Home decorating and home renovation can be hectic and time consuming, but this time of year its time to just take a beat and relax.
If you’re spending the holidays at home this year, make sure to kiss the ones you love and hug them tight!
Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah!
And Happy Holidays from everyone here at Interiors by Steven G.
As many of you know I am an avid supporter of the fine arts, especially here in Miami. I am happy to announce this friendly design competition in a national park!
The Village of Biscayne Park is looking for artists to submit applications to the 2016 juried outdoor sculpture competition, “Art Is in Our Nature.” Up to three winners will be chosen to display their work in prominent Biscayne Park locations for one year.
Since the village is an official bird sanctuary and home to butterflies, bees, squirrels and other wildlife, submissions to the city’s Public Art Advisory Board should reflect the environment.
You can read more details here.
We all do it. Every year the holidays creep up on us and we find ourselves scrambling to get those last minute presents for our friends and family.
Since we know our readers are avid interiors design enthusiasts we found some of the best books to give to a fellow design buff! Amazon Prime will help you get them in a hurry!
Check out these amazing books and great gifts for that friend who is really into renovating there home right now!
Mark Hampton on Decorating, by Mark Hampton
Dive into Hamptons full-blown renderings of his interior design work and learn about every aspect of the design process. From colors and styles to plans and materials.
The New Small House, by Katie Hutchison
The new wave of eco-friendly and sustainable homes is finally here! Engage with these homeowners and simplifiers who are breaking bounds in traditional home decorating.
The Kinfolk Home: Interiors for Slow Living, by Nathan Williams
This book teaches one how to cultivate an intimate space and find ways to share it with ones community. By simplifying your life you can create beauty in your space.
See more gift ideas here!
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It is not the easiest task to choose your hardwood when renovating a room or redecorating your home. I am going to enlighten you with all of the thoughts that come up when choosing your wood and hopefully make the process easier.
To create a home’s atmosphere with luxury and endless satisfaction one needs to ask themselves a few important questions.
Board Widths: You can select from narrow strips of wood to wider planks parquet squares, and rectangles. Wood strips always give the illusion of more space!
Wood Species: Hardwood species vary in durability, grain patterns, and color. Oak, maple, and cherry are among the most common species due to their hardness. Exotic woods like mahogany, and Brazilian cherry aren’t as durable, but are valued for their remarkable appearance.
Colors: Hardwoods runs the scale from blond to black, this depends on the species and finish.
Textures: Get old hardwood floors to look shiny and new, or buy brand new wood that looks antique. Timeworn character makes your floors have gusto and origin.
Hardness: Active households with pets and kids need the hardest wood for stability and ware. Also a darker wood that will hide any future stains.
Finish: Hardwood finishes provide protection as well as vibrant color and luster. Most commercial hardwood comes prefinished; this simplifies the installation and eliminates dust, chemical fumes, and waiting time.
While solid hardwood can be repeatedly refinished, engineered hardwood flooring can only be refinished a limited number of times.
I hope you keep these thoughts in mind while choosing your next floors!
Tis the season to spread joy and have, of course, beautiful interior designs! This time of year more and more guests come by for revelries and get-togethers.
While it is important to have your kitchen sparkling and your front entrance welcoming and ready, it is also important to feed your guests some scrumptious fares.
Today I am going to share with you some holiday recipes to try out this winter 2016 that will delight your visitors!
Start your guests with a delicious party bite as soon as they walk in the door: Baked Prosciutto and Brie with Apple Butter!
Warm up your friends with some Holiday Eggnog!
Then you can pass out some exquisite Risotto Croquettes.
These treats will be sure to get the party started and show your family friends how to dine in the lap of luxury.
See even more tasty recipes here!
Outdoor Prints
There are beautiful prints surrounding us as soon as you step outside the door. We have seen a splash of plant-inspired decor, wild floral and animal prints. Print can be bold and take your room to the next level to get ready to ramp up your patterns this year! Modernizing these natural yet traditional prints have really come a long way, just see the fabulous Chromatropic pattern!
Tranquil and Universal Tones
As you have already heard Rose Quartz and Serenity have been names Pantone’s color of the year for 2016. The duality and balance in both tones can be used in universal ways throughout your interiors. Test out these colors in your home and watch the transformation.
Sustainable Goods
It is important to thing about our environment and our earth’s future. There are many ways to incorporate sustainability within design. Especially when it comes to your interiors. For example reclaimed wood can be used to add real sophistication to your home.
There is a lot of planning involved in getting your house party ready and the holiday season is the perfect time to roll-up those sleeves and let the cleaning begin! Check out some top tips to create your holiday refresh action plan.
It’s time to rid the clutter and get a deep clean in. Cut the clutter. Tis the season to purge your homes excess items and make room for holiday decorations.
Freshen up your home with fragrance by using diffusers, scented cancels, or light up the fireplace. Natural scents will add warmth to your home.
No is the perfect time to swap out your old utensil set with the fine china or sparking silverware. Displaying your best accessories will truly impress your guests. Give you home a quick seasonal facelift by adding new throw pillows and home accessories.
Don’t for get to change the bulbs. Adding higher wattage bulbs will make your home feel festive and lively.