Travel Tuesday: Rosewood London ...

I get giddy and excited when I come by hotels like these ... the ability to maintain the integrity of an old building while making it functional and modern at the same time is a real challenge. Designer Tony Chi has respected this neoclassical landmark building built in 1914, located on London's High Holborn, by preserving its Edwardian heritage and including it as part of the hotel's design. Love the modern, monochromatic look used in the guest bedrooms and the opulent dining and bar area ... take a look. Images via

 

The London Edition evokes La Belle Epoque ...

The London Edition is the latest venture for hotelier Ian Schrager known for coining the 'boutique hotel' category in hospitality. The London Edition has taken over one of the grandest landmarks in London, the old Berners street hotel, off of Oxford street. The design evokes La Belle Epoque with a mixture of  classic luxury and modern lifestyle. In the elegant lobby, furnishings range from formal to rustic, with Christian Liaigre black metal pieces and Salvador Dalí inspired floor lamps.The hotel is grand and inviting where the old world is brought back to life while paying tribute to the historic significance of the property. Take a look ...

 

Travel Tuesday: London's East End

Situated in a prime location between Liverpool Street and Moorgate, South Place Hotel brings together two of London’s central areas: the City and the East End. The vibe of the hotel is a mix of vintage and contemporary art and design. In each of the 80 bedrooms, guests will find art pieces by contemporary London artists that form part of the hotel’s extensive art collection.

Grand Simplicity ...

For those of you that missed this article last week in the New York Times, I have the pleasure of sharing it with you. This house belongs to London based interior designer Rose Uniacke who designed it keeping its historical context in mind. I love all the architectural details, vintage furnishings and antique furniture that she incorporates in her home without making it look dated.  "I don't like furnishing just for the sake of it. I like referencing the context of a building." Rose Uniacke manages to successfully give context to her home while keeping it timeless, simple and cozy.

Cantilevered staircase carved from Portland stone and a George IV giltwood mirror

A Sigmar Polke painting and 17th-century Mughal rug in the study

A portrait of Roy Orbison by the Polish artist Wilhelm Sasnal in the entry.

 17th century northern European mirrors and a 19th century French chandelier.

A George III armchair and a painted Regency chair in the master bath.

Uniacke's Kitchen.

The indoor pool made from lava stone.

Uniacke in the conservatory.