A Cycladic jewel box facing the Aegean Sea
On the island of Sifnos, a gem of the Cyclades, the village of Faros is home to one of Greece's most refined boutique hotels. Element Sifnos stretches its white silhouette out before the Aegean Sea, true to the pared-back aesthetic that has made the archipelago famous. A five-star hotel that cultivates the art of Mediterranean simplicity at its highest level.
To dress its vast outdoor terraces, the hotel chose Vondom. A choice that came naturally: the brand's Mediterranean, contemporary language resonates instantly with the Cycladic soul of the place. Seven collections, three designers and a shared vision in the service of an exceptional project.
Around the pool, the art of doing nothing
The pool area holds the quintessence of the project. The Faz and Ulm daybeds by Ramón Esteve converse there with the Rest sun loungers by A-Cero. Three styles, one ambition: to offer guests uncompromising comfort facing the Mediterranean horizon.
At the heart of this ensemble stands an iconic piece: the Surf sun lounger by Karim Rashid. An absolute reference in premium outdoor furniture, this model with its sensual curves asserts the hotel's avant-garde signature. A piece that is as much seen as it is lived in.
Attention to the smallest detail
At Element Sifnos, excellence is measured in details. Every daybed and sun lounger has been completed with a side table, chosen from the Vela, Faz and Blow collections. Attention that turns the simple act of setting down a glass into a considered experience.
The chill-out area, for its part, hosts the Vela poufs, perfect companions for late afternoons sliding towards cocktail hour. The sourcing of the furniture reveals its full coherence here: every piece finds its function, every function finds its piece.
White throughout, serenity as a signature
The hotel has made white its chromatic thread. In the rooms, the Vertex chair, another creation by Karim Rashid, extends this calming palette. Its sharp edges and bold angles contrast with the softness of the surroundings, in a typically Cycladic balance between tradition and avant-garde.
Beyond aesthetics, this choice of white also answers a functional logic. The shade reflects summer heat, enhances the Mediterranean light and brings that sense of coolness essential at Greek latitudes.
On the porches, a private extension of each room
A distinctive feature of the project: each room has its own private porch, furnished with the same care as the rest of the hotel. The Faz armchairs by Ramón Esteve join the Vertex tables by Karim Rashid here. Two signatures that everything might set apart and that, here, answer each other in a fascinating formal dialogue.
The straight lines and strong edges of the two collections create a common visual language. The success of the project lies in this aesthetic kinship: having selected, from the vast Vondom catalogue, pieces that form a harmonious whole despite their varied origins.
A Cycladic manifesto signed Vondom
Element Sifnos embodies a rare achievement: setting seven collections from different designers in dialogue to form a single coherent visual signature. A balancing act in which sourcing becomes an art, driven by the richness of the Vondom catalogue and the discerning eye of the hotel's art direction.
For architects and hoteliers seeking a Mediterranean reference, this project shows how luxury outdoor furniture can become a real player in the guest experience. From the daybed to the porch, every piece contributes to the story the boutique hotel tells its guests.
A lesson in elegance that shows, if proof were needed, why Vondom is an essential reference for luxury hospitality projects around the world.
