East Winds in Saint Lucia has unveiled a massive design overhaul. Originally built in the mid-1960s by American expats Richard and Margaret Egerer, the 30-room boutique resort renowned for its tropical gardens is now sporting a refreshed look. Sustainability was central to the project, with 70 percent of the existing furniture restored and refreshed in a vibrant new color palette and 100 percent of the new light fixtures made on island by local artisans.
The renovation was led by Andria Mitsakos, founder and creative director of Anthologist, a design studio rooted in cultural preservation. Mitsakos drew inspiration from the resort’s gardens, which have flourished for over 50 years. She enlisted local artists to create hand-painted murals and design custom lanterns. Mitsakos worked with over 10 local suppliers to produce bespoke lamps, decorative objects, grass floor mats, art and a range of accessories. Additionally, furniture was crafted by artisans in Mitsakos’s Santo Domingo factory in the Dominican Republic.
The Superior and Deluxe rooms underwent a complete transformation and now sport newly painted walls, rattan and bamboo furniture, textiles and vintage furniture pieces. Bathrooms also received a complete overhaul, with new blue slate tiles, large walk-in showers, locally made vanities and a bamboo pendant lamp. Additionally, the double bathroom doors include murals by local artist Arthur Lee Williams.
The resort’s common areas such as the Bamboo Bar and Sunset Bar & Lounge have furnishings that evoke mid-century modern and 1970s design influences, along with a collection of hand-picked antique accessories. A handmade rattan birdcage sits in the center of the Bamboo Lounge, filled with orchids grown on the island. Clay lamp bases were made locally and are accented by handwoven grass lampshades, while pendant lamps created by a Guyanese artist hang above the Sunset Bar, which also houses an art installation of over 50 antique pieces of barware and vintage rum bottles.
While the oceanfront rooms were not renovated, there are plans to do so. Each of the existing three rooms received a refresh of lighting, grass mats and art curated from the hotel’s art collection of botanical prints and engravings. Additionally, the oceanfront suite received a new bamboo day bed and coffee table made in Santo Domingo.
The resort’s restaurant, now named Bird of Paradise, has been redesigned. Special touches include custom plates, bold fabrics and locally made tabletop accessories. The restaurant team now dons Anthologist-designed uniforms that complement the refreshed décor. Around the pool, a reinterpretation of mid-century fiberglass wicker sets the scene, accented by a palette of hot pink and orange.
The reception area has also been refreshed with new paint and the addition of over 20 botanical prints. A new Anthologist corner in the hotel’s reception area invites guests to browse a selection of custom and curated pieces. The shop showcases hand-blocked cotton print caftans, dresses, shirts, pajamas and a range of accessories.
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