Design

In 1996, paint manufacturer Pratt & Lambert introduced its first Color of the Year. But it wasn’t until 1999 that the concept hit the mainstream, when Pantone introduced its first one – cerulean, which would define the year 2000. Since then, at the close of each year, the world’s top paint brands unveil their picks, offering a snapshot of the moods and cultural currents … [Read more...] about Top 10 Colors of the Year

The transformation of the Historic Rocky Waters Inn By Cathleen Draper In 2005, Mahavir Patel’s family purchased the Rocky Waters Motor Inn, a historic property in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN, a mountain town on the precipice of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The motel opened its doors in the 1930s – roughly a decade before Gatlinburg was officially incorporated … [Read more...] about Reborn on the River

Modern hotel design supports well-being for busy travelers By Amy King Today’s travelers are looking for more than a comfortable bed and a clean room. They want hotels that help them feel good physically, mentally, and emotionally during their stay. Wellness has shifted from a niche amenity to an essential component of the guest experience, and it is shaping how hotels … [Read more...] about Balancing Act

The evolution of a hotel's primary public space By A.D. Thompson Times were once that the lobby of your hotel was a ‘just passing through’ kind of space. A space for check-in and check-out. A stop to hit the ATM. The gateway to your room and your destination, but not much more. Times have changed. Hotel lobbies have morphed from functional to fabulous. They’ve … [Read more...] about Lobbying for Change