Revitalizing a Living Piece of History - How a Historic San Diego Hotel Transformed Its Design with Daltile
Nestled in the heart of San Diego, the Lafayette Hotel remains a beloved destination, offering guests a taste of the city’s storied past. Given the hotel's rich legacy, the recent renovation project offered the design team an exceptional opportunity to transform this historical landmark.
The Opportunity
The Vision for Transformation
The Remarkable Results
CREATIVE MOSAICS: LAFAYETTE'S STUNNING NEW POOL AREA
Step into the Lafayette Hotel’s reimagined pool area, where eye-catching tile dazzles with a delightful blend of charm, whimsy, and a dash of modern sophistication.
A closer look reveals just how impactful the design choices are. The custom mosaic pattern draws from a classic black-and-white motif but adds a fresh twist—swapping stark contrasts for a warm beige and a rich, dark green. The effect is both nostalgic and unexpected, softening the graphic pattern while grounding it in the palette of the surrounding space.
Executed with Keystones, a porcelain mosaic series known for its expansive color range and adaptability, the design brings both style and substance. Its modular nature allows for custom patterns that feel entirely unique, while its durability makes it a natural fit for spaces like pool decks and waterlines. In the Lafayette, it’s a material that works hard while elevating the aesthetic—quietly reinforcing the hotel’s retro-meets-modern charm.
PATTERN-PLAY: LAFAYETTE'S RETRO-INSPIRED BATHROOMS
Just beyond the pool, the guest bathrooms continue the story of classic motifs reimagined. A 2x2 mosaic in beige and black offers a subtle twist on the traditional checkerboard pattern—this time in a matte finish that not only softens the look but adds practical slip resistance for the shower floor and walls. Created using our Color Wheel Mosaic series, the design feels both familiar and fresh, grounding the space in timeless geometry with a thoughtful modern touch.
SAY HELLO TO NOSTALGIA: CHECK OUT THE VIBRANT NEW EATERY
Immerse yourself in the essence of classic Americana at the Lafayette Hotel’s new eatery. Vintage light fixtures and rich, red upholstery pay tribute to the hotel’s 20th-century heyday.
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