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SALAMANDER : What ’ s changed from the original design ? SUSAN WILLIAMS : The newly remodeled Hibiscus Suites are part of the storied Hibiscus neighborhood of Founders Cove . While the buildings were not the original buildings built 50 years ago , they are located on the old site . The 68 suites are all on the beach with beautiful lawns that face the sea . They have been redesigned in a traditional 1960s Half Moon style

with a black and white color palette and clean lines . We opened up the wall that faces the sea so that every single room has a view out onto its own veranda . The former rooms featured dark stained wood and heavy floral curtains and different multi-colored prints . Now they have uncluttered draperies and clean lines .

SALAMANDER : Can you tell us about some of the design details of

the new Hibiscus Suites ? SUSAN WILLIAMS : We ’ ve decorated the suites with locally sourced straws , weaves , canings and white and ebony furniture . The straw rugs are made locally from khus khus grass , and the handles of all the furniture and the light fittings are made from local wicker . The panels in the bars and wardrobes are also made from local grasses and wickers and have