hotel Puerta America are sure to appeal to Jetson lovers everywhere, while the charming library-bath featured in the Hotel Particulier in Paris will inspire those who prefer a rich old-world feel.
Home Inspiration Meets Vacation Guide
After completing a newly-inspired home remodeling project, choosing where to go for a restful holiday is also easy when consulting this book. Its beautiful photographs are well-organized by continent and cross-referenced with a key code that highlights choices such as eco-friendly, standout spas, indoor-outdoor space blending and even the perfect place for celebrity spotting. A fun read.
Title: The World's Coolest Hotel Rooms
Author: Bill Tikos, "The Cool Hunter"
Publisher: Collins Design, 288 pages, $29.95
ISBN: 9-780061-353864
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