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New Art Exhibit Downtown Miami: The Ground Beneath Our Feet

I love bringing my readers the most interesting and inspiring events this great city has to offer! Today I am going to share with you a must see collaborative art show to check out this weekend!

If you are interested in learning about this history of Miami in a unique way you just have to see this exhibit.

Downtown Miami: The Ground Beneath Our Feet, An Artists’ and Writers’ Collaboration is about art, literature, Miami architecture and history, and all about the collaboration between artists, writers, and the community.

You can see this show at the Miami Dade College Museum of Art + Design (MOAD) inside of the freedom tower with the beautiful you of the Miami skyline.

This fascinating visit couples 24 local artists and writers pieces that celebrate a important and historical architectural site in Miami. This exhibit celebrates the contemporary architecture and design, and ties it into the historic movements.

Come be a part of this monumental exhibit and learn even more about Miami in a stimulating and meaningful way!

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: KNOBS

Today I am going to share with you a few ways that you can improve your interior designing with an easy swap. Sweating the details is important and paying attention to doorknobs and handles is an easy way to make your home gleam.

It is easy to over look the small stuff but today I am going to give you a few inspirational ideas to replace your handles and knobs and help them match your home!

Of course a quick fix of a paint job or new furniture is interchangeable and easy to do, but household hardware is more noticeable than you think! They are functional home accessories that get touched or used at minimum once a day!

It is important to update them and have them fit the rest of the aesthetic in a room. You will be shocked at the visual impact this swap can have.

If you have a beach house or beach themes room, try experimenting with a nautical flair and add rope knotted pull handles on to your cabinets.

Aged brass is always a strong and elegant style. The resurgence of brass in hardware is everywhere and it is bold and antique. Using satin finish on your brass handles creates a polished look.

If you are looking to match a more modern room, swap your handles with matte black hardware for a sleek and casual feel. This dark contrast on a white space will really stand out.

Remember to match your hardware to your room’s stylization for a powerful interior design impact.

AN INSIDE LOOK AT THIS FUNKY NEW GARAGE

As you know Miami is filled with amazing architecture and the fabulous Art Deco style. The growing Miami Design District is known for their awe-inspiring architecture.

The city’s Urban Development Review Board has just recommended approval for this unique, 7 story, Museum Garage to be added to the Miami Design District.

The Museum Garage is the future luxury development for the Miami Design District, an epicenter for fashion, art, design, and culture.

Public art has always been a key aspect to the growing district. This functional piece of art will help bring more visitors in and give them a place to park. The building is to highlight the work of a half-dozen artists who are to craft diverse 3-D façades.

Designers from all over the world will be curated by the Miami Art Museum Board to create fresh ideas for the Museum Garage’s façade.

I am truly excited to see the Miami Design District thrive and develop more unique concepts.

TAKE A HEALTH RETREAT IN MIAMI THIS JULY

This July is Miami Spa Month so you must take advantage of what this great city has to offer! Greater Miami is recognized for out luxurious spas around the world!

I just love bringing my readers current events and fun activities to do in Miami. So take a break and indulge yourself with pampering and relaxation before August 31st.

Check out some amazing health retreat ideas fromShape Magazine so you can treat yourself even more!

Start of your pampering by getting good nights sleep. Check yourself into the Surfcomber in South Beach surrounding your self in the heart of Art Deco
Take advantage of this spectacular boutique hotels yoga mats or hit the beach for some group runs.

Gear up and take a ride across SoBe on easily accessible and free PUBLIC bikes.

Take your cardio to the water and take some surf lessons with SoBe Surf School or you can rent a kayak or kiteboard located near the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne. For less of an adrenaline rush you can rent a paddle board and head over to the natural oasis of Matheson Hammock Park.

Reenergize yourself with a delicious meal at Basil Park, a healthy options with local fresh food in the Sunny Isles.

Of course treat yourself with retail therapy and stroll along the famous Lincoln Road and pop into the many shops.

Get a massage at the Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.

End your fabulous spa day with a sunset cocktail on the balcony of Area 31 restaurants located at the EPIC hotel in Downtown Miami.

You can read the full article here.

INTERIOR DECORATING FAULTS TO AVOID

We have shown you cautionary interior design stories, common mistakes, and decorating tips. Today’s topic has to do with the many common interior design faults that everyone manages to do at some point.

Use these 4 points to help avoid such decorating disasters!

Holding on to items you hate
Even is it’s a gift, you do not place objects that do not fit. By giving in and doing this you can ruin the entire space. The only way to get rid of this problem is to get rid of the junk you’ve been holding onto that you know you do not need. With a clear space and clear mind the design possibilities are endless!

Through the wires
Cables. Everyone has more than they know balled up into an endless maze of exhaustion and can barely tell what they are even for! My advice is to keep everything orderly. Try choosing a cord that matches the wall color or try drilling a hole in the back of furniture so the cord can go through. Store your unused wires and label them properly. Staying clutter free means staying stress free.

Too many photos
From family photos, baby pictures, vacations, and reunions, the amount of pictures people can collect is insane! Of course pictures are treasured memories but if there are too much it can cause them to be less special. Just pick out your favorite photographs and display them in fabulous frames.

Positioning furniture wrong
You can admit that not everyone is perfect at placing down your furniture. Not everyone has the eye. Fret not there are many free resources and tools out there that can help. Try some of these helpful Interior Design Apps out for your spacing needs. Or get some professional help and have it done with expert finesse!

CALL FOR GUEST POSTS THIS SUMMER

Calling all bloggers, Miami lovers, and interior design gurus!

We would like to hear from our readers for a change!

Of course I have a wonderful time, sharing with you our tips and views on high end interior design. We will keep this blog going but it is time to spice it up!

That said we’ve gotten to know so many quality interior design bloggers as well as realtors, developers and fashion mavens over the last year. The many talents brought onto DesignTV with Steven G. also amaze us!

That’s why we’re putting out a call to any blogger who writes about high-end interior design, luxury, Miamilifestyle, or real estate to submit a guest post to us. We’d like to feature your work here so that all of our fans, readers, and clients can see all the great talent out there.

Submit your guest post email and suggested topic to my personal account at intbysteveng@gmail.com or Tweet to @intbysteveng.

TRANSFORMATION OF MIAMI BEACH LIFEGUARD TOWERS

Miami is full of unique neighborhoods and historic décor. From the Wynwood Walls to Little Havana there is an amazing architecture and culture.

Today we are going to take you to the beach where the iconic lifeguard towers have been the voice and beacon of the beachscape for years.

Architecture and interior design go hand in hand especially when it comes to Miami. Today I am going to give you an inside look at the transformation of the lifeguard towers over the years and why they are so important to the essence of the city.

Due to temperamental climate being on the Atlantic Ocean, South Florida has taken the brunt of many forceful storms. Miami Beach’s lifeguard towers have suffered as well. Before Hurricane Andrew in 1992 hit, the lifeguard towers were very basic and dull and could easily be from any average beach.

That changed when Miami architect William Lane volunteered to rebuild the destroyed towers into conversation pieces that captured the soul and originality of South Beach and Ocean Drive. After the 2005 Storms, towers by other designers were added to the beach as well to create the artful beach oasis.

These quirky and whimsical towers became a staple of pop culture in Miami Beach. They are a true reflection of the Art Deco history. Susan Russell has beautifully photographed the towers for your coffee table reads in South Beach Lifeguard Stations.

That salty sea air and father time really took a toll on Lane’s towers, but luckily enough the newest structures were upgraded with better connecters, larger decks, stainless steel, and impact windows. They now also rise 8 feet high.

Soon enough we are hoping that even more towers will be updated and replaced with even more spectacular designs that spread joy to visitors from all over the world!

You can read even more about the makeover here.

HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: IRIS APFEL

We have brought to you amazing lifestyle bloggers, authors, and athletes, today I am going to introduce to you legendary interior designer and fashion icon, Iris Apfel.

This native New Yorker has been on the design scene her whole lifetime, so I just had to spread the knowledge of this remarkable woman with you!

Iris has been in the interior design and fashion world since the 1950’s, and has been a style icon ever since! Though retired, Apfel is still making appearances and spreading her influence at the age of 93!

Two years after Iris Apfel was married her and her husband launched the textile firm Old World Weavers. From 1950-1992 the Apefel’s took part in many design restoration projects including work on the White House for 9 presidents. Those included Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Clinton.

In 2014 the documentary Iris was composed of her life and you should definitely check it out! Let her lifelong energy and iconic style inspire you!

After coming across this interesting Forbes Article I had to shed light in this magnificent icon.

INTERIOR DESIGN AND YOUR CEILING

You have picked your color, painted your walls, and chosen your furniture. Now look up! What’s missing? Your ceiling!

When redecorating a space many people are quick to overlook there ceiling. The ceiling is actually a very important part of a room that deserves just as much attention.

Your ceiling can accentuate the space in many different ways and today I am going to talk to you about a few of them!

Painting Your Ceiling
Try using a color that complements your wall color. Maybe use a shade or two lighter or darker then your walls. This can bring balance and harmony to any room.

Decorative Molding
You can find decorative molding available at a local building supplies warehouse or a specialist-molding supplier. Choose your mold and watch is change the texture and aesthetic to the room. We suggest hiring a contractor when installing.

Wood Plank Ceilings
I would consider installing a wood plank ceiling for a more rustic and country look. In a space with high ceilings plank and groove are elemental options.

Ceiling Tiles and Pressed Ceilings
Ceiling tiles and pressed ceilings are an inexpensive to bring flair to your ceiling. Tin ceiling tiles provide a more lux style. All three options are reasonably simple to install and can disguise a textured ceiling.

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: TROPICAL STYLE

We pull inspiration everyday from all walks of life to fill your home with a little magic, but today we are going to draw your muse from our very own oasis of Miami.

This summer we are noticing a very popular trend of tropical patterns. We are seeing them in high fashion, accessories and now in your home.

Let’s take this tropical style and showcase ways to blend it in your living space!

Tropical interior design can involve the use of many natural materials, such as wicker, rattan, bamboo and teak. You can also go tropical with fabrics featuring palm leaves, lattice prints and flowers.

Tropical Bedrooms
Who doesn’t want a bright and cheerful tropical bedroom! White walls, a palm leaf fan, and bamboo blinds and furnishings keep the space fresh and breezy.

You can create this look by using palm leaf wallpaper, or green and white lattice-print wallpaper in the bedroom. This green and white theme is the perfect setting for vivid accents in colors like electric blue and sunset orange.

For a sheik take on a tropical bedroom, try a coastal mural in earth tones. Let the light shine through your glass windows and let the rich greenery flood both inside and outside the space.

Tropical Bathrooms
You can also make a bold tropical statement in your bathroom. We see it all the time and there is nothing wrong with a themed bathroom. A modern twist on the tropical theme can include leafy wallpaper, a wooden or bamboo mirror and a cane tissue box cover. Place some yellow calla lilies in a vase and your look is complete!

Don’t forget the more plants the better!

Tropical Kitchens
There can be many different ways you can approach decorating a kitchen. Tropical kitchens often have a lot of rich foliage. This space is also perfect for displaying bowls of delicious fruit. White trim gives your kitchen a punchy edge while your leafy ceramics and bamboo accessories will also standout.

Choose a room and try this look out for the summer!

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