The Granger Hotel

“When I design, it’s with intention — a balance of sultry storytelling and artistic playfulness. 1904 has never felt so good: a bold blend of timelessness, texture, color, art, and sheer emotion.”

I call it Decade Play

Lead Designer - Erika Baker | A Design Hotel™

The Granger Hotel.

When I design, it’s with intention — sultry storytelling and artistic playfulness. 1904 has never felt so good: a bold blend of timelessness, texture, color, art, and sheer emotion.

As Lead Designer and Creative Director, I was commissioned to create an immersive experience worthy of The Design Hotels™ collection — transforming the historic 1904 property from concept to completion. Every corner was considered, every detail a feeling.

This project became a study in contrasts: raw and refined, nostalgic yet new. Through layered materials, unexpected color stories, and custom furnishings, the interiors honor history while moving boldly toward the present.

Art direction and curation played a central role, showcasing original works by local artists alongside bespoke furniture and textiles. Branding integration carried the narrative through every touchpoint, ensuring the design felt both personal and cinematic..

”Every room tells a story — bold, playful, and beautifully unguarded.”

I worked closely with arts, fabricators, and creative partners — touching every surface, selecting every texture, shaping every moment until it felt alive. Each choice was made to evoke something felt, not just seen.

“I hand-selected each piece, touched every tile, stone, and fabric — creating an intimate, unexpected experience within a historic building in San Diego, California. She’s bold, playful, and timeless. Some things are meant to drive you wild.”

Works: Interior Design, Compete Sourcing & Curation, Creative Art Direction, Art Curation, Original Art production, Branding, Custom Furniture Design, CustomTextile Design, Website Design, and Artistic Collaboration.

Recognition: Featured by Design Hotels™, Flaunt, Wallpaper Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Sleeper Magazine, and The Michelin Guide. Recipient of the San Diego Magazine Home + Design Awards (2025)Commercial Design - Hotel/Resort Lobby Design (CYRÊVE™ by Erika Baker – The Granger Hotel).

Lead Designer: Erika Baker
Photography: Michal Rzepecki

The Granger Hotel Entry Table

The Granger Hotel

“I hand selected each piece, touched every tile, stone, and fabric— creating a truly intimate an unexpected experience in a historic building in San Diego, CA. She is bold, playful, and timeless. Somethings are meant to drive you wild.”

Lead Designer - Erika Baker | Design Hotel™

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