W Hotel, London - Heaven right here on earth !!!

I was doing the late night touristy thing in Leicester Square last night after attending Kosibah's 20th anniversary in the Fashion World in Pall Mall. And I came across this fascinating building with it's very contemporary facade. I just thought WOW this is a very chic office block. But I was so very mistaken as it was the brand spanking new London W Hotel which opened in 2010.

Exterior

The W Hotel London is part of the Starwood hotels & Resorts chain with other equally spectacular hotels in places like Atlanta, Hollywood, Barcelona, Hong Kong etc. More still sprouting up all over the world.


Is it the 350 thread-count Egyptian Cotton sheets, the stunning AWAY Spas, bespoke furnishing, unique accessories, latest trends in technology or what that makes this hotel stand out?. I'll leave that for you to decide.


Below are stunning images of W hotel's interior designed by Concrete (award-winning Dutch design agency).

Hallway

Wonderful Room

Square Room

Suite Bathroom

Lounge, WOW Suite

Studio


Living room, EWOW Suite

Library Lounge

Wyld Bar

All images courtesy of W London. For more information about the hotel please visit their website www.wlondon.co.uk

}My take on London's W Hotel ~ This is certainly, by far,  one of the plushest boutique hotels in the world. It's more than just a hotel, I think it might just be the closest~

Metro Wall Art on the go .......

I came across this wonderful piece of abstract art during my Easter holiday in France. It was hanging in one of the Stations in Roubaix. Roubaix-Grand Palace Metro Station to be precise!!!

I love the play of colours without forgetting to blend in the silver and metallic shine.

Isn't it great how the border of the frame is in synch with the station's curved silver railing? Even the task lighting which provides bouncing light off the picture to give it some sort of presence. 

I wonder who the artist is of this masterpiece?. I've got to do more digging then. If anyone out there knows who it is please leave me a comments. Thanks

Headboards are making HEADLINES .......

Who would have thought it haay. That the headboards that so remind us of our grandparents and the 60s are making very bold statements NOW!!!

Now this is very clever - A headboard created from 'bookcovers'. What an ingenious idea!!!

Image courtesy of www.instructables.com

Now this will solve any disputes over which side is whose. Talk about very clear statements.

These ones have an Art Deco theme going on. Absolutely fabulous!

Image via www.modernbedroomdesignideas.com

Image via walshdigital.deviantart.com

The interior of Hilton Arc de Triomphe. So very Art Deco.

Image via www.icorners.com

'Pixilated headboard'. Another great one.

Image via www.interiorwarrior.com

}My take on headboards - they make necessary fabulous statements in the bedroom~

Mr & Mrs Smith's Retreat

I couldn't resist sharing these images of the article I read in "Architectural Digest" recently about Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Malibu Home. 

Images courtesy of  www.architecturaldigest.com


The house itself is adobe-styled - made out of natural material (usually sand, clay and water) as well as organic material (sticks, straw etc). Very ideal for warm and dry climates due to the nature of the buildings.

They are also known as Pueblo style houses Very popular in New Mexico, Turkey, Iran and other suitable climates.

To read the full article on this Adobe-style abode, please visit architecturaldigest.com

To retro or not to retro?

Yep that's the question of the day!

Image courtesy of  Latemag.com

This is so so retro and yes it is cool, funky and brings a warm feel into the space. I also like the introduction of the subtle white colours