The design vision was upscale meets beach featuring bright and warm palettes with a coastal vibe. The design used neutral colors, contemporary eclectic furnishings and reclaimed wood to create a relaxed, but warm atmosphere. The collection of beach inspired art and accessories bring a laid-back, coastal cottage feel to the hotel.
VESPERA RESORT ON PISMO BEACH,
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION, CA
The design mandate from the client was to create a hotel with the luxuries of a beachside house within a hotel setting. As the story developed, the two slogans for the design of Vespera became “Barefoot Lux”, and “Your own beach house, only better”. A minimalistic approach was taken with the reception area, however the central living room is spacious and cozy with a fireplace area, and three separate seating areas that encourage guests to linger and socialize as if it were their own living room.
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The bar and restaurant areas were designed to flow cohesively from the lobby, but also have their own distinct feel of a relaxed beachside bistro. This was achieved by carrying the wood flooring from the lobby into the bar and restaurant areas. Inspired by sandy shores, the walls feature a panel molding in warm gray tones, paired with millwork in a mix of black and warm oak tones with carrara marble. Elements of Restoration Hardware lighting and furniture were used to add a rustic touch.
The guestrooms were designed to be unpretentious with an organic feel, featuring a light palette of neutral sand colors and soft gray-blue accents that evoke the endless blue skies and sandy beaches of Pismo Beach. The bathrooms have a timeless look with Carrara marble and white subway tiles. Most of the casegoods were provided by Restoration Hardware, giving the guestrooms a beachside yet residential upscale look that the client desired.
