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Design-Focused Boutique Hotels

Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations

— June 10, 2015 — Art & Design
Boasting a myriad of design-focused rooms, the Hotel Granbell Shibuya is a go-to travel stop for those with an interest in intriguing and functional decor. Each of the hotel's spaces is adorned with varying wall decorations -- walls layered with drawers, lamp-inspired paintings and mounted headboards -- that each serve a different function.

Each of Hotel Granbell Shibuya's rooms is adorned with objects that feature a dual-purpose design and will impress guests with an appreciation for style and practicality. While the hotel's lamp-inspired paintings simultaneously light up a room, it's mounted headboards also glow in the dark. Furthermore, the hotel's layered wall drawers are not only a visual focal point but double as roomy storage units for visitors.
Trend Themes
1. Design-driven Accommodations - The incorporation of intriguing and functional decor in hotel accommodations will continue to attract guests with an appreciation for style and practicality.
2. Dual-purpose Designs - There is an opportunity for innovation in creating objects with dual-purpose designs, such as lamp-inspired paintings and mounted headboards that also glow in the dark.
3. Innovative Storage Solutions - Hotels can provide visually appealing and functional storage solutions, such as layered wall drawers, to enhance guest experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can incorporate more design-driven, dual-purpose, and innovative storage solutions in accommodations to attract and impress guests.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can create more objects with dual-purpose designs and innovative storage solutions to meet the growing demand for style and practicality in the hospitality industry.
3. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore the creation of multifunctional furniture pieces that can serve as visually appealing decor and provide functional storage solutions in hotel accommodations.
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