Just in time for Valentine’s Day, these fireplaces are adding romantic and relaxing touches to hospitality spaces:
The Wayfinder Hotel—Newport, RI (Pictured above)
Opened last summer, The Wayfinder Hotel is a boutique hotel developed by Dovetail + Co. founder Phil Hospod, who brought together a group of local chefs, bartenders, artists, designers and entrepreneurs to create a hotel that redefined the ‘typical’ Newport experience. In a destination known for its gilded history and traditional accommodations, The Wayfinder represents Newport’s new “creative class” with a fresh, more relaxed and free-spirited energy. Designed in collaboration with New York-based interior architecture and design firm Reunion Goods & Services, The Wayfinder features a fresh take on coastal style and introduces fun bold pops up color such as the mustard yellow fireplace in the lobby to give the space a youthful energy.
“The purpose behind the lobby design was to encourage guests to stay and linger. Exuding a cozy and residential feel, the neutrals stand back and let the saturated colors pop and remind you that you are in the shared space. The bold mustard fireplace anchors the room and the modern art and the rich texture of the lime-washed lower wall breaks up the space,” said Carrie Dessertine, principal, Reunion Goods & Services.
Inns of Aurora—Aurora, NY
Founded in 1833, the historic village of Aurora, NY is comprised of historic homes, shops and restaurants. With only 54 total guestrooms across five historic inns, guests will delight in cozying up to the warming in-room fireplaces, delicately restored from the 18th century, with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, locally sourced breakfast or local wine delivered in-room by resident innkeepers.
“When restoring the double parlor of Zabriskie House, we discovered a fireplace opening that had been covered over decades ago. The room already had another grand fireplace with the original 1904 mantel. While we wanted the new mantel to speak to the original, we didn’t want them to look exactly the same. We decided to use the original as a reference point for the design of the new mantel, where the original mantel featured convex radial carvings, the new mantel echoes the same shapes with a concave design,” said Monica Pittman, director of design, Inns of Aurora.
Deer Path Inn—Lake Forest, IL
Home to a fireplace that burns year-round, the Hearth Room located within the charming 57-room Tudor-style Deer Path Inn emits English countryside vibes no matter the season. Considered a respite for Chicago city dwellers, out of towners and Anglophiles alike, the inn is known for its innovative cocktails and signature chocolate chip cookies, which can all be enjoyed (at a safe social distance) around the cozy fireplace.
Viceroy Washington, DC—Washington, DC
Conceptualized and developed by EDG Interior Architecture + Design, Viceroy Washington, DC has a sophisticated atmosphere with a thoughtfully crafted aesthetic to capture the vibrant culture of Washington, DC including BPM Wine & Coffee café and a large outdoor patio. Featuring a year-round firepit surrounded by plush seating nooks and plenty of open-air space, BPM Wine & Coffee café transforms into a winter lodge as the weekend begins, providing guests with a taste of the apres-ski lifestyle sans slopes. The expansive firepit resides in the center of the patio with seasonal design components and overlooks a bold mural on the building’s facade by local artist, Brandon Hill. As the sun sets around the fire, guests can enjoy specially crafted small plates at the café, including innovative cocktails, light bites and seasonal coffee such as a S’mores Latte, Crème Brûlèe Latte and Caramel Apple Cider.
