HIGH END INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: PATTERNS THAT POP
Is one of the rooms in your home in need of a drastic update? Are you tired of your bland old eggshell walls? Well then today’s inspiration may be just perfect for you!
Today I am going to share with you how you can upgrade your home instantly by applying bold patterns to your walls! Let’s take a look at how these patterns come to full fruition in your home.
Our earth is covered in unique patterns throughout nature, fashion, animals, and architecture. There is always a distinctive print to take away inspiration from.
This year we have highlighted the Chromatropic pattern and dazzling wallpaper. See below some featured patterns that have been hot this year!
Mod Optic
Bold geometric designs are making their way into home decor with subtle shifts in scale and color. These strong three-dimensional patterns create a clean, modern style that communicates sophistication and boldness. Infuse contrast and depth to create a clean, modern backdrop for existing decor.
Striking Linework
The once simple stripe has found new life with a bold, modern twist. Sharp angles and a fractured, abstract look bring dimension to the standard stripe, and add strong visual impact to even the most awkward spaces around the home. Consider using neutral paint colors for more traditional and elegant looks or brighter colors to infuse energy into the space.
Geo Elemental
Merging traditional shapes such as zigzags and diamonds with various color treatments adds a modern feel to deep-rooted tradition, creating a meeting point for contemporary and universal. The lively repetition of eye-catching, sharp lines is ideal for spaces that draw attention in one direction and evoke a strong sense of place. Using earth tones and natural colors add to the global feel of the pattern, while cool neutral colors provide a relaxing aura.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER JOSEPH DANIELSON
I am huge supporter when it comes to the youth and arts. I believe it is very important for our students out there to have ample opportunity to let there artistically ability grow and shine.
We have talked about the Young Arts Foundation and The Locust Projects, which are local heavy hitters here in Miami. Today we are going to share with you one special student winner from Iowa State University.
A junior studying interior design at Iowa State University, Joseph Danielson, has won the 2015 Raymond Waites Design Competition sponsored by the International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation.
This contest is intended to foster a student’s creativity and develop a room with their personal visual inspiration, warmth and spirit, and ability to reflect their design influence through various cultures.
As you can see the competition is no joke! It takes incredible skill and focus to be a winner and Danielson made it happen! This year’s competition challenged students to design an up-to-2,500-square-foot luxury “dream home entertainment area” featuring an indoor gourmet kitchen and attached outdoor entertainment space with a pool. Designs had to include both traditional and modern elements along with an original outdoor furniture product.
Here is a glimpse of what Danielson created, he incorporated French Provincial and English Neo-Palladian architecture and interior design elements in a natural palette of cream, bronze and green.
A truly amazing feat, we just wanted to take the time to congratulate Joseph on his artistic victory!
You can read even more about Danielson’s victory here.
3 GREAT AND BUDGET-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGN WEBSITES
Moving into a new house or apartment can be very pricey. You may not have the time or funds to go the professional route but there are many valuable options out there that can help! From apps to websites we sort the best out for you.
Don’t give up too soon when it comes to your interiors. Remember that your home should be a reflection of yourself and your style.
I have provided you below with these amazing web-based services that offer decorating plans and buying guidance for a low cost.
LaurelandWolf.com
This virtual design firm charges a onetime fee per room. Start by viewing sample spaces and clicking “Love it” or “Leave it” to pinpoint your style. Then answer a few questions housing questions. Next, upload pictures of the room. Designers send mood boards of ideas, and you select the one you like best and work with that designer virtually until you land on a plan. You’ll get a shopping list, a layout, and how-tos to style your space.
Homepolish.com
This company charges a flat fee for an in-person design consultation—offered in major cities only—and beyond that, an hourly rate. If you live in a smaller city you should opt for a virtual experience and save 20% of the cost! You can also benefit by buying suggested products on your own, rather than through a designer, which often entails markups, and by using Homepolish’s vendor discounts (Design Within Reach, CB2, and many more).
Decorist.com
This process kicks off with an interactive style quiz. Once you’ve turned in answers and uploaded photos of your space, along with a list of the furniture you want to keep, a designer sends two different room plans and requests feedback. The third (and final) plan gives suggested layout tweaks incorporating your feedback, plus a clickable shopping list for new pieces to add to the mix.
TOP 5 TIPS FOR DECORATING DIFFICULT CORNERS
In the world of high-end interior design there are so many tricks to the trade when it comes to decorating a space. I have shared with you many ideas over the past months when it comes to redecorating kitchens, bathrooms, and even your ceiling.
Today I am going to share with you my top 5 tricks that will help you decorate those difficult corners in any room!
Find a Corner Cabinet or Table: Many people overlook the fact that some furniture has literally been created to save space and fir perfectly in a corner. This may be the obvious solution but the trick is to hunt down the right pieces and make your corner space more efficient!
Balance a Tall Ladder: Try using and old wooden ladder and place it angled on your corner. This may sound random but it makes perfect blanket or towel storage in a unique way. This can build on a real bohemian aesthetic.
Place Some Plants: Go green and bring the outside in! The natural leaves and branches will grow with the corner space and effectively fill it. This will bring true organic and beautiful vibes to brighten up your space.
Find a Round Table or Console: A round table first great in any corner and also seats more bodies than a rectangular one. Set your self up with a breakfast nook or a game area.
Add Some Shelves: Corner shelves are a quick and easy project to either buy or install over the weekend. You can place all those small framed photos you may have up with any awards or relics to keep that corner personal.
HAVE A GREAT LABOR DAY!
Hello readers! I hope you are all having a wonderful Labor Day weekend. Enjoy the last day of summer as much as you can with you’re family and friends.
I am wishing you all safe travels!
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN MIAMI: LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2015
You know I love updating my readers on upcoming events and activities that take place in South Florida. Well let’s kick Labor Day weekend off right and enjoy that Monday off!
Today I am going to share with you a list of events happening this weekend in Miami. There will be a lot going on so get ready for the party!
If you are ready for the nightlife action you can start off Friday night with Liv in the Fontainebleau Hotel. Jason Derulo will be they’re singing his greatest hits! So dance the night away with the stars!
Saturday you can relax with the family at this free event Floatopia! Bring a float, raft, or inner tube and join the crowd at South Pointe Park for an awesome experience enjoying the water and meeting new people!
It is also South Beach Bike Week in Miami so take a leisure ride by the beach and soak in some rays with family and friends.
Now go and enjoy your weekend here in South Florida and stay out of trouble!
You can read about even more events going on this weekend here.
MIAMI BORN ARTIST JEN STARK DESIGNS MTV VMA’S STAGE
For any of you out there that got a glimpse of MTV’s VMA’s this past weekend, Miami designer Jen Stark let her creative talents shine bright on that stage this year!
Stark is most known for her psychedelic patterns, rainbow infused artwork and trippy animations. Her creative work truly flourished for MTV this year when Miley Cyrus came sliding out of Stark designed rainbow swirl tunnel.
I am always proud to see a Miami native in the spotlight and Stark has truly made it there. Stark’s rainbow animations are truly inspiring. Rainbow has been a real popular inspiration this summer when it comes to the arts.
We try to support the arts in many ways we can here at Interiors by Steven G. We are always looking to promote special programs for youths in the arts. The fine arts here in Miami are a big part of our culture and rapidly growing more and more.
If you know of any great programs and you would like us to promote them then you should contact us!
Be inspired bar artist, Jen Starks MTV animated logo seen below.
You can read even more her designs here.
HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: BRICK
The interior design inspiration I am going to discuss this week is one element that is part of the infrastructure of a home. Exposed brick has always been a unique home element that can compliment different kind of homes.
You can go modern and sophisticated, or rustic and charming, exposed brick can truly play many roles in bringing a home together. So lets talk about some of the ways you can accentuate your brick whether it being the walls or your ceiling, and let’s make the most of it.
Brick walls have the appeal to feel ultra stable and strong. This contrasting with modern furniture can give you a true mix of contemporary and vintage. Using these Parisian decorating tips can also help you build a chic aesthetic around your brick.
Contrasting the heavy brick walls or ceiling with soft home fabrics or home accessories will create a very bohemian vibe and maybe even bring out your inner fairy-tale inspiration.
Painting the brick white can make a cool, clean, texturized, and effect to a room. A lot of the time you will find exposed brick facades in older homes. You can check out some amazing tips for older homes and apply them to your exposed bricked out room.
When it comes to color Marsala is still hot hot hot as the color of the year! Warm tones like orange, red, and gold will help create a dramatic effect. Cooler tones like purple will amp of the regality of the brick in the room and give a super luxe feel.
If you’re one of the lucky ones with charming brick in your home then try out these ideas and liven up the room!
FIRST LOOK AT MIAMI SHORE CLUB RENOVATIONS
Many of you know how real estate developments and renovations go hand in hand with the interior design industry. I am always excited to share with you the latest projects that are popping up all over South Florida.
Today I am going to share with you the first image unveiled of Isay Weinfeld’s Shore Club renovation in Miami Beach.
The Shore Club is an iconic staple of Miami Beach for many reasons. This hotel was built in the 1930’s and placed on the ever so vibrant Collin’s Avenue. It has been well known for it’s pool parties, celebrity sightings, and Art Deco architecture ever since it opened.
The Shore Club Hotel is currently owned by the Morgan’s Hotel Group but has recently been undertaking some expansions to turn the hotel into a complex. This Brazilian hospitality/gastronomy group Fasano is set to convert the hotel into a luxury building containing around 75 residences and 100 hotel rooms.
These Brazilian stylization renderings show a lot of white and minimalist design details. You can also notice a glimpse of wood and geometrical pool shape. This will be Fasano’s first hotel to debut in the United States.
This huge revamp is expected to open in early 2017 so be on the look out!
You can read more about the renovation here.