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DIGITAL HOSPITALITY DESIGN
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Welcome to the October 2009 digital edition of Hospitality Design (HD) magazine. This convenient format gives you easy access to all the feature articles and departments found in the print edition delivered directly to your inbox every month. With the Digital Edition, you can easily share articles with colleagues, make notes on pages, and save past issues for future reference without taking up valuable shelf space.
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Trend Spotlight: The In-Room Spa
A relatively new trend on the modern interior decor scene is incorporating the relaxing atmosphere of a spa into your bedroom. Any master bedroom can be given an aura of calm with a little attention to detail. Add some over-stuffed chairs, subtle aromatherapy, mood lighting and even an indoor waterfall to really bring [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: David Sears
Taking the eco-battle to heart, all of the products at David Sears are made from FSC-certified maple and eco-plastic resin, and are constructed using formaldehyde-free glues. They are environmentally and aesthetically conscious, and their unique style and approach to design is only enhanced by their commitment to helping the environment. The cube and [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Goods
The products that are imagined into being at Goods all have one thing in common: they are meant to be shared. Whether you purchase these gift-sized home decorating accessories for yourself or for a friend, you’ll want to spread their charm. Specializing in small furniture items and home accessories, Goods’ form-and-silhouette style is [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Waste Not, Want Not
Whether you live in a sprawling country house or a bachelor loft, space should be your primary concern when sizing up your home for some decorating. One of the latest moves in the interior design world is to combine clutter-free minimalism with space-saving functionality. You want to use the space that you have [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Building your Oasis
Sometimes interior design trends are more of an idea than any particular style. In today’s busy world of deadlines, gadgets, family demands, commutes and the like, there is an increasing demand for an area of calm. As an individual, you need to design your living space to act as an oasis of serene, [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Summer Cottage
There’s nothing wrong with daydreaming about summer cottaging while you’re at home, possibly snowed-in by a blizzard or rained-out by a sudden thunderstorm. Modern interior design trends have taken up this longing with a passion, and have created the summer cottage movement. With this look, you can capture the spirit of a cottage, [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Naolab
Simple lighting isn’t always so simple. You have to find the right hardware, the right accents, the right bulbs… Nao Labs takes the effort out of the search for the best, most versatile and simplest lighting out there. They have created an organic lighting system that emits ambient light from a calming [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Trend Spotlight: Shrinking Form, Growing Patterns
For the past several years, oversized furniture was all the rage. Whether it was designed to fill large rooms with cathedral seating or to emulate the stuffed leather chairs found at posh clubs, oversized chairs and tables have come – and gone. Now, modern interiors are shrinking the size but increasing the patterns [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Indigo
As of yet, the young Indigo design firm has only a few products to their name – but they are solid, attractive and modern spirited pieces. The two designers at the helm of this project have been at it for two and a half years, citing their inspiration as the elements and natural forms [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Designer Spotlight: Karich Design
J.C. Karich of Karich Design is an avid interior designer with many awards to his name. His background in industrial design places him in the more minimalist and straight-lined form of modern interior design, but many of his pieces are experimental and function-based. His spare use of materials and usually one or two [...]Check out our Modern Furniture collection on PadStyle Shop.
Furniture Store Blog
Hollow Sofa Group from Patricia Urquiola and B&B Italia
The prim and proper "Hollow Sofa" group from Patricia Urquiola and B&B Italia is the perfect seating collection for reception, lounge and meeting areas. The Hollow is accentuated by the concave plastic side panels that give this grouping a light...Reclining X-Chair by Joachim Nees
The basic concept behind X-chair is incredibly simple. As the left side of "X" moves down, it creates a reclining chair for the occupant. The simplicity of X-chair's design is a large part of its appeal. On first glance it...The Transforming Duo High Back Shelter Sofa from LK Hjelle
Its not often you see a sofa that has a room divider built in but here is the Duo from LK Hjelle that allows you to hide in its flexible walls. This unique high back shelter sofa design lets you...Heritage by Revo : The Retro Radio with Modern Features
Lately retro styled radios have been hot items and here is one from Revo that offers some up to date features despite an out of date look. The Heritage radio features DAB, FM, and Wi-Fi as well as docks for...Put this Chaise Lounge Recliner into 5th Gear
A dream in any home is a special place to sit after a hard day where once you sit those bad memories begin to fade. Rolf Benz designed a chaise lounge recliner with that very premise in mind. Each time...Elegant Leather Beds from Poltrona Frau
Well known and seasoned designers added some really elegant leather beds to the new collection from Poltrona Frau this year. Patrick Norguet, Roberto Lazzeroni, and Jean-Marie Massaud put the final touches on an already outstanding bedding collection that follows the...Casual "UpCycle" Ottomans from Gus Modern
The UpCycle Ottoman from Gus Modern is a less formal way to prop up your feet and help make use of old jute bags previously used to transport organic coffee beans. The coverings have authentic screen-printed stencils and logos which...Satellite Leather Recliner by Professor Stefan Heiliger
"Satellite" was designed by Professor Stefan Heiliger. This leather recliner has a "space like" appeal to it resembling the seating featured in the cartoon movie, the Jetsons. Professor Heileger stresses a triangular shape for the backrest that readily becomes visible...Contour Blinds by Helena Karelson : The New Age of Window Treatments
Designer Helena Karelson adds a much needed twist or curve in this case to the horizontal widow blind. The curvaceous slats of her Contour Blinds positions light that filters through into a rich tapestry of sunbeams for your interior space....Modern Day Bed by Calvin Klein
This modern day bed comes from the Calvin Klein furniture collection. Pictured is a "right arm" model, but it also comes in a "left arm" version. This day bed is very simple in its design creating a look that should...Bonaldo's Glam Pouf / Coffee Table by Gino Carollo
Often the ottoman intended for feet ends up acting more like a coffee table. The Bonaldo "Glam Pouf" offers you both options, one with a fully upholstered surface in either shiny technical fabric or in leather, and one with a...Custom Kitchens by Smallbone of Devizes
Smallbone of Devizes offers some great custom kitchens in their collection. These pictures showcase some of their creations which touch on many decorative styles making it a versatile option for home owners. Their latest release is called "Macassar", which is...New Wall Mounted Fireplace from Spark Modern Fires
The "Direct Vent Slim 46" is the latest release in wall mounted fireplaces from Spark Modern Fires. The model measures 46 inches wide and conveniently fits into a wall thereby saving precious space in a room. A nice feature about...Amazing Sidewalk Art Example in Sydney Australia
This amazing piece of art shows the iconic image of Mona Lisa originally painted by Leonardo da Vinci. This interpretation is actually sidewalk art put together by a group of artist assistants in Sydney, Australia. The image was created by...Versatile Bunk Beds from DONCO Trading Company
Bunk Beds remain a favorite for the kids for obvious reasons, they are fun! The grown ups also like the bunk bed option when there is limited bedroom space and a need to get two kids in one room. The...DECORATING DIVA
Modern Home Office Design in An Instant
Guest post by Jena Briand of Growers and Nomad .com When you sit at your desk at home you are usually paying bills, or emailing Grandma, or filling out paperwork for your kids’ schools. We’re ... Related posts:Sayeh Pezeshki of The Office Stylist & Sorting with Style
The Office Stylist is a daily blog that shares tips, products and advice on how to live well at work. From the best, tasty snacks to keep at your desk to chic office supplies to how to transform your personal workspace, author Sayeh Pezeshki shares what you need to know to live big at work, wherever work is. Sorting with Style is the premier destination for office style™. Featuring brands like Russell + Hazel, Thomas Paul and Cavallini & Co., Sorting with Style pairs efficiency and elegance to provide consumers with not only a one-stop shop for all office organization needs, but a resource of information on creating Office Style in a Manilla World from The Office Stylist™ herself, Sayeh Pezeshki. Related posts:Office Chairs Designed For Women
Guest post by Allison Arieff of Growers and Nomad .com Generally, I’m not a big fan of a lot of the things geared specifically toward women, i.e., Lifetime’s Television for Women or “chick lit” but a ... Related posts:Eco Friendly Christmas – Resources and Inspiration Guide
Have you been dreaming of a Green Living Christmas? This year it will be easier than ever to lessen your holiday carbon footprint. We’ve searched the internet for the best eco-friendly Christmas decorating tips, advice ... Related posts:Royal Copenhagen Holiday Tabletop and Tablescapes Inspiration
Royal Copenhagen, purveyors of exquisite tabletop, dinnerware, decor and collectibles, unveil their gorgeous Christmas tablescapes designed by various members of the Danish aristocracy. I love all of the Christmas tablescapes shown here (from their 2008 holiday ... Related posts:Christmas Holiday Decorating Articles at a Glance
Holiday Decorating – Easy Holiday Wall Decor with Art-A-Peel A Twist on Christmas Traditions Tree Trimming and Holiday Decorating Fun for the Whole Family Holiday Decorating and Entertaining – Appeal to the Senses Holiday Decorating Inside and Outside Holiday Decorating ... Related posts:Halloween Decorating for Celiac Disease Research
It’s that time of year again! Alek’s Halloween decorations are going up, and as last year you can help raise funds for Celiac disease research at the University of Maryland – to date about $40,000 ... Related posts:HOME MADE SIMPLE on TLC Oct 24th 2009
Samantha at TLC tells us that: HOME MADE SIMPLE, the show with simple and easy solutions to everyday domestic challenges, returns on October 24 at 12 PM (ET/PT) for its sixth season. The series is ... Related posts:Thanksgiving Veggie Centerpiece
Better Homes and Gardens delivers once again in the creativity department. At their home and crafting website I found a beautiful Thanksgiving veggie, floral and gourd centerpiece that I’m sure you will like. The instructions ... Related posts:3 Easy Tips for Creating a Thanksgiving Tablescape
My sister created a stunning, classical tablescape for Thanksgiving a few years ago. The beauty of her design lay in the fact that it was simple to create yet elegant. That should be the holiday ... Related posts:HGTV Blog
25 Great Holiday Ideas
That’s right — we have 25 creative, clever tips to share with you guaranteed to make decorating your home for the holidays and preparing for seasonal celebrations a snap. Designers-extraordinaire Erinn Valencich and Angelo Surmelis bring on the stylish solutions in this one-hour holiday special. Get 8 of Erinn and Angelo’s best tips, see how HGTV [...]Fall Color Trend: Warm Olive
Elegant and sophisticated, olive is making a comeback, but not in the outdated avocado green appliances of the ’60s. This tangy shade found in Pantone’s Fall Color Trend report is popping up on walls and accessories to complement your favorite neutrals or deep blues. Check out our styleboard with some fun olive products. Other Fall [...]Holiday Redecorating
Fall is when the mind goes to redecorating. The holidays are coming with all their entertaining opportunities, and it is a great time to put your best foot forward. There are the expensive additions like new kitchens, bathrooms, and carpet, and then there are the little things that are inexpensive and easy. Buy some new [...]Holiday Preview
Holiday decorating options abound! From wall decals and dessert plates to wreaths and ornaments, there is something for everyone, no matter what your style. We’ve compiled some of the best. Some highlights:Wishes do come true…behind the scenes at HGTV!
Have you ever had a wish that actually came true? I believe in the law of attraction and all that mumbo jumbo, so this shouldn’t be such a surprise to me, but –IT IS! As a television producer, I’m used to producing other peoples’ dreams (or nightmares –if we go all the way back to my [...]Fall Color Trend: Nomad
We all love our neutrals, right? They ground our palettes, can be used on their own and well, they match everything. Pantone’s Fall Colors feature an updated neutral in Nomad, a combination of beige and light gray, and we’ve put together some great products in this warm neutral with our styleboards. Other Fall Color Trends: Purple HeartPut it on the Shelf
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – I love books. And they keep making more so I’ve always got something to look forward to. Something else that builds anticipation is one of my favorite blogs – The Blog on the Bookshelf (http://theblogonthebookshelf.blogspot.com/). Featuring one post after another about shelves [...]Deck the Halls for the Holidays
Yes, I realized it’s only three days after Halloween and I’m already talking about Christmas, but at least I waited three days. I started seeing Christmas ornaments in stores three weeks ago! Christmas is by far my favorite time of the year: the movies, the cold weather, the fires and most importantly, the decorations. We’ve [...]Thanksgiving Ideas
So, now that the Halloween hubbub has died down, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. We have tons of great ideas to help you stress less and enjoy the upcoming holiday celebrations. Whether you want to add a fall touch to your home’s entry: Or create a centerpiece sure to be the star of your get-together: Or [...]Decorating With Botanical Prints
I live on a farm in East Tennessee with a view of the Smokies. The ever-changing vista — rain, fog, sun, foliage — makes me see new creative possibilities, inspired by things like the colors of sunset and the asymmetrical folds of the foothills. I’ve started taking decorating risks based on what I see on [...]© 2009 Created by Alicia Valair on Ning. Create Your Own Social Network
