The Little Nell
ASPEN, COLORADO
Champalimaud Design reimagined The Little Nell, an 86-key boutique property in Aspen, Colorado. Overseeing the transformation of guestrooms, suites, and guest floor corridors, the firm’s new scheme is inspired by an authentic Aspen motif, echoing the municipality’s current scene and paying homage to its dynamic history. In Aspen the studio saw the characteristics of a world-class destination – social, beautiful, interesting and relevant – along with a relaxed style and attitude. With this in mind, we designed sincere, comfortable interior spaces for one to relax and recharge.
Inspired by an authentic Aspen motif.
The Little Nell’s new design recalls in texture, tone and attitude Aspen’s soul and its distinctiveness as a silver mining town. The particular realness of the place was a grounding quality that we respected and integrated into our work. We approached the project with the intention of reinvigorating the spaces as fresh, light and welcoming; utilising palettes of blue, tan and grey to mirror Aspen’s relaxed nature. Once guests enter these spaces, details including blue ottomans, decorative pillows and custom throws establish it as a retreat, whilst new wallcoverings accenting the headboard wall are reminiscent of a mid-winter snowstorm.
The particular realness of the place was a grounding quality that we respected and integrated into our work.
Palettes of blue, tan and grey to mirror Aspen’s relaxed nature.
Sustainable design played a significant role in the process, with Champalimaud reupholstering furniture in tactile and fresh fabrics, or applying new palettes and finishes. In keeping with the sustainability efforts, all existing wooden furniture was refurbished in lieu of purchasing new items.
