Prioritizing Flexibility in Interior Design | Green Leaf + Acrylic (Fusion)
These days, we’re asked to be more flexible than ever. As are our work and home lives, so is commercial and architectural design. Switching up our schedules and our spaces on the fly is an essential part of everyday life. Despite this, many of us encounter barriers when seeking change. Refreshing an interior that has
Pantone Color of the Year 2019 - Living Coral
Each year, Pantone’s color experts select a color of the year. While designers all over the world always look forward to Pantone’s announcement, the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year is generating a tremendous amount of buzz all on its own. This year, they’ve chosen a lively-yet-mellow hue named Living Coral (or 16-1546, if you
The Formula (Pictured) | Diamond Rose Gold - 212 DIA (NuMetal, Divine Elements Collection)
Trends, by definition, have a limited lifespan. Rarely do trends in high fashion last longer than a couple of years—interior design is similar. Every once in a while, though, a trend outlasts all style projections to become a true classic. Rose Gold is one of those rare finishes that has consistently maintained high sales despite
Mural, Springfield Elementary School | Custom Artwork on LuxCore Plus (Fusion)
Wall murals are the biggest, boldest trend in commercial interior design. They’re an instant focal point when you enter a room, and they give visitors something to talk about once they leave. In today’s ever-connected world, they also give an “instagrammable” moment that inspires people to take pictures to share on social media. Digital printing
Gingko Reeds, Yellow, Office Hallway Installation (Fusion, Organics Collection)
Open Offices are easily the most controversial corporate office trend since shoulder pads. Widely popular, open office plans tout a long range of benefits—everything from design flexibility and cost-savings to promoting collaboration amongst coworkers. Despite this, open office plans have their drawbacks. According to a recent study at Harvard University, offices that switch from a
How to Mix Metals Like a Pro in Every Interior
In contemporary design, many rules of the past have proven that they are meant to be broken. Many interior designers are now emboldened to mix and match different metals. For those among us who are accustomed to making every metal accent the same, the idea of mixing two or three metals can be intimidating. Luckily,
Custom Artwork + White Gloss Aluminum, Cresta Shopping Centre
Commercial elevators face an extraordinary amount of daily wear and tear. They are as ubiquitous in our daily lives as they are taken for granted.  Each morning, countless individuals take elevators down from apartments and up into office buildings. They are a regular fixture in our routines. Despite the prevalence of elevators in our daily
Green Valley Grill Copper Bar
In today’s competitive marketplace, restaurants must constantly re-evaluate their design in order to keep up with evolving consumer tastes. Trends come and go in any industry, so how do you know which trends of 2018 will last into 2019 and beyond? As with all design, what goes around comes around and what’s old will always
LumiSplash LED Retail Display and Mural
Retailers often focus heavily on the layout and fixtures in their stores, but retail lighting can often be an afterthought. Why not start with more bold lighting choices? After all, creative lighting schemes are an incomparable way to add ambiance and draw attention to your store. You can guide customers through your showroom space while
A well thought out working environment can help improve the company’s performance and the daily mood of its employees. The objects that are around us for the most part of the day play a bigger role than most people realize. An open space where people look forward to entering should be part of every corporation’s
The Dining Experience Guests expect a particular experience in a restaurant, making every detail important no matter how big or small. There is a lot more to the experience than great food and service. The restaurant design should provide a warm, comfortable and inviting space to keep guests coming back again and again. Interior designers
According to the 2015 State of Dining in America survey from Restaurant Development + Design Magazine, results show that loud noise was the second most irritating aspect of what makes people not enjoy their dining experience. Controlling sound is an important aspect in interior design, because it has a major impact on how people feel
ATI was challenged to provide a low-maintenance surface that fit with the style of an iconic American brand, the Airstream Classic. BACKGROUND: In 1929, Wally Byam set out to build a sleek, light-weight travel trailer with all the commodities of home. Some 85 years later, his iconic Airstream trailer remains a symbol of American adventure
Office design is vital to both employees and customers.  For employees who spend a large part of their day in an office, it is crucial to create a space that’s functional, visually appealing, comfortable, and inviting—all of which promote productivity and efficiency.  For customers, office design sets the tone for a business and tells a