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Each room in this Markham hotel was designed for openness and flow

Each room in this Markham hotel was designed for openness and flow

With the base building already constructed, mechanical, electrical and plumbing of suites already laid, the design team had free rein to propose a fresh update to the room standards of the Marriott Markham.

Interior Designer: Erin Cram, ARIDO

Design Firm: Quadrangle

Design Team: Caroline Robbie, ARIDO

As a hotel primarily serving guests travelling on business, most of the rooms are king sized rooms. However, each suite demanded custom measurements, so the design team simplified the millwork to a modular kit that could be tailored to each layout.

One design element they eschewed almost completely? Drawers! Instead, the desk in each room extends as a long counter, where guests can store suitcases, in an open shelving system, instead of a typical closet with doors. With this revamp of so many familiar elements, the balance of the room is shifted to have a more continuous flow. Even the artwork is stitched into the design, and tailored within the millwork.

  • Hotel room with brown and purple colour scheme, and many horizontal surfaces to leave luggage and bags.
  • A bed is next to a small L shaped soft surface seating with a purple and pink graphic above.
  • Seating area in a hotel room with long gray couch, low round tables and a gray and yellow colour scheme.
  • Hotel suite with rich, dark curtains, long dining table with yellow chairs and a seating area with gray couch and yellow cushions.
  • View from exterior of hotel room with bed made up in white sheets and cozy dark curtains around.
  • Large guest suite in hotel room with black textured wall, dining table with yellow chairs and special fireplace detail.
  • Lounge in hotel suite with special fireplace detail and dining area.
  • Bathroom with gray stone walls and freestanding bathtub.
  • Hotel bathroom with two sinks, gray stone walls and a shower lined with gray stone.
  • Detail view of bed with dark brown headboard and a sleek brass reading light above.
  • Sketch of hotel suite with details and notes.
  • Sketch of hotel room looking towards the door.
  • Sketch of hotel suite with details of drapery, fireplace and more.
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