CHECK OUT THESE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS COMING
Outdoor Prints
There are beautiful prints surrounding us as soon as you step outside the door. We have seen a splash of plant-inspired decor, wild floral and animal prints. Print can be bold and take your room to the next level to get ready to ramp up your patterns this year! Modernizing these natural yet traditional prints have really come a long way, just see the fabulous Chromatropic pattern!
Tranquil and Universal Tones
As you have already heard Rose Quartz and Serenity have been names Pantone’s color of the year for 2016. The duality and balance in both tones can be used in universal ways throughout your interiors. Test out these colors in your home and watch the transformation.
Sustainable Goods
It is important to thing about our environment and our earth’s future. There are many ways to incorporate sustainability within design. Especially when it comes to your interiors. For example reclaimed wood can be used to add real sophistication to your home.
GIVE YOUR HOME A REFRESH FOR THE HOLIDAYS
There is a lot of planning involved in getting your house party ready and the holiday season is the perfect time to roll-up those sleeves and let the cleaning begin! Check out some top tips to create your holiday refresh action plan.
It’s time to rid the clutter and get a deep clean in. Cut the clutter. Tis the season to purge your homes excess items and make room for holiday decorations.
Freshen up your home with fragrance by using diffusers, scented cancels, or light up the fireplace. Natural scents will add warmth to your home.
No is the perfect time to swap out your old utensil set with the fine china or sparking silverware. Displaying your best accessories will truly impress your guests. Give you home a quick seasonal facelift by adding new throw pillows and home accessories.
Don’t for get to change the bulbs. Adding higher wattage bulbs will make your home feel festive and lively.
PANTONE’S COLOR OF THE YEAR 2016 IS…
For this coming year of 2016 Pantone has chosen a duo of marvelous colors to flow side by side as inspiration for the future. Now feast your eyes at the colors of the year, Rose Quartz and Serenity!
For the first time ever Pantone has blended two shades for the Color of the Year. These colors are a much softer and peaceful mood that sheds light on the upcoming year.
Pantone’s research found that consumer is seeking an antidote to modern day stress welcoming colors that create reassurance and security.
This combination also challenges traditional perceptions of color association.
Whether in soft or hard surface material, the pairing of Rose Quartz and Serenity brings calm and relaxation. Appealing in all finishes, matte, metallic and glossy, the engaging combo joins easily with other mid-tones including greens and purples, rich browns, and all shades of yellow and pink. Add in silver or hot brights for more splash and sparkle.
Now get out there and let these inspirational colors guide your artistic interior design choices!
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HOW TO GET YOUR HOME COZY FOR THE WINTER
Take a look at these simple fixes that will help your home bring warmth and friendliness through the chilly season.
Add a Curtain Wall
Try hanging curtains all the way across a wall. This curtain will add visual awareness, and the bulk of material will create a cozy effect. You can buy plenty of panels to reach across a wall in any color, pattern, or style.
Include Throw Accessories
Accessories are a great way to adjust to seasonal design without fully committing. Wouldn’t you love laying in a cuddly throw on your couch? Try it today!
Darken Up Your Walls
Painting a room is a great and cost effective way to instantly transform a room. You can strengthen the cozy factor by painting your walls a dark and dramatic color. Colors ranging from charcoal gray to chocolate brown will make your space feel inviting. Adding pops of metallic or white will help keep it alive and not dreary.
ART BASEL MIAMI 2015 HAS ARRIVED!
Each year Art Basel Miami gets better and better so for those of you who have your tickets I am going to share with you some of the hottest booths you must see!
As Many of you may know in Art Basel’s American show, 267 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant work from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, additional works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large‐scale artworks, films and performances become part of the city’s outdoor landscape at nearby Collins Park and SoundScape Park.
Here are some of the must see booths this year:
Egan Frantz at Michael Jon Gallery, Art Basel, Nova
Emily Sundblad at Algus Greenspon, Art Basel, Nova
Louise Nevelson at Pace Gallery, Art Basel
“You Must Go On. I Can’t Go On. I’ll Go On.” at Dominique Lévy, Art Basel
Henry Darger, Susan Te Kahurangi King, Martin Ramirez, Judith Scott, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, and Adolf Wölfli at Andrew Edlin Gallery, Art Basel
As you know this week in Miami is just filled with art fairs all over the city and you can find every one listed here!
Miami sure does get pumped with traffic during this time of year so be sure to check out this Art Basel Roadmap to avoid hold ups in your journey.
SUPERFINE! HOUSE OF ART AND DESIGN LAUNCHING THIS WINTER IN MIAMI
Today I am going to tell you about this brand new creative art show called Superfine!
The innovation of New York creative collective FAME, Superfine! House of Art & Design will showcase a curated line-up of independent designers and visual artists who intersect high-impact contemporary art and dynamic inspired design.
These designers push the limits of modern design with their fresh and focused visions. Artists who can blur the lines of visual art and design make this show as unique as possible.
Alex Mitow created this art fair to foster accessibility, both on the creative side and on the attendee/buyer side. Mitow’s goal is to provide an even playing field and an open environment where artists and designers come face to face with collectors and influencers in a way that’s advantageous for everyone.
There are a lot of exciting and new things to see at Superfine! so be sure to secure your tickets now!
DESIGNTV WITH STEVEN G.: PICKING THE FABRICS AND FINISHES YOU LOVE
Today, I am going to share an amazing exercise that will help you pick the fabrics and finishes you love.
Check it out here on Design TV with Steven G.!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 11.26.15
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Please spend time with your loved ones this holiday and take pleasure in the luxuries of good food, good friends, and close family. Be well and be safe and have a very happy Thanksgiving!