Spring cleaning, spring fever—we all associate this time of year with a certain excitement and energy. And it makes sense: as plants and flowers come back into bloom all around us, we feel the surge, which translates into the desire to reinvigorate our homes with a sense of newness. If you’re feeling the urge to transform your interiors from winter haven to warm weather retreat, here are some design ideas to refresh your space for the season.
The fact that there is modern home tour in my hometown every year brings me so much joy. Knowing that I’m not the only one who loves to wander these gorgeous homes, marveling at the layouts and designs makes me so thankful to live in a place with people who love modern interior design as much as I do.
Believe it or not, in other cities around the world, hotels and restaurants aren’t always known for their exciting decor. But this is Austin, a city in a class by itself. Instead of the bland industrial elements you usually find in commercial interior design, Austin’s restaurants, boutiques, and hotels are brimming with originality. Here, rustic chic blends seamlessly with modern edge. Farmhouse style sits harmoniously next to sophisticated luxury—and everything has just a pinch of that Austin je ne sais quoi.
It’s a really exciting time to be a commercial designer. Retailers and other businesses are finally ditching the industrial, big-box-type interiors for curated personalized designs—and frankly, I couldn’t be happier. Beautiful, thoughtful spaces make working and shopping a lot more fun, and as an interior designer, I do a lot of both. Here are a few of the best commercial interior design trends making waves this year.
What makes luxury design… luxury? Like most design terms, “luxury” is hard to define. However, most luxury spaces have a few common elements that unite them. Luxury homes focus on comfort, elegance, and custom touches to embody the highest pedigree of interior design. Basically, you know it when you see it. Here are six things you should consider in your next luxury interior design project.
How many times have you watched one of those interior design shows on HGTV and heard the term modern interior design or something like it? I bet you could make a pretty intoxicating drinking game out of it. Everyone *thinks* they know what modern means but I’m not sure we’re all on the same page.
While tacos may be your go-to summer food, it might be time to spice things up with this delicious (and highly nutritious) vegan recipe. The benefits of a vegan diet are numerous. While you may not be ready to make the switch just yet, even when you eliminate meat from just one meal you are helping
Few design conventions get my creative juices flowing as much as the annual New York International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). I attended the show May 20–23 with my design associate, Rula Al-Obaidi, to get a first-hand glimpse of the newest furniture lines and meet some up-and-coming vendors.
Buying a home can be a tremendous undertaking. In addition to all the financial preparation involved in finding your dream home, you want to ensure you don’t end up with a money pit that consumes all your resources and your sanity.
Is there a room in your home that doesn’t serve a purpose? Does its sparse décor and bland aesthetic clash with the rest of your home’s design? Or is it simply failing to live up to its full potential? If you answered yes to any of those questions, we’re here to help. These three spare room interior design ideas will transform your neglected, underused space from lackluster to…
