RED Interior Design

Philippe Starck Hotel interior

Faena Hotel Argentina by Philippe Starck

Happy Valentines’s Day to all my blog readers, I love you all! I hope you all have  a romantic and love inspired day. Whether it consists of a romantic dinner for two, a trip to an exotic location, a massage or even just a love note from a friend or client this day is sure to be red, pink, white and gushy!

Here are some great Red color schemes and red interiors to inspire your day. Stop and think… what makes a space romantic? what makes a space luxurious? what makes a space an exciting getaway? what sights, smells, textures,  lighting and moods are necessary for a valentines surprise? It can be hard to introduce the color red to a color scheme without overtaking the interior, but if you add it as bold pops in luxurious materials with a white backdrop you are sure to have a winner! The shade of red you choose will also impact the mood you achieve. orange reds appeal more to men and blue reds appeal more to women- is that why Valentines items tend to be more blue-red focused?

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Romantic Red Forest

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Red and White bedroom from Elle Decor

This room is so beautiful! I think it is another Philippe Starck creation but I don’t remember! It has plenty of old world charm but all done in a new way. The freshness of the white bedding, headboard and walls make the picture frame collage on the wall and the red blanket really stand out and add character to the cleanliness of the bedroom. This is a very feminine but sweet space that I could see a teenage girl, woman or even grandmother loving to spend her time in and store her pearls.

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All you need is LOVE!

Nothing like beautiful black and white photography with pops of red!

Red and White bathroom

Red and White bathroom

This red and white color scheme is excellently executed. Not only am I in love with the Red wall paneling and its proportion but the white and red mosaic tiles are the perfect way to ground the space and give it some refined pattern. This space also would not have been as well executed without the natural daylight to brighten up the deepness of the red.

love the color red

LOVE red

I dont know why I love it so much but the NYC LOVE sculpture is incredible. I have a picture of me standing in it somewhere in my files… I will have to post it as soon as I find it! The Holly Hunt chair to the right of the LOVE is one of my all time fav pieces from the collection the color shape and materials are all so beautiful for both residential and hospitality spaces.

Faeno Hotel Argentina Spa by Philippe Starck

The Faena Hotel in Argentina by Philippe Starck is stunning and looks like it was created just for Valentine’s day. I love at all that beautiful white marble, mirror details and red accents. Very feminine and luxurious.

Valentines in Valentino

Valentines in Valentino Red

You cannot even begin to think about Valentine’s day without a touch of Valentino and his iconic Valentino Red… the perfect touch to a romantic day.

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Romantic Bedroom - source unkown

This room has a serene quality to it with beautiful well thought out touches. All the low furniture leaves room for this simple and beautifully executed wall mural.

Baxter Italian Red Chair

Baxter Italy red chairs

Philippe Starck Hotel Bedroom

Faena Hotel Argentina Bedroom by Philippe Starck

Let me know how you spent your day and where your inspiration came from! Do you have any romantic red color scheme spaces that inspire you?

Playa Del Carmen Mexico

Princess Resort Panorama

Princess Resort Panorama

I had the pleasure of vacationing in August with my family and the Grand Sunset Princess resort in Playa del Carmen Mexico. The unfortunate location of a deadly November 15th 2010 blast.

Grand Sunset Princess Mexican resort at sunset

Grand Sunset Princess Mexican resort at sunset

This resort was spectacularly beautiful. The sunsets, views, relaxation, food and serenity mixed with hundreds of exciting guests from around the world made for a wonderful packed week and great vacation. I am often unable to unwind while on vacation and therefor tend to go for education and opportunity packed trips in busy metropolises like New York, Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver and now soon Milan. But every now and then I really need to stop over thinking design and absorbing my surroundings like a sponge to just lay back and enjoy nature and family.

My dad and I at the Sunset Princess resort August 2010

My dad and I at the Sunset Princess resort August 2010

I loved having my brother Tom Bielecki (aspiring photographer) with me documenting the trip and shedding light on new ways of looking at things. My sister and I were able to connect on anything from random to fascinating like the Russian couple and their matching lime green thong swimwear. I also appreciated the time with my mom and dad spending some much needed quality time and laughs. I am glad I got to share the plate sized steak, entourage of desserts, countless mango daiquiris and Mayan coffee. Enjoying the simple things is honestly sometimes the best.

Playa Del Carmen Resort and spa

Sunset Princess resort and spa

The design details are classic Mexican resort style with Mayan references. All the white walls and ceilings with marble floors and counters and backlit onyx wall features and sculptures contrast beautifully with the beautiful blue/green of the ocean and royal blue of the endless resort swimming pools.

Sunset Princess panorama of Lagoon

Sunset Princess panorama of Lagoon

Grand Sunset Princess hotel lobby

Grand Sunset Princess hotel lobby

The suites are well appointed, clean and new with rain shower heads, wood furniture and marble floors. Each with a stunning view and some with steps that lead directly into the water.

Grand Sunset Princess suites

Grand Sunset Princess suites

Sunset Princess resort main square at night

Sunset Princess resort main square at night

Weddings occur daily on the beach or in the grass. This resort creates a stunning background for photographs along with its breathtaking fine sand beach.

Sunset Princess resort lobby ceiling

Sunset Princess resort lobby ceiling

Breakfast and lunch buffet

Breakfast and lunch buffet

Kathy and I eating breakfast at the buffet

Kathy and I eating breakfast at the buffet

I hope they are able to restore this relatively new property to the condition is was and prevent an accident as painful as this from happening again.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those to passed away tragically. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May they rest in peace.

Sunset Princess main building hallway

Sunset Princess main building hallway