In June, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar unveiled its reimagined foyer lounge, library, and bar, designed in partnership with Los Angeles-based design agency Bishop Go. The areas allude to opulent Italian palazzos, that includes new neo-baroque and rococo detailed furnishings, and to the native setting. “We have been very a lot impressed by the present structure of the Grand Del Mar and its location in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Protect in addition to the nice palaces and villas of Italy,” stated Stephen C. Knight, principal and design director at Bishop Go. The design group traveled to Italy for each inspiration and sourcing gadgets for the areas. “We launched three patterns of {custom} damask between the bar, lounge, and reception areas—every impressed by our travels in Italy,” stated Knight. “The colour scheme of reds, golds, and inexperienced was very a lot impressed by conventional Italian design, however we accented these finishes with tones of sage and rosemary to convey the character of the encircling canyon inside.” On the similar time, the venture preserved many current design components and furnishings. “We selected to maintain most finishes intact together with the stenciling, marble arches, and limestone fireplaces, selecting so as to add layers to those current components for hierarchy,” he defined. “To be extra sustainable, our technique from the start was to reuse or refinish a number of case good items and tables in addition to a handful of sentimental good gadgets. This stuff have been refinished and reupholstered domestically, which allowed us the chance to introduce among the extra unique options just like the imported chandeliers.” A lot of the items are {custom} work from domestically based mostly Composition Hospitality, whereas the {custom} brass lighting and lamps are additionally from a neighborhood vendor, iWorks.
1Enhanced Fireplaces
“On the limestone fireplaces, we launched new wooden paneling, gilding, and vintage mirror particulars to make the mantles extra of a focal factor within the house,” Knight stated.
2Imported Fixtures
Murano Glass chandeliers, lamps, and mirrors have been sourced from Sogni DI Cristallo out of Venice, Italy.
3Damask Patterns
The design group included three patterns of {custom} damask upholstery all through the foyer, bar, and library, impressed by their travels to Italy.
4Customized Carpeting
The big foyer space rugs have been custom-made by Blended LA. Leather-based by Moore and Giles.
5Italian Structure
The renovation preserved the Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s elementary model, which evokes the nice palaces of Venice with hand stenciled ceilings, gothic arches, and heavy marble detailing.
