Publish dateFebruary 03, 2021

Design Star: Next Gen, the new high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat competition series inspired by HGTV Design Star, is ready for air and, with $50,000 cash and a shot at their own show on the line, one breakout renovation and design expert's life is about to go supernova. Following in the footsteps of HGTV Design Star, the most successful and highest-rated franchise in the network's history, Design Star: Next Gen premieres on discovery+ with a special 90-minute episode on Wednesday, February 24. The episode also will air on HGTV that night at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Allison Holker Boss, the six-episode series, sponsored by Wayfair, features eight gifted designers, renovators and social media brand-builders as they compete in intense weekly challenges. During the series, head judge Jonathan Adler is joined by designer Lauren Makk and a rotating cast of celebrity guest experts.

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Lindsay also used the spaces as a kind of personal lookbook to exhibit the unique ways in which you can apply her lively patterns to the home. Cruising Lindsays Instagram feed, youll find images of the townhouse, demonstrating how to use color and graphics to compose a layered, dynamic space.

In the home, Jill applied pattern in nontraditional ways to highlight architectural features, create movement, and transform awkward nooks into dramatic vignettes, so rooms didnt feel homogenous. You have to think outside the box. It can be used in so many ways. Lindsay says of pattern. You can wallpaper a room in its entirety, but you dont want to wallpaper every room in its entirety.

In the dining room, a vintage credenza topped with Mr. Brown lamps is flanked by vintage chairs from interior designer Kelly Wearstler's Beverly Hills home. Lindsay created a gallery wall to highlight some of her favorite pieces by artists Holly Addi, Addie Chapin, Susan Carter Hall, and Angela Chrusciaki Blehm. That gallery wall went through many iterations, she says. Its about finding the right place for them and creating the right tension between the art.

The starting point for the dining room was Benjamin Moore Black Berry walls. The deep blue-black provided a dramatic backdrop that allowed patterns to leap off the walls, ceiling, and floor. Lindsays Navy White Grasscloth was used to create a faux tray ceiling accented with Farrow & Ball Calamine paint. Jill pumped up the volume in the dining room with the artists Blue Wool Silk Rug and Porter Teleo draperies, Oly Studio dining chairs, a Mr. Brown London honed Carrara marble table, a Julian Chichester light fixture, and a mirror by Made Goods.

In the dining room, wallpaper is encased with molding to create a faux tray ceiling. Set behind glass, wallpaper is used as backsplash on the wet bar. And behind the bed in the primary suite, a vibrant pattern is framed like artwork on the wall.

Walls coated in a soothing Benjamin Moore Gibraltar Cliffs pair well with Lindsays blue and purple Caribbean Grasscloth wall covering. The wallpaper over the bed is the same color as the walls, but just a little touch of pattern, Jill says. The painted photographs are by artist Allison Hobbs. The Room & Board Architecture Bed is topped with Kelly Wearstler blue pillows, a black-and-white Schumacher bolster, and a Rebecca Atwood blanket. Custom nightstands are topped with Kelly Wearstler lamps.

During the renovation, a closet was created for Thomas off the main bedroom entrance. To make the cumbersome space work aesthetically, a hidden door was built into the board and batten, and neighboring walls were covered in one of Lindsays murals. The artist recently released a line of Art Decoinspired mural wall coverings; this one is dubbed Jill to pay homage to the Arkansas interior designer.

In the powder room, a soothing blue Indigo Ocean Alta Non-Woven wallpaper by Lindsay sets a calming tone. A custom vanity is bejeweled in Nest Studio pulls, and Circa Lighting sconces flank a custom mirror.

Since the duo was heavy-handed with prints, they created balance with visual voids so spaces dont feel overwhelming: a calming yin to the Technicolor yang. These interludes come in the form of neutral furnishings; walls cloaked in soothing hues or covered in Venetian plaster; and clean, uncluttered embellishments.

With the home dressed top to bottom in pattern, the eye is drawn up to the ceiling, down to the floor, and from one room to the next. You cant help but follow the chromatic breadcrumb trail.

A leak led to an unplanned kitchen renovation. Floors were refinished in Rubio, which gave the wood a contemporary matte finish. Lindsay originally wanted to paint the cabinets oxblood red, but after happening across Farrow & Ball's Bancha green, she changed her plans. I immediately felt like that was the right color, and it just brought nature in, she says. The leather and brass stools are by Noir.

Green from the kitchen cabinets continues into the breakfast nook. The banquette is topped it with cushions upholstered in Lindsays Onyx Belgian Linen. An Eero Saarinen tulip table is paired with Noir chairs; a framed peacock feather and artwork by Catherine Booker Jones hang on the wall.

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The River Lounge on American Melody-headed to the Mississippi in 2021

Coral Gables, FL, Nov. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interior Design Magazines Fastest Growing Firm Studio DADO, is pleased to announce that American Cruise Lines has selected the hospitality design firm, as the sole interior architect for their newest modern riverboat, American Melody, set to debut on the Mississippi River in 2021. The design project awarded by American, the largest and fastest-growing domestic cruise line, is noteworthy for Studio DADO, as the firms first foray into the domestic river cruise industry.

The magnitude of the American Melody build reaches beyond the normal anticipation we see with clients celebrating the expansion of their fleet, remarked Studio DADO Founding Partner Jorge Mesa. From our first insightful meeting through the entirety of the collaborative design process, our team was honored to step into the moment with American Cruise Lines and create a fresh, but still cultured atmosphere aboard its new ship. We leaned-in and considered every element from a fresh palette to the architectural structure to functional details- while still paying homage to the brands perfectly American origins.

As sole interior designer, Studio DADO thoughtfully approached the design process through the lens of creating a transformative experience the moment American Melodys guests step onboard. The ship features a notable four-story atrium and encircling main stairway which invites guests into intimate lounges on every level, each with its own unique atmosphere.

The new riverboat highlights an elegant, yet approachable color palette both inside and out, which encourages passengers to unwind and explore their new home on the waters of the Mississippi. The staterooms and suites average over 350 square feet, providing serene escapes in open comfortable settings. The main dining room and outdoor lounges highlight refined materials and employ elevated design elements that encourage comfort, relaxation, and the enjoyment of beautiful river views. Each interior space onboard features DADOs refined selection of textiles, colors, and beautiful furniture which complement the ships overall elevated and refined aesthetic.

Studio DADO has a remarkable ability to blend the sophisticated and the modern. Their design vision closely aligned with our mission to provide sophisticated experiences on modern ships said Charles B. Robertson, President, and CEO of American Cruise Lines. We have been proud to partner with them in creating the new class of modern riverboats. American Melody and its sister ships will be the biggest step forward in American Cruise Lines design history, but will still offer the same great experience that has defined us since our founding.

This latest build marks the first time American Cruise Lines has utilized an outside interior design firm for its ships.

To enjoy a video tour of American Melodys new interior design please visit: https://www.americancruiselines.com/usa-riverboat-cruise-ships/modern-riverboat-cruise-ship-tour

For more information on Studio DADOs recent Fastest Growing Firm award, please visit: https://www.studiodado.com/blog/fastest-growing-firm/

About Studio DADO

Studio DADO is an award-winning, Miami-based boutique hospitality design studio with over 60 years of cumulative design experience; delivering striking, clever design solutions and thinking outside the box to remain at the forefront of industry innovation. By synthesizing functionality and elegance, DADO breathes vibrance and utility into every space its designers take on. Both passionate and purposeful, DADO designers have transformed some of the most impressive spaces onboard ships for Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. Since its inception in 2016, memorable aesthetics, appreciation of culture, and a firm understanding of both client and patron needs have established Studio DADO as a world-class hospitality design studio. To learn more about current projects, follow Studio DADO on Instagram @studiodado or visit their website at http://www.studiodado.com.

About American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines offers the finest river cruising and coastal cruising in the U.S.A. Year after year, American continues to launch the newest small ships and uniquely curated itineraries for exploring and Cruising Close to Home. On all Americans cruises, guests discover the history, spirit, and culture of the United States aboard the most sophisticated fleet of modern riverboats and small cruise ships in the country. American operates 14 ships, all accommodating just 100-190 passengers, which cruise more than 35 itineraries in over 30 states, February through December each year. To learn more about American Cruise Lines visit http://www.AmericanCruiseLines.com

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From high-profile design commissions to exciting listings, there is always something new happening in the world of real estate. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.

A Piece of Gilded Age Glamour Is Up for Grabs

A historic 27,000-square-foot mansion in New Yorks Tuxedo Park is on the market for the first time in decades. Completed in 1930, Chastellux was built on 8.2 acres above Tuxedo Lake from a design by legendary architects McKim, Mead & White. The landscape was designed by the Olmsted Brothers, with interiors by McMillen, the oldest extant decorating firm in the US.

In addition to nine family bedrooms and four-plus staff bedrooms, the French chateaustyle manor sports 16 fireplaces, a music hall, a billiard room, a teahouse, an orchard, and its original kitchen. The property is listed with Francine Liza of Tuxedo Hudson Realty for $10.9 million.

The entrance to Saint Marks Place.

Saint Marks Place Grows in Brooklyn

Construction has topped out at Saint Marks Place, a 100-unit condominium project in Brooklyns Boerum Hill neighborhood. Avdoo & Partners Development has partnered with INC Architecture & Design on the 12-story building, with lush landscaping by Terrain.

The elevated faade is inspired by the neighborhoods historic brownstones, modernized with bold terra-cotta modules and 338 floor-to-ceiling windows. Units are available in 39 different floor plans, ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes, with most offering outdoor space. Residents also have access to a large outdoor garden and 19,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space, including a state-of-the-art fitness center curated by The Wright Fit. A sales gallery is welcoming prospective owners at 84 Saint Marks Place.

Resort Living Near the Nations Capital Is Coming

Middleburg, Virginias Salamander Resort & Spa is expanding its luxe brand with Residences at Salamander, 49 estate homes in two distinct communities, the Stables and the Vineyards. Each two-story property includes four bedrooms, five baths, and a central courtyard that can be customized with a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen.

Salamander CEO Sheila Johnson, a founding partner of BET, is collaborating with South Street Partners, the developers behind South Carolinas Kiawah Island Club. Theyve tapped Thomas Pheasant Architects, Mark P. Finlay Architects, Thomas & Denzinger Architects, and J. Banks Design Group for the project.

Surrounded by 200 acres of old-growth forest and framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the expansive property also features a full-service equestrian center, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, and a putting green, all within about an hour of Washington, DC. With sites ranging from 0.4 acres to 1.3 acres, pricing begins at $2.1 million.

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As co-host of HGTV's "Nate & Jeremiah Save My House" and a competitor on the upcoming season of "Rock the Block," interior designer Nate Berkus spends his days designing and beautifying homes with husband and fellow designer Jeremiah Brent. But, like many other parents right now, he's experiencing the challenges of working and parenting from home during a pandemic.

"Our kids are 5 and 2 it's been a zoo. It's been absolutely crazy," Berkus told Insider while promoting a partnership with Starbucks to help families take virtual family portraits.

"Respect to the teachers out there," he said. "[I've been] trying to help my daughter with her classes it's a little bit embarrassing that I'm hesitant on kindergarten math, but that's just reality. I'm facing it head on."

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"It's been very, very different and obviously challenging in some ways and beautiful in others," he said. "I've caught those little moments that I normally wouldn't have seen, and it's been pretty great."

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Two people means twice the stuff at least for us. Both David and I tend to collect things, from a whole shelf of cookbooks to art prints we picked up while traveling. As much as I'd like to declutter, I don't want to part with sentimental objects that hold a lot of meaning.

Thankfully, Kate has a solution: using small knickknacks as part of the decor when possible, then storing the rest. "If you love certain items, I'd recommend displaying them on bookshelves or coffee and side tables," she says. "Or if its something that wouldn't necessarily add to the decor of the space, I'd recommend investing in furniture with storage and baskets to store them out of sight." These stylish wooden baskets work beautifully for throw blankets and other textiles, while decorative bowls can hold smaller pieces like coasters and candles.

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PUBLISHED: 16:39 19 October 2020 | UPDATED: 16:49 19 October 2020

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Jojo Bradley at her beautiful home near Chester. Photo: Kirsty Thompson

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Whether you are going for the traditional look or bold brights, there is no excuse not to put on a show-stopping display for your guests this Christmas.

Start by choosing your theme. This can be a colour or an idea. It can be based upon a centrepiece you have been lusting after online or childhood memory you want to capture. If youre not sure what to go for you cant beat the classic red and green or frosty winter wonderland. Both work well with either traditional or modern interiors. In this setting green is the go-to accent, in the glass ware, candles and place settings. Dont forget to add some natural green too, holly and ivy are the traditional go to, but consider Christmas roses too for your table and if you cant find these, simple white roses are a classic option. Think natural materials, greens, velvets and country house idyll.

Always lay your table on Christmas Eve so that you dont have last-minute panics about missing serving ware or napkins. And always iron your linens, whether you are going for the full tablecloth and runners or plain and simple, there is nothing better than a crisp neat napkin.

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Layer your place settings to give them extra impact. I like to mix a plain white china with my special occasion dinner service, setting the scene perfectly with a festive flourish. Here we have used velvet bows to match the crackers, but you can use holly, mistletoe or even baubles can make it extra special.

You dont always need a centrepiece but an easy yet striking option is to use a festive wreath filled with candles (making sure you use a heatproof mat and the candles are away from the foliage!) Alternatively, to ensure that guests arent dodging the foliage in order to see each other. Dont forget a little festive sparkle too, nothing says Christmas more than how metallic flourishes twinkle in the candlelight.

Finally, I love a handwritten place card. A personal touch that doesnt have to be formal and traditional, or complicated. It could be as simple as a velvet ribbon attached to a bell, a frosted pinecone or a tree decoration that matches your theme, but it is a thoughtful touch that guests will value.

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A lighter color palette, home-like furnishings, straighter lines, and more natural materials. These are among the broad trends in todays business aircraft interior design book, applied by OEMs and aftermarket outfitters alike, in combination with improved environmental systems, digital capabilities, and all the comforts and conveniences buyers expect in their homes and offices.

In a typical year, industry executives might have surveyed some of these advances in person this month as theywalkedthe aisles or on static display at the NBAAs annual convention. But while business aviations biggest gathering has been canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, the aircraft interiors world has continued turning, and if anything the global lockdown has focused even more attention on the cabin. Its not just about looking good, but functionality, safety, and wellness, and the new-generation flagships of the business aviation fleet have the technology and the space to deliver the goods.

Gulfstreams forthcoming flagship, the G700, will feature high-end customized interiors.

Gulfstreams forthcoming flagship, the G700, will feature high-end customized interiors, as always, but it will also have a cabin altitude of less than 4,000 feet at most cruise altitudesthe industrys lowestand an advanced circadian lighting system, ensuring passengers can arrive at their destinations refreshed and ready. The five-zone interior in what will be the tallest, widest, and longest cabin of any purpose-built business jet, according to Gulfstream, will give passengers (19 max) ample room to rest on ultra-long-range journeys when it enters service in 2022though its largest-cabin crown may not be worn long.

In creating Dassault Aviations forthcoming Falcon 6X cabin, engineers rethought the entire interior design process, employing a 'sensory design'approach that will completely redefine the passenger flight experience, said chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. The design ethos manages air, light, and sound to maximize health and wellness, according to Dassault, expressed visually in flowing uninterrupted lines, flush surfaces, and recessed technology, providing a cozy, clutter-free interior and the feeling of spaciousness.

The cabin is indeed spacious: at eight-feet, six-inches wide and six-feet, six-inches tall, the Falcon 6X cabin will be four inches wider and three inches higher than the G700s when it enters service in 2022.

Several cabin and interiors specialists report strong demand for residence-style furnishings. Designers are bringing us floor planscreated in collaboration with ownersthat use cabinets that appear to be freestanding, resembling someones furniture at home rather than extensions of bulkheads, said Gabi Hasko, a v-p at Canadas Flying Colours, whose portfolio includes extensive cabin outfitting work for Bombardier Global aircraft.

Jet Aviations interior design studio is getting requests for more monuments with the illusion of freestanding furniture, [and] carpets that are intricately cut to give the appearance of layered rugs, echoed Grischa Schmidt, the studios senior director. Home-like touches such as paintings and decoration as fixed interior elements are also popular.

A corporate airlinersuch as the ACJ320neo Comlux Completion is now outfitting at its Indiana facilityis the ideal vehicle for such bespoke customization. The cabin aesthetic [of the ACJ320] is really focusing on a residential-type environment, a calming interior, Daron Dryer, CEO of the center, said. Large backlit Roman shades will give the impression of large windows, rather than the small aircraft type, with additional lighting from a chandelier, fixed, not swinging, Dryer added.

Sustainability, climate change, and social responsibility are also cabin design concerns today.

Embraers Praeterra concept for the super-midsize Praetor 600 incorporates sustainable woods and other materials in its construction, and recycled wool and worn employee uniforms in composite seat covers. An illuminated inlay on the aft bulkhead is fashioned from recycled ocean plastics.

Embraer Bossa Nova interior.

These design trends are finding their way to the cabins of smaller aircraft, epitomized by the August debut of the first Embraer Phenom 300E outfitted with the optional Bossa Nova interior. First seen on the Praetor 600, the Bossa Nova cabin features carbon fiber accents, piano black surfaces, and Embraers Ipanema custom quilted seat stitching.

ACH130 Aston Martin edition interior.

Bespoke luxury interiors are becoming more common in the rotor world as well. Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) and Aston Martin teamed this year to intro the Aston Martin Edition ACH130, a luxury version of the Airbus single-engine light helicopter for buyers who draw satisfaction from personally piloting their aircraft, according to the French company. The pure black ultra-suede ACH130 cabin is accented with leather trims drawn from Aston Martins autos and brogue detailing found in the DB11, with exterior paint schemes based on the Aston Martin palette.

ACH already has a long-term partnership with German carmaker Mercedes-Benz for special-edition ACH145 light twins, which catermore to the corporate market, noted ACH CEO Frdric Lemos.

Hill Helicopters unveiled this year its clean-sheet, five-seat HX50 turbine-single helicopter (aggressively slated to enter service in 2023), featuring an interior design built around experience and comfort in the same manner as premium automobiles, said Jason Hill, CEO of the UK company. The cabin will incorporate climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, and opulent finishes, and seats outfitted with drink holders, USB ports, and four-point harnesses, covered in two-tone Napa leather.

But aircraft seating upgrades have progressed beyond fancy stitching, accessories, and plush upholstery, driven in part by challenges imposed by the extended range of todays long-haul bizjets, which can keep passengers onboardmostly seatedfor some 15 hours.

Bombardiers Nuage chaise is designed to follow the curve of a passengers body. It can be converted into a flat surface for sleeping or for sitting at the conference-grouping table for banquet-style dining.

When introduced in 2018 as a centerpiece of its ultra-long-range Global jets, Bombardier'sNuage chair was calledthe first meaningful change in the operation and design of a business aircraft seat in 30 years. The seats fully floating base allow precision tracking and swiveling without visible floor rails, a base design concept used for its reclining Nuage chaise for the Global 5500/6500 announced in 2019.

Collins Aerospace Systems has followed on with its next-generation Evolution seat, which includes extended leg rests; manually adjustable headrest; and armrests that can be lowered flush with the seat in full recline. Demonstrated last year at NBAA-BACEin Las Vegas, Evolution is set on a proprietary triple-roller system, allowing it to be positioned close to bulkheads and saving cabin space, while electric controls allow one-touch adjustments to takeoff/landing position, and a zero-gravity position. No launch customer has been announced.

Meanwhile, passengers haul more baggage todayin the hold and cabinand designers are using all of the nooks and little hidden spaces in an aircraft to their maximum, with pop-ups and pullouts to stow carry-ons, said Shannon Gill, managing director of MSB Aerospace. The Georgia firms accessories include lightweight honeycombed cabinets with unique, hand-finished veneers installed on new and retrofit Gulfstreams and other business jets.

Reducing cabin weight and ambient sound levels are two more interior design imperatives, and MSB is among vendors offering composite acoustic insulation panels and liner systems that achieve both objectives. Now, with interiors hushed and Hi-Def media onboard, cabin audio quality grows in importance. HondaJets Elite, an updated version of the HA-420 light twinjet, comes standard with Bongiovis speakerless audio system, which uses vibrating transducers fitted to the back of interior panels to turn the entire cabin into a speaker and deliver an immersive high-fidelity audio experience, according to Bongiovi.

Also this year, the first Bongiovi speakerless audio system retrofit installationby Spirit Aeronautics of Columbus, Ohiodebuted on a Dassault Falcon 7X. As the Falcon 7X audio upgrade suggests, cabin improvements and innovations introduced in the newest platforms are quickly entering the aftermarket, where customers may choose a single system upgrade, partial interior refurbishment, or complete cabin retrofit.

In the aftermarket seating market, the biggest trend has been the introduction of quilted inserts, which customers have seen in luxury cars like Bentley and Ferrari, said Veta Traxler, paint and interior designer at West Star Aviation, on a recent AIN interior design webinar. That trend dovetails with a preference for orangey colors that are currently popular in automotive interiors, she said.

For the practical-minded, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) offers an economical new flooring option that closely resembles real wood, available in planking, parquet, herringbone, and other patterns; At the high end, real stone veneer is becoming more popular, particularly for galley and high traffic areas. Some vendors offer heated stone flooring systemsbut currently, these are only EASA approved.

Aircraft Lighting International offers systems that can be adjusted from warm to cool white light, and RGBW systems that include mood lighting.

LED lighting innovationseven circadian style cabin systemsare also now aftermarket staples, offering a complete spectrum (literally) of lighting options for in-service aircraft. For aircraft with fluorescent lighting systems, plug and play drop-in LEDs use less power, generate less heat, weigh less, and can quickly replace fluorescent fixtures, said Shervin Rezaie, GM at Aircraft Lighting International. That company's LEDs include systems that can be adjusted from warm to cool white light, and RGBW systems that include mood lighting.

Were getting way more requests for this, Rezaie said of the adjustable RGBW systems. With these LED lights, you can actually create an atmosphere that's soothing, that's relaxing and comforting, and potentially even reduce the effects of jet lag.

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Exterior of the Mansion on Turtle Creek with its prominent dome

For those in the Dallas area who want to plan a luxury staycation this holiday season, The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek may be an ideal getaway.

The legendary property has recently been redesigned and renovated, enhancing its timeless appeal and charm. In addition, as one of 28 properties in the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels and Resorts collection, the hotel has put stringent health and safety measures in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 for guests and staff.

Located in a serene setting in the vibrant Uptown area of the city, this hotel was recently named #1 hotel in Texas and #32 in the world by the 2020 Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards.

Welcoming rotunda area in the entryway

Originally built in 1925, this boutique property was once a private estate, its architecture influenced by 16th-century Renaissance Italy. The interior features meticulously restored old-world touches like hand-carved fireplaces, marble floors and stained-glass windows. With only 142 guestrooms and suites nestled over 9 floors, the scale of the property is intimate.

The redesign was overseen by internationally recognized interior designer Thomas Pheasant and Dallas-based architecture firm, three. The team aimed to maintain the Mansions rich Texas heritage while incorporating a fresh and convivial sense of style into the guestrooms, suites and public spaces.

The inviting lobby showcases one of the most impressive enhancements. The plaster rotunda at the entryway has a leaf design cascading down the ceiling handcrafted by Casci Ornamental Plaster that required the skills of 12 artisans over a period of six months. This area has been reconceived as a casual, residential living space with separate concierge and registration areas, rich wood paneling, custom-made tables and chairs for socially distant lounging, and locally sourced objets de art.

Consistent with Rosewoods A Sense of Place philosophy, an art collection scattered throughout the newly designed spaces was curated by Texas-based international firm Eaton Fine Art. More than 50 custom-created works pay homage to the propertys history and its Dallas roots.

Guestrooms include photography with striking images of the Mansion and its architectural details by Dallas photographer Sil Azevedo. Guest corridors are lined with Western style photographs complimented by 128 ceramic vessels commissioned by potter Sara Paloma.

Mansion Suite Bedroom

Turtle Creek Suite Kitchen

With its incredible setting and story, the Mansion has always evoked an animated and engaging atmosphere that makes its guests feel warmly welcomed and instantly at home, says designer Thomas Pheasant. Taking this residential quality to the next level, while at the same time honoring the Mansions rich heritage and history, was the focus of the renovation, and Im honored to have had the opportunity to build upon the propertys legacy and usher in the next iteration of what is surely one of the most cherished hotels of our time.

The spacious rooms, all with fully renovated bathrooms, include 24 connecting rooms (12 of which are suites) suitable for families or small travel pods of unrelated friends. The interior design couples the hotels classic architectural details (including French doors, petite balconies and bold crown molding) with modern comforts and amenities that mimic residential interior design.

Renovated Turtle Creek Suite Bathroom

Texas-born Executive Chef Sebastien Archambault oversees cuisine and menus across the property, including the highly-acclaimed Mansion Restaurant which, like the hotel, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Although the dining spot, often a scene for celebrations, is known for its romantic ambiance, it is family-friendly, too, with a special childrens menu. Outdoor dining is available, weather permitting.

Foyer outside The Mansion Restaurant

For those who want to bring home a bit of the Mansion, the property has partnered with Miron Crosby, a local cowboy boot maker based in nearby Highland Park Village. Made of calf, Nile belly crocodile and kid skin, the custom-designed Mansion Boot features intricate inlay and applique details that highlight the Mansions iconic quatrefoil motifs.

A new partnership with Neiman Marcus allows guests residing in the hotels top suites to have private access to the brands flagship store in Dallas prior to public opening hours. Alternatively, guests at The Mansions can arrange a complimentary consultation with a personal stylist from the store and have merchandise delivered to their suite.

Guests can expect to find Christmas trees and sparkling lights adorning the hotels public spaces. Additionally, they will find a personal Christmas tree placed in their room prior to arrival. With the option to mail their favorite decorations to The Mansion ahead of time, guests can opt to dress the tree themselves or let the Mansion staff work their magic.

To further spread the holiday spirit, the hotels signature Mansion Bar creates special holiday cocktails and The Mansion Restaurant offers holiday menus.

With coronavirus cases spiking across many states in the U.S., deciding whether to stay at a hotelor travel at allduring the holidays entails a careful assessment of possible risks and rewards. Here is some additional information that may be helpful:

There are currently no travel restrictions or mandatory quarantine requirements for travelers entering Texas from other states. Face coverings are required in indoor public spaces and outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible, with minimal exceptions.

Guided by local and international health experts, Rosewoods global health and safety program, Commitment to Care, extends to guestrooms as well as to The Mansion Restaurant, The Mansion Bar and other on-site facilities. This includes increased cleaning and disinfecting of common touch points, regular renewal of all air filters and air conditioning systems, and implementation of physical distancing protocols. All staff undergo mandatory health and safety training and receive personal protective equipment to be worn while on property, and guestrooms are equipped with personal care kits consisting of face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

The Mansion caters to the individual guest preferences with alternative options for check-in and check-out, in-room dining, parking and housekeeping, ensuring the maximum level of comfort and safety.

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PUBLISHED: 19:30 19 October 2020

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As autumn settles in, its high time to give your home a refresh and switch up your surroundings to help you welcome in the new season.

East Anglian-based interior designer Lindsey Rendall, of Rendall & Wright, shares her top tips to help you nail this years autumn/winter home trends - and explains why this is the year to put a little bit more thought into your homewares.

2020 has seen us all spend far more time in our homes than we ever thought possible whether weve been homeschooling, working, entertaining via Zoom, working out or cooking endless family meals, said Lindsey.

We now expect our interior spaces to provide a multitude of services for us, and deliver more than they ever have before. On this basis, they deserve some TLC. Our homes should be a safe haven to enjoy and take comfort from.

With that in mind, these upcoming months will provide you with ample opportunity to overhaul your interiors and give your surroundings a much-needed revamp.

I love the start of autumn its a time to hunker down and an excuse to enjoy cosy afternoons at home with friends and family.

As with all seasons, our fashions change. We upgrade our wardrobe, invest in a few key seasonal pieces, put away the flip flops and get out our cosy winter attire. Our homes are an extension of this, and they too thoroughly deserve a seasonal spruce up.

So what sort of shades should we all be looking to incorporate into our homes this autumn, to help spruce it up?

Warm terracotta tones are big news for 2020, according to Lindsey. This cosy, natural, sumptuous colour softens the much-loved spring coral that was seen this year, as we move into autumnal burnt amber palettes.

If youre not keen on having one colour dominating your home, terracotta has a number of shades that pair wonderfully with it, including deep olive green, rich caramel, deep charcoal and delicate rose pink. These warm, beautiful colours work effortlessly alongside natural materials so consider using a mixture of finishes within a room to create interest.

In terms of textures, its go big or go home this autumn. As the weather cools and the nights draw in, incorporate heavier textures around the home. Plush velvets, chunky knits and heavy woven linens add depth and richness to any interior scheme.

To be bang on-trend this winter, bring boucl back into your life. This snuggly texture will increase the cosiness factor of any room by 100%. Using these textures as cushions, throws and on occasional pieces of furniture are an inexpensive way of updating your schemes while making it impossible to not snuggle up on the sofa.

If youre someone whos looking to be a bit bolder this autumn, prints are always an option, and there are a number of designs to help you brighten up your home over these coming months with some firm favourites coming back into style time and time again.

Every year Im asked if patterns are fashionable, and this year more than any the answer is yes. Autumn often sees classic, sophisticated country prints such as rich floral designs, faded vintage rose prints, traditional paisleys, tartans and beautiful plaids creeping back into the home, and 2020 is no different. A well-balanced collection of prints and textured weaves provides an interesting feast for the eyes.

With a number of rooms throughout your home, you may be wondering which areas in particular you should focus on this season. Choose areas of the house you spend most of your time in to give your winter transformation. Be brave, embrace change and most importantly, have fun.

Lindseys tips for getting the autumn look without blowing your budget

Sitting pretty

Invest in a statement piece of furniture in a bejewelled tone such as a terracotta, teal or olive green. Depending on your budget, this could be a sofa, armchair or footstool. To complete the look, accessorise with textural cushions and a splash of pattern.

Light up your life

Lighting makes an enormous difference to the ambiance of a room. It creates a mood, enhances textures and highlights architectural features. Overhead lighting can often be harsh and unflattering, so use a variety of light sources to suit the occasion. Introduce table lamps for a warm, cosy glow in the evening - low-level lighting and candles on the table are great for dinner parties while wall lights and floor lights are great to brighten up a dull day. A quick and inexpensive way to update your existing lighting scheme is a change of shades. Introduce pattern and colour confidently, and enjoy the change in ambiance this provides.

Hearth and soul

If you have a fireplace, make it a focal point. Dressing your fireplace transforms your fire from a cold, dark space into a place to congregate. Consider built in-joinery or matching pieces of furniture either side of the fireplace to frame it. Introducing lighting within the joinery or a pair of table lamps on the furniture will add depth to the room, while enhancing the cosy feel. Dress your mantelpiece and draw the eye to the fire with a great mirror or piece of art above. If you have a fireplace no longer in use, a well-chosen large plant can bring life back to the hearth.

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