Local Designer Makes Colton House Hotel Feel Like Home
Intentional Moments Welcome Guests at Colton House
Words by Tejal Thakkar
Local designer Patrice Rios has paired Austin’s traditional with contemporary esthetics to create breathtaking and eclectic spaces that prioritize luxury while still creating a welcoming atmosphere for both visitors and locals.
Colton House Hotel is a boutique hotel with a sought-after location, kissing the edge of Travis Heights. The hotel was designed by Patrice Rios, an Austin-based interior designer whose design philosophy is to pull from her clients’ wants and needs to create something comfortable and one-of-a-kind. She always starts by asking, “How do you want the guest to instantly feel when they walk in?”
Patrice’s dedication to upholding the essence of Austin is palpable throughout the space. She explains, “Austin is really funky and has this high energy but is super quiet at the same time.” The artwork seamlessly weaves through the story of both Texas and Austin with a number of art pieces featuring native Texas animals paired with music artwork that pays homage to Austin’s music scene.
The team labored over every detail to make each space in the hotel just right, down to “selecting every single color for each tuft in the rugs around the hotel,” according to Patrice. She and her team carefully thought through the feeling they want to create within each area. For example, a vibrant red rug welcomes guests as they enter the hotel, immediately catching the eye and evoking a sense of elegance. She goes on, “As you walk through the hotel, you have little stopping points that command attention.”
The different spaces throughout employ a mixture of fabrics and textures that create variation and interest. For instance, Patrice notes that the Chesterfield sofa exudes a “serene, cowboy style,” but it is paired with velvets and jewel tones which are more contemporary and elegant. The hotel combines nods to tradition with modern textures and patterns throughout the space. The club room, for example, gives off an old western feel, as “guests are taken back to the 30s and 40s where Texas began,” describes Patrice.
Patrice says she loves designing boutique hotels because each space can be an experience to feel like a home away from home. She proudly states that the four-year long project resulted in “the ultimate space.”
Stay a While
The Colton House Hotel is one of the best places for a staycation. The comfortable accommodations and gorgeous spaces will have guests reminiscing in old Austin and begging for one more day! Between the coffee shop, pool, lawn area, and multitude of entertaining spaces, there’s really no reason to leave.
Contact:
Colton House Hotel
(512) 220-1795
2510 S Congress Ave.
coltonhousehotel.com
Patrice Rios Designs
(512) 596-2927
4646 Mueller Blvd., #1050
patricerios.com
