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CHECK OUT THESE WONDERFUL WINDOW TREATMENT DESIGNS

There are so many different techniques and styles you can use to decorate you home. I have found this great article sorting our some amazing window treatment ideas for your home. I hope you enjoy!

Environmentally Conscious Design
Eco-friendly and sustainable homeowners want window treatments that increase energy efficiency, feature low chemical emissions, and are constructed from recycled and sustainably sourced materials. Of course they want to keep there windows luxurious but with a decreased environmental risk.

Hunter Douglas Heritance® hardwood shutters are fabricated using wood from sustainable forests, significantly reduce energy costs and are GREENGUARD-certified, making them a popular choice for eco-conscious homeowners.

Layered Designs
Layering windows increases energy efficiency, privacy and light filtering, and you can still add beautiful décor. Homeowners can pair drapes with custom shades while choosing unique colors and textures.

Metallic Detail
Window treatment hardware and fabrics featuring gold, silver or copper detailing are a significant way to at that glam factor into your home. From traditional to contemporary designs metallic can always be incorporated weather it is woven in the fabric or plated on the fixtures.

TOP 3 SHOPPING MALLS IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Luxury and sophistication pours out of Miami, so why not take advantage of that fact shop at the prime locations!

We have introduced you to the shops at Bal Harbour and the rapidly growing Design District, now I will take you all around South Florida with my top easy going shopping picks!

Dolphin Mall
This mall may not be everyone’s favorite choice for number one, but this mall does have it all. With the addition of a new H&M store that opened earlier this month, and a combination of outlet name-brand stores — like Bose, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Saks 5th Avenue — there really is something for everyone. There are also lots of choices when it comes to food. There are 2 movie theaters and a bowling alley. You can really get all your errands done in one day!

The Village of Merrick Park
Merrick has great stores such as Burberry, Carolina Hererra, Kate Spade, and it also has fabulous dining options. The malls beautiful open design allows shoppers stroll around and enjoy the outdoor gardens and warm weather. Located in the heart of Coral Gables, Merrick is also at a convenient spot for shoppers that want a little more than the stores found along Miracle Mile.

Sunset Place
What other mall can you say has an amazing nightlife scene just across the street! You can get your shopping done, have something to eat at one of the dozens of options, and maybe catch a flick or dance the night away! But be prepared to pay for parking!

LOOKING BACK AT 2015 IN MIAMI

Today I am going to highlight a few huge moves that came to Miami this past year.

We see great optimism and success for growth in the New Year, now us look back and reflect on the growth and livelihood of this vibrant city of Miami.

The Design District comes to life.
The up and coming Design District has finally come to life. Hermès, Loewe, and Cartier set up shop just blocks from one another. Though designer prices are high and not for the average consumer, the Design District has worked with local artists and collaborators outside the world of designer goods making the neighborhood accessible and glamorous.

Galleries flock out of Wynwood.
There has been a shift in artsy neighborhoods when the trendy boutiques and juice bars moved into Wynwood. Little Haiti, Little River, and Allapattah has been the new art gallery mecca of Miami. This change came with some significant pushback from Wynwood residents, fearful of being displaced by tourists with no roots to the neighborhood.

Daniel Arsham has a proud return at YoungArts.
One of South Florida’s most successful local talents, Daniel Arsham, returned with the interactive installation The Future Was Written at the YoungArts campus in midtown. The piece came with a curated exhibition of selected works from Arsham’s career. As an artist, he’s interested in the notion of construction — related to the past, present, or future. His sculptures are concrete casts of salient modern artifacts — basketballs, electric guitars, pay phones, etc. They are projections of what archaeological specimens will look like at some point in time.

DESIGN TV WITH STEVEN G.: INTERVIEW WITH IVAN RAMIREZ

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!

There is no better place to ring in the New Year than Miami!

Of course New York City is still an amazing place to celebrate but it is cold and crowded. In Miami, you can party ’til the break of dawn on the beach or at an ocean front nightclub.

Wherever you are this holiday I hope you have a Happy New Year!

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: BILHUBER’S AMERICAN MASTER

Many great interior designers have published literature to help guide anyone looking for inspiration. Today I am going to share with you a great book by interior designer Jeffrey Bilhuber.

In his latest book, Jeffrey Bilhuber distills thirty years of expertise and creative inspiration designing beautiful and brilliantly modern rooms. Presenting a diverse range of decorator’s most recent and important work from around the country, the book is centered around 30 signature statements by Bilhuber—pithy and insightful bedrock principles and axioms that have fueled designer’s process.

Rounding out these statements Sara Ruffin Costello, the highly regarded writer and editor, sheds light on Bilhuber’s inimitable style through charming anecdotes and bright, rich descriptions, revealing a decorator at the top of his profession.

Get your copy here!

STYLE WAYS TO CHILDPROOF YOUR HOME

Planning to have kids or pets but don’t want to give up your interior design sanctity? Then have no fear! Your helpful childproofing tips are here!

We know the importance of keeping you home classy while designing around your children’s activities. Though for some the kids truly do takeover, we will not let this happen to you!

Check out these useful childproofing tips!

Use indoor/outdoor fabrics…
Using versatile fabrics that work both indoors and out are much easier to clean and more durable for those sticky fingers!

Avoid a toy overload with baskets…
To avoid clutter you must designate spaces for your children’s toys. If you have special organization for these items, it won’t feel like a toy takeover. You can make clean up easy with stylish baskets. Baskets keep items neat and hidden.

Keep you nice home items our of reach…
Keep your antiques and precious pieces at a higher location so you don’t have to feel nervous about them. For example, since the coffee table is a play zone for most children, keep a tray, books, and other objects that aren’t fragile on the table.

Teach the importance of nice things when they are young…
Never say no to that beautiful but delicate home item. You must teach your children the importance of certain items at an early age so they know the rules. This will help avoid any accidents.

DESIGN TV WITH STEVEN G.: INTERVIEW WITH FRANK KIRCHNER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE HERE AT INTERIORS BY STEVEN G. 12.24.15

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.

BISCAYNE PARK OUTDOOR SCULPTURE COMPETITION

Today’s post goes out to all those local artists out there looking to share their work in the city.

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.

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