Category: Interior Design

WHERE TO FIND SECRET ART PLACES IN MIAMI

The art scene in Miami is extremely diverse, and thanks to our eclectic community, Miami has become a world-class art destination! There are places all over Dade County with amazing art that you would never expect to stumble upon. Here are my top 3 picks of places around Miami where you can find some unexpected great art.

 

Klima, South Beach
When visitors come to this restaurant they admire the art on the walls just as much as the exquisite food on their plates! Two of the more notable pieces are “Tel Aviv Man XVI” by Jaume Plensa, sculpted by carved metal letters to resemble the silhouette of a human-like figure. And a painting of a Spanish bullfighter, entitled “Matador” by Miguel Macaya. These works are a beauty to see in person.

 

Little Haiti Soccer Park, Little Haiti
This soccer park in Little Haiti has got murals even bigger than the Wynwood Walls. What makes this park so special is that Pinnacle Housing has teamed with residents and artists from Haiti and Miami to create a true cultural urban gallery. A portion of the walls is scheduled for local graffiti artists who will now have a legal place to display their art.

 

West Dade Solid Transfer Station, Westchester
This art spot is a bit strange but outside of this trash mountain lies a vibrant, 7ft sculpture from Karel Appel that’ll at least give you something nice to look at while you dispose of whatever is it your are throwing out.


GET READY FOR SOME SPRING STORAGE SOLUTIONS!

The weather horrors of winter are coming to an end. For those of you in the colder states, means its time to store away that winter ware! Spring is here!

It’s easy for storage solutions to be overlooked and basic. But today I am going to share with you amazing statement pieces to change the way you look at storage options. Here are my top picks from this Ocean Drive article.

 

This modern bar will store your liquor in true ornate fashion. This tasteful piece will really start a conversation in your home.

 

These rustic shelves are elegant and simple, also very trendy for 2016. You can try hanging them up on the bathroom to store your vanity items. They will look beautiful and easy to access. You can get these at Pottery Barn.


TOP 3 BEST DESIGNED UNDERGROUND SPACES IN AMERICA

“Underground” spaces that are extremely well designed are very rare. How can one renovate such a dark space so magnificently? Today I am going to show you the top three best-designed underground spaces in the United States.

The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Talk about a 5-star bunker. The Greenbrier was a bomb shelter created by the government at the Greenbrier hotel in 1961. Located 720 foot below, the former “Project Greek Island” comprises a 25-ton blast door, decontamination chambers, a hospital clinic, power plant, and a 6-month supply of food and pharmaceuticals. If you wanted the best place to stay under a nuclear attack this would be a living luxury resort.

Mansueto Library
Chicago, Illinois
The glass-paneled domed top of this University of Chicago library sticks out above ground. Students do need some natural light to study! Just below the glass dome is a five-story book depository. An automated system delivers any of the 3.5 million books in an average of 5 minutes. It’s basically a library run by robot librarians! There’s even a freezer set at negative 40 degrees to clean wet, moldy, or insect-infested books. This place is the coolest place to read!

Spa Terra  
Napa, California
The Meritage Resort’s 9,000 square-feet spa is located in its “Estate Cave. This spa is filled with steam grottos, soaking pools, waterfalls, treatment rooms, and whirlpools located 40 foot below the hillside. This Mediterranean atmosphere is filled with mosaics, wrought-iron fixtures and earth tones.

You can read about more of the best-designed spaces here. See some more pictures below!


NOW BY STEVEN G: ANTIQUITIES P1

On this episode of Design TV With Steven G., we give you another inside look of NOW by Steven G. Today, we’ll be focusing on antiquities

LOCAL GUIDE TO SOUTH BEACH’S BEST HOTEL BARS

Sometimes its good to step away from your beautifully designed and well furnished home to take a breath of fresh air!

For those of you who don’t know, Miami has some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Why not take a day and escape to one of these fabulous hotel bars chosen from the Thrillest.

Check them out!

The Drawing Room: The Shelborne Wyndham Grand
When to go: “Prescription Hour,” weekdays from 5-7 pm, when drinks are $10 and appetizers are 50% off.
What you need to know: Choose a “house medicine” from their rolling cocktail cart, or head up to the lobby bar and get a Stress Reliever, Pain Killer, or Aphrodisiac — all are made with special elixirs and Japanese botanicals, and come with a handwritten prescription from the “pharmacist”… aka your bartender.

1930s House: Thompson Miami Beach
When to go: Anytime except Monday and Tuesday, but only because they’re closed.
What you need to know: This bar is an apartment that was built in the 1930s. Go on the weekends for live music and people-watching, and do as the pretty people do: drink Anejo old fashioneds around the pool and head inside for chorizo and chocolate tapas from Chef Michelle Bernstein’s Sra Martinez.

Rose Bar: Delano South Beach
When to go: Weekends.
What you need to know: This is one of Miami’s most iconic hotels. This intimate South Beach bar was designed by Ian Schrager and is exuberant.
Living Room: W South Beach
When to go: Friday and Saturday nights — it’s open ’til 2am.
What you need to know: This is one of Miami’s sexiest hangouts. Made to look like an apothecary, its $16 cocktails are divided into categories like “Infundo” (infused) and “Laboratorium” (molecular mixology).

You can read about even more great hotel bars here.


INTERIOR DESIGN BOOKS OF THE WEEK

When you start to grow out of your newly wed home designer techniques you learn what sources make the most sense for your aesthetic. Today I am going to share with you a few book that will help inspire the growing home designer to hone there craft

The Good Life: Palm Springs
If you have a love for California inspired décor this is the book for you. California has rubbed off on me. The photographs by Nancy Baron bring so much inspiration to the viewers’ decor style. You would get the bright, airy vibe and with a touch of mid-century modern.

Tricia Guild: Pattern
Tricia Guild is known for her bold fabric, wallpaper designs, and an extraordinary sense of color and pattern. Adding pattern and color can create difference in a space, but it can also be intimidating. Following the success of her books on color, this richly hued coffee table book shares her skills with patterns. This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to add some more color to their life.

The Jonathan Adler Book: My Prescription For Anti-depressive Living
As the title suggests, this isn’t just a home book. It touches on the importance of mental health. Coming home should be an antidote to the troubles and traumas of everyday life. Do whatever makes you feel happy.


HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: MOD STYLE

Short for “modernist,” Mod style can encapsulate anything from bright colors and streamlined furniture to bold graphic art and accessories.

Design is very cyclical from extravagance in the Baroque Era to minimalism today, we see trends come, go and come again.

If you are looking for something new and unconventional for your home the Mo-style is meant for you. This look comes from the ’60s and ’70s and the trend is coming back. What’s great about this aesthetic is you don’t have to totally transform your room you can pick mod-style accessories.

Take a look at the photo above for true mod-style inspired home ware. Read more about this look here.


SEE THESE IRISH DESIGN TIPS BY ELLE MAGAZINE

With St. Paddy’s Day around the corner I thought I would ramp up todays post by acknowledging some amazing Irish Interior Designers.

Recently mentioned in Elle Decoration, these star designers are making waves in the interior industry.

Ireland is now the place to find exciting contemporary design” states Elle.

Three up and coming designers were named. First is Carlow-based mechanical engineer-turned-furniture-maker Cillian Ó Súilleabháin who uses traditional wood materials to produce minimalist contemporary designs.

Superfolk is the design duo of Jo Anne Butler and Gearóid Muldowney. Together they make simple home wares with the most natural of materials.

The third mentioned designer was Hennessy & Byrne. They specialize in dining ware made from Connemara and Kilkenny stone.

Take a look at these designers excellent craftsmanship and grab some Irish inspiration for your next home makeover!


SEE THE TOP INSTAGRAMMED LOCATIONS IN MIAMI

Miami is filled with so many marvelous spectacles it is hard to sum it all up. Luckily you have us to do it for you! Between the clubs, beaches, and endless weekends on the water, Miami is the city where luxury meets design.

See the top 5 most instagrammed places in Miami!

  1. Wynwood Walls
    The most interesting and thought-provoking art is all over Miami. Luckily you can see a lot of it all in one place!
  2. AmericanAirlines Arena
    Sports are the heartbeat here in Miami. Of course the fans parade to the stadium when watching the starts on the court.
  3. Miami International Airport
    There’s only one way in and it’s an architecturally sound place to start.
  4. Marlins Park
    A classic staple of Miami always there to capture.
  5. Fontainebleau Hotel
    One of the most fabulous resorts on the beach! Everyone needs to check this place out when in Miami.

See more photographed places here!


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