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# Bold Bowling Hat Interiors
The Portago Urban Hotel by ILMIODESIGN Features a British Inspiration

By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-03 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portago-urban-hotel
References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/portago-urban-hotel) & [globalsuitesgroup](http://www.globalsuitesgroup.com/)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans).

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-clubs). While its floors are clad in a series of [vibrant InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25hours-hotel-bikini-berlin), the stark white walls of the Portago Urban Hotel create a vivid optical illusion.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Colorful Interiors:** Exploring innovative ways to use bold colors in interior design can create visually stunning and immersive spaces.
- **Inventive Mediums:** Finding new and unconventional materials or objects to incorporate into design can lead to unique and memorable experiences for customers.
- **Optical Illusions:** Utilizing architectural techniques to create visual tricks and illusions can add depth and interest to interior spaces.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can benefit from incorporating bold and imaginative design elements to create a memorable experience for guests.
- **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.
- **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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