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Bold Bowling Hat Interiors

The Portago Urban Hotel by ILMIODESIGN Features a British Inspiration

— April 3, 2012 — World
The Portago Urban Hotel by ILMIODESIGN fuses British design with characteristics associated with ther resort's Spanish location. Located in the heart of Granada, this colorful space features bold design elements.

Features of note include a hat-covered ceiling in the building's main foyer and a luggage room showcasing a multitude of vintage suitcase stacks. Designers Michele Corbani and Andrea Spada used the traditional bowler hat as a inventive and imaginative medium that created a moving and enveloping surface when grouped.

While a reception area, coffee bar and breakfast room are located on the ground floor, the hotel's three upper levels are home to 25 bedrooms and a panoramic rooftop terrace. While its floors are clad in a series of vibrant InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles, the stark white walls of the Portago Urban Hotel create a vivid optical illusion.
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Interiors - Exploring innovative ways to use bold colors in interior design can create visually stunning and immersive spaces.
2. Inventive Mediums - Finding new and unconventional materials or objects to incorporate into design can lead to unique and memorable experiences for customers.
3. Optical Illusions - Utilizing architectural techniques to create visual tricks and illusions can add depth and interest to interior spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can benefit from incorporating bold and imaginative design elements to create a memorable experience for guests.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can explore the use of unconventional materials and techniques to create one-of-a-kind spaces that stand out from the competition.
3. Art and Decor - Artists and decorators can experiment with optical illusions and color combinations to create visually striking and thought-provoking pieces.
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