So it should come as no surprise that I love Halloween. In many ways, it’s the day when everyone becomes a bit of a decorator.
Happy Halloween everyone!
We’ve always been big believers that quality interior design and decoration goes far beyond simply having a pretty home. The colors, light, art, and items you surround yourself with don’t just reflect who you are as a person; they can help you become the best version of yourself.
That’s why I was so intrigued by a recent article I came across about a new course at Seminole State College that teaches parents of autistic children how to make interior decoration choices specifically designed to make life with the disorder easier.
Now if that’s not an endorsement of interior design, I don’t know what is.
The latest episode of DesignTV With Steven G. was especially fascinating to me. In it, I discuss all kinds of topics with Miami real estate legend Michael Neumann, but there were two in particular that really got me charged up.
One, he was the first of our guests to shine the light on a luxury development in Miami being bought primarily by Miamians. Two, he had a truly interesting take on the role of high end interior design and decoration in the world of luxury real estate.
Watch the episode to see for yourself.
That’s why I loved the latest Jennifer Adams column so much.
In her latest article, Adams tells one aspiring interior designer what it really takes to become a professional.
Oscar de la Renta was one of the most successful and prolific fashion designers of all time…responsible for outfitting First Ladies, movie stars, and everyone in between.
Mr. de la Renta may have left us but his influence on anyone who loves luxury will live on.
Read Oscar de La Renta’s obituary here.
Lucky for us, this time he picked Miami.
His new home in Golden Beach is somewhere between Art Deco and Austin Powers, and it’s 100% fabulous. Rumor has it that Tommy oversaw every aspect of the interior decoration process himself.
To see how far you can push high end interior design in the 21st century, go here.
While the post seems to be written mainly for those thinking about pursuing a career in the field, it also offers a wealth of knowledge for anyone making decisions about the interiors of their own homes or offices.
Some of the things you’ll find…
Fortunately, the Huffington Post has done it for us. In a recent article, they discuss how the arbitrary differences in interior design regulations between states do serious financial harm to those who have the bad luck to be working in the wrong ones.
They say it better than we ever could.
I had the great pleasure of doing the interior decoration for the offices of Miami real estate giants Decorus Realty. In addition their great talent, Decorus had the foresight to launch right before one of the quickest economic turnarounds in history.
Naturally, we had to bring in their founders, Gabriel Markovitch and David Koster, to give their thoughts on why Miami so quickly rebounded to once again become the country’s foremost real estate and high end interior design market.
Watch below.
