Hotel & Motel Management - December 10, 2007 - (Page 34)

34 Design H&MM December 10, 2007 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition WINDOW TREATMENTS Keep it simple Heavy window drapery with elaborate embellishments has gone the way of clunky armoires and ﬂoral bedspreads. Except for in the most formal, traditional hotels, they are considered so last century. Simplicity rules the day across all lodging segments, claim the designers with whom HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT spoke. “The current trend in guestroom window treatments is the use of clean, simple lines that complement the architecture of the room without screaming ‘window treatment,’ ” said Jo- Anne Spencer, senior designer at DiLeonardo International. “Guestroom schemes today are typically very serene and calming, and fabrics are textural but not heavily patterned like the hotel drapes of old.” “I see less and less layering of fabric,” said Tim Sefchok, director of interior design, Marriott International. “It is more Marriott designers are incorporating decorative sheers in many guestroom designs. cost effective and provides a fresher, cleaner look.” Sheers have exploded in popularity as the primary window treatment element, both for their versatility and beauty and their ease on the design budget. “There are so many nice materials available that we don’t want to hide them,” said Meagan Jacobi, senior designer, interiors, for design ﬁrm WATG. “And the blackout curtains behind the sheers are more reﬁned today, creating an extra layer of color and elegance.” The green movement has made its mark on fabric trends to lean toward organic textures such as nubby linens, lush cotton velvet and raw silks in solid colors, proving that ornate patterns are not necessary to impart an impression of quality, Spencer said. “Unusual window treatments, such as sheer oversized roller shades, decorative panels and custom folding screens are also becoming popular for boutique properties looking for a fun, modern solution when budget and practicality are not the ﬁrst concerns,” she said. For more info Company Circle No. Bramson House . . . . . . . . . . 250 Contract Decor International, Inc. . . . . . . . . 251 Designtex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Fabricut Contract . . . . . . . . . 253 Hunter Douglas Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 KOJO Worldwide . . . . . . . . . 255 CIRCLE NO. 118 MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.midasfinancials.com

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Table of Contents News Wildfires test hotels' emergency plans LIIC roundtable: Capital available for hotel projects Departments Perspective Letters to the Editor At Your Risk Family Business Matters Sales Clinic On Finance Satisfaction Trends HotelWorld Update Events Trends & Stats Special Report H&MM's "year in review" tackles the top seven in 2007 Transactions Consumer Insight Travelers rank free breakfast high on must-have items Hot Products IH/M&RS Editors' Choice Award winners Construction Spending up, costs steady in construction Design Window treatments Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - December 10, 2007

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