The hotel's look What's your favourite hotel style? Discuss with other readers in our forums!The hotelIn 1927, the grand Hotel Saskatchewan opened its doors and quickly became the hub of Regina's social life, a first-class accommodation that to this day is the only four-diamond-rated hotel in the province. Over the years, it has hosted political dignitaries, royalty (including The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth) and a slew of celebrities -- the Rolling Stones will be guests when they play in the city in October -- but caters mainly to the corporate traveller. After years of unsuccessful changes, the 224-room hotel underwent a complete renovation in 1991. Click here to view larger imageThe lookThe look is traditional in style, with no two rooms alike. This executive room employs documentary wallpaper with a damask blue on blue pattern reminiscent of when papers were hand-painted and meant only for the finest of homes, says designer Verna Alford. The paper is framed in 2-1/2-inch moulding and painted out with a complementary blue. The crown moulding was enhanced as an architectural detail by painting it a soft European white and then adding an inset in a deep blue to frame the room. The rest of the look flows out from the walls, with white lace sheers and floral drapes for the windows, deep mahogany furnishings and reproduced prints from 18th-century painters and beyond. The inspiration"This hotel was very contemporary, with a 1960s and early '70s design in it," explains Verna. "We decided to take it back to the period in which it was intended." The hotel took its inspiration then from English and North American design in the 18th century, bringing forth elements that Verna calls purer in form, such as Queen Anne and Chippendale furnishings. Page 1 of 2 How to DIY DIY suggestionsTo recreate the expensive look of the walls, select a damask wallpaper, trim it with simple moulding and paint it out with a like colour. Dress the windows with sheer lace as well as floral-printed panels and matching sweeping valance. Create a sitting area by a light-infused window with Ethan Allen's round accent table and Sussex chair, and play up a corner with a Queen Anne-style console, brass lamp and curved mirror.Round accent tableEthan AllenImage courtesy ethanallen.comSussex chairEthan AllenImage courtesy ethanallen.comQueen Anne consoleThe Bombay CompanyImage courtesy bombaycompany.comAntique brass lampUnion Lighting & HomeImage courtesy search52.comCurved mirrorUnion Lighting & HomeImage courtesy search52.comCheck out 11 great places to shop from home.Page 2 of 2