![]() “We used FibreGuard fabrics for scatter cushions on the bed, sofas and curtains, which are eco- friendly, recyclable and have no harmful chemicals used in their manufacture. We changed the colour of the original carpets to a blue-green tone, but kept the same pattern.ĭazzling fireworks heralded the birthday of Africa’ most famous palace. A Versace wallpaper cocoons the room in warm golden tones, setting a relaxed mood. The African luxury themed bedrooms are mostly bespoke, with carpets, upholstery and curtains designed especially for The Palace. Back then, bedrooms were not as important a focus as they are now. “Fashion and trends have changed since the hotel opened in 1992. While the Covid-19 pandemic caused delays, the local manufacture of new furniture items has been happening for the past year, and décor elements were retained and re-imagined in line with Sun International’s sustainability goal to reduce its carbon footprint and environmental impact. Our job was to capture its essence - the fantasy of a lost African city, and evolve it,” said designer David Muirhead. “As The Palace of the Lost City is an iconic destination, it was essential that we kept the hotel’s integrity, and the vision of its founder, Sol Kerzner, intact, while being sensitive to the brand’s history.
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