Design Skills & Techniques
Bye Bye Beige: Embracing Bold Accents in 2024
For years, minimalism reigned supreme, with clean lines and neutral palettes dominating the design landscape. But as we move through 2024, a refreshing shift is emerging: the strategic use of bold accents and maximalist themes. This trend injects personality and vibrancy into spaces without sacrificing functionality. So how can you incorporate this trend into your projects? Here are two key...
Mastering the Mix of Textures and Patterns
Textures and patterns are the unsung heroes of interior design. They add depth, personality and both visual and tactile interest to a space, transforming a sterile or bland environment into a vibrant and inviting one. But for interior designers, navigating the world of textures and patterns and achieving a cohesive look can be a challenge. Here are some practical...
Designing for Clutter: Space-Savvy Storage Secrets for Clutter-Free Living
In modern living spaces, clutter is a pervasive challenge, necessitating interior designers to engineer innovative solutions that can meld functionality and aesthetics. Get crafty with storage solutions and designs that not only alleviate clutter but also enhance the living environment, making every square inch of space count. Understanding the Client’s Needs A deep understanding of client needs is paramount to designing...
The Art of Illumination: 4 Pro Tips to Enhance Your Lighting Game
Function First Consider how the space will be used, and always choose function over aesthetics to ensure your lighting provides sufficient visibility for the tasks at hand. Make an approved plan before buildout begins. Layer the Look Take a layered approach with multiple sources of light across different levels to create the perfect ambiance with depth and personality. Use unobtrusive and discreet...
Maximalism with Minimal Space
Maximalism is a trending design aesthetic emphasizing abundance and uniqueness, an answer to the sleek, beige minimalism of pre-Pandemic times before the home became the school and the office and everything in between. Characterized by bold patterns, eclectic collections, vibrant hues and layered textures, the ideal maximalist space is visually dense and expressive, adding personality and depth that weaves a...
Smart Spaces: Revolutionizing Interiors with AI
As smart home devices become increasingly prevalent in U.S. households, a trend projected to grow, integrating smart home technologies into the interior design process will be fundamental to maintaining competitiveness and relevancy in an era where once futuristic sci-fi fantasies have now become reality. Smart tech reaches into every corner of the residential space, providing adaptive lighting, immersive audio, predictive...
Keeping Up with Contemporary Design in Interior Spaces
Contemporary design is noted for its adaptability and reflection, offering a snapshot of current trends while anticipating future ones. Unlike its predecessor, modern design, which evolved from the early to mid-20th century’s desire for simplicity and functionality, contemporary design fluidly draws from many styles to create something representative of the present moment. “Contemporary design is inherently dynamic, making it...
