Eye candy: A photo story on NYC’s Warren Street Hotel

Does it get any more eye-catching than a hotel designed by Kit Kemp?

Coco Chanel once famously quipped, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off.” The Kit Kemp Studio creative team behind Warren Street Hotel ignored her advice when conceptualising this freshly minted New York property in the city’s funky Tribeca neighbourhood. Their defiant design instincts paid off. The property is best described as bold, with textures, colours and patterns that are at once head-scratching – and yet somehow harmonising.

Step into your room and you’re front-and-centre with embellished headboards, custom upholstered furniture and whimsical bespoke lighting – a jewel box of treasures for those who like their accommodation to speak of place. Several suites feature beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens with wooden trellising sparkling with lights while ferns, cedars and pollinating plants encourage wildlife.

The unique design elements are mixed with eclectic artworks, many exclusive to the hotel, including pieces by sculptors Tony Cragg and Wendell Castle. These carry through to Warren Street Bar & Restaurant (pictured above), a modern brasserie serving a classic menu of dishes infused with global influences. Don’t know whether to look at your plate or the walls? That’s a fun conundrum.

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