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DYCE Dessert Bar Has Opened In London With A Pastel Pink Interior

DYCE Dessert Bar Has Opened In London With A Pastel Pink Interior

Design agency FormRoom, has recently completed DYCE, a new dessert bar in London.

The bright turquoise facade draws attention on the street, enticing customers inside.

This modern and bright turquoise facade draws attention on the street, enticing customers inside. #StoreFront #StoreFacade #ShopFront #ShopFacade

Once inside, the interiors, inspired by Salvador Dali’s surrealism, includes soft pastel pink walls complemented by light blue and peach elements. Curvy tiered seating creates a casual seating experience and makes use of the interior height.

The interiors of this dessert bar have been inspired by Salvador Dali's surrealism, including soft pastel pink walls complemented by light blue and peach elements. Curvy tiered seating creates a casual seating experience and makes use of the interior height. #DessertBar #Cafe #InteriorDesign #Seating

On the opposite wall are two Bubble Tea inspired cocoon chairs, created to appeal to Instagram-driven millennials.

These two Bubble Tea inspired cocoon chairs in a dessert bar were created to appeal to Instagram-driven millennials. #seating #chairs

Dessert visual cues continue throughout the space with curved floor artwork to mimic the ripples of ice cream.

Corrugated metal panels on the front of the service counter, have been treated with an iridescence vinyl, creating a fun effect.

Corrugated metal panels on the front of this dessert bars' service counter, have been treated with an iridescence vinyl, creating a fun effect. #DessertBar #InteriorDesign

An eye-catching ceiling installation combines suspended concave and convex iridescent mirrors, representing bubbles from DYCE’s core product offering.

Subtle accents of black trimming give the soft colour palette a defined finish.

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April 3, 2021 by Interiors 0

The Cheetah Plains Game Lodge Has Opened In Kruger National Park

The Cheetah Plains Game Lodge Has Opened In Kruger National Park

Photography by Adam Letch

ARRCC has recently completed the new Cheetah Plains game lodge, located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

The designers have re-designed the traditional game lodge, and given it a modern update, that interacts with the outdoors.

This South African game lodge combined wood, weathering steel stone, and glass for a modern appearance. #WeatheringSteel #StoneFacade #ModernArchitecture
Photography by Adam Letch

The lodge is split up into multiple ‘houses’, providing guests with their own space to relax, rather than communal spaces with individual bedroom suites.

Fireplace Ideas - This modern living room has a large fireplace that showcases weathering steel, while space for firewood storage has been created underneath the concrete shelf. #Fireplace #FirewoodStorage #WeatheringSteel #ModernFireplace #FireplaceIdeas
Photography by Adam Letch

Natural materials, like wood, have been used to add an earthy touch, and complement the trees outside.

Living Room Ideas - This modern living room has a wood ceiling, a wood slat accent wall, and grey furnishings, which when combined, create a modern but relaxed look. #LivingRoomIdeas #WoodCeiling #WoodAccentWall
Photography by Adam Letch

Many of the rooms open to outdoor spaces, like this dining area that has sliding glass walls on both sides.

This large dining room has has sliding glass walls on both sides, that open to outdoor spaces, like a swimming pool and covered terrace. #DiningRoom #SlidingGlassWalls
Photography by Adam Letch

Each of the individual ‘houses’ has its own dining area with a kitchen and a personal chef.

This large dining room has has sliding glass walls on both sides, that open to outdoor spaces, like a swimming pool and covered terrace. #DiningRoom #SlidingGlassWalls
Photography by Adam Letch

The lodge also has a pool with a sculptural canopy that provides shade. There’s also an area where guests can around an outdoor fireplace.

Swimming Pool Ideas - This pool has a sculptural canopy that provides shade for daybeds. There's also a place to gather that has an outdoor fireplace. #SwimmingPool #Pool #OutdoorFireplace
Photography by Adam Letch

Glass walls that open create a true feeling of being outdoors, while cantilevered roof structures provide shade on the sunny days.

Glass walls open create a true feeling of being outdoors for these game lodge houses, while cantilevered roof structures provide shade on the sunny days. #GameLodge #CantileveredRoof
Photography by Adam Letch | Architecture: ARRCC – Project Team: Stefan Antoni, Jon Case, Wadew Nelsen, Emmanuelle Kuchocha, Luke Zanon, Kelly Titus, Tershia Raatz | Interior Decor: ARRCC – Project Team: Mark Rielly, Nina Sierra Rubia, Anna-Katharina Schoenberger, Tanisha Niell | Bespoke Furniture: OKHA – Project Team: Adam Court, Thomas Hinde

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Bathroom Ideas - This modern bathroom has a neutral color palette to create a relaxed environment. #NeturalBathroom #ModernBathroom #EarthyBathroom
Glass walls open create a true feeling of being outdoors for these game lodge houses, while cantilevered roof structures provide shade on the sunny days. #GameLodge #CantileveredRoof
This outdoor sitting area is surrounded by wood slats that provide shade, and complement the trees outside. #SittingArea #WoodSlats
This South African game lodge combined weathering steel with stone and glass for a modern appearance. #WeatheringSteel #StoneFacade #ModernArchitecture
April 2, 2021 by Architecture 0

This winery in Portugal has opened a small hotel overlooking the vineyards

 

Architect Francisco Vieira de Campos of Menos é Mais, have designed a new six room boutique hotel named Casa do Rio, as part of the Quinta Do Vallado Winery in Portugal.

 

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

The building is nestled between the hillside, vineyards and sitting above a picturesque river.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

The hotel has a common area for the guests, with a fireplace, perfect for relaxing.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

A small kitchen provides breakfast for the guests.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

Each of the six suites have doors that open to the balcony.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

The balcony has views of the vineyards on the surrounding hillsides.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

 

An infinity edge pool is also tucked in to the hillside.

Casa do Rio, a boutique hotel in Portugal, designed by Menos é Mais

March 13, 2021 by Travel 0

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened

A new resort destination in the Maldives, named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med, has just opened.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The resort has been designed by New York-based architects Yuji Yamazaki Architecture PLLC, in partnership with local firm Design 2000, and Italian engineering firm T&D Water Technologies.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

Claiming to be the world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort, the tiny island will accommodate about 100 guests year round.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The solar panels are visible to the guests throughout the island, and are integrated into all aspects of the resort’s design, as an architectural embellishment, as you can see here.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

This is one of the cabanas that are accessible for all guests.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The villas are located either on the island, or over the water.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The over water villas are accessed by a walkway, covered in solar panels.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

Each of the over water villas have their own private entrance path.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

The curved position of the over water villas, allow them to be staggered to provide privacy for the guests.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

At night, the over water villas light up like lanterns.

The world’s first entirely solar powered five-star guest resort has opened in the Maldives, and it's named the Finolhu Villas by Club Med.

March 12, 2021 by Travel 0

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

 

Generator Hostels worked together with the DesignAgency, to transform a historical brick building built in 1908, which was once the University of Amsterdam’s science department, into a fun and vibrant hostel, located right next to Oosterpark.

Let’s have a look…

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig

18 Pictures That Show Off The Newly Opened Generator Hostel In Amsterdam

Photography by Nikolas Koenig
March 9, 2021 by Travel 0

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

 

Aman Resorts have recently opened their second hotel in Japan. Named Amanemu, the resort is located within the Ise-Shima National Park on the Kii Peninsula, on the island of Honshu.

The resort, which overlooks Ago Bay, has been designed with a contemporary take on traditional Japanese aesthetics, using natural materials like woven textiles and large timber shutters.

Here are 16 photos to give you some inspiration for your next holiday destination.

 

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

16 Pictures Of The Newly Opened Amanemu Resort In Japan

March 8, 2021 by Travel 0

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook Hotel In Rhodes, Greece

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook Hotel In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

 

Casa Cook is a new hotel brand by travel company Thomas Cook, that just opened its first location on the picturesque island of Rhodes, Greece.

This adult only hotel mentions that it’s a “new boutique hotel for the bohemian spirit.” There are 90 rooms, and each one of the rooms opens out onto a swim-up pool. There’s also a restaurant, bar, and pool area, as well a gym and yoga space.

The hotel design was a collaboration between architect Vana Pernariv, interior designer Annabell Kutucu and design agency Lambs & Lions.

 

Let’s have a look around the hotel…

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece // The Swimming Pool And Deck Area

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece // The Yoga Space

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece // The Restaurant

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece

Photography by Georg Roske

17 Pictures Of The Recently Opened Casa Cook In Rhodes, Greece // The private decks that are attached to each hotel room.

Photography by Georg Roske
March 6, 2021 by Travel 0

18 Photos Of A Recently Opened Floating Hotel In Paris

18 Photos Of A Recently Opened Floating Hotel In Paris

 

Last week a new floating hotel in Paris, France opened and it is located on the Seine River..yep…it is ON the actual river.

The hotel, named OFF, lies on a purpose-built barge, and has all the amenities that a normal hotel has, like a bar, restaurant, rooms with views, room service and Wi-Fi

The hotel also has a pool, so if you’ve ever wanted to sleep in a floating hotel and then go for a swim in a pool on a river, maybe these 18 photos will seduce you in to booking your next vacation.

 

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris

The Lobby and Reception

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Lobby and Reception

The Pool and Bar Area

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Pool and Bar Area

The Atrium

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Atrium

The Designer Silver Suite – designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman.

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Designer Silver Suite - designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman.

The Designer Sunset Suite – designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman.

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Designer Sunset Suite - designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman.

 

The Right Bank Room

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Right Bank Room

The Horizon Suite

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris // The Horizon Suite

18 Photos of OFF, The Newly Opened Floating Hotel In Paris

March 5, 2021 by Travel 0

Kensho, A New Boutique Design Hotel Has Opened Its Doors In Mykonos

Kensho, A New Boutique Design Hotel Has Opened Its Doors In Mykonos

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

 

A new hotel has recently opened on the Greek island of Mykonos. The Kensho Boutique Hotel overlooks Ornos Bay and has a contemporary design thanks to interior design firm CMH.

 

A brand new hotel has recently opened its doors on the island of Mykonos, Greece. The Kensho Boutique Hotel overlooks Ornos Bay and has a contemporary design thanks to interior design firm CMH.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

The inspiration for the design of the hotel was the natural beauty of the Cyclades and Cycladic architecture, with the main characteristics of white walls paired with stone and wood found throughout the hotel.

The inspiration for the design of this hotel was the natural beauty of the Cyclades and Cycladic architecture, with the main characteristics of white walls paired with stone and wood found throughout the hotel.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

The hotel has a few bars and restaurants, each with their own look and style. This bar, located next to the pool, has carved wooden stools, with a sculptural glass table supported by wood logs.

This hotel bar is located next to the pool and has carved wooden stools surrounding a sculptural glass table supported by wooden logs.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

In another restaurant, large sculptural pendant lights hang above the tables, while a large wine fridge sits flush with the wall.

Large sculptural pendant lights hang above these restaurant tables, while a large wine fridge sits flush with the wall.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

At the top of the hotel, there’s a bar with picturesque 360 degree views of the island.

At the top of this hotel in Mykonos, Greece, there's a bar with picturesque 360 degree views of the island.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

Sun lounges surround the hotel pool that incorpates the natural rock, and also has sea views.

Sun lounges surround the hotel pool that incorporates the natural rock, and also has sea views.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

Inside the hotel, there’s a spa with steam room and fitness center.

At this hotel spa, walls of stone help to create a unique and relaxing experience.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

The hotel has just 35 guests rooms with 10 of those rooms being suites. Each room has been designed differently, with the natural stone and aged wood featured throughout.

This contemporary hotel room has natural stone and aged wood featured throughout.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

Some of the rooms, like the one above, have a private plunge pool.

This hotel room in Greece has a private plunge pool.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

Other rooms have a smaller spa that sits on a private balcony.

This hotel room in Mykonos, Greece, has it's own private spa on the balcony.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

In this room, a natural rock wall appears in the bathroom, while the stone wall behind the bed has been painted white to give the space a more contemporary feel.

In this hotel room, a natural rock wall appears in the bathroom, while the stone wall behind the bed has been painted white to give the space a more contemporary feel.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

In this guest room, a half-wall separates the sleeping area from the bathroom.

In this hotel guest room, a half-wall separates the sleeping area from the bathroom.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos

Wood elements have been added to some rooms, like these hanging wooden artistic wall panels at the back of the room.

This boutique hotel room in Mykonos features decorative artistic wooden panels hanging from the ceiling.

Photography by Dimitris Poupalos
March 3, 2021 by Travel 0

Patrick Norguet Has Designed The Interior Of The Newly Opened OKKO Hotel In Porte de Versailles

Patrick Norguet Has Designed The Interior Of The Newly Opened OKKO Hotel In Porte de Versailles

Photography by Jerome Galland

 

Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte together with interior architect Patrick Norguet of Studio Norguet Design, have completed the recently opened OKKO Hotel in Porte de Versailles, France.

 

Let’s take a look around…

Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte together with interior architect Patrick Norguet of Studio Norguet Design, have completed the recently opened OKKO Hotel in Porte de Versailles, France.

Photography by Jerome Galland

Inside the hotel and in the lobby, bright colors and comfortable seating is surrounded by light-weight floor-to-ceiling curtains, while a pop of color draws your eye upwards to the ceiling.

Inside this modern French hotel and in the lobby, bright colors and comfortable seating is surrounded by light-weight floor-to-ceiling curtains, while a pop of color draws your eye upwards to the ceiling.

Photography by Jerome Galland

There’s also a small work area set up with two computers, while a bookshelf provides a backdrop and separates the work area from another sitting areas.

In this modern hotel, a small work area has been set up with two computers, while a bookshelf provides a backdrop and separates the work area from another sitting areas.

Photography by Jerome Galland

The hotel also has an area set up for dining. Long bench seating sits back to back to create two rows of dining tables and chairs.

This modern hotel has an area set up for dining. Long bench seating sits back to back to create two rows of dining tables and chairs.

Photography by Jerome Galland

A more casual dining area is separated from the formal dining area by a sheer curtain.

In this modern hotel, a more casual dining area is separated from the formal dining area by a sheer curtain.

Photography by Jerome Galland

There’s also a breakfast area off to the side of the casual dining area.

This modern hotel has a bright breakfast area with white marble walls.

Photography by Jerome Galland

The hotel gym has a simple interior with bold colored walls and strips of lighting in the ceiling.

This modern hotel gym has a simple interior with bold colored walls and strips of lighting in the ceiling.

Photography by Jerome Galland

In the hotel rooms, light weight curtains make another appearance. This time, they hide the bathroom from the sleeping area.

In this modern hotel room, light weight curtains hide the bathroom from the sleeping area.

Photography by Jerome Galland

Here’s a look at another one of the guest rooms. A simple artistic wallpaper creates an accent wall behind the bed and adds to the neutral and sophisticated color palette of the room.

In this modern hotel room, a simple artistic wallpaper creates an accent wall behind the bed and adds to the neutral and sophisticated color palette of the room.

Photography by Jerome Galland

Curtains are also used in the rooms to hide a closet area.

Curtains are used in this modern hotel room to hide a closet area.

Photography by Jerome Galland

Featured in the rooms are also wall mounted desks, ideal for when you need to get some work done when travelling.

This modern hotel room features a wall mounted desk, ideal for when you need to get some work done when travelling.

Photography by Jerome Galland | Promoter: Bouygues Immobilier | Investor: ADM Group
February 28, 2021 by Travel 0