Magnum Opus

GENRE - November, 2002

To stand above the fray of today's ubiquitous boutique hotels, the Opus Hotel decided to offer not one, but five diverse decorating schemes. “We wanted each of the rooms to have a personality,” explains Susan Smallenberg, a principal and director of Architectura. Our favorite is the beach bungalow-inspired bedroom/living room, which evokes Jane Mansfield in Malibu. With more than a touch of Basquiat, the room bursts to life with a Crayola color scheme that gives a drab urban experience a Technicolor twist. Doors decorated with yellow checkered pattern let you know you're entering an amicable environment. A faux rabbit fur ottoman/desk lets you know the inhabitant doesn't take life too seriously. The choice of cool stainless steel lamps highlights the festive color schemes. Gold pillows add a touch of natural light to ignite the blaze of colors. It's the perfect environment for your next literary salon.

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