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TIPS ON DESIGNING YOUR FIRST APARTMENT

After graduating college and locking down your first job there is one huge step onward toward adulthood. That big step is getting your first apartment.

Previously we have blogged about planning out your first apartment as a couple but now we are going to talk about decorating your very own place.

Whether you have a roommate or are living on your own, moving into your own place is a big deal that can come at a high price. Check out these budget friendly tips to make your first apartment décor affordable and fun.

Furnishings
Ask your family and relatives if they have any old furniture in storage. You might stumble upon some great antiques that are sturdy and durable. They may be a bit aged but you can use this to your advantage to build a rustic aesthetic in any room.

Decorating
If you are tired of looking at your bare white walls, and don’t feel your dorm room posters are making the cut to your adult life then you should take a look at these affordable art websites! Some rented apartments don’t allow renters to paint any walls, so think about interesting decals and funky tapestries.

DIY
There are a million do it yourself resources out there you just have to find the right ones! Try using Pinterest for affordable and manageable projects. You can also find unique ways to use your space and create storage.

THIS WEEKEND IN MIAMI: 8.7.15

Florida’s glitziest city is known for its superb happenings. There is always something to take part in and help celebrate this coastal city.

You can always hit up the beautiful sandy beaches but you also get to enjoy the awesome seafood!

Today I am going to share with you some must do events this August.

Come and celebrate South Florida’s favorite crustacean at the Key West Lobsterfest! This yearly events bring thousands of lobster lovers together for four glorious days and nights. This fest kicks off today and runs until August 9th!

Be sure to go to the events including the Lobster boil, Duval Craw, Vintner’s Dinner, free c concerts and fairs, and of course the Sunday lobster brunch!

Watch the video here to see how this event has taken over Key West in past years!

One of Miami’s trendier events is the SPF Saturdays: Seafood Pool + Pool + Four Seasons. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahia, you can relax poolside while you feast on oysters, clams, ceviche, and an all-around southern-style seafood boil! Check is out from August 1-29 and you can buy your tickets here!

You can find even more events this August here.

STUDIO CRAWL TONIGHT AT ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA 8.5.15

As a dedicated buff to Miami design scene, I am always on the hunt for the latest and greatest events to take part in. South Florida is filled with all sorts of free activities so why not take advantage of them!

You can take the whole family our or just have a date night out, but there is always something in the arts that’s happening in Miami.

Today I am going to tell you about these fabulous studio crawls located right on Lincoln Road!

ArtCenter/SouthFlorida is moving its Studio Crawl event to the first Wednesday of the month. The next is scheduled for tonight from 7 to 10 p.m.

This studio crawl will feature 19 open artist studios and resident artist John Henry Dale, also known as “Dale Dale”, playing a DJ/percussion set of Latin electronic and tropical bass music.

Of course complimentary wine and refreshments will be served to guests. The Studio Crawl is free and open to the public. It is located on 924 Lincoln Road., Miami Beach.

This looks like it will be an amazing activity so check it out tonight or come back any first Wednesday of the month!

You can read even more about it here.

HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: GOLD

For todays high-end interior design inspiration we are going to bring you back to the rainbow but dive into the color gold!

Gold has always been a timeless color that depicts regality, elegance, and grace. If used the right way of course! With interior decorating it is important to use gold selectively to avoid anything gaudy and cheap.

The trick is to use gold to brighten and warm up a room. Treat gold pieces like jewelry and carefully place them and create a distinct stylized look.

Now I am going to show you this amazing gold spectacle called the Acido Dorado created by Robert Stone. The Acido Dorado is an internationally known new architectural icon that is both inspiring and an intimate place to be. It is located inside of Joshua Tree National Park in California and you can even rent this unique experience here on Airbnb!

This modern gold house is described at a loaded object that plays with your sense of normalcy within a living space. This avant-garde house exudes sumptuous fashion and beauty. Like a fine piece of jewelry you can live in that doesn’t follow normal standards.

If you are out on the west coast any time soon take a look at the Acido Dorado and heighten your interior design and architectural senses. Embrace the gold.

INTERIOR DESIGN START-UP MAKES WAVES IN THE INDUSTRY

Here at Interiors by Steven G we love innovative ideas and supporting trailblazers in the interior design industry. Technology and Interior design are worlds that have been functioning together a lot in this generation.

Today I am going to share with you an amazing website that allows everyone the opportunity to gain high-end interior design looks.

See how Havenly is bringing beautifully designed home to everyone.

We have seen technology bring instant gratification to everyone is various industries. Uber brings you a car service at the touch of your fingertips while Seamless grabs you dinner. So many Design Apps so little time.

Let’s talk about the accessibility Havenly has built to all patrons of luxury interior design. Co-founders Jessie Dixon and Lee Mayer have been making waves by combining person decorating consulting and e-commerce. Havenly is made up of Denver and New York office locations with a plethora of trained interior designers.

In four simple steps you can receive customer interior design expertise right in front of you. The process starts with a style quiz to define your visual aesthetic. Then for $185 you describe in more detail what project you are looking to achieve to an interior designer. In 5 business days you will be provided feedback on your ideas and sent 2 visual concepts. The last step is to buy what you like at the advertised price and love you room!

Of course this process doesn’t give you nearly as much close interaction and a traditional interior design firm can give you but it is affordable and great for someone whose in need of a quick fix.

DID YOU KNOW THIS FAMOUS COMEDIAN IS SLIM PALEY’S HUSBAND?

I’ve been singing the praises of high end interior design blogger Slim Paley for near on a year now. We’ve even traded a handful of mutually-complimentary Tweets.

So I was naturally interested when I came across her real name in an online discussion of some of the best high end interior design blogs out there.

Carolyn Espley-Miller.

Because I’m such a fan of her unique take on design, life, and art, I had to know more. So I did a quick Google search

Turns out that at the dawn of civilization (the 80’s), Slim/Carolyn was a model who appeared in the video for KajaGooGoo’s new wave classic “Too Shy.” Eventually she met an SNL cast member and rising star of the comedy world.

His name was Dennis Miller.

That’s right, that Dennis Miller…the Weekend Update guy and present-day political firebrand.

If that’s not a power couple, I don’t know what is.

Congratulations to Dennis for finding such a great match!

THIS WEEKEND IN MIAMI ON A BUDGET: 7.30.15

Florida’s flashiest city is known for its exorbitant pleasures. There is however always a way to budget yourself and have a grand old time!

I just love suggesting more and more fun activities to indulge in on your Miami weekends. Today I am going to share with you how to have a ball on a budget!

When I think of Miami I think glamour and luxury. You can easily fit the lifestyle when indulging in these suggestions this weekend.

First things first hit the beach! It’s free and glorious. Bask in the dun and get your brilliant tan on. You can also save a few bucks on parking by checking out this site!

If you are trying to stay out of the sun then there are a ton of free museums all over! Of course we have the Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design. This is one of the largest and most diverse museums in the country. You can also check out the Patricia & Philip Frost Art Museum, which is always free!

Now of course its time for those cheap eats! If you are still down by the beach than head over to Joe’s Stone Crabfor lunch! You must try Joe’s famous half chicken for only $6.95!

If you are downtown checking out the museums then you should head over to Toro Toro! You must indulge in there happy hour from 4-7pm! Must try the guacamole and chip!

For some nighttime activities you should check out Art Circuits for some free cultural excursions.

You can read about more budget option for this weekend here.

HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: RAINBOWS

High-end interior design inspiration can be found across the globe. Today I am bringing you to Great Britain for your muse.

We are going to take an inside look at the rainbow pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens and the current design trend.

There is a growing trend in the design world of the multihued color, known as iridescence. This installation expresses how color can change your perspective on various pieces and objects in an opulent way.

You can find many of this amazing color inspiration bloom inside of the rainbow pavilion at the Serpentine Gallery.

This iridescent color can be used on glass panels of a lamp, and can be paired with brass and earth tones on various home accessories. The reflective nature of this natural rainbow is very dynamic and unique. Oil slick and sunsets also can represent the iridescent rainbow is various ways.

Try using this iridescent texture against dry finished and matte velvets. It will help bring out the rainbows allure and transfixion. These are true conversation pieces.

5 BEST HIGH END INTERIOR DESIGNERS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

I like to keep my blog as a universal hub for your interior design inspiration and needs so why not share with you some of the most incredible and influential bloggers on social media!

Today I am bringing you some of my favorite Instagrammer’s that create a unique style and inspirational view of interior design.

Here we source out the best of the best so that you don’t have to! So please enjoy some of these top tier Instagram feeds to help bring you even more adventure and passion for interior design.

@sfgirlbybay – Learn how to play with elegantly placed and electric pops of color in your decorating scape.
@myscandinavianhome – Classic European style meets contemporary sheik on this bloggers Instagram feed.
@aphrochic – Watch as this Brooklynite combines styles and creates a urban sophisticated interior design look and feel.
@nickolsenstyle – This Instagram feed will bring you daring textiles, extraordinary colors, and statement-piece furniture. This blog enraptures a lavish and exuberant aesthetic.
@benjaminvandiver – This Nashville native has created a minimalist mood board of soft, clean, and inviting interior designs.

For more fabulous Interior Design Instagram’s check out Refinery29 and Harper’s Bazaar blog posts.

Remember of course to follow @InteriorsByStevenG.

STUDENT ARTISTS CURATE EXHIBIT IN MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

Here at Interiors by Steven G we love to watch our young aspiring interior designers and artists learn and grow. Luckily in Miami we are fortunate enough to have great opportunities and programs for our budding students in the local area.

We have discussed the YoungArts Foundation in past posts and we are excited to announce what the Locust Projects has brought to our Miami Design District this summer.

Locust Projects is non-profit exhibition space that is devoted to providing contemporary visual artists the liberty to experiment with new ideas. This program supports the local community through educational initiatives and is free to the public.

Miami-Dade County High Schooler’s have been giving the amazing opportunity to create and display there artwork this summer through the Locust Art Builders Program. 20 artists are participating this year and have created showpieces that are being seen from July 11th until August 8th.

This art exhibit plays with Miami stereotypes. Mentors work with the students to enlighten them about the world of being a professional artist.

This program is a great opportunity for young artists to flourish. Spread the works and catch this exhibit before it’s gone!

You can read even more about the exhibit here.

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