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A Seaside Idyll in Cornwall, England

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Located in the coastal village of St. Mawes, the Hotel Tresanton is a converted yacht club overlooking the Fal Estuary, which is notable for a pair of matching castles built by Henry VIII on either shore. Overhauled by Olga Polizzi of the Forte Hotel clan, the Tresanton is actually a cluster of small buildings set into a hillside; the interiors feature a maritime theme without being heavy-handed, and rooms are furnished with antique pieces, Welsh blankets, and Cornish art.

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on April 13, 2009.

Location of Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall:


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Steal This Look: Hotel Tresanton Nautical Bedroom

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Recreate this refreshingly crisp bedroom at the Hotel Tresanton with the following elements.

Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall, Remodelista

Above: Stripes and patterns.

Borderline Fabrics Blue Waves, Remodelista

Above: Waves Fabric from the 1930s collection of Borderline Fabrics in the UK. In the US, it is available through Classic Revivals in Boston, MA (One Design Center Place, Suite 534; 617-574-9030). You can also find Borderline Fabrics at Lucy Rose Design in Chicago.

Striped Wool Blankets, Remodelista

Above: Broad Stripe 100-percent wool blankets, handwoven in Wales, are available from Melin Tregwynt. Gray and Oatmeal Stripe available for £83 at John Lewis. For more blanket ideas, go to 10 Easy Pieces: Wool Blankets.

Coyuchi Cotton Percale Sheets, Remodelista

Above: Coyuchi's organic percale 100 percent cotton sheets are available in white or ivory. The 300 Percale Sheets run from $86 to $140, depending on size. For more ideas on simple bedlinen: go to 10 Easy Pieces: Simple White Sheets.

A Trio of Wooden Table Lamps, Remodelista

Above: Traditional Jenny Lind Table Lamps by Barbara Cosgrove; $545 at Gore Dean.

Nautical Chest from Leonard's Vintage Antiques, Remodelista

Above: One of our favorite sources for vintage pieces, Leonards New England Antiques (it's where Michelle and Barack Obama got their bed when they moved into the White House carries an assortment of Antique Sea Chests and Boxes to use as a bedside table.

Driftwood Birds from Japan, Remodelista

Above: Driftwood Birds by Osamu Harihara; contact Niagara House directly for information.

Sophie Conran White Pitcher, Remodelista

Above: Sophie Conran by Portmeirion Large Pitcher; $24 at Amazon.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on April 14, 2009.

Contemporary Art Comes First at 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

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This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels.

Building on its mission of engaging the public with contemporary art and supporting the revitalization of American downtowns, 21c Museum Hotels renovated the 100-year-old Metropole Hotel building—a historic landmark in downtown Cincinnati—restoring it into a contemporary art museum and cultural center against the backdrop of Cincinnati's Backstage District.

Across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts and next to the Contemporary Arts Center, 21c Cincinnati features 8,000 square feet of exhibition, meeting and event space that all present rotating, curated exhibitions and site-specific art installations. Designed by Deborah Berke, the building was restored following federal standards for historic rehabilition and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 21c Museum Hotel is located at 609 Walnut Street in downtown Cincinnati.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: Berke and 21c Museum Hotel's design team created a space that respects and preserves the character of this once grand hotel, while creating a space to show the work of living artists.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: Much of the building's original features were preserved: a sweeping staircase leading to the second floor ballroom and the original mosaic tile floors in the restaurant and elevator lobby.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: The Corner Suite includes a dining and sectional sitting area, wet room with double vanity, tub and glass enclosed shower.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: A simple black and white bathroom with a marble sink and original art.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: Modern, sectional seating in the Deluxe Suite.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: An office in the Luxury King room.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: The Spa at 21c features three treatment rooms including a couple's spa suite with en-suite whirlpool tub, steam shower with skylight and heated floors. The Spa offers a range of treatments from facials and massages to pampering spa packages.

21c Museum Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati, Remodelista

Above: The Metropole restaurant offers a contemporary take on old world fireplace cooking technique. A showcase for the region's sustainable farmers and producers, Metropole's well-edited and ever changing menu features hearth roasted mats, fish and vegetables; grains; and house made charcuterie.

Traveling to Louisville? See our previous post on 21c Museum Hotels' other location: An Artful Hotel in Louisville.

This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels.

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A Tijuana Architect Puts Mexican Design on the Map

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Tijuana and modernist architecture seem like an oxymoron, but architect Jorge Gracia of Gracia Studio—with offices in both Tijuana and San Diego—is quickly changing that perception. Gracia, a graduate of Tijuana's Universidad Iberoamericana Noroeste, has been in the news for his award-winning pre-fab dwellings for Endemico, a winery with guest cabins located in Baja's Valle de Guadalupe, located on a natural reserve 90 minutes south of San Diego. Drawing on local materials and tradesmen, Gracia created twenty cabins that blend seamlessly into the mountainside overlooking the vineyards on the valley floor below. For more information and cabin reservations, go to Hotel Endemico.

Hotel Endemico: Remodelista

Above: Gracia had the Corten steel cabins, which are intended to gain a a weathered patina over time,  pre-constructed in Mexicali then trucked in and installed on the mountainside.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: The entrance to the winery serves a as reception are for guests, with the cabins on the hill above.

  Endemico winery

Above: The winery overlooks vineyards on the valley floor in a region that is home to some of Mexico's largest wineries.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: The cabins are built on raised platforms tucked into the side of the mountain, causing minimal environmental impact on their surroundings.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: Gracia chose steel and concrete for the materials as they are plentiful and the quality of wood is not great in Mexico.

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Above: Each cabin is 20 square feet in size and is minimally furnished.

Hotel Endemico: Remodelista

Above: Local tradesmen built the custom fixtures and furniture.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: There is wi-fi in each cabin but no telephone service. Walkie talkies are used for the latter.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: A wooden deck leads off each cabin.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: A Mexican Kiva surrounded by chairs, custom made by Gracia Studio.

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Above: A swimming pool built to blend in with the surrounding boulders.

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Above: The poolside bar.

Hotel Endemico: Remdelista

Above: A shaded area by the pool.

 

 

 

 

Steal This Look: Safari Tent at El Cosmico in Texas

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Hip hotelier Liz Lambert mixes South American, Moroccan, and midcentury pieces in her canvas frame tent lodgings at El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas. Somehow it all works.

El Cosmico Tent

Above: The tents are anchored on wood platforms and are wired for electricity.

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Above: Montana Canvas offers a range of Wall Tents made from 100 percent cotton canvas with an aluminum frame; prices start at about $1,000. See the full range at Cabela's Outfitter Wall Tents. Another source is Kni-Co Manufacturing, which offers free-standing cotton duck Big Horn tents with aluminum frames.

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Above: Case Study V-Leg Bed from Modernica is $1,595 for a queen size at Y Living.

El Cosmico Bolivian Blanket

Above: Hand-Dyed Bolivian Blankets are $250 from El Cosmico Provision Company.

tobacco leather butterfly chaircb2

Above: The Tobacco Leather Butterfly Chair is $399 at CB2.

pin dot moroccan lantern

Above: The Pin Dot Sphere from Terrain is $198 (also available in copper).

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Above: Marfa-based Jamey Garza's wood and steel stools are available at Heath Ceramics or directly from Jamey Garza.

 

Where to Stay in Bentonville, Arkansas: 21c Museum Hotel

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This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels.

Located on the northeast corner of the town square of Bentonville, Arkansas, 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville features 104 rooms and suites and over 12,000 square feet of exhibition and event space.

The hotel, which opened this past February, was designed by Deborah Berke Partners and Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects with sustainable materials, construction, and green building practices. Berke's design balances grand public spaces scaled to suit an extensive art collection along with more intimate private spaces. With a focus on natural light throughout, the design team relied on the use of skylights, light monitors, large windows, and a light court visible from the restaurant and main corridor of the building. The hotel is located at 200 NE A Street; for more information, visit 21c Bentonville.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: Benches made of local stone flank the entrance of 21c Bentonville, establishing a relationship between the building and the surrounding landscape.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: The art-filled galleries double as meeting and event space. Guests can explore the exhibitions for free.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: The hotel's restaurant, The Hive, features a menu focusing on local ingredients and refined country cooking from chef Matthew McClure, an Arkansas native.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: The 21c Suite is comprised of a living room, dining area, wet bar, and powder room. In addition, the suite includes a 474-square-foot private outdoor terrace.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: All the guest rooms and suites at the hotel were designed by Berke with high ceilings, contemporary furnishings, and large windows—all to achieve a residential feel.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: A warm color palette in the bath of the Deluxe King room.

21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville, Remodelista

Above: A black accordion task lamp in the corner window of the Luxury Suite.

Traveling to Louisville or Cincinnati? See our previous posts on 21c Museum Hotel's other locations: An Artful Hotel in Louisville and Contemporary Art Comes First at 21c Cincinnati.

This post is brought to you by 21c Museum Hotels.

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From 19th Century Villa to Destination Hostel in São Paulo

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Inspired by his own stays in design hostels during his backpacking travels through Australia, Guilherme Perez imported the concept to his beloved hometown of São Paulo, taking a 19th century villa in a historic neighborhood and converting it into We Hostel. Enlisting the help of his friend Brazilian architect Felipe Hess, Perez embraced the challenge with creative enthusiasm, setting a new standard for budget design travel. For more information, see We Hostel

Unless otherwise note, photography by Fran Parente via Yatzer.

'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The grand entrance with the original stained glass over the door to the 19th century mansion.

'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above L: A welcoming red desk marks the reception area under the grand staircase. Image via We Hostel.  Above R: A midcentury sound system occupies the corner of the common room. 

Midcentury furniture in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The midcentury furniture was all sourced at flea markets and then restored.

Midcentury furniture in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: A vintage mirror is paired with purpose-built plastic laminate and plywood shelves.

blue midcentury lamp in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The bookshelf is filled with tomes about São Paulo. 

'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: Midcentury furnishings and accessories update the 19th century fenestration and stained glass. 

Chalkboard paint ceiling in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: In the entertainment room, the ceiling has been painted with chalkboard paint, allowing visitors to leave messages. 

'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The contrast of black and white adds drama. 

Industrial kitchen in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The kitchen surfaces are durable and easy to maintain. A wire rail attached to the ceiling provides a framework for the hanging pendants. 

plywood and plastic laminate shelves in kitchen in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The plastic laminate and plywood material used for the bookshelves in the common room are also used for kitchen storage.  

Dorm room in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The hostel’s creative director, Rodrigo Marangoni, designed simple signage while embedding smartphone-compatible QR codes, in order that guests can download everything from subway maps to music.

Bunk beds in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: Simple dorms and lockers provide a place to rest for young travelers. 

Bunk beds with individual reading lamps in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: A bedside lamp with shelf for every bed offers luxury in a hostel.

Blue bathroom in 'We' Hostel in Sao Paolo, Brazil by Felipe Hess and Guilherme Perez, Remodelista

Above: The bathrooms are tiled in cheery colors. 

A map below shows the location of We Hostel in São Paulo. 


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Interested in seeing other 'Design Hostels' around the world? See Hotels & Lodging: Danhostel in Copenhagen and The Ultimate Dorm Room: The Independente Hostel in Lisbon

Casa Zinc: Uruguay's Hippest Hotel?

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When LA-based Garrett Colton—whom we featured earlier today—was headed to Uruguay, he asked us for recommendations on where to stay. Casa Zinc was the first place that came to mind. It turned out Garrett already had reservations, it's that sort of place.

Owned by Arron Hojman, the hotel is located in the quiet enclave of La Barra away from the fray of nearby Punta del Este. Hojman used a mixture of industrial design with salvaged finds to design the hotel managing to make it look as if it has been a local fixture forever. His love of all things vintage is evident in the hotel's decor as well as in his nearby shop, the Trading Post, where he sells an eclectic selection of antiques and found objects. For more, go to Casa Zinc.

Photography via Uniq Hotels.

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Above: Industrial lighting hangs from the wood clad ceiling.

Casa Zinc in Uruguay Kitchen Foyer

Above: Reclaimed doors lead to the kitchen.

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Above: Vintage light shades in the white tiled kitchen with checkerboard floor.

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Above: Hojman used a collection of salvaged doors and windows for the hotel.

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Above: The dining room with shelves housing Hojman's collection of vintage globes and books.

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Above: One of the six rooms available at Casa Zinc.

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 Above: A repurposed wood headboard.

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Above: Vintage chalkboards, rulers and school chairs as decor in a guest bedroom.

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Above: A utility sink in the bathroom with marble back splash.

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Above: Arched windows salvaged from a Uruguay train station.

Casa Zinc Industrial Bedroom

Above: Reclaimed industrial furniture in a bedroom.

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Above: Outdoor dining in the garden.

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Above: The entry to Casa Zinc's brick building with corrugated fencing and two industrial lights on either side of the door.

Looking for other places in South America? Check out our hotel posts in Argentina.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March 19, 2010.

 

 


A Room with a View in Upstate NY

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Justus Kempthorne and Inez Valk-Kempthorne, who fled Manhattan a while back, make a good team: He's a carpenter and cabinetmaker, and she's a chef/caterer. When they refurbished an 1860s house in the Northwestern Catskills and opened Table on Ten, it was cause for celebration. Now, there are two rooms at the inn, and weekend visitors from NYC can stay overnight after a dinner at the cafe.

"The two upstairs bedrooms echo the atmosphere and aesthetic of the cafe," the couple says. "By staying with us, you become a de facto member of the community that congregates downstairs; venture down and enjoy the food (gathered from local farms, dairies and producers), join in a workshop, browse around the microshop, or just sit, drink coffee, read or work at your laptop."

For bookings, go to Cozy Room Above Table on Ten or Attic Above Table on Ten at Airbnb.

Photographs by Torkil Stavdal.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: The second floor bedroom features a handmade queen-size bed and north and east facing windows.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: Pillows made from reclaimed grain sacks.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: A wall-mounted shelf serves as a small desk.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: Lilacs from the garden.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: The walls are painted a deep dark gray.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: In the bath, original fixtures and fittings add to the humble feel.

Table on Ten bathtub

Above: A vintage bathtub painted slate gray.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: The stairwell leading to the attic bedroom.

Table on Ten attic bedroom

Above: Under the eaves.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: The biggest room is the entire attic floor of the building, with windows on all sides. Some look out on the life of the village, the others at the hills.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: The king-size bed is made from reclaimed wood.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: Vintage hangers.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: Striped cotton curtains.

Table on Ten B & B

Above: A peeled tree branch serves as hand rail.


 

 

A New Catskills Getaway, Croquet Included

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Hammocks, bicycles, a croquet lawn, and a pool (with inner tubes): you'll find all of these at The Graham & Co.  in the Catskills. What you won't find is a TV on the premises.

The Graham & Co. is located just off the main street in Phoenicia, a small village in the Catskill region that's about a three-hour drive from New York City. The design collective behind the revamped hotel (once a closed motel) is a small group of friends: Bianca Barratini, Jason Gnewikow, Amanda Bupp, and Jeff Madalena—who all live in Brooklyn and work in the fashion and design industry in NYC. The team share a common love for the Catskills, and The Graham & Co. is their first collaborative project; they hope to bring their design aesthetics to other off-the-track locations in the future. For more information, go to The Graham & Co

Photographs by Paul Ober.

Lobby at The Graham and Co Hotel, Remodelista

Above: The lobby at the Graham & Co. 

Bedroom at The Graham & Co, Remodelista

Above: The Judd-inspired hotel furniture (beds, tables, benches) are custom made from unfinished materials.

Graham and Co. table

Above: A desk made from reclaimed wood.

Graham and Co. Catskills bedroom Remodelista

Above: A twin bed room.

A Single Bedroom, Remodelista

Above: There are a total of 20 bedrooms, all of which feature a warm, minimalist design with wood walls, vintage furnishings, and Edison inspired light bulbs. 

A Kitchenette at Graham and Co, Remodelista

Above: The deluxe room includes a kitchenette.

  A Bathroom at The Graham and Co Hotel, Remodelista

Above: A simple white bathroom.

Amenities at Graham and Co Hotel, Remodelista

Above: A Tivoli radio and reading material are all part of the amenities. 

  The Pool at Graham and Co Hotel, Remodelista

Above: The Graham & Co. pool area. 

  Towels and Accessories for Guests at Graham and Co. Hotel, Remodelista

Above: Towels and other items at offer for guests. 

Food Served Outdoors at Graham and Co. Hotel, Remodelista

Above: Breakfast served al fresco style (at least during the summer months).

Movie Night on the Lawn at Graham and Co Hotel, Remodeilsta

Above: Evening activities include movie night on the grassy lawn. 

Plan a visit to the Catskills? Make sure to stop by Scandinavian Grace, just a few miles down the street from Graham & Co. 

Serenity Now: A Guesthouse That Channels the Spirit of Gandhi

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A hundred years ago, Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi lived for a year in a house called The Kraal, built by German architect Hermann Kallenbach. French company Voyageurs du Monde overhauled the property a couple of years ago, creating a guesthouse/museum called Satyagraha House. Johannesburg architect Rocco Bosman oversaw the renovations and the construction of the new guesthouses, while Christine Puech and Amit Zadok of Voyageurs du Monde designed the interiors. With yoga masters on call, a vegetarian menu, and no WiFi or alcohol, an ascetic Ghandi-like experience is guaranteed. For more information, go to The Satyagraha House

Photographs via The Satyagraha House unless otherwise noted.

Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, South Africa

Above: After extensive restoration, the original 1907 thatched roof rondavel (hut) has been turned into a museum dedicated to Gandhi and his philosophy.

Satyagraha House

Above: A breezeway with black rattan chairs and charpoy.

Satyagraha House

Above: The original house opens onto a dining pavilion. Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

Satyagraha House

Above: Framed correspondence from Gandhi and photos are on display throughout the interiors.

Satyagraha House

Above: The designers commissioned white khadi cotton lamps from Mark Schooley (see Alexa's DIY: Koushi Lamp). Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

Satyagraha House

Above: A simple reading area. Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

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Above: Curtains made of cotton dhotis in a bedroom.

Satyagraha House

Above: The bathrooms adhere to a black and white color palette. Photo via Styles de Bain.

Satyagraha House

Above: Photo via Styles de Bain.

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Above: Ceiling fans keep the bedrooms cool.

Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, South Africa

Above: The bedrooms adhere to a strict black and white palette. Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

Satyagraha House

Above: Photo via Styles de Bain.

Satyagraha House

Above: Photo via Styles de Bain.

Satyagraha House in Johannesburg, South Africa

Above: An ebonized charpoy in a guest room. Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

Satyagraha House

Above: A yoga studio opens to the outdoors.

Satyagraha House

Above: A modern addition houses guestrooms. Photo by Elsa Young via House and Leisure.

 

 

 

Safari-Style Camping in Colorado, Glam Bedding Included

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It was on a Kenyan safari that the owners of Cresto Ranch in Cresto, a tiny town in southwestern Colorado, figured out a new use for their historic property: they'd pitch African-style canvas tents in an alpine clearing and introduce full-frills resort camping to the Rockies. A year later, the original 19th century log farmhouse has been turned into a base lodge and dining room. And eight canvas tents have been fitted with cast-iron gas stoves, writing desks, teak lounge chairs, en-suite bathrooms, and, most notably, king-sized beds made up with glam-rustic linens. Days at the ranch are spent horsebacking riding, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, doing yoga and pilates—and recovering in the spa tent. As Vogue put it, "At Cresto Ranch the only survival skill one needs is the ability to book a massage."

Tent at Colorado's Cresto Ranch, Remodelista

Above: Each of the eight tents comes with views of 14,000-foot Wilson Peak or the rushing Dolores River. They rest on 16-by-40-foot wooden platforms and consist of a steel framework hung with a heavy cotton duck that is water repellent and mildew resistant. Inspired by four-star African safari accommodations, they were custom designed by Reliable Tent & Tipi of Billings, Montana. The resort is open in the sumer only; off season the canvas is removed and stored within each tent's weatherproof bathroom. 

Cresto Ranch tent interior with L'Aviva bedding, Remodelista

Above: The tents sleep two in king-size beds or two twins. Laura Aviva of l'aviva home masterminded the linens: she cloaked the beds in crisp white cotton duck that echoes the tent fabric and is squared-off to fit crisply over the sheets and blankets. These slipcovers were designed to work well in a rugged setting and to provide a clean backdrop for l'aviva home's frazadas, vibrant traditional blankets handwoven in Bolivia. Frazadas were also repurposed as pillows backed with Belgian linen. Yes, the tents are electrified and have hot and cold running water.

Cresto Ranch tent interior with view of deck, Remodelista

Above: The tent platforms extend out 10 feet to form a covered deck. The teak steamer chairs were sourced from Golden Teak.

Bolivian woven alpaca by LAviva for Cresto Ranch, Remodelista Bolivian woven alpaca throw by LAviva for Cresto Ranch, Remodelista

Above: L'aviva home's frazada throws are reimagined versions of age-old Andean designs. They're made of alpaca, a miracle fiber that's hypoallergenic and as soft and luxurious as the best heavy-weight cashmere.

Cresto Ranch tent bathroom, Remodelista

Above: The bathrooms are shed-like structures within each tent. They're built from Zipsystem's weatherproof roofing and wall sheathing and are clad in corrugated tin with beadboard ceilings and slate floors. Each has twin vanities (with towel warmers), as well as six-foot-long, extra-deep bath tubs that double as showers.

Cresto Ranch farmhouse terrace with beer garden tables, Remodelista

Above: Cresto Ranch's owners, businessman Christoph Henkel of Canyon Equity and old master art dealer Katrin Bellinger, are German and love biergarten tables and benches for outdoor dining. The ones on Cresto's farmhouse deck are made by Roost from pine and steel and are available from Scarlett Alley.

The farmhouse dining at Cresto Ranch in Colorado, Remodelista

Above: The farmhouse tables are surrounded by foldable canvas and wood safari chairs imported from Kenya. The tin ceiling panels were purchased from an antiques dealer in Pennsylvania for $5 a sheet—a bargain until it was discovered that they came with lead paint and had to be stripped and repainted.

Cabin in at Dunton Hot Springs Resort in Colorado, Remodelista

Above: Cresto Ranch's sister resort, the equally luxe Dunton Hot Springs, is just four miles down the river. A restored 1885 mining town that's open year round, it consists of 12 handhewn log cabins, no two alike, in a spectacular mountain valley. Elevation: just under 9,000 feet.

Cabin with campfire at Dunton Hot Springs Resort in Colorado, Remodelista

Cabin interior at Dunton Hot Spring Resort in Colorado, Remodelista

Above: The cabin furnishings are far ranging, and, as at Cresto, represent the hard work of resort manager and in-house designer Christina Rossi of CHREDO Hospitality. Forge, shown here, has Mexican antiques and a low arched doorway that leads to an expansive bathroom.

The bath house at Dunton Hot Springs Resort in Colorado, Remodelista

Above: Dunton was built around hot springs and retains its original, now fully restored bath house, which offers indoor and outdoor dips. The resort is so picturesque that Ralph Lauren and the Sundance Catalog recently staged holiday shoots on the premises. And the food and wine (from Dunton's own vineyard down valley) are first-rate, too: Bon Appetit magazine ranks it the number four getaway in the country for food lovers. All of this, of course, comes at a cost: both Dunton and Cresto operate as all-inclusive resorts priced comparably to the best hotels. For the full details on each, see Dunton Hot Springs.

Modern Maritime: Skeppsholmen Hotel in Stockholm

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Architects Claesson Koivisto Rune were inspired by the mist and fog of the Swedish archipelago when they chose the palette for the Hotel Skeppsholmen in Stockholm. Located on a small island, accessible by bridge to Stockholm’s city center, Hotel Skeppsholmen is housed in two buildings that date back to 1699 and were built to house Sweden’s Royal Marines. Using a mix of custom-designed and classic fixtures, furniture, and lighting, CKR have created an urban oasis reminiscent of Arne Jacobsen's iconic SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.

Photographs courtesy of Hotel Skeppsholmen (unless otherwise noted).

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Above: A foggy morning in Skeppsholmen; photograph by Hannes R on Flickr.

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Above: A lighting installation in the hallway with cords trailing down the walls.

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Above: W08 Task Lamps by Claesson Koivisto Rune illuminate the bedroom's desk.

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Above: A view down to the docks from one of the bedrooms.

Hotel Skeppsholmen in Sweden by Claesson Koivisto Rune, Remodelista

Above: The hotel's exterior in the spring.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on December 14, 2009.

Where to Stay in Victoria: Belgian-Inspired Interiors in the Historic Region of Kyneton

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Located in Kyneton, in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria (or about an hour from Melbourne), is Ellis House—four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three quarters of an acre of garden space—where visitors are encouraged to reconnect with a slower pace of life.

Creative director Tracie Ellis, who also designs the bedroom luxury linen line Aura Home, decided to renovate an 1860's building into a vacation rental as part of a personal, lifelong goal. Available for rent on a whole house basis, the house can accommodate up to eight guests; for more information visit Ellis House.

Photography by Sharyn Cairns for Ellis House.

Ellis House Exterior Designed by Tracie Ellis, Remodelista

Above: Exterior of the historic building and its verdant grounds.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: A moody color palette begins in the lounge area with walls painted three quarters up in dark gray. On the leather sofa are Cable Knit Cushions from Aura Home ($59.95 AUD each).

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: Patrons from another time tend to loom over the library desk.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: Taxidermy and glass cloches in the study.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: A Spot Tea Towel ($12.50 AUD each) hangs from the Belgian-inspired, black painted door in the kitchen.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: Olive wood-topped storage containers and a collection of spoons for use in the kitchen.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: The dining room is outfitted with an English farmhouse table, antique chairs and church pews for eight-person seating.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: A headboard upholstered in Belgian linen from Heatherly Design in the main bedroom.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: Matte gray is carried into the main bathroom lit by a suspended vintage cage light.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: In the bath: vintage-inspired faucets and fixtures, towels from Aura Home, and a pairing of Aesop Classic Shampoo and Conditioner.

Tracie Ellis' House in Kyneton, Australia, Remodelista

Above: On the bed is the Maison Natural Quilt Cover in linen and cotton ($199 AUD for the cover) and above, a Dutch chandelier.

Traveling to Australia? Take a look at our other favorite places to sleep, eat and visit in and around Melbourne in our City Guide.

Location of Ellis House in Kyneton:


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A Cottage with Views in Byron Bay

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A hideaway, weatherboard cottage overlooking Byron Bay has 360 degrees of uninterrupted sweeping ocean-to-mountain views. Can you think of a better way to enjoy the natural wonders of Australia’s Gold Coast?

Owners and designers Robert Schwamberg and Andrea Duff of Strangetrader Design have designed the Byron View Farm cottage to be practical and homey but beautiful at the same time. Inveterate travelers, their approach to design is organic; evolving naturally and changing always, finding inspiration in their most recent trip. For information on staying, see Byron View Farm

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design, wrap-around porch | Remodelista

Above: The cottage has a wraparound porch for enjoying the views. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design, zebra skin on floor | Remodelista

Above: A natural palette is punctuated with orange-red highlights in an all white room. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: "We have an eclectic approach in creating both objects and spaces; a process that evolves in a natural and under-designed way," Schwamberg and Duff say. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: A farmhouse table and chairs provide comfort in the well equipped kitchen.

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: A spare use of the color yellow is effective in the kitchen. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: A view of Byron Bay beckons from the master bedroom. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: The bright colors of Dutch design adorn the bed.

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: Sunlight streams through the bathroom window.

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design, stone sink in bathroom | Remodelista

Above: A hand-carved Turkish stone sink brings understated luxury into the bathroom. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: A small mirror reflects the view. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: A picnic table and benches make up an exterior dining area. 

Byronview Farm guest cottage by Strangetrader Design | Remodelista

Above: With views like this, who would want to leave? 

Planning a trip to Australia? Plan your trip with our favorite design haunts down under in our City Guides.

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Extreme Repurposing in Sydney, Tin Shed Edition

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Australian architect Raffaello Rosselli celebrates the patchwork beauty of corroding steel by repurposing a humble tin shed into an office and studio in the inner-city suburb of Redfern, Sydney.

Rosselli preserves the memory of a neighborhood’s industrial past by saving the layers of corrugated iron, which had accumulated over generations of repair, from its last remaining industrial shed. Dilapidated and structurally unsound, the shed was disassembled in order to replace the structure and to add windows. Reassembling the patchwork of tin onto the new structure, Rosselli successfully turned a humble tin shed into an office and studio: Spot the difference.

The studio is available to rent through Airbnb

Unless otherwise noted, photography by Mark Syke via Arch Daily

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: The tin shed remains contextual in scale. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: The vertical slats of the new gate are in keeping with the vertical striations of the corrugated metal. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: Neutral interiors contrast with the exterior patchwork patina.

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: A strategically located window brings light into the stairwell. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: The fourth wall of the repurposed shed is concrete. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: Corten steel window frames match the corrugated metal panels. Photograph by Richard Carr. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: A galvanized metal door marks the entry to the studio. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: The tin shed before it was repurposed. Photograph by Raffaello Rosselli. 

Tin Shed in Sydney by Rafaello Rosselli | Remodelista

Above: A new office and studio. Photograph by Raffaello Rosselli. 

The map below shows the Tin Shed's location in Sydney.

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Planning a trip to Australia? Plan your trip with our favorite design haunts down under in our City Guides

The Art of Dining in the South of France: La Colombe d'Or

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The next time you find yourself wading through the crowds at a museum, think about staying at La Colombe d’Or in the French village of Saint-Paul de Vence and enjoy the art of the modern masters in the spirit in which it was created.

Just outside the walls of Saint-Paul de Vence, a medieval village in the South of France and perennial haven of creatives, sits La Colombe d'Or, a small restaurant and hotel with a rotating art collection that rivals any small museum. Legend has it that the likes of Picasso, Chagall, and a few other talented notaries paid for their lodgings and meals with their paintings. Anyone interested in starting an art collection might want to take note. 

La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: La Colombe d'Or sits just outside the wall of the medieval hillside village of Saint-Paul de Vence. Image via CNTraveler.

Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: The reception area of La Colombe d'Or. Image via Flickr.

Pablo Picasso photo in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: A black and white photograph of a famous former guest. Image via CNTraveler.

Dining room of La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: Modern masterpieces hang on the walls of the restaurant. Image via Best Eating Out in Languedoc.

Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: Uplights for the paintings are concealed behind fixtures shaped like shells. Image via Stenaroadtrip.

Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: Dining with a Picasso at La Colombe d'Or. Image via Vankata

Fernand Leger ceramic mural in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: A ceramic mural by Fernand Leger presides over diners outside. Image via CNTraveler.

Fernand Leger, Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: Fernand Leger's mural is surrounded by the ivy of the walled garden. Image via AutoEurope

Calder mobile in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: A Calder mobile brings sculptural interest to the hotel's swimming pool. Image via The Daily Meal.

Above: A Sean Scully ceramic mural adds a strong graphic background to the pool area. Image via The Daily Meal.

Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: A mosaic mural of the "Golden Dove" nestles into the surrounding verdant foliage. Image via Flickr.

Multi-colored roof tiles in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: The multi-colored terracotta roof tiles display a painterly palette. Image via BozAround

Multi-colored roof tiles in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: A view of Saint-Paul de Vence from the multi-colored roof. Image via Louise Candlish.

Modern masters in La Colombe d'Or, Saint Paul de Vence | Remodelista

Above: The exterior of the La Colombe d'Or. Image via Flickr

Planning a trip to France? See 74 of our favorite French design haunts in our City Guides

Below: A map showing the location of La Colombe d'Or in Saint-Paul de Vence. 


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Boho Chic at the Inn Paradiso in Paso Robles

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Jamie Rosenthal, owner of Lost and Found in LA, first turned me on to Inn Paradiso in California's Central Valley (she's one of those people you listen to when she casually mentions something). So on a recent trip to LA, I took a detour via Paso Robles and headed straight to Inn Paradiso, family in tow. It did not disappoint.

The inn is a quirky combination of old-time-Big-Sur-meets-Gaudi-run-amok, but in a good way. Owners Steve Werndorf and Gisela Marin (the couple also owns Hotel Cielo Rojo in San Pancho, Mexico) bought the place a few years ago, after "trying not to buy it for a year and a half," as Steve told me. Lucky for us that he finally succumbed. Steve, who had his own graphic design firm in LA that specialized exclusively in designing movie posters, is an avid collector, and the inn is an effortless mix of vintage pieces, flea market finds, and original art and photography, resulting in an environment that is charmingly unexpected and uncontrived. Add a thick layer of laid-back bonhomie, and Inn Paradiso is one of those rare, eclectic places that reflect both the individuality and generosity of spirit of the owners. Well worth a detour. For more, visit Inn Paradiso.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: A board with rope knot pieces found at a local antique show sits above vintage metal seating from a store in Hollywood.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: Resident Italian greyhound Carlo Mollino at the entry to the great room of the Inn with a character reading machine on display for good measure.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: The great room with original stone fireplace and midcentury furnishings.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: A Murano lamp hangs on the wall above a tabletop telescope.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: A collection of black and white photographs in a reading corner with two chairs originally from a Japanese love hotel.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: An original 1959 Miles Davis concert poster.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: The wooden terrace outside the great room where breakfast, including housemade goat yogurt and granola, is served.

  Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: The outdoor bar with metal luck letters on the wall was found at the local Remnants of the Pasts antique show in San Luis Obispo. Steve bought the old rope sack held together by twists of wire from designer John Dennis at the Rose Bowl.

Inn Paradiso Photographs

Above: A Richard Avedon original poster from a Berkeley Art Museum exhibition in 1980.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: The bedroom in the Gaudi suite with a moody black bed spread. The adjoining shower is made from large rocks of Big Sur jade.

Lamp at Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: A lamp assembled by Steve from a found sculptural wooden form and a vintage round-based lamp.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: Hammocks slung across the terrace overlooking the grounds.

  Inn Paradiso Paso Robles

Above: A pull out bar on the wall with help-yourself custom-made tequila from Mexico.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: A wrought iron balcony in one of the suites.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: The rooms feature Jon Robshaw bedding.

Inn Paradiso Paso Robles: Remodelista

Above: Laundry drying in the gardens. The inn sits atop an oak knoll five minutes from downtown Paso Robles.


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If you are heading to LA, see our posts on other places to stay.

An Artful Hotel on the Swedish Island of Gotland

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It's been close to fifteen years since I walked the cobblestone streets of the medieval town of Visby, located on the Swedish island of Gotland. I'm plotting a return visit to the island soon—especially now that I've learned about the newly opened hotel and restaurant Hotel Magazin 1.

Located on the southern part of the island of Gotland, Hotel Magazin 1 is owned and operated by Fannia and Pelle, a couple who recently decided to buy and revive the barn-like building that once served as a grain storage depo for the Swedish army. The hotel features a restaurant serving locally grown organic food, five light-filled bedrooms, a large yard and play area, bicycles to ride to a nearby beach, and a summer art exhibit of the works of local artists. For more information, visit Hotel Magazin 1.

Photos by  Kristofer Johnsson for Fantastic Frank .

  Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: Hotel Magazin 1 is located an hour's drive from Visby.

A Dining Area at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: A dining area in one of the rooms.

A Whitewashed Hallway at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: A whitewashed hallway.

A Bedroom at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: A minimalist white bedroom with two twin beds.

A Bedroom at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: The walls and ceiling of this lofty bedroom are covered in white painted shiplap paneling. 

A Bedroom at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: The entire hotel can be leased for a larger party. 

A Dining room and Bathroom at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista  

Above L: A dining area. Above R: A white tiled bathroom.

The Restaurant at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista  

Above: The red and white checkered table clothes add a warm note to the rustic restaurant area.

The Patio Area at Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista

Above: The outdoor dining patio.

Hotel Magazin 1 in Gotland, Remodelista  

Above: Green fields surround the wooden red barn-like hotel.

The island of Gotland offers lots of visit-worthy places. A must-stop is Leva Kungslador in Visby, a shop, cafe, and art gallery. Also check out our Gotland City Guide for more irresistible spots.

 

Medieval Meets Modern in Catalonia

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Medieval meets modern in Alemanys 5, a project in Girona's historical quarter by architect Anna Noguera. Noguera and her husband originally purchased the 16th-century building with the intention of renovating it and living there, but after they had children it became more practical to settle in nearby Barcelona. They've since turned the space into a vacation rental: for more information, visit Alemanys 5.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: The building is in Girona's medieval quarter, within the old city walls. The house has been organized so it functions as two separate apartments: The top two floors form one unit ("El Badiu"), and the ground floor ("El Jardi") is another.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: A sleek kitchen rail organizes equipment while allowing the back wall to take center stage.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: In El Badiu's living room, contemporary furnishings and finishes contrast with the original stone walls.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: The covered terrace looks out over the old quarter.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: The dining table is on wheels so that it can be easily moved to the terrace.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: The master suite features filmy curtains and a simple neutral palette.

Alemanys 5 by Anna Noguera in Spain, Remodelista

Above: The bathroom in El Badiu features original stone walls with a new concrete tub.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October 14, 2011.

For more sights and lodgings in Spain, see Travels with an Editor: Barcelona publishing on Gardenista this week. 

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