Austin Motel receives 1950s makeover from Liz Lambert
Designer and hotelier Liz Lambert has taken this boutique hotel in Austin back to its roots with brightly coloured furniture, bold wallpaper and vintage paraphernalia.
The Austin Motel has operated since 1938, and is housed in a mid-century building on the Texas city's bustling South Congress strip of bars, restaurants and shops.
The hotel was recently taken over by designer Liz Lambert, who added it to the portfolio of her hospitality company Bunkhouse.
Lambert's renovation of the property involved highlighting some of its assets, like the original architecture and kidney-shaped swimming pool, while creating interiors to match this aesthetic.
"The property's newest chapter melds its uniquely Texas spirit, reflected in the original bones and iconic neon signage, with Bunkhouse's authentic flare and distinctive design touch," said the company.
The refresh involved collaborations with several local companies. Landscaping was undertaken by Mark Word Design, a new pool bar was constructed by metalworkers Design Build Adventure, and custom woodwork was completed by Enabler.
The hotel's 41 guest rooms were overhauled with furniture selected to fit with the mid-century architecture.
Bright red, orange and yellow hues were chosen for upholstery, wallpaper and accessories to match the iconic neon sign that hangs outside. Red and white are also used for parasols and loungers outdoors.
Playful additions include Wall Willy coat hooks by Californian designer Eric Trine...
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