The impact of designer Carleton Varney’s artistic transformation of Grand Hotel can never be overstated. Mr. Varney was a prodigy, partner, and later owner of Dorothy Draper & Company, Inc.. Starting in the mid-1920s, Dorothy Draper revolutionized interior design, forcing us to look at our living spaces in dramatic new ways and challenging our relationship with color. He mastered the perfect combination of big, bright, vivid colors and patterns that could shock you without clashing. Carleton Varney faithfully carried on those traditions while adding his own personal flair.
In 1976, the Musser family invited Mr. Varney to Mackinac Island after much needed renovations and improvements to Grand Hotel were completed. For forty years, Mr. Varney’s creative eye and hand have impacted almost every inch of the building. His design philosophy stresses the use of bold, bright colors, large imposing stripes, and audacious floral patterns. His placement of art and antiques from many different time periods and styles helped create the hotel’s eclectic look. He carefully crafted a hotel that was elegant, but didn’t take itself too seriously; a fun place capturing the essence of summer.
Carleton Varney was a true member of the Grand Hotel family and his aesthetic contributions will be felt for generations to come. He will be missed as a visionary designer and valued friend.
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