To be a good interior designer, one must keep current with the trends, or else it is very easy to fall behind and become the “last century” news. Knowing the products and trends of today is one thing, but seeing it in an application is so much more powerful. Be it decorative surfaces, flooring or wallcovering, all these materials make a much greater impression on both the specifier and the end consumer when installed. (more…)
Whether in a commercial or residential setting, countertop and backsplash materials have always been considered the icing on the cake in the completion or updating of a space. They bring interest, provide element of contrast, as well as define the design style. No matter what the budget number is, you can now find just the right surface that will make sense aesthetically and financially. (more…)
Wondering if there is a brand that mastered shopping experience to the extreme? Look no further – Apple has it all figured out. Steve Jobs, to be specific. As Leander Kahney explains in his recently published book, it all happens…Inside Steve’s Brain
Not by accident, my husband and I traveled two hundred and forty miles (one way) this weekend. We wanted to get away in celebration of my birthday for once. But also, being a hospitality interior designer and enthusiast myself, I was really excited to check out this fairly new LEED Gold Certified site. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to CityFlats Hotel in Holland, MI. (more…)
Every designer likes to brag about their recent project or a recent accomplishment.
Luxury as defined by a dictionary is “the state of great comfort and extravagant living” or “an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain”. Have you ever wondered what would happen to the concept of luxury if it became more commonly accessible and ordinary? How will the future change the idea of luxury, and to what extend the NEED will take over the WANT, just as OLD (reused) is taking over NEW with the idea of environmental responsibility and sustainability.
I realize that most customers who are looking to hire a professional to redesign their residence or a commercial space, do not know much about the interior design industry. That’s why we, interior designers, will always be challenged to explaining our process, simplifying it so that it’s an informative, engaging and enjoyable time to all parties involved. (more…)
Ever wonder if you can afford to hire a professional designer to transform a home or an office to reflect your design style? This customer answers some of the general questions/concerns that you might have. Good design doesn’t have to be expensive.
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