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Once a newspaper headquarters, the Volkshotel is now a 172 room hotel in Amsterdam that has rooms ranging from small and cozy to large and inviting. While the majority of the rooms are standard and conventional, nine of the rooms have been designed by architects and interior designers that each feature unique details and themes. Here’s a closer look at all nine rooms…  1. You Are Here This room concept was created by Swaantje Nijkamp, Linde Ex and Ella Gil and designed by Elwin van Heyningen. The futuristic room lights up in a number of different ways ranging from a simple illuminated bed to a full on neon party. The room also features an interactive map on the wall that allows you to select a point on it and have footage from that place be projected onto your walls. 2. Cabin in the Woods As its name suggests, this room, designed by Gabor Disberg , was created for those who love nature. The bed sits in a treehouse or cabin-like structure, there’s a hammock with c...

Fresh off a long drive in a customized 1965 Plymouth Fury on the HOT ROD Power Tour, Brian Lounsberry—CEO of Motovicity—devoted a large chunk of a late-June day to an interview with THE SHOP magazine. The conversation covered a large range of topics—so many, in fact, that our staff felt it necessary to divide the Q&A into a series of three separate parts. The first part, presented below, is dedicated to trends currently seen in the performance industry, car market, and in two-step distribution. Parts two and three of the Lounsberry interview, to be published at a later date, will delve deeper into shop trends and what's new at Motovicity. Lounsberry was named CEO of the Madison Heights, Michigan-based performance distributor late in 2016 after 11 years served with the company (he's now in year 12). His truly unique perspective, however, comes from the 13 years he spent working in an aftermarket shop prior to starting with Motovicity. Below, we discuss what's goi...

Just in case you saw the opening photo and needed to be reassured: YES, the Keemala is a real place. This modern hotel nestled in the lush Kathu District in Phuket, Thailand seems like a scene from an enchanting storybook fairytale, and that’s because it was in part designed to be that way. The team behind the creation of Keemala divided the property into four different grounds for four different clans of fictitious ancient Phuket settlers, with each ground differing in architecture and lifestyle.   The ‘Pa-Ta-Pea’ clan inhabits the 16 Clay Pool Cottages and are characterized by their down-to-earth sensibility and connection to agriculture. Thus, as a direct reflection, the interiors of the cottages are warm, sturdy, and earth-toned.   The ‘Khon-Jorn’ clan was made up of explorers who led a nomadic lifestyle, so their 7 Tent Pool Villas were semi-permanent for easy transport. Inside, forms of wildlife and textures inspired by their travels fill the r...

This week's Vinyl of the Week is NATURAL MOVEMENTS! This ENDURAPRINT collection has a soft and soothing neutral palette that further enhances its sophisticated and understated design. Over the past two years Enduratex has dedicated an expansion of the Enduraprint Program line to support customer requests. "The Enduratex Enduraprint collections are a great customization option for designers who have begun to realize that they can accommodate a variety of aesthetic solutions by using our flexible Enduraprint programs," said Eric Peterson, National Sales Director for Enduratex. "We feel strongly that Natural Movements will have applications for both hospitality and senior living. The calm and neutral palette, coupled with a striking, yet understated pattern, has received tremendous response from both segments." NATURAL MOVEMENTS comes in 14 SKUs on 30-yard rolls at 54" width. It is 100 percent PVC with polyester/rayon backing. It is mildew resis...

Anchoring the extensive revitalization of Los Angeles’ famed Hollywood neighborhood, Dream Hollywood officially opened, Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Bringing together unrivaled partners in dining, nightlife, wellness and more, Dream Hotels’ marquee location creates a magnetic social hub for visitors and Angelenos alike. “We could not be more excited to welcome our guests and the community to Dream Hollywood,” said Jay Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Dream Hotel Group. “Dream Hollywood is truly unlike anything this city has ever seen, setting a new standard for hospitality and becoming a hotbed for creativity, culture and entertainment.”   Located on the buzzing corner of Selma Avenue and N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood, Dream Hollywood’s interiors are designed by the award-winning architecture firm Rockwell Group and pay homage to Los Angeles’ iconic mid-century modern architecture, balanced by garden inspired elements, plush upholstery and more, creating the perfect blen...

We are thrilled to announce PALM HARBOR as a finalist in the 13th Annual Hospitality Design Awards category for Textiles & Fabrics! PALM HARBOR has been eagerly welcomed since its launch last year. "PALM HARBOR has a sophisticated leather-like look that resembles a fine Italian leather product. The weave embossed pattern, along with an elegant neutral color palette is perfect for hospitality settings with an elevated look," said Jeff Post, Vice President and General Manager of Enduratex. Not only does PALM HARBOR showcase fine elegance, it is reinforced by its revolutionary topcoat, FORBID SRT. This gives PALM HARBOR the ability to resist stains without jeopardizing the integrity of the fabric luster and its softness. PALM HARBOR exceeds 100,000 cycles on the Wyzenbeek and has a Cold Crack rating of -10 degrees Fahrenheit. This elegant collection is available in 15 SKUs. We appreciate the tremendous support of our terrific distributor network for making su...

Do you remember Lincoln Logs from when you were a kid? That’s what immediately comes to mind, well that and log cabins, when taking a look at the Cabin Lounges from DesignByThem . Sarah Gibson & Nicholas Karlovasitis , who go by GibsonKarlo, are the founders of DesignByThem and their latest release features armchairs , lounges , ottomans , and a booth , all of which look as though they were built as a log cabin, hence their name. Each of the pieces is made of a series of upholstered “log” modules that stack in an intersecting pattern, much like the way a log cabin is constructed.   The idea began as a series of cylinders from a deconstructed cabin, which they arranged to create various types of seating. They experimented to get the diameter of the cylinders correct to maximize comfort for the back and armrests. For more information on the Cabin Collection by DesignByThem, visit https://www.designbythem.com/blogs/press-releases/introducing...