This blog was contributed by Paul Haden, Founder/CCO of C2 Collaborative. The idea of cost effective landscape crosses several lines of thought. All landscapes — and I’m speaking of built landscape — begin with intention and audience. The process of defining your audience and the design intent are clearly the keys to moving forward. Yes, […]
This blog is contributed by Wilsonart. Sophisticated, Sustainable Surfaces to Steal the Spotlight in 2022. After a year full of unpredictability, many of us gained a newfound appreciation for our kitchens and the many purposes they serve. The heart of the home is getting the attention it deserves as homeowners realize the importance of having […]
Acoustic engineering is one of the compelling trends talked about during the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas. It is a topic well known to Quiet Mark, the global certification program associated to the UK’s Noise Abatement Society (est 1959). They asked an important question that every electrical appliance manufacturer needs to take into consideration: […]
Boulder, CO – One of the hottest housing trends in the U.S. is the ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit. Located on the same lot as a single-family home, the independent residential unit can be a guest house or a home for extended family. Tres Birds designed and built a cozy ADU in Boulder, Colorado. The […]
This blog was contributed by Duravit and Ceramics of Italy. The global pandemic has shifted the concept of home and the importance of hygiene and technology across multiple high-use spaces. As we look to 2022 we are hearing from designers and the industry that the bathroom is a space where much attention will be placed. […]
Designers are naturally visual people. But so are most of us. When visuals start to blur (try looking at ten kitchens or ten bathrooms), how do you separate your designs from others’? How do you convey to your clients and prospects what really makes you different? In other words, how do you “pitch” your clients […]
Atlanta, GA – The Duravit USA White Tulip is a new holistic bathroom collection designed by Philippe Starck. White Tulip is inspired by the organic silhouette of a tulip in full bloom. Its elegant aesthetics, ergonomic design and the delicate execution of each of the collection’s components adds sophisticated luxury to any bathroom. “We are […]
This blog was contributed by Ceramics of Italy. Frescoes, florals, and fabrics, oh my! To possibly offset the dreariness of the pandemic, this year’s edition of Cersaie — which took place September 27 through October 1 in Bologna, Italy — was popping with exuberant colors, intricate patterns, and tactile surfaces. Ceramic experimentation was at an […]
Bowerston, OH – When the curtain rose again at the historic Goss Opera House in 2020, the structure had been transformed. Thanks to a five-million-dollar renovation, every inch of the 37,000-square-foot building space was refurbished including eye-catching interior stair systems. Situated in downtown Watertown, S.D., the Goss Opera House was brought back to life after […]