Hotel Design | Wix Website Design| by Elizabeth-Joy IdowuHotel Design | Wix Website Design| by Elizabeth-Joy Idowu

Hotel Design | Wix Website Design|

Elizabeth-Joy Idowu

Elizabeth-Joy Idowu

Carriage Way Inn — Bed & Breakfast Website

Project Overview

Carriage Way Inn is a historic bed and breakfast in St. Augustine designed around timeless elegance, comfort, and Southern hospitality. I designed a warm, immersive website that helps guests discover the property, explore accommodations, and plan their stay.

The Challenge

The website needed to communicate the inn’s historic character and premium guest experience while making important information rooms, amenities, local activities, restaurants, and booking easy to discover.

Design Approach

I used a classic, editorial-inspired layout with elegant typography, warm photography, generous spacing, and a refined color palette that reflects the inn’s historic atmosphere.
The experience flows through:
Hero → Welcome → Guest Experience → Accommodations → Amenities → Things to Do → Dining → History → Reviews

Key Sections

Hero Section A large property image immediately establishes the character of the inn, supported by clear navigation and a booking CTA.
Welcome & Brand Story Introduces the inn and communicates its reputation, history, and distinctive hospitality.
Guest Experience Sections such as Timeless Elegance and Southern Hospitality combine imagery and storytelling to help visitors visualize their stay.
Accommodations Individual room cards showcase the Garnet, Sapphire, and Topaz Rooms, giving visitors a clear overview of their options.
Inn Amenities Key amenities are presented alongside interior photography, allowing guests to understand what is included during their stay.
Things to Do & Area Restaurants Local experiences and dining recommendations help position the inn as a gateway to exploring St. Augustine.
History & Reviews The history section reinforces the property's character, while guest testimonials provide social proof and build booking confidence.

UX/UI Decisions

The design emphasizes visual storytelling and easy exploration. Large photography creates an emotional connection, while short content sections prevent the page from feeling overwhelming.
Clear navigation and repeated “Learn More”/booking pathways allow users to move naturally from inspiration to accommodation discovery and ultimately to booking.

Value

The final website presents Carriage Way Inn as more than a place to stay—it creates a complete visual story around the guest experience, combining history, hospitality, accommodations, local discovery, and social proof to encourage confident bookings.
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Posted Aug 31, 2026

A hotel is a thoughtfully designed space that combines comfort, elegance, and exceptional hospitality to create a memorable guest experience.