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
The Formula (Pictured) | Ariel + Washed Oak (MirroFlex Wall Panels)
Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah), is the Danish embodiment of coziness. The word “hygge” has become a manifesto for comfort-seekers the world over. Ever since “The Little Book of Hygge” by Meik Wiking landed state-side, many Americans have become intrigued by this concept. You may have even heard interior designers and influencers talk about Hygge homes. But
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
Let’s Be Clear Architects and interior designers love to use translucent materials in commercial and residential spaces for its ability to blend into the design of almost any room without blocking light. Translucent design elements can include wall panels, retail displays, and room dividers as well as cabinet inserts and furnishings. While colors and finish material trends
Renovating a bathroom is often at the top of to-do lists by property owners all over. Homeowners, and even hotel owners, look to upgrading a bathroom to increase property value and appeal. Other times, a bathroom renovation is needed because there is just too much mold and mildew to take on, plumbing problems, or the

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When designing different living spaces within a home, most people try to stick to neutral themes as a safety net to appeal to different guests. Your home should be a canvas for your creative expression. There are many unique ways you can be expressive when renovating your home, and still create inspiring designs that appeal
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
Guest Blog by Katherine Oakes from Modernize [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you’ve stocked a cabinet full of booze, spirits, and mixers that would impress even the best mixologist, then it’s time you take your supplies out of hiding and give them a proper place to live: in your own home bar. Whether you are entertaining guests with elaborate
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