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GORDON
MCKINNON

Carlson Rezidor
Hotel Group

3 Country Inns & Suites’ new-look lobby reflects a
clean, contemporary vibe, but also includes the
fireplaces traditionally found at the chain’s locales.

stone flooring and textured beige
stone and natural timber on the
walls,” says Virgile. “To add some
visual energy to the room, we injected
color accents that are a combination of soft sage greens, eau de nil and
grays, tan beige, soft gray blues in the
breakfast room servery and, when
necessary, highlights of bright red
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used in small proportion on upholstery, cushions or lamp shades. These
introduce some contrast and juxtaposition in the overall palette.”
A similar approach was used in
the guest rooms. “The carpet is more
muted in tone, while a sand beige
color is used on a key wall in contrast
with soft white in the rest of the room
walls. Sage green in the upholstery of
the bed-head and red accents on an
armchair or a cushion add highlights,”
he says.
Virgile notes that textiles also
played a major role in creating the
desired ambiance. “We tried to introduce subtle patterns and textures
using materials that are suitable for
heavy use in a hotel situation and
that will stand up to the wear-andtear,” he explains. “For example, one
of our key pieces of furniture in the
living room area is a small rocking
chair upholstered with classic blue

pinstripe wool. For us, it communicates perfectly the homey and soft
feel of Country Inns & Suites.”
That 25-year-old brand consists
of 480 locales in North America and
India, and the company says the first
hotels bearing the updated look will
debut in the fourth quarter of this
year. In addition to being used at all
new-builds going forward, Carlson
Rezidor officials say the updated
design will be cycled through existing
locales, with hotels last renovated
between 2005-2008 being the first to
get the new look.
So, what do developments like
ALT, MOXY and the Country Inns
& Suites update mean for interior
designers? Mainly this: If a luxe-forless commission comes your way,
be prepared to judiciously pick your
spots, when choosing which upscale
features to include—and which ones
to leave out. 

FREED PHOTOGR APH Y (MCK INNON); COUR TE S Y OF C ARL SON RE ZIDOR HOTEL GROUP (3)

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Boutique Design - May 2013
Contents
From the Editor
In This Issue
The Buzz
The Edge
Dining Nirvana
Luxe for Less
Spirited Reuse
Tech Specs
Farm Fresh
Products: Indoor Furniture
Last Detail
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Boutique Design - May 2013 - From the Editor
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Boutique Design - May 2013 - The Buzz
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