Set in a former brothel in Pigalle, Hotel Amour is one of those low-key Paris hotspots that gets whispered from one style setter to the next (beware: during fashion weeks, you might not be able to get a toehold). Best known for its restaurant, and in particular its splendid eggs and salads brunch, it has 24 rooms, each designed by an artist with love on the brain. What better place be on Valentine's Day?

Photographs from the Hotel Amour, unless otherwise noted.

Above: The hotel is set in one of Pigalle's famous bordellos and playfully salutes its past starting with its pink neon sign. Photograph by Matthew Williams.

Above: A two-story suite with open bathroom. Photograph by Anne Ditmeyer of Prêt à Voyager for Design Tripper.

Above: Each of the rooms is the work of a different artist or designer, and the looks vary wildly (there's even a teen room with a skateboard and lit vitrine of plastic figurines). The walls of this double bedroom are enameled in a high-gloss black paint.

Above: You might luck into a mirrored vanity. All of the furniture at Hotel Amour dates from the fifties and sixties and was found at auctions and antiques fairs.

Above: Salmon pink walls meet black subway tiles in bedroom with a window onto the bath.

Above: The creative team behind the hotel explain "the general theme is the erotism"—here in blue and green chamber with photographs by Irina Ionesco of her daughter, actress and director Eva Ionesco.

Above: Green marble tiles extend down the shower wall and onto the bathroom floor.

Above: Our vote for the room to request: beloved French illustrator Pierre Le-Tan's apple green boudoir, filled with his drawings and musings on love and crowned with a portrait of a man tucked in with a life-size teddy. 

Above: Hotel Amour is best known for its hip-homey restaurant, with tables right off the tiny lobby. Photograph via Design Tripper.

Above: The main draw is the restaurant's courtyard; it's the place to be for le brunch.

Above: The classic red, white, and blue seating is vintage. 

For reservations, go to Hotel Amour.

Below: The hotel is at 8 Rue de Navarin, in the 9th arrondissement, just south of Montmartre.

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For more in and around Paris, see our Travels with an Editor: Paris series and visit our Paris City Guide.

According to The Wired World 2014, this is the year of the Experiential Economy, which means “doing" rather than "buying". For design acolytes, that translates into visiting the Bauhaus School in Dessau, Germany, which is now a museum, touring the campus, and spending the night in one of the 28 dorm rooms that housed some of the Bauhaus greats during their student and junior professor days.

Founded by architect Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus set off the hugely influential between-the-wars design movement that remains a seedbed of modernist design today. One of the newly opened dorm rooms retains all of its original objects and furniture; the others have been reconstructed using old photos and the designs of former inhabitants, including Marcel Breuer, Josef and Anni Albers, Franz Erlich, Marianne Brandt and Gertrud Arndt. Room prices range from €35 to €60 depending on size (doubles available) and whether your stay is on a weekday or weekend. N.B. Visiting guests have to share hallway bathrooms and showers as the residents did in the 1920’s—all part of the experience. See Bauhaus Dessau for booking information.

Unless otherwise noted, photography by Yvonne Teschert, courtesy of Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau.

Above: The fully restored original dorm room—austere, yes, but furnished with 80 year old designs, such as Marcel Breuer's small Laccio Tables, that still look new. Tubular steel furniture is one of the many Bauhaus innovations that lives on. 

Above: A young Bauhaus designer, Siegfried Giesenschlag, at work in the dorm. Founded in Weimar, Germany, in 1923, the Bauhaus was located in Dessau from 1925 to 1932. Photograph from the archives of Bauhaus Dessau Foundation.

Above: A matching set of furniture designed by architect Franz Ehrlich is used to furnish the Ehrlich Room. He studied at the Bauhaus from 1927 to 1930, and then worked for Walter Gropius. He created this line of pared-down, modular wooden furniture for the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in the mid-1950s.

Above: Some rooms—originally for married couples—have double beds and window-side desks.

Above: In the Marianne Brandt room, the bed is tucked into an alcove lined with raffia. Brandt was the head of the Bauhaus metal workshop in 1928, and went on to become one of the movement's most famous designers, best known for her geometric lighting and tea sets.

Above: The Marianne Brandt room when she was in residence—original photos were used in the recreation of the dorm. Her blanket was made in the Bauhaus weaving workshop. Photograph from the archives of Bauhaus Dessau Foundation.

Above: The furniture in the Alfred Arndt Room reflects the designer's position as the Bauhaus director of the interior design department, which integrated carpentry, metal, and wall painting. 

Above: Alfred Arndt mixed natural and painted wood in his furniture.

Above: Bauhaus student Siegfried Giesenschlag reclining with a book. Photograph from the archives of Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau.

Above: Painter, sculptor, and furniture designer Josef Albers lived in the dorm from 1926 to 1928, and then became a Bauhaus master (and got to live in a different building on campus). Still in production, his Nesting Tables from 1926 and Bookshelf furnish his old room.

Above: While the bathrooms are communal, every room is equipped with a sink.

Above: The craft-inspired designers explored the technology of bent wood when designing this wall hook system.

Above: Every room has a balcony overlooking the campus.

Above: The dorms are in the 1928 Prellerhaus, also known as the Studio House.

The Bauhaus continues to inspire noteworthy design. For two of our favorite examples, see Bauhaus-Inspired—But Budget-Priced—Lighting and Pension Briol: Bauhaus Style in the Alps.

Below: The Bauhaus school existed in three German cities: Weimar from 1919 to 1925, Dessau from 1925 to 1932, and Berlin from 1932 to 1933. Here is the location of the Bauhaus Dessau: 

Care to stay in the home of internationally renowned Swiss architect (and Pritzker Prize winner) Peter Zumthor? Architectural enthusiasts are in luck: Zumthor recently started renting out Unterhus, one of two vacation cabins he built on a mountainside in the tiny Swiss hamlet of Leis. The adjacent second house, the Oberhus, is Zumthor's own retreat where he lives with his wife, Annalisa, who grew up in the area and had long pined for a mountain home.

His light, airy, narrow wooden structures are a modern take on the surrounding traditional architecture, the antithesis to one of Zumthor's most revered works, the Hotel Thermes Vals, located on the valley floor below and built from gray quartzite and concrete.

N.B.: Zumthor has recently completed a third cabin nearby, Türmlihus, that's newly available for rent. For more information, go to Zumthor Ferien Haeuser.

Photography by Hélène Binet.

Above: Zumthor's cabins are sited on a snowy incline. There's great skiing—and hiking—directly from the doorsteps; click here for info on winter sports in the area.

Above: Large windows open up to panoramic views and extend almost the width of the house.

Above: The walls are made from tongue and groove pine boards.

Above: In the living room, a small low window with a sliding shutter reveals the view outside.

Above: Zumthor's work is minimalist but rich with detail, with great attention paid to the woodwork (his father was a cabinetmaker by trade).

Above: A sliding panoramic window in the bedroom.

Above: Wood detailing is present throughout the house, including the bathroom, which even has a wooden sink. Another small window can be seen in the far wall.

Above: An outdoor seating area on a stone terrace for dining al fresco in warmer weather. Zumthor supplies guests with backpacks, thermos flasks, binoculars, hiking sticks, a local map, and the Handbuch Schweizer Alpen with detailed information on Alpine flora and fauna and geology.

Above: The village of Leis has just 20 inhabitants, and at 5,125 feet above sea level, it's the highest hamlet in the Vals area that's inhabited all year round.

Above: Zumthor used wood beam construction; the roof is clad in local granite slabs required by local building code. In lieu of a central beam, he used steel rods to pull together the wood-framed walls, leaving a space between the roof and the top of the house.

Above: The houses, viewed from across the valley.

If, like us, you can't get enough of Peter Zumthor, take a look at his book Thinking Architecture. The ultimate Swiss vacation? Combine a stay in one of Zumthor's cabins with a visit to Vals Thermal Spa, his monumental resort design.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on February 6, 2013 as part of our On the Mountain issue.

A former flophouse on West 8th Street has just received a glam, French-inflected makeover, complete with buzzing bar and restaurant. The Marlton's new guise comes courtesy of hotelier-about-town Sean MacPherson (also an owner of the Bowery Hotel, Maritime Hotel and The Jane, to name but a few). MacPherson masterminded the redesign himself, installing herringbone wood floors, oak paneling, brass faucets, and hand-shaped bedside sconces that look as if they've been in place for decades. An aesthete with an acute sense of what's next, he's pointing our collective compass in the direction of classic comforts (think cherry leather armchairs) and Parisian-size accommodations: the Marlton's tagline is "Honey, I Shrunk the Ritz." Fortunately, there's room to spread out in the lobby.

Photographs by Annie Schlecter via the Marlton Hotel, unless otherwise noted.

Above: The Marlton was built in 1900 as a cheap place to stay. Over the years a number of famous characters have checked in, including Jack Kerouac (who wrote two novellas while in residence), Lenny Bruce (while standing trial for obscenity), Dame Maggie Smith, and Mickey Rourke. More recently, the building was a freshman dorm for The New School. It now has 107 newly finished guest rooms spread over its nine floors. Washington Square Park is nearby, as is a yet-to-be gentrified stretch of 8th Street.

Above: In the cold months there's always a fire blazing in the wood-paneled lobby. Starting at 5 pm, the space fills up with as many locals as guests, but even when buzzing, it remains a surprising oasis of civility.

Above: A range of seating options are spread out before the old-fashioned front desk (with keys rather than key cards). Rates start at $250 a night. 

Above: Situated across from the front desk, the Marlton's espresso bar serves Ferndell coffee from LA.  

Above: The hotel refers to its 107 guest rooms as "baby grands." They range in size from small (100 square feet), medium (125 square feet), and large (150 square feet) to penthouse suites (425 square feet). MacPherson has said that his inspiration for the design came from his stays at the Hôtel de Saints Pères and Ritz in Paris, as well as F. Scott Fitzgerald's descriptions of Rosemary's hotel in Tender is the Night.

Above: Brass hand sconces, reproduction of antiques, serve as bedside lighting. The headboards are upholstered in velour.

Above: A Serge Mouille Three-Arm Ceiling Lamp, a French classic available from DWR. Photo via The Pursuit of Style .

"The Marlton feels more feminine than some of my other projects," says MacPherson. Above L: Plaster shell sconces in the guest rooms. Above R: Curtained closet doors inset with chicken wire.

Above: A 1920s-style black-and-white tiled bathroom with a mirrored door (to make the rooms feel bigger). All have marble sinks with brass fixtures from Waterworks. The black toilet seat is a great finishing touch; see our Design Sleuth to source your own.

Above: Waterworks brass faucets and shower caddy with Côté Bastide toiletries. Photos via Yelp.

Above: The hallways are painted what MacPherson calls "French blue."

Above: One of two penthouse suites, terrace included. The cluster light is by Apparatus Studio of New York.

Above: A penthouse bathroom with off-center Waterworks sink (markedly bigger than the marble sinks in most rooms) and distressed mirrored lighting.

Above: A cocktail bar adjoins the lobby's fireplace lounge.  

Above L: The cocktail bar leads to Margaux, the in-house restaurant. Above R: Framed Yves Saint Laurent prints hang on the oak paneled walls.

Above: The restaurant has two-toned banquettes and lighting by Apparatus Studio.

Above: Margaux's menu is Mediterranean. Photo via Trip Advisor.

Above: Herringbone wood floors lead to seating in a sun-lit atrium. 

Above: The restaurant is filled with homey French details, including tiled columns. For additional hotel and restaurant details, go to the Marlton Hotel.

Looking for more New York hot spots? See our New York City Travel Guide for shops, restaurants, candy stores, and more hotels, including the Gothic Getaway and a Glamorous Retreat for Modern Mad Men. For the horticultural side of the city, see Gardenista's New York posts, such as A Tropical Paradise Attainable by Subway and How to Navigate the Flower Market.  Like the Marlton's wood floors? Have a look at Trend Alert: Geometric Wood Flooring.

Gloriously empty sandy beaches, rugged shorelines, and clear blue water make this bolt-hole one of the west coast of Scotland's best-kept secrets.

Rosie Brown, textile designer, stylist, and owner of Papa Stour (an online source for Scottish handcrafted goods), has refurbished a cottage in the far northwest of the country that is available for rent. Situated just 50 yards from the shore, it features views over the sound to the isles of Rona, Raasay, and Skye. The interior mixes old furniture with new, and guests can enjoy firsthand the ceramics and other handmade wares available from Papa Stour. For rates and information, go to Papa Stour.

Above: Known as Callakille, the croft (as small farm holdings are called in these parts), sits on the edge of the water overlooking the sound.

Above: The dining room features an antique table and ladderback chairs with rush seating.

Above: Owner Rosie Brown mixes modern finds with rustic pieces, including locally made goods.

Above: The living room has a wood-burning stove seated in the original fireplace, which retains its wooden mantelpiece.

Above: Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both with wood-paneled walls and floors.

Above: Tord Boontje's Garland Light is a nice touch above a simple wood bed.

Above: A deerskin softens the floor (Papa Stour sells Deerskins from the Scottish Highlands for £85; delivery to the UK only).

Looking for a getaway? Go to Hotels & Lodgings for more of our discoveries, including an Alpine Retreat for Rent in Switzerland. And for verdant lodgings, see Gardenista's Hotel posts; we've got our eyes on this Off-the-Grid Maine Retreat.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October, 20 2008.

Downstairs at the new Ace Hotel in LA, all is civilized (and inspiring—have a look around). But take the elevator up 14 stories to the rooftop lounge, where the music is playing and a bar and pool await, and things really get going. We visited on a recent Monday at 5 pm and the place, though only open since January, had been fully discovered. It's the spot to take in all of downtown.

Photographs by Laure Joliet for Remodelista.

Above: The new Ace Hotel in LA occupies the 1927 Spanish Gothic United Artists Building, back in the day the tallest tower in the city. The Upstairs cocktail lounge is literally the height of downtown—and the place to take in the city lights and transforming neighborhood. LA design firm Commune, a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory, oversaw the tower's transformation from top to bottom. The potted tree is a coral tree hung with ceramic lanterns by Adam Silverman of Atwater Pottery.

Above: Commune's use of concrete tiling in the lounge and pool was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House, one of four concrete block houses Wright designed in LA and a setting in Blade Runner. The alcove at the end was created by LA ceramicist Kevin Willis and features pocketed concrete tiles that are brass-lined and hold flickering candles.

Above: The hotel is filled with the work of local artists, including Joshua Tree sculptor Alma Allen, who created the tables and stools from pencil cedar (the table legs are hand-forged steel). Allen's work is in this year's Whitney Biennial (here's a Whitney video of him talking about his art in his indoor-outdoor studio); other examples of his Wooden Stools are available from Commune's online shop. 

Above: The bar is run by LA Chapter (of Brooklyn's Five Leaves fame); the group also operates the equally great-looking brasserie off the hotel lobby—see Downtown LA's Splashiest New Restaurant. Tables on the open deck are protected from wind and weather by a concrete wall with steel-framed windows and an awning by LA artist and girl about town Alia Penner.

Above: Penner's bandanna-style awning pattern references Austrian Secessionist textiles and Navajo prints.

Above: Banquettes are lined with Commune's signature cushions made from reclaimed kilims.

Above: All of the Ace hotels have furniture that makes clever use of canvas—a nod to the chain's practical-chic approach to design. "We like its durability and honesty," says project designer Roman Alonso of Commune. Here, steel-framed chairs by Jamey Garza of Marfa, Texas, are slung with laced gray canvas.

Above: The canvas lacing is both functional and decorative.

Above: Commune introduced Mexican designs throughout the hotel, including classic Equipale chairs updated in white-painted leather.

Above: The pool bar has open shelving of cumaru, a type of teak, decorated with concrete blocks.

Above L: Custom teak poolside lounges are upholstered in army green Sunbrella fabric. Of the pool design, Roman Alonso says, "We were inspired by Ennis House and by Donald Judd's pool in Marfa. We wanted something simple and straightforward and modernist in feel."  Above R: Towels are stored in shelving made from cumaru wood.

Above: The building's original Spanish-Gothic detailing has been well preserved. Join us for a full tour of the hotel, and learn more about Commune's approach to design in our Q & A with the firm.

We've loved and visited all of the Ace's outposts; have a look at our Ace Hotel posts. And on Gardenista, check out the Ace's new tropical outpost in Panama City.

The Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is at 929 South Broadway:

Smack in the middle of bustling Colaba—the southernmost section of Mumbai, formerly home to its British quarter—the once touristy district is experiencing a modern renaissance. One of the new businesses cropping up in the area is Abode, a two-story, 20-room hotel in a historic building that pays homage to Bombay's bohemian past.

Opened last year by Abedin Sham, proprietor of a popular Mumbai sandwich chain, Wich Latte, and business partner of Lizzie Chapman, Abode is housed in the Landsowne House, built in 1910 as the private home of David Sassoon, one of Bombay's most influential entrepreneurs. Just as the Ace Hotels have seen success in neighborhoods on the cusp of change (notably its recent re-envisioning of the downtown LA United Artists theater), Abode brings a fresh, contextualized design sensibility to the area, a move that is bringing locals (and a different, more style-driven traveler) back to Colaba. A bonus for travelers? Abode's most luxurious room is priced at about $175 USD, scaling down in price and luxury from there.

Photographs by Prarthna Singh courtesy of Abode, unless otherwise noted.

Above: The street entrance to Abode features a neon light installation that quotes Bombay native Rudyard Kipling. Photograph by Anushree Gavas of Serendipity.

Above: The hotel did away with the idea of a traditional reception desk, allowing the space to function more as a café and community space.

Above: The hotel's interior design was executed by Sian Pascale who first tackled the lobby by restoring the wood and iron façade around the original 19th century chandelier. The handmade patterned cement floor tiles are a custom design from Bharat Tiles, a family-run business that's been making bespoke, intricate flooring for nearly a century.

Above: Pascale enlisted the creativity of British graphic designer Katy Buckley, who in turn worked in collaboration with local truck painters. The result is a mix of graphic work (as seen on the exterior of Abode) and hand-drawn signage (as seen here). Photograph by Anushree Gavas of Serendipity.

Above: The hotel's library off the lobby is, as Pascale explains, "somewhere you can sit, relax, and have a chat with other travelers and locals over a cup of chai; a home away from home."

Above: "The original lobby space was completely landlocked, so a round steel window was created, echoing the shape of the original iron girders that are scattered across the building, opening the lobby up to natural light that came in through the lift shaft," says Pascale. Photograph by Roberto Michel via Sian Pascale.

Above: The existing tiles in the stairwell were left untouched, just slightly restored, and a custom Hotel light box was added for illumination.

Above: Room numbers are hand painted in both English and Marathai, the local language.

Above: A seating area in a bedroom suite features vintage wicker furniture sourced from the markets of Mumbai.

Above: The Bhel Puri Bedside Tables designed by Pascale's studio, Young Citizens Design, are inspired by the stands of Bombay street vendors. Also by the studio, the Bhel Puri Wall Lights are made from locally sourced elements, including black powder-coated aluminum, wooden wall mounts, and black-and-white cording. The collage of photos offer views of the city.

Above: An antique copper carafe adds an old-world note to a crisp white bedroom.

Above: The bathrooms are fully modern and have rainwater showers lined with slatted wood floors; the walls are made from Indian patent stone, a type of poured-in-place, polished concrete. (To learn more about concrete, see our Remodeling 101 posts on Polished Concrete Floors and Countertops.) Photograph by Roberto Michel via Sian Pascale.

Above: Guest robes made of locally sourced cotton hang in the bathrooms.

Above: Some of the larger rooms at Abode offer up restored vintage Indian writing desks.

Above: Tea service in the lobby includes colorful enameled teapots and tea glasses in a traditional metal holder.

Above: The hallways are outfitted with 20th-century colonial and art deco hardwood furniture.

For more details and reservations, go to Abode.

For a South African hotel that evokes the same era, see A Guesthouse That Channels the Spirit of Ghandi. Go to our Hotels & Lodging directory for more ideas. And for a recipe inspired by the Indian landscape, visit DIY: Rose Petal Honey on Gardenista.

Somehow in the last year or so, all of the world's most stylish people seemed to have touched down upon Jaipur, India, and decided to stay a while—and get some work done, too. Such is the case for Dutch designer Marie-Anne Oudejans, creator of the runaway-hit fashion label Tocca. Of late Oudejans has been living at Jaipur's historic (and happening) Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, where she's been transforming the bar into one of the world's most fanciful cocktail lounges. It just opened—and goes to show that magical dressmaker details translate well on a grand scale.

Photographs by Neil Davenport.

 Above: Your Campari and soda and Rajput club sandwich await in a field of blue and white flowers—with orange scalloped edging. 

Above: Bar Palladio is owned by Barbara Miolini, a Swiss-Italian ex-pat who wanted to introduce an Italian-style lounge in her adopted home. She hired her friend Marie-Anne Oudejans to fully create the wonderland setting. From conception to opening, the project took eight months. "By drawing on royal Mughal style and the feeling of the opulence of the maharajahs from the 20th century, Marie-Anne created a space that pays homage to its Indian surroundings yet feel completely European at the same time," says Amber-Grey Chiara Knowles, a kids' fashion designer in Jaipur and Oudejans' assistant on the project.

Above: "By drawing on royal Mughal style and the feeling of the opulence of the maharajahs from the 20th century, Marie-Anne created a space that pays homage to its Indian surroundings yet feels completely European at the same time," says Amber-Grey Chiara Knowles, a children's fashion designer and Oudejans' assistant on the project.

Above: The glasses are old-fashioned crystal. (Your grandmother's crystal is having a moment; take a look at our Trend Alert.)

Above: The Veneto, where owner Miolini once lived, is part of the spirit of the place. Oudejan's created the bar's graphics in collaboration with Marie Lusa of Studio Marie Lusa in Zurich.

Above: Painted detailing and pierced walls in royal blue.

Above: Every detail, down to the pillow piping, was designed by Oudejans and fabricated by Jaipur artisans. Vikas Soni of Jeypur Arts painted the interior, including these murals of exotic birds under a tented ceiling.

Above: A field of flowers on a banquette; Lily Pulitzer would approve.

Above: The menu presents Italian fare served on formal china—and on the placemats that echo the architectural details.

Above: The multi-room bar has many quiet hideaways, including the White Room. Oudejans borrowed her blue and white motifs from classic Indian designs that she translated in an outsized way.

Above: A corner of the bar is presented as a fanciful stage set.

Above: The mood shifts to teal in a room off the main bar with classical Indian archways and embellishments. Note the orange ceiling edging, a finishing touch throughout that pulls together the whole design.

Above: Drinks for five alongside a ram-shaped bowl

Above: Bar Palladio continues in the garden, newly splashed out with tented banquettes and flaming fire pits. Oudejans plans to continue living in Jaipur, where in addition to working as a fashion consultant, she's now running Trust and Treasure Heritage, her new design company. Bar Palladio is the outfit's first project. See Bar Palladio and the Narain Niwas Palace Hotel for more details and reservations.

For more design inspiration from near and far, peruse Hotels & Lodgings in our photo gallery. And at India Song, you can catch up on all of this week's discoveries (including Abode, the Ace Hotel of Mumbai). Ready to do some planting? Here are Gardenista's 10 Garden Ideas to Steal from India. 

Location of Bar Palladio at Narain Niwas Palace Hotel in Jaipur: 

Where do filmmakers, painters, musicians, and curators stay when in India's capital city? Only open since 2012, The Rose has become the hot spot among the international creative set. Owned by French hotelier Pio Coffrant, the establishment is situated in the trendy urban village of Haus Khas and lives up to its name: it overlooks a peaceful rose garden and is surrounded by parkland. Coffrant offers his guests 12 spacious and well-appointed rooms, a cafe, boutique, and living room-like lobby that doubles as the in-house gallery. People come for short and long-term stays—and those who linger sometimes become artists in residence. 

Above: Poufs are at the ready when extra seating is needed.

Above: The light-filled lobby has a bohemian feel with its green concrete floors and relaxed Indian rattan seating.

Above: The large lobby windows overlook the garden.

Above: The open-air hallways make the corridors feel spacious and inviting. 

Above: The rooms range from small "cabins" to suites and a spacious loft; all have whitewashed interiors. Shown here, a suite with an archway and cutout windows dividing sitting area from bedroom.

Above: Black-and-white tiles, a large round mirror, and porcelain vessel sink in the bathroom.

Above: A gathering spot for locals as well as guests, the ground-floor Rose cafe has live acoustic performances on Saturdays. 

Above: The Rose terrace on the top floor overlooks the garden and the treetops; brunch is served here on Sundays. To learn more, visit The Rose. 

Above: A view of the Rose's white facade; all 12 rooms overlook the rose garden.

Heading to Delhi? Don't miss our Insider Tour of the City. Did you know that Madonna shops in Mumbai? Have a look at Bungalow 8. And while we're talking about hot spots, don't miss our post on concept store Le Mill. On Gardenista, learn how to recreate a Fragrant Palace Balcony.

Below: The Rose is surrounded by parkland in Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi:

While most people recycle bottles and cans, Lisbon architect Manuel Aires Mateus salvaged a pair of old fishermen's cabins to create a rustic rental escape. The architect calls the project Cabanas no Rio (which translates to Cabins On The River). The accommodations are divided into two buildings; the kitchen and small seating area in one cabana, and the bedroom and bath in the other. Together the buildings total 678 square feet, making it a very cozy stay. Maximum occupancy: two.

Photography by Nelson Garrido. 

Above: The front door opens to reveal the bedroom, and then opens again to uncover the shower. 

Above: The bed, fitted in white sheets, has a mosquito net canopy. A bulb on a cloth cord is hung as a bedside light.

Above: The seating area, furnished in all white, overlooks the jetty. The cabins come with a kayak (and they even have Wi-Fi).

Above: A sideboard conceals storage.

Above: The kitchen sink is concealed beneath the counter.

Above: Mateus conceals plenty of storage.

Above L: The seams of each wall carefully come together in a point on the ceiling. Above R: Behind the seating area, a slab of wood opens up to reveal a tiny cooking area. 

Above: A towel hangs on the bedroom door and the front vestibule cleverly doubles as part of the shower. Bathers can shower out in the open, or close the doors for privacy.

Above: The rustic setup has a rainfall shower head. 

Above: Cabanas no Rio overlook the Sado River, a nature reserve that's home to flamingos, storks, and dolphins. They rent for €200 a night for two, including breakfast and daily cleaning. For more details and to make reservations, go to Cabanas no Rio. 

Below: The cabanas are located in Comporta, Portugal, an hour south of Portugal.

Peruse our other Architect Visits for more inspiration, and don't miss 10 Shops & Restaurants Made From Shipping Containers. Have a look at Landscape Architecture on Gardenista, plus a Garden Visit to the Academy of Sciences' Living Rooftop. 

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Constantin von Flotow is an expert wilderness guide with a penchant for doing things the old-fashioned way, canvas tents and wooden gear boxes included (he tows these by vintage prop plane, horse, canoe, or sled). His new Toronto company, Outpost Co., is dedicated to reviving his style of camping by making it accessible and romantic—and even civilized. Ready to go on a Teddy Roosevelt-style adventure?

Outpost specializes in renting out 19th century-style tents, whether in the wild on custom trips led by Constantin, or in backyards or wedding sites: "The point," says Constantin, "is to connect people with nature and give them an outdoor experience without the hassle or work." What makes the Outpost way of doing things especially memorable is its signature wall tents: meticulously handmade canvas designs, they're closely modeled on Civil War-era originals, down to the mahogany poles and brass rings. For those interested in purchasing their own gear, the company also offers customized, made-to-order canvas tents—plus advice on how and where to pitch them.

Photographs by Constantin von Flotow, unless noted.

Above: Outpost Canvas Tents are made of tightly woven army duck canvas detailed with a few modern adaptations, including a roof skylight and mosquito-screened windows. They have overhanging eaves to shed water away from the walls, and are held in place by hand-forged ferrous pegs as well as by a ring of mahogany poles. The tent is shown here on the McPhayden River in Northern Labrador, one of the many locations in Canada and elsewhere where Outpost leads custom trips (all gear and food included). 

Above: The inside of the tents are furnished with beds (and Hudson's Bay blankets), lanterns, sheepskin rugs, and wood-burning stoves. "Wall tents may not be the lightest equipment around, but they're extremely beautiful and functional," says Constantin.

Above: Yes, the tents are flame resistant. They're also designed to withstand extreme temperatures and they don't leak, even if you touch them when it's raining.

Above: Manila rope tensioned with a wooden "dog bone" is part of the system holding up the tent. Photograph by Christian Simpson.

Above: The ropes are secured to hand-forged pegs with brass rings. Photograph by Christian Simpson.

Above: Outpost Co. also offers child-size canvas tepees that are scaled-down versions of tribal designs. They roll up into a compact bundle. Back story: After 20 years of guiding Antarctica expeditions and white-water rafting trips in Central America, Constantin is now married and has a 15-month-old son. This tepee was created for his son's first wilderness experience. Photograph by Andrew Soule.

Above: The wanigan is a wood box used to store camping provisions; it's wrapped with a tump line, a leather strap that goes over the head and works well for lugging heavy loads."The wanigan box has a long tradition in Canada's north as the preferred way to carry perishable items and kitchenware during extended canoe trips," says Constantin. He and a group of fellow guides go on an annual  outing—sometimes to the Arctic—and they always use canvas tents and wanigans.

Above: Meals are served on the company's own enamelware. Sample menu: potato and caribou stew, rye bread, yellow birch tea, and cinnamon buns.

Above: An Outpost canoe piled with provisions plus a camping canine.

Above: For more information on the company's tent rentals, bespoke trips, and custom tents, go to Outpost Co.

For more glamping opportunities, see Camping in Colorado, Glam Bedding Included and Shelter Co. in California. Have a look at our Camping posts for our Camp-Style Folding Chair, Classic Canvas Cot, and Sleeping Bag recommendations.

Like the idea of an Airstream adventure? Here are 10 Vintage Airstreams put to creative use.

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On an obscure island in Greece, an interior designer creates a calm, cool oasis with whitewashed interiors and minimal furnishings.

Located on the island of Tinos in the Cyclades (more famous nearby islands include Mykonos), the villa, which consists of two houses connected by a second-story veranda, was overhauled by Zege Architects for interior designer Marilyn Katsaris. For those in search of a vacation, the villa is for rent; go to Homes Away.

First spotted on Yatzer; photography by Yiorgos Kordakis.

Above: The traditional whitewashed exterior.

Above: Inside, the wide wood floors are bleached white.

Above: Minimalist decor keeps the interiors airy and uncluttered.

Above: A ceiling painted blue adds a soft wash of color to an otherwise neutral room.

Above: In the kitchen, pistachio-green appliances from Smeg introduce a dash of color.

Above: A collection of 1930s mirrors provides the only wall decor in the spare dining room.

Above: Simple, cream colored dishware, in keeping with the pared-down palette.

Above: An arched niche serves as a sleeping platform.

Above: In another bedroom, a trapdoor leads to the downstairs living area.

Above L: A pale blue bath. Above R: A rustic path runs between the two connected properties.

Like the whitewashed wood floors at this Grecian idyll? See more images of Wood Floors in our Gallery of Rooms and Spaces. Want to whitewash your walls? See DIY: Whitewashed Greek Walls on Gardenista. 

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on July 16, 2012 as part of our A La Plage issue.

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Seven families with a total of 18 teenagers (many of whom had never met before) at an eco resort without shops, restaurants, nightlife, or WiFi on a remote Greek island for a week: Recipe for disaster or best holiday ever? Read on to discover the answer.

Thanks to the largesse of a friend who wanted to celebrate a momentous birthday with good friends, two summers ago I spent a week with my family at Onar, an eco resort in a rare protected wetland on the eastern coast of Andros, one of the Greek Cycladic islands, a two-hour ferry ride from Athens.

My over-scheduled urban teens (and their father, I might add) were apprehensive about what they were going to do all day (no WiFi?). It didn’t take long for them to settle into Onar’s quiet beauty and sleepy pace; time is so slow you forget to check your watch. We spent our days alternating between excursions to the nearby beach with trips to the vathres, small lakes formed by waterfalls, all punctuated by convivial meals in the open-air communal dining room. Paradise found.

Images via Onar, unless otherwise noted.

Above: Onar has nine traditional houses that stretch along the river Achla, blending seamlessly into the surrounding wetlands.

Above: The stone, wood, and reeds used to build the houses were sourced from the river itself. Most mornings are beach-centric; from the resort it's a 10-minute walk through a forest of plane trees.

Above: The interiors of the houses feature regional construction methods.

Above: Furnished with natural materials in neutral tones, the rooms offer a cool respite on hot days.

Above: The cottages are furnished with a mix of traditional and modern furniture.

Above: Wildflowers from the surrounding landscape.

Above: Stone floors and ceiling fans help keep the interiors cool.

Above: A spartan bedroom with simple bath.

Above: An outdoor terrace, with a traditional reed shade.

Above: An outdoor tire swing.

Above: The communal outdoor dining area; the food is fresh and sourced locally, much of it grown at Onar. Photograph by Christine Hanway.

Go to Onar for more details about the resort. Looking for other places to take a memorable vacation? Browse 1,000+ images of Hotels in our Gallery of Rooms and Spaces. For another retreat in the Cyclades, see A Mykonos House Inspired by Cycladic Design. On Gardenista, don't miss Landscape Architect Visit: Thomas Doxiadis on Antiparos.

This post is an update; the original story ran on July 16, 2012 as part of our A La Plage issue.

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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."

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Provincetown, located at the tip of Cape Cod, has always been a bit scruffy (in a good way). Now, NYC-based hotel veterans Kevin O'Shea and David Bowd up the ante in Provincetown with Salt House Inn, a Hampton's-worthy bed and breakfast located in a shingled cottage.

Located in a 19th century building, which once housed the island's salt-mine workers, the B & B was completely overhauled by O'Shea (a Starwood Hotels interior designer) and David Bowd (C.O.O. of Andre Balazs properties). The couple, who split their time between New York and Provincetown, used their own travel experiences as a guide while designing the hotel. Custom mattresses, luxury bed linens, walk-in showers (with rain shower heads), and flexible check-in times are among the perks guests can expect during their stay. For more information, go to Salt House Inn. 

Photographs via Salt House Inn, except where noted.

Above: Salt House Inn is housed in a traditional New England cedar-shingled building that dates to the 19th century.

Above: The check-in desk with shiplap paneled walls. 

Above: The suites feature cathedral ceilings with exposed wooden beams and claw-foot tubs.

Above: The shiplap paneling continues in the guest rooms; in this one, rusted pulleys serve as wall art. 

Above: With its bright white interiors, the hotel has a feel of Cape Cod beach cottage gone modern.

Above: A vintage lamp illuminates a corner.

Above: Whimsical curiosities are hung on the bedroom walls, all found at New England antiques shops.

Above: A seating area in one of the bedrooms with a display of red oil lanterns. 

Above: The bathrooms are tiled in white with gray grout, and the walls are half painted in gray and white. If you like the painted wainscot look, see our roundup of Half-Painted Walls in Bold Colors. Photo by Map & Menu.

Above: Breakfast is prepared by co-owner O'Shea and served at a communal table.

Above: The daily menu and weather forecast are  written on a black chalkboard.

Above: Guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace during the summer months. 

Check out our City Guide to explore more East Coast hotels. And if you like white-painted paneling, our post Expert Advice: The Enduring Appeal of Shiplap is worth a read. On Gardenista, have a look at Architect Sheila Bonnell's Kitchen Garden on Cape Cod and learn How to Make Cape Cod Beach Plum Jam.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 29, 2013 as part of our Into the Wild issue.

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Set in a stripped-down 1960s Hyatt in LA's buzzing Koreatown, the now debuting Line Hotel—from the owner of New York's NoMad—takes a refreshingly raw approach to the architectural makeover. Hotel impresario Andrew Zobler of the Sydell Group let loose an impressive creative team, including It Boy chef Roy Choi and LA designer Sean Knibb, to reinvent a dinosaur building. Located in one of the most round-the-clock neighborhood's in the city—just three miles from Downtown, and six miles from Beverly Hills—The Line is about to unveil a trio of Roy Choi restaurants, a night club, and a Poketo-curated newsstand and boutique. In the meantime, 388 concrete rooms stand ready. 

Above: Situated to take in the sweeping city views, the beds have desks as headboards—"to maximize the space and give the guest a large commanding workspace (or place to put their things) that faces the window," says designer Sean Knibb of Knibb Design in LA.

Above:  "We started with the concept of repurpose—use as much of the existing structure as possible, and take materials that would not usually be considered luxurious and elevate them through substitution," says Knibb. Towards that end, he photographed the structure's exposed concrete and then had it turned into wallpaper, which is actually what lines the walls of the rooms. It was custom made by Astek in LA. Each room also has a chair upholstered in a vintage Mexican serape, a painted coffee table with a "cityscape" built from books, and a photo collage by Kevin Hanley of LA's Acme gallery. Knibb Design created the rakish lamp.

 Above: So bad it's good? A new sculpture inspired by mid-century artist Curtis Jere's metal flocks of birds. 

Above: A double room with a Knibb Design hanging light and hits of tomato red, inspired, says Knibb, by the colors of Koreatown. The porcelain laundry jug vases by artist Foekje Fleur, he points out, "contribute to the recurring themes of repurposed design and elevation through substitution."

Above: A sitting area with serape-upholstered chairs and a hexagonal marble table. The furniture is available to order from Knibb Design. 

Above: Don't overpack: A compact closet and shelving made of bleached ash.

Above: Bathrooms are white-tiled and detailed with bleached ash and gold fixtures.

Above: Soon to open: POT, Roy Choi's take on the Korean hot pot restaurant. We like the floral strewn, two-toned walls and Emeco wood and metal Lancaster Chairs.

Above: The 1964 structure, designed by architects Daniel Mann Johnson + Mendenhall, rises about the palms and the neighborhood hubbub. 

Another new LA hotel to check out? See A Mediterranean Beach Lodge, Santa Monica Edition.

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Whenever I travel, I relentlessly research the perfect hotel: I like to try to pass as a local, but I want to be close to the action, whether touristy or not. Nestled on a street lined with design shops and cafes, and a stone’s throw from both a public garden and the heart of Copenhagen, SP34 seems to be the perfect base for my next CPH visit. (The name SP34 is an abbreviation of the property's address: Sankt Peders Strade 34.)

Part of the Brøchner Hotel Group, SP34 opened in April after undergoing extensive renovations—the site formerly operated as Hotel Fox and was overhauled by architect/designer Morten Hedegaard. The new interiors have a cozy feel that references midcentury designs while looking fresh, leather headrests included. Your bentwood headboard awaits:

Photography by Brochner Hotels via Nordic Design. 

Above: The 118 guest rooms are decorated in soothing grays with warm accents.

 Above: An appeal of minimalist Scandi decor is that it conveys a sense of space. We like the fact that Hedegaard detailed not only the beds but the armchairs with leather pillows.

Above L: Table for two with blue metal legs. Above R: Design references abound: this chair frame is akin to the Hans Wegner rope chair; it's finished with woven black webbing, an Alvar Aalto trademark.

Above: An amber-colored custom light from Swedish company RUBN fills the space with a golden glow. Read about RUBN in today's post New Lighting Classics from Sweden.

Above L: A peek at SP34's clean bathroom layout. Above R: Dark walls highlight a mirror framed in leather. 

Above: Details like books on a ledge give SP34 a homey feel. The light is another custom design by RUBN.

Above: The perfect way to hang (and display) tomorrow's outfit.

Above: SP34's Lounge Bar and Cafe with a bike in the window and platform seating that encourages lounging.

Above: Fur throws make for cozy seating.

Above: A playful mural serves as a conversation starter. For reservations, go to Hotel SP34.

Visiting Copenhagen? Start planning your visit with our Insider's Guide. Fans of typography will want to go to Playtype—and from there, it's a short walk to Blomsterskuret, which as Gardenista suggests, may be The World's Most Beautiful Flower Shop.

Below: Hotel SP34 is located in Copenhagen's old Latin Quarter: 

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To be filed under: always rely on the advice of locals when traveling. My husband and I (children in tow) spent a summer vacation in Sweden a few years ago. Our first instinct was to contact our Stockholm friends Martha and Anders for ideas: where to stay, what to do, where to eat, etc. I'll always be grateful to them for insisting we take a ferry to Grinda, a small island in the north Baltic Sea archipelago (a two-hour trip from the center of Stockholm), for a hike through the forest followed by lunch at Grinda Wardshus.

Since our visit, the restaurant has been gathering steam: owner Jan Pfister is on a mission to "elevate the cuisine of the archipelago" and it's been written up in Conde Nast Traveler, the Financial Times, and so on. I'm plotting a return visit.

Photos courtesy of Grinda Wardshus unless otherwise noted.

Above: Henrik Santesson, the first chairman of the Nobel Foundation, bought the island in 1906 and built the Art Nouveau villa as his summer house in 1995.

Above: Straight out of Bergman: the terrace overlooking the Baltic sea.

Above: The moody wood-paneled reception hall.

Above: Even in summer, a fire is lit.

Above: A candle illuminates the restaurant concierge desk.

Above: The pale, sunlit dining room; photo by Gentl & Hyers for Conde Nast Traveler.

Above: Candles illuminate the dining room, even during daylight.

Above: A simple, spartan guest room.

Above: Built-in daybeds.

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Swedish hotelier Nobis Group have renovated a former girls' school in an Art Nouveau building, transforming it into Stockholm’s latest must-visit hotel. At Miss Clara, the guest rooms offer sparse yet warmly detailed Scandi comforts, and the public spaces are resplendent with Art Nouveau décor. 

Photographs via Miss Clara Hotel.

Above: The renovation of the 1910 building was carried out by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh. While sparsely furnished, the guest rooms are rich in texture. A herringbone-patterned wood floor continues up the walls to form a wainscot. An elegant valet perched at the bottom of the bed is made from bentwood and echoes the form of a Thonet chair. 

Above: A sculptural "type-objet" Lampe Gras lamp is wall mounted as a bedside lamp.

Above: A detail of the dark wood herringbone wainscot. In Chevron and Herringbone: Spot the Difference, we discuss how to tell the two patterns apart. And for more inspiration, browse our Wood Floor posts.

Above: The building retains its original Art Nouveau arched windows. Image via Design Hotels. 

Above: Sculptural brass hooks mounted on wood panels created attractive open storage.

Above: The cabinetry is modern and minimal in detail.

Above: An open metal stair rail with a distinctive Art Nouveau pattern is decorative as well as functional.

Above: At the reception desk, a row of cut-glass pendants contrast with the cool aesthetic of Apple monitors. Did you know that cut glass is looking good again? See Trend Alert: Your Grandmother's Cut Crystal Makes a Comeback.

Above: The warm tones of a wood-topped table and amber glass chandelier complement the dark grays of the dining room. 

Above: A metal framework of pendant lights animate the tall ceilings of the restaurant.

Above: Floor-to-ceiling curtains add warmth, texture, and a sense of coziness to the space.

Above: The Miss Clara has a corner entry marked by a column in the middle of an Art Nouveau arch.

In Reader Rehab: An Art Nouveau Apartment in Antwerp, graphic designer Davy Dooms takes his color cues from a poster. If you're planning a trip to Sweden, our City Guides will help you map out design spots. And on Gardenista, we offer 10 Garden Ideas to Steal from Scandinavia. 

Below: Hotel Clara is centrally located in Stockholm:

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This carefully restored wing of a Georgian house in Cornwall, England, overlooks the tall ships in Charleston, a historic harbor village designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its spare white walls, pale wood floors, and just-so furnishings old and new, it's filled with timeless design ideas. Known as the Quay Road Villa, it's also available for rent through Kid & Coe. Classic British seaside holiday, anyone?

Images via Kid & Coe. 

Above: A painting of a boat in turbulent waters sets the seaside theme in the dining room. Note the wide board floors and arched niches that flank the arched fireplace.

Above: The kitchen is stocked with Cornishware, named for the blue sky and white-crested waves of Cornwall. Find out more in Cornishware: The Seaside Classic. 

Above: The house has a modern with kitchen with a pleasingly simple materials palette and new equipment. Like the look of the wood counters? See Remodeling 101: Butcher Block.

Above: A series of wood-framed oil paintings and a blue velvet armchair bring seaside colors into a white room.

Above: Traditional furniture looks equally at home against the white walls.

Above: The house has three bedrooms and one bath; it can sleep up to six people.

Above: Vacation reading: Enid Blyton's Famous Five kids' books, first published in the 1940s through the early 1960s.  

Above: Romantic detailing—brick fireplace and smoky velvet armchair, included—in a crisp white bedroom. 

Above: Above the fireplace mantel, an oil painting of a tall ship is flanked by Staffordshire figures. 

Above: In the smallest bedroom, a recess in the wall works as a headboard.

Above: In the lone bathroom, a floor-to-ceiling white shower curtain envelops a cast-iron bathtub.

Above: A gilt mirror presents an interesting contrast to the wood paneling. 

Above: Every room has a view. For more details, go to Kid & Cole.

Below: Quay Road in Charlestown, Cornwall, is a 4 1/2-hour drive from London.

Looking for other summer escapes in Cornwall? A Modern Family Home in Cornwall; History Included and A Seaside Loft in Cornwall are both available for rent. And on Gardenista, the quintessential British garden accessory is A Perfect Parasol from Sunbeam Jackie, made in Cornwall.

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