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Hotel & Home Spotlight: A Room By Any Other Name…

01 Tuesday Sep 2015

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architecture, Bathroom, Glave & Holmes Architecture, Hospitality Carpet, Hotel & Home, Hotel & Home Studio, interior design, Jennifer Wimmer, Remodel, Restroom

You may know it as the bathroom, restroom, water closet, WC, lu, or privy… but no matter what you call it, we all need one from time to time! While the bathroom/restroom may be one of the most functional and potentially utilitarian rooms in your residential or commercial space, that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful too.

Since moving indoors, there have been many advances in plumbing, and there are a variety of design opportunities to create character defining details and spaces of repose.

Privy. Tyler Plantation, Charles City, VA

Privy. Tyler Plantation, Charles City, VA

Let’s take a look at flooring. Use of large tiles can be problematic when it comes to sloping-to-drain. Consider installing a trench drain at one end with a decorative grate. This is especially useful for commercial projects that are subject to frequent and heavy cleaning.

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Trench drain. Virginia Tech Visitors and Undergraduate Admissions Center, Blacksburg, VA

 

Walls present a variety of options including painted gypsum board, stained or painted wood wainscot, or decorative tile and accents. When niches are provided in shower walls, additional storage can be added.

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Tile accent. Presidential Suite, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC

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Tile storage niche. Presidential Suite, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC

Toilet partitions are another opportunity to provide character. If the budget allows, consider wood or stone partitions rather than phenolic. A row of toilet stalls can be enhanced with a bit of decorative trim work as well.

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Wood partitions, trim work, and mirror. Meeting Pavillion, Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville, VA

Consider a statement piece such as a large mirror with decorative trim or a beautiful stand-alone mirror.

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Statement piece: Luck Stone Design Center, Richmond, VA

The vanity area is yet another focal point where there is an opportunity to create beauty with function. Consider a metal sink rather than the traditional porcelain and add a matching faucet…

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Metal sink. Private residence.

…Or a large scale stained wood console with stone countertop.

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Stained console. Private Residence

The same idea can be applied in a commercial setting as well, where a built-in vanity can appear to be a piece of furniture.

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Vanity as furniture. Meeting Pavillion, Boar’s Head Inn, Charlottesville, VA

Attention to detail can turn a utilitarian space into a memorable one, and maybe even one in which you choose to linger, spend some quiet time, or simply take in the view. There is opportunity for design in every living space.

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Tub alcove. Presidential Suite, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC

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Freestanding tub with view. Private Residence

Jennifer Wimmer

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Hotel & Home Studio Director
AIA, LEED AP BD+C

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Hotel & Home Spotlight: Look Up! Ceilings As An Integral Design Element

24 Monday Nov 2014

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Ceilings tend to be forgotten spaces, ending up as bland, boring and blasé. They are often considered only as functional elements for lighting, vents, or ducts, leaving the space cluttered and unattractive. When time is spent integrating ceilings into a design, the ceiling can be beautiful, interesting, and make a space feel truly complete.

The treatment of a ceiling can help define a large space such as the lobby of the 1901 Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina…

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…or help give an impression of separate spaces as in these floating panels above each massage table at the Colonial Williamsburg Spa.

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A ceiling can be highly decorative, or just add a single focal point as in this residential porch where geometric shapes celebrate the artistry of plaster.

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Ceilings can also help confirm the tone of a room. A heavy crown molding treatment can help a space feel warmer and more intimate, which can be ideal for a small sitting area…

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…or a neutral colored wood treatment can add interest and allow the ceiling to create a quiet, friendly space that still feels light and airy.

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Sometimes it is necessary for a ceiling to have many ducts and vents crisscrossing the space. One way to take the attention away from these functional items is to create a floating panel or cloud and allow the other items to fade into the background, as designed for this ballroom space at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.

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The Hotel and Home studio at Glavé & Holmes Architecture invites you to “look up!”…and let us know what you find. What are some of your favorite ceiling treatments?

Linda Coile
Designer
Assoc. AIA
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Hotel & Home Spotlight: Outdoor Living Spaces: “Bringing the Indoors Out”

06 Thursday Mar 2014

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Catherine Stanley, Glave & Holmes Architecture, Hotel & Home Studio, interior design, Landscape Architecture

As the winter season passes and the thought of warm spring breezes begin to tease the senses, our desire to come out of hibernation urges us to transition our indoor living habits to a more active and renewed outdoor lifestyle. No matter the region, architectural style of the house, or size of the yard, outdoor living spaces are becoming the center of the home and family for many of the same activities that take place inside of the home. More than ever, people retreat to outdoor living spaces for relaxation, entertainment, work, and exercise. This modern revolution of living space integrated within the breast of Mother Nature has become as much the heart of the home as their conventional indoor counterparts, traditionally known as kitchens and great/gathering rooms.

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The growing popularity is in part due to the “green” movement where people have become more aware of and in touch with their natural environment. Our affection for outdoor spaces is also due to the ever evolving modern ingenuity that allows us to enjoy all of the same comforts of the indoors such as television, music, efficient cooking and appliances, cooling and heating devices, as well as comfortable and durable, worry free finishes, furnishings and textiles. These modern advancements have allowed home owners to create outdoor living environments that nearly equal the posh comforts of indoor living. Convenient amenities, integrated with the natural landscape, and in many spaces, properly designed exterior architecture that forms the outdoor living space, create an experience that even the most reclusive, indoor loving couch potato could enjoy.

This new lifestyle trend has inspired a tremendous growth in the interior design as well as the architectural and landscape design industries. A beautiful and functional outdoor living space cannot exist without those three elements. In many well designed outdoor living spaces, the landscape design, which creates the natural canvas and forms the architecture, the architecture which provides form and shelter, and the interior or exterior design which provides the luxuries of furniture and fixtures, all become one cohesive element. A well planned design can transcend the seasons allowing accommodations for comfort and entertainment throughout the year and changing seasons and weather conditions.

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Our lifestyles are ever evolving. It is an innate need of most to relax and to enjoy their home or living environment. For many, outdoor living spaces are the epitome of the perfect environment to satisfy those needs or desires. Thanks to ingenuity and good design, so many outdoor living spaces can now allow people the enjoyment of their their normal indoor lifestyles in the beauty of a natural outdoor retreat simply by “bringing the indoors out”.

Catherine Stanley
Interior Designer
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Hotel & Home Spotlight: Entranceways as First Impressions of Architecture and Interior Design

21 Thursday Nov 2013

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We are told not to “judge a book by its cover” and encouraged not to make snap decisions based on our first impressions, but it is often still our natural default. A well-designed book cover, beautiful packaging, or an enticing menu will call us to investigate further and stimulate our interest in what lies beneath.

Our first impression of a space is just as important. An entryway can either deter prospective visitors or compel them to enter.

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Courtyard Entry - Glave & Holmes Architecture, Hotel & Home Studio

When designing an entry, the Hotel & Home Studio Team at Glavé & Holmes Architecture strives to include many appropriate aspects. Materials such as wood, iron, or stone can help create a feeling of a warm welcome and/or present an atmosphere of cool peacefulness.

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The size of a door and its surrounding is also important. A larger opening can generate a sense of importance or create an impression of reverence, while a smaller opening can make one feel cozy or as if they are about to enter a welcoming abode.

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Many times a less opaque opening can give a sneak peek of what is beyond, thus producing a feeling of enticing wonderment.

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The final detail is the hardware. As we mentioned in an earlier blog, the hardware used on an entry acts as the jewelry and is the finishing touch, or “icing on the cake.” This aspect of the entry stimulates the tactile senses and tempts us to reach out and engage, drawing us into the space and beyond the entryway.

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What are some of your favorite entryways?

Linda Coile
Designer
Assoc. AIA
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Hotel & Home Spotlight: Creating a space that tells your “story”…

07 Tuesday May 2013

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Foyer, Glave & Holmes, Guest Suite, Hospitality, Hotel & Home Studio, Interior Decorating, interior design, Shawna Schmidt, Wine Cellar

Interior design and decorating should not be about creating a space that reflects the designer/decorator’s personal style/tastes.  Nor is it just about incorporating all of the latest design trends. It should be about creating a space that reflects the client, and the story that they would like others to perceive when they walk in their door.

Often, the client is unsure as to what kind of story they would like to tell…and that’s where we come in. We can help them develop their personal style and show them how to add in the details that make the space on trend, but not trendy. We, as designers and decorators, will help develop their story, through their home or business, just as one’s fashion style can portray one’s story through their clothes, shoes and accessories.

In partnership with a hospitality client, we created a hotel lobby that would subtly honor the longstanding history that this grand hotel holds, while embracing its ever steady climb towards the future. The beauty of this hotel is its ever visible celebration of nature and love for the people who have graced it over the years, whether by visiting as a guest, or entering into the service of those guests.

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 This same story continues into guest rooms with the use of colors, artwork and custom crafted items inspired by nature.

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From start to finish, this residential project allowed us to help the client tell a story that included a realization of the desire for details and craftsmanship not often seen in new construction in this day and age. Thought and care were put into every design aspect of this private home, from the detail of adding linen fold panels and iron straps into the front doors, to creating a wine cellar that allows them to wind down a spiral staircase, away from the troubles of the day, and into a sanctuary of cool temperatures and beautiful bottles of wine waiting to be enjoyed with friends.

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Glave & Holmes, Hotel & Home, Hospitality Wine Cellar

What kind of story can we help you tell?

Shawna Schmidt
Shawna Schmidt Glave & Holmes, Hotel & Home
LEED, AP
Project Manager

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