MINI MAKEOVER REFRESH PROJECT: UPDATING A ROAD INN/MOTEL, LODGE STYLE

MINI- MAKEOVER ROADSIDE MOTE/INN REFRESH

This old-school roadside in near Mt. Shasta, California was ready for a small makeover. The new owner had a modest budget but we (Rosanne Palmisano co-designed this project with me) thought we could make some big changes within that budget, while creating a unique style not seen in the area.

What I loved about this project is we were able to show that you don’t have to tear everything out to get a great look. The headboards, nightstands, mattresses, frames, and carpeting was almost new, so we kept them and designed around them.

We also updated the bathroom by adding open shelving, a wood apron, a clean stone counter top, a datum line of paint, new lighting and relevant artwork. The mirror looks totally different with its new surroundings.

This roadside inn, near the banks of a famous fly-fishing river, The Angler Lodge, in Dunsmuir, California is transformed into a warm and inviting with an old school fishing lodge feeling.

Interior Design Team: Rosanne and Joanne Palmisano

COLLABORATION RENOVATION PROJECT: MOTEL MAKEOVER WITH TRUEXCULLINS INTERIORS

MOUNTAIN MODERN MOTEL

TruexCullins is a firm that I collaborate with on frequent occasions. I’m thrilled they continue to ask me to be a part of their design teams to come up with unique and exciting concepts for refresh projects, such as this one. Once called the Painted Buffalo, now Mountain Modern Motel, this downtown Jackson Hole motel needed some serious love. The investor group hired TruexCullins (who they have worked with on numerous projects) and Kim Deetjen, the interiors principal, asked me to be a key player on the design team. The remodel of the motel was an instant hit! So much so, that they bought the lodge next door and extended it and now have even more room options.

I have worked with TruexCullins on numerous projects and continue to do so. I love collaborating with other firms and enjoy being able to do much larger hotel design projects when I work for Architectural and Interior Design Firms.

AWARDS + ACCOLADES

Boutique Design Award

Country Living Magazine

Ski Magazines

and Numerous Other Publications

Other Projects with TruexCullins

Hotel Vermont (Lobby Design Team)

Hotel Terra (Current Refresh Team)

Hostel Refresh (at Jackson Hole)

Tram Haus (at Jay Peak) Guest Rooms

and more…

RENOVATION PROJECT: VACATION RENTAL REDO OLD WORLD CHARM

VACATION RENTAL REDO

Joanne Palmisano has renovated numerous short-term rental properties. This third project with the same clients, is a renovation of an outdated home to convert into an income-producing short-term vacation rental. Full budget-friendly renovation of guest rooms, kitchen, living room with the addition of a deck, bedrooms and master bathroom.

AWARDS and FEATURES…

New York Times

Domino

Apple News

Apartment Therapy

Vermont Ski and Ride

RENOVATION PROJECT: HISTORIC INN, RESTAURANT and PUB, INDUSTRIAL RUSTIC CHARM

INN + RESTAURANT + PUB

The Mad River Barn in Waitsfield, Vermont (or "the Barn", as people call it) is an Inn, Restaurant, and Pub located at the base of the Appalachian Gap, serving skiers, cyclists, and craft beer enthusiasts. It is a historic 18 room inn that Joanne helped bring back to life with a rustic industrial design to connect the past while delivering a more unique and modern experience for the guests, including recycled, vintage and salvaged materials.

After the renovations it was named one of the top new ski places to stay by Outside Magazine. All rooms were totally renovated, including the lobby, restaurant, pub and game room.

Joanne's expertise in salvage design was also important, as the owners wanted to ensure the Barn retained its connection to the past, while at the same time, delivering a more modern experience for guests.

Guest and visitors alike still like to tour it just to marvel at the design, commenting on all of the creative design elements located throughout. One of the elements most frequently commented on is the restaurant welcome sign, where "The Barn" is spelled out using old plumbing handles and bits of copper pipe. Another favorite is light fixture Joanne made out of bed springs from the 1950's, which believe it or not, were still in use when the new owners acquired the property.

AWARDS and FEATURES…

7 Best New Hotels in Ski Country, 2016, Outside Magazine

New York Times

Ski Magazine

Seven Days, Vermont

Vermont Ski and Ride

Mad River Barn: Inn + Restaurant + Pub

Photos by Susan Teare