Boutique Hotel: Get the Look

What is it that makes a Boutique hotel so luxurious? Is it because it has all of the amenities of a large resort but provides the same personal attention as staying with a well etiquette versed host?  The concept of a boutique hotel is a fairly new one that surfaced in English and American culture about 30 years ago, after the need for a more exclusively intimate staying experience became a want. We’ve been saying “thank you” ever since.

At 22 Bond St. we love the idea of nesting in a place that feels sexy, posh, impressive, and restful to you and your guests. Below are images of pieces meant to display a look of comfort and influence along with ways to “Get the Look”.

Tags: Boutique Hotel, Custom Chairs, Get the Look, Inspiration

My Personal Space

I am constantly trying to perfect my space. When it comes to decorating, my personal philosophy  is to surround yourself with the things that you love. This is the most important rule because in doing so, if organized in the best way possible, the beauty will not only radiate but you will have an immediate reflection of self.

My most recent challenge has been to sort through a long and exaggerated collection of priceless antiques mixed with random goods gathered by my late grandmother. It is an incredible journey not only of learning about the person that she was, but of figuring out how to make it all “work” in my place.

Below are before photos of a gorgeous piece that I love, but is too formal for my space. I have been inspired by 22 Bond St.’s classically modern design theory and hope to make this antique cabinet ironic in my home.  The after pictures are soon to come. Hopefully you will accompany me throughout my decorative travels and blog posts!

Here’s to capturing the memories of the past, the excitement of the present and the potential of the future.

Tags: Antique Wood Cabinet, Inspiration

St. Tropez: Get the Look

The feeling that a summer in St. Tropez invokes is one of luxury and wealth in the most effortless manner. At 22 Bond St we bring that lifestyle into your home while making it substantially practical and stylish.

Choosing to invest in the bones of your home decor (the sofa, tables, bookshelves, etc) with solid woods or metals and durable fabric, provides the structural integrity  that allows freedom to accessorize however you wish.

Our inspiration? A visit to the French Riviera.

Tags: Dining Tables, French Riviera, Inspiration, Modern, St. Tropez

Inspiration: Spring

Spring is in full swing and the inclination to perfect my space for the arrival of guests and warm weather has taken over. Lately I have been inspired by trying to create the absolute combination of my likes by mixing different style ideas and furniture pieces together.

Below are a few new arrivals  at 22 Bond St and detailed pieces that I am adoring at the moment. Enjoy!

 

Tags: Custom Chairs, Hermes Pillows, Inspiration, Pillows

Spring Brights and Whites: Get The Look

White is one extraordinary color (or lack of color rather). It is incredibly versatile and has the ability to immediately brighten and purify any room. When paired together, white  makes any color instantly more vibrant.

Now that spring is around the corner, what better way to reawaken after a long, cold and barren winter than with the fun and inviting energy of  white and bright colors.

Below are inspirational photos followed by actual pieces available at 22 Bond St.  Please enjoy!

Tags: Bright Colors, Dining Tables, Get the Look, Mirror, White Chandelier, White Urns, Whites

Wallpaper: Inspiration

Wallpaper isn’t just a way of creating a scenic entryway, a textured living area, or an elegantly defined bedroom. It is a way to demonstrate art and personality in any space. It seemed like wallpaper vanished for a while, but luckily (and beautifully) it came back! Below are examples of exquisite spaces that have been detailed with wallpaper. Enjoy!

Featuring Schumacher & Co. 

Tags: entryway, Multicolored Wallpaper, Textured Wallpaper

French Molding: Get The Look

Molding is the eye candy of the home. It is the charm that lies within the architectural details. I am fascinated by the incredibly elaborate Molding that lives in older spaces. Why has the blandness of modern decor taken over in the last few decades?

Since Molding’s disappearance, I feel as though getting the specifics that I want are either too difficult to find or too expensive. Recently my superior shared with me her take on the traditional application of detail to her home, painting faux French Molding. Genius.

Below are some photos of her space along with other inspirational pieces meant to spark up new ways to beautify the home. Enjoy!

Tags: French Moulding, Get the Look, Molding