Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Confederation Lounge, Canada
Project - Ref: 25A
Location - Alberta, Canada
Product(s) - Antique (HW1591) - available upon request
Designer - Kevin Lam, Navigate Design
Photographer - Brandon Barre & Navigate Design
The historic Confederation Lounge at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald features Antique in a bespoke Versailles design, creating a richly detailed foundation that complements the venue’s original 1915 character. Part of Havwoods’ Auburn color group and Henley Collection, Antique brings warm brown tones and natural variation to the lounge, while the traditional Versailles pattern reinforces the elegance of this landmark hospitality interior.
A bespoke floor with heritage character
Heritage character reimagined
The Confederation Lounge at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, Alberta, combines the grandeur of its 1915 heritage with the requirements of a contemporary luxury hotel. As part of its renovation, a bespoke Versailles design featuring Antique was selected to complement the lounge’s rich wood panelling, traditional architectural details and sophisticated hospitality setting.
The rich warmth of Auburn
Antique sits within Havwoods’ Auburn color group, a palette characterized by rich, warm brown tones that sit between lighter Honey shades and deeper Cocoa colors. Reminiscent of autumn leaves, caramel and glowing embers, these tones bring depth and character to an interior. Within the Confederation Lounge, Antique’s rich coloring pairs naturally with the dark timber panelling and ceiling, reinforcing the warmth and heritage character of the space.
A bespoke take on Versailles
For this project, Antique was created in a bespoke Versailles design, transforming the floor into a defining feature of the lounge. The intricate geometric pattern references traditional European interiors and feels particularly at home within the historic setting of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Combined with Antique’s natural variation, the Versailles format creates a floor with a sense of richness and established character.
