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SEE AIRBNB’S ART INSTALLATION COMING TO DESIGN/MIAMI 2015

If you read this blog often then you know I get very excited when it comes to new design and art exhibits. This years Design Miami/ will be showcasing the best of the best.

I am going to kick it off by sharing with you this unique design collaboration from online travel marketplace, Airbnb, which will be installed this year.

Airbnb has teamed with Design With Company to create this special installation called Belong. The outdoor event space will host free creativity sharing sessions during Design Miami/ week. Belong. Here. Now. is an interactive installation where emerging creative talents will host unique moments. The space will come alive with interactive experiences by all of Design/Miami’s art enthusiasts.

This amazing collaboration will be open to the public December 2 – 5, 2015 located on Meridian Ave & 19th Street in Miami. Just across the street from the Design Miami/ Entrance.

You can read more about this collaboration here!

MIAMI ARTIST BRINGS ECO-FRIENDLY STYLES TO INTERIOR DESIGN

Living in a coastal city of Miami with a high sea levels and environmental challenges, it is important to care for ones environment. Taking steps toward reducing carbon footprints to make a helpful impact on the environment makes perfect sense.

Environmentally conscious design is very practical and I am happy to discuss some wonderfully executed pieces with you today!

Reflecting the illumination of dimmable incandescent candelabra bulbs, the California Sunburst chandelier, by the late legendary designer Tony Duquette, is made of molded shards of brass by Brooklyn Remains Lighting in its LEED Gold–certified facility, which features solar panels, rain cisterns, and its own organic garden. Available exclusively at Niba Home, Miami Design District, 39 NE 39th St., 305-573-1939

The Christophe Delcourt Legend bookcase, available at Roche Bobois, is crafted from a single renewable material—solid Bourgogne oak—to ease end-of life recycling. Assembled using cross-halving joints and wooden dowels, it also meets Roche Bobois’s Eco6 guidelines for sustainability, a company-wide system that rates items according to six criteria, making it simple for consumers to understand a product’s green aspects. 19907 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-935-0035

Read more about more sustainable pieces.

TOP MOST COMMON DESIGN MISTAKES

Among the midst of our home designing pillage, we must take a step back and reflect on all of our interior choices. There are of course many challenges involved with creating a space. Sometimes there are internal struggles with partners, decorating with kids and pets in mind or sometimes it is what your budget allows.

Take a look at some of the most common decorating mistakes that can easily happen when not given proper guidance.

We can help you avoid them at all costs!

Whether it is advice on paint colors, or rug size, Steven G is always here to help your high-end interior design needs!

The Top 10 Most Common Decorating Mistakes

Not shopping around to accommodate the budget before buying
Choosing furniture that’s too big or small for the room
Improper arrangement and display of accessories, collections and artwork
Choosing wall colors and patterns before choosing furnishings
Failure to create a focal point
Trying to work in “heirlooms” that don’t fit the design
How to decorate with children
Too much color and contrast
Falling victim to the latest fads
Not asking for help

To make certain you are doing everything you can to avoid these common design mistakes here are a few more to be on lookout for:

Do Not Go Overboard On Matching

It can be easy to fall into the trap of buying the same furnishings and start matching everything. This can make a room feel overwhelming, what you should do is mix up accessories to add character to each room. This will bring uniqueness.

Choosing that Bright Yellow Couch

Bright and bold colors can be very harmonious when decorating a space as long as they have reason and purpose. If you are to choose a bright colored sofa you may want to reconsider based on the ebb and flow of the rest of the room.

If you did pick that banana colored couch you are now forcing the room to always carry this loud aesthetic, which takes away from any diversification in the future. However if you choose a subdued colored couch you’ll have the ability to interchange different colored home accessories such as blankets and throw pillows. You can re-arrange and stylize the room over the years without being stuck to one look. So go neutral when sofa shopping!

Do Not Use Poor Lighting

Lighting is a very important element to the functionality and feeling of a room. You have to think about the color of light, the quantity of light and where to place it. When you have lighting in layers you can build more light based on the time of day and add dimmers. Now you can have the ability to adjust your lighting for any mood you want.

Not Testing Out Paints Before Your Purchase

It is very important to test out your paint color choices before taking the dive. Avoid too much intense color. Make sure you also mix up colors and test them out. Swatching is key to finding the perfect color.

You simply cannot just purchase your favorite color you see at the store! This is because every color can look differently in any room. This is due to many natural lighting causes. Test out various swatches on different walls and compare how they look under certain light. You will be much happier with your color choice when you see the best-suited color based on the wall.

Don’t Place All Furniture Against the Walls

Instead of having your living room furniture stand pressed against the wall, try moving it inward to create a warm seating arrangement for conversation. The furniture should be arranged to allow for guests and family to circulate through the space. Just add the perfect area rug and you can unite all furnishings.

Do Not Ignore Scale and Proportion

It is very important to determine scale and proportion when designing a room. Scale is the size of things, and proportion is the relationship of those sizes to each other and the room as a whole. Making sure you add the right furniture and create feng shui will bring peace to a room.

Rushing Your Decorating

You do not have to finish your entire home decorating at once! Rushing will not bring you your dream home. After living in the space for a while, certain design issues begin to surface. You may notice that your curtains do not block enough light or that the guest bedroom should be moved. Your home will evolve and grow with your needs and surroundings.

You want to make sure you do your research to avoid design mistakes! You have already made the right choice by reading this blog!

DESIGNTV WITH STEVEN G.: NEW PRODUCT DEKTON REVEALED

You have to see this superb maintenance free all-purpose surface. We find this product indestructible for your kitchen counters. Dekton is a real game changer and it is available in the Untied States in 25 colors. This product will blow your mind!

Check it out here on Design TV with Steven G.!

HERE IS YOUR ART BASEL PARTY GUIDE

There is so much buzz revolving around Miami when Art Basel comes around each year. Countless socialites and mega stars of the art scene are out and about for this bustling art season.

Why not be apart of the hustle and bustle and celebrate the beauty and inspiration of art and design with the slew of patrons in South Florida.

Take a look at the festivities that you must RSVP for this December!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015
A Very Superfine! Kickoff Party with Baio (of Vampire Weekend) and Lauv, presented by Superfine! House of Art and Design, the Citadel, 8300 NE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $25 via superfine.design/tickets.

Thursday, December 3, 2015
PAMM presents “Dimensions” by Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange) and Ryan McNamara, Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Open only PAMM Sustaining and above level members as well as Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and Art Miami VIP cardholders.

Friday, December 4, 2015
Miami Nice Art Basel, All-White Yacht Party, South Beach Lady, Hyatt Dock, 400 SE Second Ave., Miami. Tickets $60 via wantickets.com.

Jamie xx and Four Tet, presented by III Points and Young Turks, at Mana Wynwood, 318 NW 23rd St., Miami. Doors 9 p.m. Tickets $25 to $400 via showclix.com.

Avey Tare (Animal Collective) DJ set with Byrdipop and Uchi (live), Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Doors 10 p.m.; tickets $15 to 20 via showclix.com.

Saturday, December 5, 2015
Danny Howells, Do Not Sit On the Furniture, 423 16th St., Miami Beach. Doors 10 p.m.; tickets $20 via residentadvisor.net.

Sunday, December 6, 2015
Dark Basel with Necro and Madchild. 7 p.m. at Churchill’s Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305-757-1807; churchillspub.com. Tickets cost $20 plus fees via eventbrite.com. Ages 18 and up.

Mark you calendars, and don’t forget that you can check for more event updates here!

CHECK OUT ELLEN’S INTERIOR DESIGN BOOK!

I get very excited then well known successful influencers embrace the world of high-end interior design. We have discussed Venus Williams great design accomplishments as well as Jessica Simpson’s and Kate Moss’s passion for luxurious interiors.

Today I am going to share with you one of America’s funniest comedians and talk show hosts, Ellen DeGeneres and her book Home.

I just love sharing with my reader new spectacles revolving around interior design so why not share to your some amazing literature! Home, by Ellen DeGeneres, discusses the many homes that Ellen has bought and renovated over the past 25 years.

DeGeneres describes her real estate and decorating adventures as pure education. Here passion for interior design has always been a passion of hers since a young age.

Here are her main takeaways of interior design knowledge.
– Go vintage
– Neutral colors make the best palette
– Let the sunshine in
– The power of simplicity, less is more
– Get a chalkboard in your kitchen

You can read even more about her book here.

TOP 3 FUN FALL DECORATING IDEAS

Fall its now truly in the air with foliage changes and family festivities around the corner! While not everyone gets to feel all four seasons, they sure can decorate for them!

Of course in Miami the weather stays warm through out most of the year but today I am going to share with you ways to keep the fall spirit alive! Check out these fun for the fall decorating ideas!

Bring warm fall colors to accent pieces
Many Miamians dress up their home with coastal colors such as aqua hues. You can actually compliment these cool tones with small accent pieces in warm fall colors such as burnt sienna and creams. Whenever you bring nature into your homes landscape you can never go wrong. Try adding warm hues with flowers such as marigolds, mums and Dahlias. These are luscious fall colors for your home.

Mix up a traditional centerpiece
Adorning your dining room table with a fall themed centerpiece is exquisite and welcoming to guests. Placing a pumpkin surrounded by your warm fall flowers is a simple centerpiece recipe. You can create a mini cornucopia centerpiece by picking local fruits with warm colors and adding them to a wicker, wooden, or even a gold basket.

Dress up your table for the season
The way you arrange the food and set up the table is key to a successful dinner party. You can use some of the tips above to create that fall ambiance and then match it with luxurious silverware, flatware, serving platters and linens. Bronze or gold napkin rings will really make your dinner table sparkle!

DESIGNTV WITH STEVEN G.: GLOBAL INSPIRATION

On this episode of DesignTV With Steven G., we chat with you about interior design inspirations from around the world!

There are so many different countries and cultures that influence interior design in their own special ways. Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite countries high-end interior design styles.

Let’s get started…

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING FIREPLACE DESIGNS

As you may have already felt in the east coast, but winter is right around the corner. It is that time of year again where you definitely want to cozy up as soon as you get inside your home from the chilly outdoors.

Today I am going to show you some fresh fireplace designs that can dazzle your home!

There are so many ways to elegantly decorate your fireplace mantel. See below at the chic, romantic objects arranged in a very design-focused display. Here you can showcase your personal items and trophies as well as art statement pieces.

We have discussed how much you can glamorize your home with porcelain; now see how this black marble exudes true sophistication and luxury.

This amazing fireplace is in a kitchen! Think about the countless meals you will spend cozied up by the fire with the warm embers glowing in the background. Also note how they have used animals in this interior design stylization!

You can see even more stunning designs here.

HIGH-END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: ROSE GOLD

We have given you an array of colorful inspirations from Pantone’s color of the year, marsala, to all over the color spectrum with rainbow!

Today I bring you a current trend in pop culture due to the new iPhone release, rose gold! Besides gizmos andgadgets, rose gold is actually a very beautiful color that can easily be incorporated into your home’s interior design palette for a more elegant glow.

Rose gold is not just an ordinary gold color; it has a pinkish tinge that exudes uniqueness and sophistication. The best way you can incorporate rose gold is through lighting. From floor lamps to chandeliers, rose gold looks great to replace any metallic fixture.

Another unique way you can use rose gold is by pairing it with white marble or porcelain for a full on glam effect. This will add an extra twinkle and light up the room! So go on your perfect home accessories mission to find the perfect way to incorporate this trending color into your space!

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