By Kay Sargent, ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED AP ID+C A new focus is on the rise, the fact that we are human. Although designing sustainable environments, driving down cost and integrating rapidly emerging technologies have been our focus in recent years, ultimately we are still designing for people. And how… Read More →
By Sharlyn Thacker, CID, ASID, LEED AP BD+C Beautiful design resides in the details. In the midst of spring, the world abounds with opportunities to observe the details of nature’s creations: the elliptical perfection of teal robin’s eggs, the abundance of seeds on a single grass stem, the symmetry of a… Read More →
When hiring, working with an interior designer, communication is KEY says the AP in this article featuring ASID member fb.me/1MCzPgwTQ British footballer (that’s soccer to us) Fabio Borini says if he had to choose a new career, it’d be interior design ow.ly/ijYaG Enjoy your weekend, everyone! Maybe try the Oreo Cookie challenge… Read More →
I attended the Baker party at High Point on Sunday and the showroom was stunning, with gorgeous floral arrangements in every room. They have several modern designer collections this spring, including Thomas Pheasant, Laura Kirar and Barbara Barry, shown with their more traditional pieces from Stately Homes, a nod to… Read More →
I always love going to High Point Market. Not only do you get to visit vendors and manufacturers that you love and have accounts with, but you also get to see new things and fall in love with different lines, gain inspiration, and think of new ideas! One manufacturer that… Read More →
1- British footballer (that’s soccer to us) Fabio Borini says if he had to choose a new career, it’d be interior design http://ow.ly/ijYaG 2- Hate themed rooms? You’re in good company: Q&A with ID Trip Haenisch http://ow.ly/ijUQ1 #interiordesign #creative 3- The American Craft Council Show turns its focus on Interior Design…. Read More →
A home is more than windows and walls. To a client it’s where they create memories, relax, organize and create a haven from the bustle outdoors. And of course, no two homes are the same. Knowing new products on the market allow designers to offer the perfect solutions for every… Read More →
As someone in the middle of a home renovation, my current “can’t stop thinking about” items are lighting and home décor pieces. There’s so many fantastic places to visit for lighting and décor options but my current favorite to ogle is Rejuvenation. Rejuvenation is a brand within the Williams-Sonoma family… Read More →
The first step to develop a resource library is creating a filing system that is intuitive. Many designers sort by product type, then sub-categories. For example, Annette Stelmack, Allied ASID, LEED AP BD+C, Inspirit-llc, organizes by CSI divisions to streamline the CD phase. Is it live or Memorex? Resource libraries… Read More →
A recent Consumer Electronics Show 2013 award winner, the Touch Table PC is a sturdy, waterproof table that doubles as a fully functional computer. Developed by Moneual, the company says this new table is ideal for use in restaurants and cafes as well as hospitals, airports and hotels. The table… Read More →