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
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
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

DIY Home Renovations

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
As most already know, the design and look of a retail store has a major impact on how customers react when entering a space.  Paying attention to store design can help make or break its success.  A design that is in-tune with today’s trends, piques customers’ interest and showcases a brand concept–leaving a lasting impression
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
Adaptive reuse refers to reusing or transforming an existing site or building for a purpose other than what is was originally intended.  Some examples include turn-of-the-century mill buildings that become store fronts and offices or old office buildings that are transformed into luxury apartments.  Whatever the case may be, adaptive reuse has the potential to
Hospitality design, unlike many other industries, relies heavily on the built environment.  Guests want and expect a particular experience, making every detail important.  One trend that is showing up more and more is for hotels to feel more like home, as if it is a familiar vacation home.  Hospitality designers have to balance the functionality
Using metal laminate in interior design has become an increasingly popular choice of substrate across all industries from hospitality to retail to residential design.  It has versatility unlike any other material in producing creative, detailed interior designs.  In recent years, even the look and feel of metal laminate has adapted to meet the ever changing styles
Interior designers have recently taken a particular interest in Moroccan design elements due to its ability to capitalize on the flexibility of the bold colors, unique textures, and exquisite fabrics.  Moroccan shapes and designs showcase bright, magnetic colors, intricate geometric patterns, and layer upon layer of texture that takes can elevate an environment.  Geometric shapes–the ogee in