Five Things That Are Inspiring Us This February

February 7th, 2022

1.

A feast for the traditional, maximalism, and ornate castle loving eyes in this snapshot of Palazzo Odescalchi in Rome shared by Cabana Magazine.

 

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Read more about Palazzo Odescalchi in this Robb Report article.

2.

Mentally escape from the winter chill to these two – yes, both! – spectacularly designed hotels. This best of year hotel transformation by architect Peter Marino in Paris…

Peter Marino Architect Transforms the Cheval Blanc Paris

…and Kelly Wearstler’s Proper Hotel design in Santa Monica.

 

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3.

Or, embrace the cold. This snowy inspired dream house would make for the perfect winter respite.

 

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4. A book about libraries and books?! Sign me up. Designboom recently showcased this collection of marvelous libraries around the world by Gestaltan.

 

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5.

Find visual comfort in the calming way paint artist Manuel Skril free-hands his murals.

 

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