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HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: DECORATING WITH PINK

If you are redecorating a room in your home and are daring enough to make a big change then why not go bold with pink!

When using shades of pink thoughtfully in your home you can create great intrigue while avoiding a child-like look. Were not talking about dousing your lawn with pink flamingo ornaments, but finding tasteful ways to bring a splash of color into your home.

Let’s take a look at some ways you can decorate with pink!

50 Shades of Pink
When is comes to pink you do not have to only stick with one shade. Experiment a bit by mixing pastel pink, fuchsia, and dark pink to come up with an entirely unique room.

Liven up Your Room with Pink Flowers
If you have an especially neutral space, pink flowers such as roses or peonies make a great accent. Again you can mix up the shades with pink and burgundy flowers for the ultimate dreamy bouquet.

Mix is Up with Pink Patterns that Pop
Choosing pink patterns that pop mixed with unexpected patterns like black and white, and floral is an inspiring idea. You can really transform a room while adding a memorizing wall.

Pick a Pink Statement Piece to Draw Your Eye In
Make a cool piece of pink art the focal point of a room in your home. You can even create the artwork yourself by just painting a canvas pink and framing it or grabbing a large swatch of pink fabric.

Make your Kitchen Cool with Pink Appliances
Retro appliances are one of the biggest kitchen trends right now. Retro appliances come in pastel shades like mint green, baby blue, and pastel pink. It doesn’t get much more fun and bold than a pink fridge!

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE WYNWOOD WALLS

We have talked to you a bit about the history of the Wynwood Walls, but today I would like to dig a little deeper.

Fresh and upcoming graffiti artists have curated this amazing and free open art space over the past few years.

The walls have changed but the intensity lives. As a huge supporter of the arts today I am going to tell you the inside scoop of some of the current artists.

Maya Hayuk
This Brooklyn artist creates paintings and massively scaled murals with inspiration from outer space, traditional Ukrainian crafts, airbrushed manicures, and mandalas.

Hayuk weaves visual information from her immediate surroundings into her elaborate abstractions, creating an engaging mix of referents from popular culture and advanced painting practices alike while connecting to the ongoing pursuit of psychedelic experience in visual form.

Ryan McGinness
McGinness was raised on the surf and skate culture of Virginia Beach and now a fixture in Manhattan’s art world, his work uses the language of signage and corporate logos to communicate more personal messages.

His mural for Wynwood Walls, entitled 33 Women, uses a palette of red, orange, green and yellow Day-Glo paint on a black background. In these works, he offers his own distinct version of the female nude, a constant throughout art history. A true brilliant addition to the Walls.

Shepard Fairey
“Obey” campaign and for his Obama “Hope” poster. His mural for the Wynwood Walls, visible from 2nd Avenue, is a stunning example of his wheat-pasted work.

Knowing that the walls would be protected provided an incentive for him to design and create a pasted mural that is more polished than what he would be able to do without permission. His finished work includes references to human rights with the figure on the far left of Burmese opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi; the imagery also deals with climate change and the question of war.

Retna
LA-based artist RETNA loves going out to Miami. His bold and distinctive murals for Primary Flight, painted on some of the biggest walls around Wynwood since 2006, have become a part of the city’s artistic landscape.

The artist strives to embrace the universality of human experience in his work. You don’t need to decipher his letters to think of the different ways even ancient cultures have recorded their history.

Alex Diaz
This Puerto Rican street artist began her street artistry in 2009 and quickly became known for his impeccable attention to detail and unique style of painting.

Diaz’s unmistakable technique uses thousands of tiny black brushstrokes to create extraordinary murals. His work features fantastical and dreamlike depictions of animals in a state of metamorphosis. Diaz’s work is truly exceptional and beautiful experience.

HOME DESIGN AND SIMPLICITY

One very important element with high-end interior design is simplicity. The ability to extract home items until you have created an astounding room aesthetic is something that takes practice and patience.

By simplifying your home you have increased positive energy by creating a synced flow through your rooms. Today I am going to share with you some tips and tricks to keep your home simplified in a positive way.

Clutter-free organization
Getting rid of clutter can be challenging for most. Taking the time to actually go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate or throw away is really important and crucial to simplicity. Everything that remains you can organize and put away in unseen storage.

Pops of color
If you have neutral-toned furniture you can bring bold colors in with you home accessories, such a throw pillows and standing lamps. Painting an accent wall is an awesome way to bring color into a space. Pick a color from a throw pillow or wall-art piece to make the room cohesive. You can also add pops of color by choosing a cool wallpaper design for an accent wall. Also you can also spruce up the room with the wonderful color of flowers and it will also add a natural element.

Symmetrical yet functional
Balance is everything when placing furniture in a room. The furniture should form a relaxing and symmetrical arrangement. There should be about 3 and 10 feet between each seat. Additionally, instead of pushing each piece up against the wall to create more space, give your furniture a bit of breathing room a few inches from the wall. This makes the room look and feel open and airy.

Varying textures
Having only one texture in a room can seem bland. You can avoid that by varying the fabric types on your couch and curtains. Mix in some metals or wooden accents to draw the eye around the room.

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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.

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