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Photo credit: Courtesy of Ace HotelCreative with Canvas, Ace Hotel Palm SpringsDesigned by Atelier AceThe Ace Hotel Palm Springs uses canvas for everything—as a rustic room divider, a substitute for wallpaper and even curtains. It's inexpensive, easy to clean and gives a room a comforting texture.
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Photo credit: W HotelMagic Mirror, W Hotel San FranciscoDesigned by Stanley SaitowitzA plain mirrored wall may be too much for a regular residential room, but do as the W did and add a graphic buffer. In the redesign led by Stanley Saitowitz, they used a pointillism-inspired pattern of dots, but other options include a semi-translucent curtain of chain or fabric.
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Photo credit: The Ventana InnWood With a Past, Ventana Inn & SpaThe Ventana Inn & Spa is synonymous with rustic luxury, and the spa epitomizes this. Gorgeous stone and sparkling blue water are set off by the richness of the aged wood slats. Using a rustic material in an otherwise luxurious space can add to the feeling of sumptuousness.
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Photo credit: Hotel TomoPlywood Placement, Hotel TomoDesigned by Joie de ViveHotel Tomo is great example of what Joie de Vive does best: high style on a modest budget. For a statement-making, modern headboard, inexpensive plywood was affixed to the wall. The wood in its natural, unfinished state looks best with bold pops of color.

















