Get The Look - Luxury Hotel Daybeds

Photo Inspiration - Mirage Hotel and Casino

I am particularly fond of the look of pairing square ottomans and side tables with daybeds.  The ottomans provide extra seating around the daybed and if you add a tray to the ottoman it becomes an additional side table.  Same concept holds true with the side tables.  If the frame is sturdy enough, the side table could stand-in as additional seating around the daybed.  Square side tables and ottomans are the perfect accent to a daybed because they don't overwhelm the daybed or your floor space.  The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas created a nice example of this type of daybed grouping and I sourced the product you will need to Get The Look.

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Armchair Traveler - Daybeds

Luxury hotels aren't bashful about decadence and the use of the outdoor daybed is an unabashed statement about decadence.  No need to pretend to be comfortable on a dainty chaise lounge when you can sprawl, lounge and sleep in roomy comfort next to the pool on an outdoor daybed.

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Armchair Traveler - The Sectional

We went armchair traveling in search of sectional seating inspiration for this weeks' posts on The Sectional.  In one word I can tell you why hotels and resorts love sectional seating - flexibility.  Depending on group size, the occasion, the location of the sun, etc a hotel can change their seating groupings to accommodate a variety of needs and in the snap of a finger.  Perhaps at the end of the week you too will be inspired to add some sectional seating to your outdoor space.

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Armchair Traveler - Luxury Hotel Architectural Structures

It is quite surprising how a simple over head structure in an outdoor space functions as an anchor and provides the necessary balance that makes one feel comfortable. This week we are spotlighting pergolas and similar structures and the function and design elements they bring to patios and gardens.

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Armchair Traveler - Flying South for the Winter

The snowbird season is fast approaching.  Let this collection of inticing outdoor spaces in the sunbelt lure you down south for a weekend or a week or more!

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Armchair Traveler - Spectacular Fall Views from Luxury Outdoor Spaces

Cozy up with a wool blanket in a comfy outdoor chair and enjoy the spectacular fall views from one of these luxury outdoor spaces.

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Armchair Traveler - Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Take a trip with me to some of the world's most luxurious hotels and resorts from the comfort of your desk or armchair.  In my opinion, the fantastic worlds that luxury hotels create for their guests are dreams turned into reality. So, I can think of no better design inspiration for our own outdoor spaces. 

Today we are touring outstanding fire pits and fireplaces.

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