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
Design
Reborn on the River
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
Balancing Act
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
Lobbying for Change
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
Something Old, Something New
Marrying history and modernity in restoration and reuse By Cathleen Draper For years, Vijay Patel drove three hours from Pendleton, OR, to Portland to attend Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association board meetings. The drive meanders along the Columbia River, passing Hood River, a small city on the precipice of the Columbia River Gorge. It was there, as he drove along … [Read more...] about Something Old, Something New