If you have ever admired architect Frank Gehry’s work, then you’ll probably want to stay at the Hotel Marqués de Riscal. This stunning property sits on the famous wine estate in Elciego and boasts gorgeous views over the nearby town. When the vineyard owners wished to reinvent the area and invite more tourism, they called in Frank Gehry to design something even more astounding than his Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. It was opened in 2006, and the colorful panels and dramatic style reflect the designer’s whims beautifully. The pink-tinted titanium was used to reflect the hues of Rioja wine that comes from the vineyards that surround the property, while the silver is meant to be the foil around the cork, and the gold is similar to the mesh that covers every bottle of Marqués de Riscal, the most popular wine that comes from here. Gehry himself describes his creation as "a marvelous creature, with its hair flying in all directions."
The winery is the oldest in the region of La Rioja, but this bold, modern hotel is striking against the medieval surroundings. The interiors also showcase Gehry’s touch, with zigzagging windows and ceilings that reach great heights, along with a raised walkway that links the two buildings, providing guests spectacular vistas as they move from one part to another. Every single one of the 61 rooms and suites is different in its form so that you could stay every night for more than a month and always find a different design. Even the little details and asymmetrical walls and tiles make people feel like they’ve woken up in a post-modern wonderland. Guests can indulge in wine therapy at the spa, and dine at the Michelin-starred restaurant headed up by renowned chef, Francis Paniego.
We all love celebrity style - why else do people buy the latest magazines, search online for their fave stars, and watch awards ceremonies? It’s also great to get a peek inside their homes and see how they have decorated the interior. Of course, many can afford to design their homes whatever way they wish, money simply isn’t an object.
However, some celebrities have a real passion for design, and they have used this to form a business. Now you can steal their style and bring a bit of star power into home. These three big names are making a splash on the interiors scene, Kelly Clarkson, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Singer and chat show host Kelly Clarkson has her own exclusive line with Wayfair, the online furniture giant Wayfair. The theme is “French country”, which is her preference. Buyers can choose feminine soft furnishings and antique-style vases to add to their home. Clarkson said that home has always been “a sanctuary” where she spends quality time with her family, and hopes the line brings peace and comfort that she feels in her own space.
Flower Home, is a partnership project between actress and producer Drew Barrymore and Walmart. The designer collection is affordable but also gorgeous. Barrymore’s outlook was global, she said she wanted to reflect designs from around the world, so there are plenty of colorful objects. She wants each piece to bring joy to homeowners and at $10 for wallpaper, it’s also easy on the pocket.
Gwyneth Paltrow already has an empire with Goop, and the brand recently launched a home collection. Goop and Tempaper partnered to create a subtle pink wallpaper called “Wings” with gray and white bird scenes from nature. This peel and stick wallpaper start from $125, and there’s more to come.