Going to a new city and discovering new hotels and bars is probably up there with one of my favourite things to do. I love surrounding myself with beautiful design and The Dylan in Amsterdam is a hotel that has stayed with me and inspired me ever since I visited it a few years back.
The Dylan has a discreet but comforting atmosphere. It has a feel of old-world elegance with the wood-panelled walls, leather upholstery, stripped back original floor boards all set against contemporary elements such as the geometric light fittings over a long, curved black marble bar that invites you into the space and Norman Cherner Mid Century bar stools.
Its a great example of how the traditional and modern can co exist in a space if done correctly and is something I always strive to do in the designs I create for my clients.
