London Design Silver

2026

Thistle & Bloom

Entrant

New York School of Interior Design

Category

Conceptual Design - Aesthetics

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Thistle & Bloom Boutique Hotel reimagines the world of Thumbelina through a contemporary fairytale lens—one shaped by mystery, movement, and transformation. Inspired by Thumbelina’s chaotic journey across hidden gardens, towering landscapes, and unfamiliar encounters, the hotel unfolds as a sequence of immersive spatial experiences that blur the boundary between fantasy and reality.


Layering organic forms, dramatic contrasts, and dreamlike atmospheres, the design evokes both fragility and resilience, inviting guests to wander through spaces that feel intimate, surreal, and ever-changing. Each room becomes a chapter within the narrative, capturing moments of curiosity, uncertainty, and wonder.


Rooted in the romance of fairytale storytelling while embracing modern hospitality, Thistle & Bloom Boutique Hotel offers an escape into an enchanted world where elegance, imagination, and emotion bloom together.

Credits

ArtCenter College of Design
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