Talal Maddah was a prominent Arabic musician from Saudi Arabia, nicknamed “The Golden Throat”. Although he was always making music, he didn’t rise to prominence until Saudi Arabia produced its first national radio in the 1960’s. He composed over 1000 songs before dying of a heart attack on stage in front of his fans. The Saudi star was always pictured with the Oud (a traditional Arabic guitar) in his hands. Naturally, the Oud served as the basis for this particular room design. Talal Maddah spent such a long period of his life singing in theatres that he even died while he was performing at one. Thus, the beds are elevated as though they are placed atop a stage. Additionally, his Saudi background and the beginnings of his life in the desert inspired the room’s look. The sandy walls and the empty spaces resemble a desert setting perfectly.