Today’s designs may be pared down, but they offer a unique twist in either the materials finish, or trim detail. Phillips Collection: This inspirational vignette blends several hot trends: a…
Category: Residential Lighting & Decor Trends
Spring 2014 Interior Design Trends – Glitz
Metallic silver and gold finishes bring sophistication to a room, while the subdued sheen keeps the look approachably casual. Regina Andrew: This metal sea fan in a Nickel finish brings…
Spring 2014 Interior Design Trends – Color
With a new year comes optimism. Consumers are ready to banish the dark, Recession “safe” tones and are embracing pops of color for a breath of fresh air. Wesley Hall:…
Top 10 Remodeling Trends For 2014
Top Ten Remodeling Trends For 2014: Consumers are expected to gravitate toward bolder colors, upgrade their wall sockets, say no to boring cabinet design, and prefer showers over tubs. Neil…
Feelin’ Blue: Top 5 Color Trends
Trend forecasters point to shades of blue as a key color in 2014. The Color Marketing Group CMG), a leading international association of color design professionals, predicts that Blue will…
Assisted Senior Living: Eying the Future New Market
Catering to assisted senior living and active adult communities in your area is a mutually beneficial proposition. The old saying “You can’t fool Mother Nature” certainly applies to the aging…
Going “Up”: Upcycling
One of the hottest trends in home décor these days is upcycling – repurposing mundane objects into newly functional things of beauty (including lighting). Belalia’s workshop and some of the…
Small Living Spaces: Compact Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
Scaled-down lamps and lighting fixtures are gaining in popularity. The economy is heating up, building permits are being issued more freely, and consumers are still intent on finding their…
Michael Mendoza: TREND WATCH
ON THE FASHION RADAR: SPRING 2014 By Michael Mendoza Design inspiration comes from everywhere. Therefore, designers must be sensitive to environment, forms, textures, finishes, and materials that give…
How to Light Artwork in the Home
The increasing respect for fine art as an investment means a responsibility for creating an environment in which art is beautifully illuminated without damage by light. Retailers, remodelers, and interior…
