How to leverage design trends without falling in the mainstream trap
When it comes to designing a space, it's easy to get caught up in the latest interior design trends. Following trends too closely can result in a space that lacks personality and feels like a carbon copy of every other design out there. Here are some tips on how to leverage interior design trends without falling in the mainstream trap for both residential and commercial projects.
Defining a well-considered lighting scheme for interior design projects
We believe a well-balanced lighting scheme is one of the most important aspects of an interior design project. While everyone defines lighting differently, we divide it into three different categories: architectural, decorative and integrated lighting. A successful lighting scheme uses all of these categories, layering them throughout a room effectively from floor to ceiling. This effect usually adds depth and character to a room regardless of the time of the day with the help of a considered lighting control system.
Five ways to repurpose furniture for a timeless look
One of the most common thing we hear from our Clients is that they want to make their home feel more modern, but don’t know how to hold onto their vintage furniture pieces with sentimental value. I am delighted when these questions come our way, as we love to give furniture a second life. Vintage and antique pieces can blend beautifully with modern or contemporary designs as long as they are highlighted correctly. Most of the time, it is the colour and heavy detailing which make people think these items don’t work well with other design styles.
In this blog post, we will review the five most impactful ways to breathe new life into vintage furniture for a timeless look, most of which can be done as a DYI exercise at home. From re-staining to changing use, you can follow these simple steps to ensure your old furniture regains its beauty.
How important is interior design to business success?
We all know the impact the pandemic has had to the way we live our lives, run our businesses and take part in our communities. Yet, as we learn to live with the virus, consumers are eager to return to the social way of living of the pre-Covid world – they want to visit the restaurants, shops, hotels and bars they love, and they’re excited to explore the recently opened ones. The businesses that will successfully sail through these difficult times will be the ones that embrace the ‘new normal’, looking at this period defined by social restrictions as an opportunity to adapt and improve.
For some businesses, this means rethinking product and marketing strategies; for others it’s operation improvements and creative interior design solutions. This doesn’t have to mean huge expenses for companies in an already difficult period – instead, the recipe for success lies in wise, customer-focused spending and in prioritising areas that might have been overlooked in the past.
In this blog post, we will be focusing on 3 strategies that can have a positive impact on your business and how to leverage interior design to bring these to life.