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INTERIOR DESIGN AND YOUR CEILING

You have picked your color, painted your walls, and chosen your furniture. Now look up! What’s missing? Your ceiling!

When redecorating a space many people are quick to overlook there ceiling. The ceiling is actually a very important part of a room that deserves just as much attention.

Your ceiling can accentuate the space in many different ways and today I am going to talk to you about a few of them!

Painting Your Ceiling
Try using a color that complements your wall color. Maybe use a shade or two lighter or darker then your walls. This can bring balance and harmony to any room.

Decorative Molding
You can find decorative molding available at a local building supplies warehouse or a specialist-molding supplier. Choose your mold and watch is change the texture and aesthetic to the room. We suggest hiring a contractor when installing.

Wood Plank Ceilings
I would consider installing a wood plank ceiling for a more rustic and country look. In a space with high ceilings plank and groove are elemental options.

Ceiling Tiles and Pressed Ceilings
Ceiling tiles and pressed ceilings are an inexpensive to bring flair to your ceiling. Tin ceiling tiles provide a more lux style. All three options are reasonably simple to install and can disguise a textured ceiling.

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: TROPICAL STYLE

We pull inspiration everyday from all walks of life to fill your home with a little magic, but today we are going to draw your muse from our very own oasis of Miami.

This summer we are noticing a very popular trend of tropical patterns. We are seeing them in high fashion, accessories and now in your home.

Let’s take this tropical style and showcase ways to blend it in your living space!

Tropical interior design can involve the use of many natural materials, such as wicker, rattan, bamboo and teak. You can also go tropical with fabrics featuring palm leaves, lattice prints and flowers.

Tropical Bedrooms
Who doesn’t want a bright and cheerful tropical bedroom! White walls, a palm leaf fan, and bamboo blinds and furnishings keep the space fresh and breezy.

You can create this look by using palm leaf wallpaper, or green and white lattice-print wallpaper in the bedroom. This green and white theme is the perfect setting for vivid accents in colors like electric blue and sunset orange.

For a sheik take on a tropical bedroom, try a coastal mural in earth tones. Let the light shine through your glass windows and let the rich greenery flood both inside and outside the space.

Tropical Bathrooms
You can also make a bold tropical statement in your bathroom. We see it all the time and there is nothing wrong with a themed bathroom. A modern twist on the tropical theme can include leafy wallpaper, a wooden or bamboo mirror and a cane tissue box cover. Place some yellow calla lilies in a vase and your look is complete!

Don’t forget the more plants the better!

Tropical Kitchens
There can be many different ways you can approach decorating a kitchen. Tropical kitchens often have a lot of rich foliage. This space is also perfect for displaying bowls of delicious fruit. White trim gives your kitchen a punchy edge while your leafy ceramics and bamboo accessories will also standout.

Choose a room and try this look out for the summer!

A FRESH LOOK TO SOUTH BEACH’S LINCOLN ROAD

One of the most beloved streets in Miami is getting a makeover and we are here to give you the scoop!

Lincoln road is not only a tourist attraction but is truly the heart of the South Beach where arts and culture meet.

Stroll past some of the best restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries that Miami has to offer!

Lets take an inside look at what the developers have in store for Lincoln Road.

Organizing cafe tables along the inner spine of the walkway, leaving a minimum of 15 feet of grayer sidewalk open for pedestrians in front of businesses. Umbrellas for the tables would be either uniform or picked from a small selection of styles.
New public art exhibition space under some of the Lapidus structures along the mall.
A new folly would be constructed at the Washington Avenue entrance to the mall, providing shade and allowing for performance space at night. Similarly, at the Euclid oval, a flat-water fountain would be added where there’s currently turf. The fountain could be turned off and set up as a stage at night with new lighting overhead.
Organizing cafe tables along the inner spine of the walkway, leaving a minimum of 15 feet of grayer sidewalk open for pedestrians in front of businesses. Umbrellas for the tables would be either uniform or picked from a small selection of styles.
The black-and-white, piano-key design of the center would remain. Laying down new material that wouldn’t require yearly coats of paint would bolster it. In a few areas, more of this design would be revealed as planters are redesigned and seating is added.

5 DECORATING TIPS FROM LIFESTYLE BLOGGER EMILY SCHUMAN

Last week I brought you some professional kitchen tips from New York Times Best Seller Nate Berkus, today I am going to bring you even more of the best guidance you’ll find on the internet!

I know it can be hard to find the crème of the crop when it comes to high-end interior design inspiration and luxury lifestyle on the Internet or in literature, and that is why we bring you the best on our blog!

Today I am going to share with you 5 spectacular decorating tips from lifestyle blogger and author Emily Schuman.

Many of you may have heard of Emily from her blog Cupcakes & Cashmere. Schuman’s blog was started in 2008, encouraging and inspiring readers through fashion, food, beauty, and interior design. Since then she has been a national best seller and has most recently published her second book Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home.

Check out some decorating tips from Cupcakes & Cashmere here!

Search and Use Free Resources
Decorating advice can come from a professional but when designing on a budget it is extremely help full to use free tools that are available. “These free websites helped us to plan and lay out the rooms in our home,” Emily recalls. “The inspiration boards we created were a crucial part of honing in on exactly what we wanted.” You can read the top interior design applications here.

Let the Green In
The importance of letting the outside, in your home cannot be stated enough. The elegance of natural beauty cannot be replaced. “Pretty plants and flowers can add inspiring splashes of color and extra texture to a room,” Emily maintains. Schuman also suggests hanging plants from the ceiling; this can avoid taking up too much floor space.

Use Unexpected Artwork or Conversation Pieces
When is comes to choosing artwork for you walls try thinking outside of the box. Try using personal mementos. “Art can be expensive,” Emily contends. “So I dip into drawings from childhood, concert posters, or mementos — like a wedding speech written by my best friends — to get framed.”

Pay Attention to the Little Things
“Don’t discount the little things,” Emily advises. Small details can make or break a space. Emily suggests taking a closer look at cords, outlet covers, lampshades, and knobs. By simply reassessing those tiny design details, you “can breathe new life into your home for not a lot of money.”

Buy a Bar Cart
Bar carts are a simple way to make a room look lavish and formal! “They’re so festive and can fit in with any home,” Emily believes. “The best part is that they occupy a small footprint and are a good way to conceal an unsightly corner.” If you don’t want a card try being more mysterious with a bar in the globe!

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: BLUE CERAMIC

This week we are bringing you one of the hottest tile trend inspirations! Blue ceramics create the perfect combination of freshness and grace. Classic blue and white ceramic hues are making a come back in a big way.

This bohemian yet elegant trend is making a comeback in the interior deign world and today I am going to share it with you!

First I am going to get into the history of ceramic tiles. Blue and white were brought to the historical kitchens and bathrooms of palaces in the 17th century. These materials were bought from China, and then built into tiles by Italian immigrant artisans. In addition to floral patterns and traditional geometric styles, many design schemes also included landscapes with windmills, plains and seas.

Through out the years a harmony grew between traditional and modern style ceramic tiles. This growth was achieved by the blue and white combination and the patterns of the past. The combination of modern decorations in the mix of design and geometry creates a contemporary version of this historical trend.

To create an artisanal look, Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers created wall tiles with hand-made details. These tiles blend perfectly with the blue hues to achieve a seamless vintage look. This makes the tiles unique and gives them a sense of elegance and refinement.

As you can see these beautiful tiles are timeless and can be a conversation piece. They have been around for centuries so why not try and add a classic piece of history to your home.

Try and use this inspiration in your next decorating project!

CHROMATROPIC IS ALL THE RAGE AT DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL

If you’ve been reading for a while, you know by now that I get very excited when I come across innovations in the world of high-end interior design. Art that I love and design, I just want to share it with everyone I know.

Here is the inside scoop on the textile theme that is taking over Design Miami/Basel!

Founded in 1935 Maison Pierre Frey now has an archive of some 7,000 wallpaper and fabric designs that demonstrate the house’s commitment to fine craft and rich, hand-drawn pattern work. Design Miami/ collaborates with the luxury textile house for its 10th Anniversary to create Chromatropic, a camouflage-inspired print collaged from tropical textiles from the Pierre Frey archive and collection.

Chromatropic also appears in a capsule collection created by Hentsch Man, a fashion label known for its use of prints. The Hentsch Man anorak, hat and sneakers are available in limited numbers, alongside a specially produced J. Crew Chromatropic pocket square, at the JUNE-Basel pop-up store within Hall 1 Süd.

This geometrical, colorful, and punchy pattern is making waves in the design world this summer! This tropical flavor mixed with architectural design is truly inspiring when it comes to fabric and home decorating. Be on the hunt for this pattern because this new sensation will be selling quickly!

TOP 5 BOOTHS AT DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL 2015

Last week in Miami the 10th Anniversary of Design Miami/Basel took Basel, Switzerland last week. This is an important event that globally represents the strength in design that comes from Miami.

Design Miami/ is the global forum for design. Each fair brings together the most influential collectors, gallerists, designers, curators and critics from around the world in celebration of design culture and commerce.

This event is more than a marketplace for design, where the world’s top galleries gather to present museum-quality exhibitions of twentieth and twenty-first century furniture, lighting and objets d’art. Each show balances exclusive commercial opportunities with progressive cultural programming, creating exciting collaborations with designers and design institutions, panels and lectures with luminaries from the worlds of design, architecture, art and fashion, and unique commissions from the worlds top emerging and established designers and architects.

Today I am going to share with you the highlights of this years show!

Demisch Danant, Jousse Entreprise
Demisch Danant has dedicated its space to the exhibition Radical Rabat: Nomadic French Style of the 1970s, featuring, and inspired by, a series of major works by artist Sheila Hicks, created for her 1971 exhibition in Rabat, Morocco, and not seen publicly since then.

Southern Guild
Hailing from Cape Town in South Africa, Southern Guild is focusing on designers from five African countries (Botswana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, and South Africa), underlying the creative vitality of the continent, which is also being feted right now at the Vitra Museum with a dedicated exhibition. Most of the pieces are created by hand the designers. Of note is a funky “fish” pod by Porky Hefer, the white earthenware of Astrid Dahl, and the ceiling lights of David Krynauw.

Jousse Entreprise
The Parisian Jousse Entreprise has an interesting booth that focus on modern design with stalwarts like Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriant. Highlights include a toad (crapaud) armchair by Francois-Xavier Lalanne, dating 1968, and Zombie armchairs by Roger Tallon, dating 1967, along with the designer’s Cockle armchair module 400, 1965.

Galerie Patrick Seguin
Galerie Patrick Seguin, with its prime position at the start of the fair, never disappoints, each year promoting the demountable houses of Jean Prouvé. This year, the gallery commissioned Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) to adapt a 6 x 6 m demountable house by the French architect and designer, furnishing it with his designs. Smelling of fresh pine, the small holiday home is based on the original plans with some modern living facilities added, including tiny pods playing as external bathroom and kitchen, and a four-glazed-panel entrance that enhances the living space and opens onto a new external decking platform that can be lowered.

Galerie Steinitz
Amidst all this contemporary design, Galerie Steinitz is almost an anachronism. But the renown antiquaries is holding its own with a small, but beautifully decorated booth dedicated to the Japonisme art movement of the late 19th century and the designs of Edouard Lievre. Taking center stage is a high rosewood table by Lievre replete with gilt bronze and a griotte marble top. The table used to belong to academic and military painter Edouard Detaille, today forgotten but renown in his time. Another highly decorative piece by Lievre on offer is a stunning large jardinière in cloisonné held by bronze dragons, along with an impressive carved wood fireplace (dating from around 1870) by cabinet maker Gabriel Viardot that mixes Japanese, Chinese, and Indian influences all in one.

KITCHEN TIPS FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NATE BERKUS

There are many opinions in the world of interior design and I am here to scope out the best and enlighten you with some professional wisdom. High-end interior design can be found everywhere from pop culture to printed materials.

Week by week I love providing you with information regarding various projects to work out in your home. We are going to be taking you to the kitchen today. The kitchen is one of the most important living spaces of a home.

Today I am going to share with you some home decorating tips for your kitchen from American interior designer, author, and TV Personality Nate Berkus.

Here are Nate’s best tips for updating your kitchen this summer…

Make The Investment
For a refined and timeless aesthetic think oak cabinets, parquet floors, and brass hardware. Sometimes it’s the best idea to splurge when it comes to your kitchen “Updating old, worn-out appliances will automatically make a kitchen feel more modern,” he says. “Always reach for the best you can afford because you want them to go the distance.”

Update a Few Small Details
When it comes to updating your home for the summer, it’s easy to just grab a few fun home accessories to brighten up your living room, but this will not work if you are looking to update the kitchen. “Maybe it’s as simple as cleaning out your cupboards and repainting your cabinetry,” says Berkus.

Add Your Very Own Personal Touch
Berkus says the key to making your kitchen look good is incorporating your own lifestyle. “You need your kitchen to be hardworking but also personal,” he says. “What elements can you add that will reflect who you are, how you like to live?”

Remember, Classic Simplicity Will Always Look Good
For timeless kitchen quality keep the design simple. “Things like the sleek, flat-door design you see in the refrigerator to the finishes of the range and microwave—every detail was considered and the goal was always, ‘How do we make these appliances look good, not just right now, but 10 years from now?’” he says.

EXPLORE MIAMI THIS WEEKEND BEYOND SOUTH BEACH

When it comes to Indulging in the culture and arts of a city consider me first in line at the next big event! When you’re living in one of the most lively and luxurious cities in the world it would be silly not to explore your surrounding’s and bask in the art!

Every week I try to inspire you with design and also get you involved in Miami or New Yorks activities. Whether it being the hottest art exhibit in Chelsea, New York, or a pop-up gallery in Miami Design District I am happy to present them to you on my blog!

Now it’s time to explore even more that Miami has to offer that’s not only South Beach!

Sunny Isles Beach
About 30 minutes north of South Beach you will find the Sunny Isles. Locals often refer to this family-friendly getaway as “Florida’s Riviera”. The Sunny Isles was once filled with must old motels but is now lined with a variety of luxury beachfront hotels and restaurants. One of my favorite scenic spots is the Beach Bar at Newport Pier! Get some retail therapy at the famous Bal Harbour Shops at 9700 Collins Avenue, just a short drive away.

Little Havana
Step into Miami’s vivacious Cuban and Latin American community in Little Havana, located on SW 12th Avenue to SW 17th Avenue just west of downtown Miami. Along the neighborhoods main strip, Calle Ocho, you will find Cuban coffee and cigar shops, fruit stands and botanicas.

And of course you must try the delicious Cuban food! Sample some amazing and authentic Cuban cuisine on The Little Havana Food Tour!

Wynwood
This hipster oasis is filled with unique graffiti murals, art galleries and trendy cafes, a great place to spend a sophisticated Saturday. You absolutely need to stop and take a gander at the one of a kind Wynwood Walls, located on 2520 NW Second Ave. These walls are a rotating “museum of the streets” created in 2009 by late developer Tony Goldman and co-curator Jeffrey Deitch. The provocative murals made by acclaimed street artists like Shepard Fairey, Futura and Swoon are free and open to the public.

For a taste of Wynwood, take the Wynwood Food & Art Tour. To see more innovative art, designer shops and chic restaurants, visit the neighboring Miami Design District!

Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is Miami’s oldest and possibly the most laid-back neighborhood only 20 minutes outside of the city. Take a trip out to this carefree bayside village for its museums, parks and gardens, and the popular open-air CocoWalk Mall.

For a more cultural adventure step back in time at Vizcaya Museums & Gardens and take a glimpse at a lavish European-inspired estate built in 1910 by millionaire industrialist James Deering.

INTERIOR DESIGN APPS YOU HAVE TO TRY

You know that I get very excited when I come across the latest innovations in the world of interior design. There is a multitude of high-end interior design applications out there that you can download on your smartphone or tablet.

For you tech savvy readers I have scoped out the latest and most amazing interior design apps to help any homeowner looking to make a change or renovate a room. These apps can aid your interior design needs in the palm of your hand.

Use these apps to inspire and provide you with essential information regarding your decorating needs and turn your home into the high end space you are looking for.

Obviously these apps wont give you the same quality you can get from hiring an interior designer but you can get a glimpse of some amazing results!

Check the Apps out here!

HomeStyler Interior Design

When you have the floor plan ready, and all you need is to place the right furniture in each room the HomeStyler app will come in handy! All you need to do is click a picture of the room, import it into the App and start designing your interiors. You can test out wall colors, home accessories, and products from real brands that are on the live market.
HomeStyler is simply amazing for creating your space with a 3D visual aid before committing to anything. This Autodesk app is available on both, Android and iOS. This will inspire you to convert your home into a design studio. You can also connect with a professional for tips and tricks.

MyPantone

Various color combinations can make or break any room; this is where MyPantone comes in. We have talked about the power of pantone colors before and now you can access their product in the palm of your hand. This App gives you access to over 13,000 colors. You can find the shades of your dreams! You can create color palettes and use AirPrint to print it out as reference of your painter. You can even click the picture of a color you have liked and upload it to the app to find its closest match. The app even gives you the exact specifications of the color you have chosen, in CMYK, so that you can be sure to get the right paint from the store.
Pantone is the ultimate color authority out there. When it comes to disputes on whether a shade is turquoise or teal, they have the final say. They are the historic leaders that have standardized library of colors into a convenient app that allows you to accurately communicate your color choices to decorating professionals, designers and manufacturers alike. It also identifies the colors in your photographs and expertly generates complementary palettes.

Chairish

If you are looking for beautiful, unique antique furniture for your home you have to check out this App! The app allows you to search for the perfect home accessories from any era, whether it’s seating, mirrors, or tables.

SnapShop

Want to see what new furniture would look like in your home before you buy it? Download SnapShop Showroom! This app allows you to browse through furniture from major retailers and create a virtual gallery to save and share. Mix and match and come up with some amazing interior designs.

LikeThat Apps

See some furniture or decor that you like while you’re out and about? Snap a photo and the LikeThap App can help you shop for it in seconds. Access millions of items from thousands of merchants and read reviews. This app is very helpful when you spot the perfect item!

ColorSmart

Free on iOS and Android. This App allows you to upload a photo and then watch as the app generates a color scheme based on that image. Use it on your favorite art pieces to design a room around them. This app is only for getting painting ideas for your house and interiors. It will suggest you color schemes, patterns, matching colors, etc. You can also create a workbook and develop your own color scheme.

Photo Measures

$6.99 on iOS and $4.99 on Android, but both have free Lite versions. You won’t need to get room measurements and try to visualize how things will look like when you are in the store. Photo Measures allows you to put all of the dimensions of walls and flooring, directly on the image of the room. Now you can visualize putting any home accessories inside first without physically doing it.

Cataluv

Free on iOS. It brings home décor retailers onto a single digital catalog. You can also view pictures inspired by designers, click on the products and buy them all in one spot. A unique way to shop at the palm of your hand for your home decorating needs.

Living Room Decorating Ideas

Be it your living room or bed room, the ideas on this app will transform the look and feel of it. There are many designs and patterns you can get inspired from.

Home Design 3D

In this app, you can create your own design using different tools and see if it will work out for your house or not. This gives a 3D perspective of your room.

MagicPlan

With the MagicPlan, you will never get stuck outside with a piece of furniture that won’t fit through the front door again ever again! This app transforms the meticulous ordeal of mapping out floor plans and taking measurements into an easy process. You can seamlessly compute distances within a space simply by the app analyzing a snapshot. You can annotate photos of your space with the height of the ceiling or the width of the hallway!

Curate

For those of you with an extensive art collection Curate is the app for you! You no longer have to imagine what your artwork would look like in your new home. This app allows you to virtually display each piece! All you have to do is simply upload a photo of any blank wall and the app will give you a concrete idea as to how it will look there. You can also use the app to browse pieces from your favorite artists and galleries to search for your next statement piece inspiration!

TOP 5 BEST FREE INTERIOR DESIGN APPS

Houzz– This app is amazing! We are even featured on their website! It is the largest database of home design ideas on the Internet and this app allows you to have them all at hand! Inspiration and visuals are very important when creating your dream home. Houzz has the largest possible database of over 50 thousand high-resolution photographs of anything you can think of in a home. Essentially use this App as Pinterest for your home with only the best interior design database there is!
iHandy Carpenter – This is truly a great all-in-one pocket-size tool kit. An essential app used for undertaking any home-improvement task.
Zillow Digs – This cool app was created by Zillow, an online real estate website. Use this app to explore and share stunning interior design photographs with family and friends.
EasyMeasure – This fantastic app allows you to have a tape measure at all times with the touch of a button!
Remodelista – This remarkable app can be used as a trove of inspiration for your interior decorating needs. It will help stimulate your creativity!

I hope you enjoyed reading about these spectacular apps. Now get that downloading started!

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