KI TCHEN + BATH
DISCO FEVER The crystal beading on the suspended base of the Tobias pendant from Eurofase Lighting adds glamour in the form of sparkle to the otherwise elegantly simple square shade. Tobias 4-Light Pendant, price available upon request; eurofase.com
GUEST EXPRESS THERE’S A LOT TO BE SAID ABOUT THE COMFORTS OF HOME, BUT THERE’S A REASON PEOPLE LIKE TO GET AWAY. HERE, WE TAKE A PEEK AT THE BEST OF HOTEL DESIGN AND HOW IT TRANSLATES INTO DAY-TO-DAY LIVABILITY.
SOUL ESCAPE When visitors cross the threshold of Toronto’s
fitness and pool areas. The space’s artisanal
The Hazelton Hotel, they’re looking for a
finishes and handcrafted elements, like
retreat: a bespoke, luxury getaway. Architect
Palissandro honed-stone walls from Maple,
Robert Walshaw, of Toronto- and New York
Ontario, Canada’s Connolly Marble & Granite
City-based YabuPushelberg, however, was
and custom-stained zebrawood built-ins from
intent on creating something more. “It was
Salzburg Interiors in Brampton, Ontario,
important to us to provide a sense of authen-
Canada, feel highly tailored, and the clutter-free
ticity and, more importantly, ‘soul’ to the
calm they create can easily be brought into the
guest experience,” he says. “Of course, the
home. Walshaw insists, “If you take a spa-like
visitors we envisioned would be accustomed
approach to the design—by implementing
to an uncompromising level of service and
concealed storage for bath products and trying
quality, but adding that additional layer was
to minimize visual distractions—any bath-
crucial.” That soul is easily identifiable in the
room can offer a bit of sanctuary.”
hotel’s changing room, a gateway to the spa,
ROCK SHOW Architect Robert Walshaw’s love of materials was evident when he selected these Palissandro honed-stone walls and allowed them to function as a focal point in the changing room. Palissandro Marble, price available upon request; connollymarble.com
“We try not to use more than just a few, carefully considered finishes in bathrooms; the trick is to be minimal without being devoid of detail or interest.” Robert Walshaw, YabuPushelberg, New York, NY