COVID & Design
It’s been one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. We all had to adjust and evolve in 2020. Many of us were forced to work from home and stay at home, only leaving for essential items. With all hours spent at home transitioning
Outdoor by Design
Summer is here and the temperature and humidity are both rising. Outdoor living, dining, and frolicking are great ways to enjoy design and nature. When we approach designing spaces for outdoor living, there are three distinct vignettes to c
Our New Normal
With everyone’s lives being impacted in some way by Covid-19, we are all in the process of adjusting to our “new normal”, which at best seems as though it will be an ever evolving and constantly moving target. One bright spot is the r
Breaking the Moulding
Decorative mouldings are an important detail in the world of interior design. Mouldings are not a modern invention. Looking back through history, we see that the ancient Greeks were the first to accent their structures with architectural wo
A New Decade of Design
2020 is officially here! With a brand new decade, there is sure to be new and exciting interior design trends on the horizon; all influenced by the current social, environmental, and technological conversations happening right now. Let’s
Open House
What are open-spaced floor plans? This wildly popular and now normalized design strategy is all about embracing a large open space that includes the kitchen, living room, and dining room. This month’s blog is dedicated to understanding ho
The Great Wall of Paper
Wallpaper has never gone out of style. But it’s also had a hard time shedding its reputation as old-fashioned and intimidatingly permanent. Wallcoverings are one of the easiest avenues toward generating design impact in an interior space.
Going to the Dark Side
During the month of October, we would like to celebrate a “hauntingly” beautiful design trend that is sure to become even more popular in 2020. Traditionally, homeowners have taken the safe route by painting exteriors with light, neutra
Maximalism – When More is More
Maximalism is all about embracing the BOLD and experimenting with colors, patterns, textures, and luxurious fabrics. As 2020 approaches, we predict that this very “layered” design trend will only become stronger in both residential and
The Evolution of Finishes
One of the most notable interior design trends has been the ability to fully customize your space through a wider variety of finish options. Finishes are a very important aspect to the interior design process. Manufacturers and suppliers ar
