A Fancy Drink at 30,000 Miles UP

Virgin Atlantic has created a prototype in flight bar area on one of it’s A330 planes which travel the London to New York route.  Designed by VW+BS Studio, the compact bar provides a nice escape for those wanting a coctail in a more social setting.  Sleek materials, and color changing RGB lighting fit in well with the Virgin aesthetic.

HD Expo 2012

One week from today the show begins!  Who else will be there besides me?

www.hdexpo.com

Lenny Kravitz for Lea Ceramiche

Perhaps it’s I’m parital because of my celebrity crush on Lenny Kravitz, but I really love this new collection of tiles designed by the famous rocker for Lea Cermiche.  The collection is called “Goccia” and comes in geometric patterns in glossy and  sexy black and white. 

“I wanted to create a design element that
provides texture and movement to the living
environment” said Lenny Kravitz President of
Kravitz Design Inc.

Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Sneak Peak

Here’s a sneak peak at a standard guestroom at the Hotel Monaco Philadelphia which will open in September.  Being a Kimpton Hotel, a little quirk is expected, and this one delivers!  Just when you thought damasks and bold prints were fading away, POW, here’s some interesting oversize wall graphics, and punches of bright color.  I think it absolutely works.  And definitely would have you remembering your stay.

Quintessential Parisian Hospitality

This mansion, built in 1892 on what was once an air balloon launch site, is now home to the St. James Hotel in Paris.  Housing only 20 suites, the “maison” showcases the best of traditional French design, with a little quirk, and all the modern amenities one could want.

The grand staircase is impressive!

The library bar

Fun graphic wall paper with a nod to the property’s history lines a staircase

The Chinese Junior Suite

Wall to wall toile in a deluxe room!  Tres magnifique!

A dramatic bathtub scene with classic subway tiles, and beautiful floor tile pattern and velvet drapes.

Outdoor setting ready for a garden party.  Looks like you’re transported back 200 years.

Design Detail: Fragmented Photography

I love this overscale, fragmented photographic piece of art that Glamorous Co. Ltd. designed at the Brillia Ariaki Sky Tower show suite.  Framed as separate pieces to create one larger piece is a clever way to add big impact to a blank wall. 

Atera Restaurant, NYC

This gorgeous 18 seat restaurant, designed by Parts and Labor, really showcases a look I love.  Modern Industrial.  Hand forged materials, walnut wood, porcelain, steel and gold work work hand in hand to create a funky, but warm interior perfect for seasonal food.
Dramatic entry.  The herringbone floors are amazing.
Communal interactive bar style eating and communal table
The central island is almost like a residential kitchen
A private dining room
An herb wall above the communal table is functional, fragrant, and beautiful
Photography by M.Weber

Movenpick Lausanne Guestrooms

The Movenpick Lausanne hotel has recently renovated some of it’s guestrooms to create large, business class rooms that I find really intriguing.  The open bathroom concept isn’t really new, however I think the way it’s designed, it really well integrated.  I’d love to stay here!

Point Wall Sconce

This  new wall sconce, called Point, for the FDV collection at Leucos lighting is really cute.  ADA compliant, I could see this being used in a tailor shop, kids bedroom, or fashionistas studio!

Peekaboo Cool Pool

The pool at the New Majestic Hotel in Singapore has 3 porthole windows on the bottom, giving restaurant diners below a quick peak below.  FUN.