THROUGH HANDCRAFTED PROJECTS MADE BY PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE,
AJ Capital Partners aims to humanize hospitality by creating spaces that evoke emotional connections and become backdrops for life-enriching experiences.
The latest renovation from the Nashville-based firm lies on the eastern coast of Bahamas’ Harbour Island. Named after pink-hued beaches the island is renowned for, Coral Sands Inn & Cottages offers a luxurious yet laidback respite out of time
Coral Sands was originally founded in 1968 by an enterprising movie star looking to escape the fast-paced life of show business. Captivated by the island’s natural beauty, which is only accessible by ferry, he and his wife built a destination that celebrates the miraculous Bahamian spirit and landscape.
In 2023 AJ Capital Partners set to work refreshing the beloved resort with its Old-Hollywood origins and Dunmore Town’s vibrant community in mind. The official reopening in December 2024 debuted a stunning collection of suites, cottages, and three villas along with a restaurant and beachside bar, each welcoming guests with stylish comfort that blends serene with joyful colors, and local artistry.
Natural elements like shiplap, driftwood, and knotted wool rugs contrast elegant linens, soft seaside tones, and silken fabrics in the new guest rooms. Bespoke wallpaper inspired by regional flora and fauna features throughout the property. And in The Pink Mermaid, the resort’s main eatery serving Briland-meets-Italian cuisine, over 7,000 hand-collaged shells bedeck its columns, while painted murals decorate the walls.
Adding depth and delight to the guest experience, Collab Society imagined amenities befitting of the rebranded spaces, including stationery and robes, as well as scallop-shell soap dishes handmade in collaboration with Beau Rush Ceramics. The team also developed place settings, candlesticks, serving pieces, and matchbooks etc. for both restaurants.
“Collab Society was instrumental in supporting the OS&E and F+B during the renovation of Coral Sands. They took our aesthetic concept and made it a reality through calendar and design support, strategic sourcing and order management, as well as all delivery logistics.”
“Their attention to detail allows us to provide thoughtful items to our guests with efficiency; and the care spent building long-term pathways with our producers means these important operational relationships can continue well into the future.”