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Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
Riva, Hvar Yacht Harbour Hotel in the ancient seaside town of Hvar on Hvar Island, Croatia is a luxury contemporary hotel with a touch of Hollywood glamour. This trendy boutique hotel by the Adriatic Sea is housed in a 100-year-old building. The interior design of the hotel is modern, sleek and elegant, bringing together the best of the old and the new.
Hotel Amsterdam Zaandam in the suburb of Amsterdam, the Netherlands is a whimsical real life gingerbread house. The concrete building with a quirky façade of irregularly stacked Dutch wooden houses is the work of WAM architecten. The traditional houses in bright green and blue speaks the architectural language of the region. This 160-room hotel has individually designed guest rooms which refer to typical products from the Zaan region.
The buildings of Hotel Sezz in Saint-Tropez, France are designed around a central pool area. This stylish boutique hotel on the Riviera offers 35 rooms with private gardens and terraces, 5 bungalows, 30 cocoons and 2 villas with private pools. Architecturally, the interior of the rooms designed by Christophe Pillet are almost like houses with floor-to-ceiling windows. Natural stone floors and textured concrete walls bring freshness while leather and wood furnishings bring warmth. The contemporary clear lines provide simple elegance with a touch of the seaside resort.
Located on Mexico’s Virgin Coast near Careyes, Cuixmala is a jaw-dropping resort and nature reserve which was the private estate of the late financier Sir James Goldsmith. This fantasy palace with panoramic views and exquisitely decorated villas accentuate the Mexican charm. Haciendas with domed brick ceilings and beautiful stonework create an elegant living space.
L’Orto degli Angeli is a boutique hotel in Bevagna, Perugia, Italy in the Umbria region converted from an 18th century residence. L’Orto degli Angeli was endowed from the region of Umbria with the qualification of “Historical Residence” for the high historical-architectural value. The fourteen rooms and apartments of the residence are all different and preserve most of their original fittings: antique furniture, paintings, kitchen utensils and little things which have always been there and tell the history of the original family.
During one of his famous ballooning expeditions in 1998, British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson discovered this breathtaking property located in the Atlas Mountains one hour’s drive from Marrakech, Morocco. He subsequently bought the property and turned it into a luxury retreat. The rooms and tented suites at Kasbah Tamadot are individually decorated using traditional Moroccan furnishings and antiques.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their honeymoon on North Island, Seychelles. This luxury island hideaway has 11 handcrafted villas spread out along the main beach. Wood, local stone, glass and thatched roofs are the principle materials used. The most luxurious villa features an outdoor shower and “spa al fresco” overlooking the Indian Ocean. This rustic private sanctuary with Robinson Crusoe feel offers all the modern conveniences in a natural setting.
Set against the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, the Cape Grace Hotel offers world class luxury and subtle European elegance. The dramatic backdrop creates the perfect atmosphere to relax while the sunset turns Table Mountain a fiery red. The interior design of this boutique hotel celebrates Cape Town’s heritage with hand painted fabrics, hand made metalwork, glass and leather items. Each room is individually designed. The balance between the past and the present reflects the charm and elegance of Cape Town.
