# Golden Encrusted Interiors Vendura Resort Embodies the Art of Simply Luxury By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vendura-resort References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/12/27/verdura-resort-by-olga-polizzi-and-flavio-albanese/) & [verduraresort](http://www.verduraresort.com/) When I think getaway, I not only think of relaxation, I also think of decadence, treat, special occasion, everything that this Vendura Resort interior represents. I mean, just look at it! Seemingly [lacquered in gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golde-house) with [luxurious fabrics and details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-la-banquire), it embodies decadence. Designed by Olga Polizzi and Flavio Albanese, the [Vendura Resort recently opened in Sicily](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palazzo-daniele-suites). Capturing the ‘Art of Simple Luxury,’ according to the designers, it is definitely that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gold-encrusted Interiors:** Incorporate gold and other luxurious elements in interior design to provide an opulent experience to customers. - **Art of Simple Luxury:** Create products that embody a high level of sophistication and simplicity for customers who seek luxury without excess. - **Relaxation Getaways:** Develop resorts with a focus on relaxation and decadence to provide customers with an escape from their everyday stressors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate gold and luxurious elements to enhance the customer experience and create a unique selling point. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can focus on creating luxurious spaces that are simple, sophisticated, and incorporate opulent elements like gold. - **Travel and Tourism:** Companies in the travel and tourism industry can focus on creating relaxation getaways that provide customers with an escape from their day-to-day stressors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer Beach Resort Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-club-popup.md) - [Serene Picturesque Immersive Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borgo-dei-conti-resort.md) - [Coastal Shiny Cantilevered Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Minimal Beach-Side Luxe Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-beach-residence.md) - [Historic Beachside Mediterranean Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montecarlo-beach.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brecon.md) - [Vaulted Heritage Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palazzo-daniele-suites.md)