Interior Design Trends for 2016
With the new year beginning, multiple sources bring the interior design trends for 2016. Our homes become our sanctuary from the fast pace of the modern world. Calming colors, natural…
“Stephanie Marin’s Living Stones,” Contemporary Soft Seating
This whimsical line of soft seating reminds me of the rocks and pebbles we collect along the coast of Maine. What a fun way to introduce nature into your home…
“Get Moving”! A New Philosophy in Office Interior Design
Recently I had the privilege of attending a presentation and panel discussion at the Humanscale showroom in New York City. Susan S. Szenasy, editor of Metropolis Magazine, moderated the event,…
The Open Office Landscape of Today
With the world of changing technology in the workplace, comes the changing physical landscape of today’s office. More and more, offices are redefining the most effective way to motivate, create…
Design Trends – Neocon East 2014 Recap
Last week I had the privilege of attending a large interior design conference, Neocon East 2014 in Baltimore. I attended a great seminar titled “Design Directions and Trends” hosted by…
Biomimicry: A New Impetus for the Architectural and Interior Design Industry
Biomimicry is an applied science and emerging field of study that is inspired by nature, it's design, processes and systems. Architects and designers, working with biologists can create sustainable solutions…
Natural Objects as a Decorative Element
Recently, I strolled into a Starbucks while on vacation at the Jersey shore. What caught my eye was a simple but dynamite wall treatment above a seating area. An assemblage…
LEDs, the New Face of Lighting
LEDs or light emitting diodes are gradually changing the direction of lighting in today's market. Gone are the days of using the incandescent light bulb as we have been accustomed…
Eye Catching Entrances with Plants
An entrance creates a first impression and sets the stage and style for your home or office. Why not enhance your entrance with identical pots of flowers displayed on either…
Delta Faucet: Convenience with a touch of the wrist!
Delta Faucet has developed an ingenious way to turn water on and off with a touch of your hand, wrist or forearm. Touch 20 Technology is incorporated into many of…