4 New Trends for 2016

Here are a few trends to keep you busy this summer.

Mismatched Cabinets

There is nothing wrong with a pure white kitchen, but it doesn’t hurt to be a little bold. Mismatching cabinets is a new trend that makes a statement without going overboard.

Marble Accents

Marble has always been a feature of homes but people are now adding little touches of marble with accent peaces.

Bidets

Bidets have never really caught on in the U.S but now it seems they are with the new array of modern design and high-tech features they now offer.

Matte Finishes

The vintage and reclaimed look is really becoming popular. Matte lighting fixtures can really emphasise this look while also keeping it clean.

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6 Designers Who Changed the world

We all look up to someone or have people in our lives that inspire us so much it determines the whole course of our careers.

Here are six people who inspired us.

Massimo Vignelli

Massimo is best know for designing huge corporate logos like Ford, IBM and Bloomingdales. He brought forth a new era of typography that was the basis for apple computers design and the macintosh operating system. But what a lot of people don’t know about Massimo is that he also Designed the new york subway map and icons. He also designed furniture, Buildings, and clothes.

Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel needs no introduction. Her influence today is as strong as ever, as the company she founded remains one of the most coveted and respectable labels in the world. She created the little black dress that is now a staple for all women and a legacy. She created the scent Chanel no 5 which was credited as being the origin of the modern form of perfume, making it a fashion statement and a status symbol.

Alberto Pinto

Alberto Pinto left behind a legacy of interior design. Alberto could switch from modern space aged projects to decadent palaces for royalty. He designed more than just interiors, he designed entire hotels, jets, and yachts. He transformed the thought behind designers only working in one style or space.

Barbara Barry

In 1985 Barbara Barry formed her own company in Los Angeles, California and since then it has taken the design world by storm. Barry is mostly self-taught and is known for emulating the elegance and livability of the California style. Barry has collaborated on product designs with companies such as Baker Furniture, Kravet Fabrics, Ann Sacks Tile & Stone, and Bloomingdales with her bedding collection. Her clean and sophisticated designs are seen all over  California, but she works worldwide as well. Barry has also published several books that represent her beautiful taste and design ideas.

Zaha Hadid

Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid, DBE was an Iraqi-born British architect. She was the first Arab woman who received the Pritzker Architecture Prize, winning it in 2004. She received the Stirling Prize in 2010 and 2011. Hadid liberated architectural geometry with the creation of highly expressive, sweeping fluid forms of multiple perspective points that evoke the chaos and flux of modern life.

Jorn Utzon

Jørn Oberg Utzon, AC, Hon. FAIA was a Danish architect, most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia. He also designed The national Assembly building in Kuwait. He had a passion for home design, designing 4 iconic modern homes.

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Your Summer Checklist

Summer officially began on June 20 this year,  These 6 to-dos cover all the bases, so you can enjoy your month to the fullest.

Install screen doors

Installing screen doors is a great way to take advantage of the summer breeze without the annoyance of mosquito bites.

reorganize the kitchen

This is a great time to go over your kitchen’s functionality. A smoothy maker or ice cream maker might be something to bring down from the top shelf.

Update emergency supplies

If you have kids summer is full of fun adventures and outdoor activities that are usually accompanied by scrapes and scratches. Making sure you have up to date medical supplies is a good idea.

Set up a place to dry beach towels 

Having a place for wet towels and clothes is a great way to ensure they won’t end up on furniture.

lighten up decor

Bringing in lighter drapes and fabric colors really makes the house feel more open and fresh.

schedule major outdoor projects

Give yourself a project this summer. Build that deck or outdoor area you have always wanted. Some of my favorite childhood memories were building a garden in our back yard and eating our own fresh vegetables during summer.

 

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4 tips to create a dramatic room.

Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of a dramatic room. The key to making dramatic lighting is focal points. Try a chandelier over a dining table or shaded lamps in the bedroom.

Bold colors

Using a bold unique color creates drama in the room along with contrast. Working with two contrasting colors adds the most depth in a room.

Shine

Stainless steel, crystal, and marble materials work really well with dramatic lighting. Shine can add a layer of detail to the room.

Texture

You could always use a nice wall covering but if you really want to make a serious feel to the room i like to go for texture in more natural subtle ways. Adding marble or a mohair to a room really can set it apart and they fit most styles.

 

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Houston Design Center Annual Designer Sample Sale AUG 25 – 27

One of the region’s largest public sale events of its kind, the HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE is scheduled Friday through Sunday, August 25–27.

Proudly supporting the Houston Furniture Bank as its official event charity, the HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE gathers design and decorative professionals, interior designers, architects, manufacturers and builders under one roof — all of them offering unprecedented savings on antiques, art, accessories, floor samples, furniture, lighting, rugs and more.

Showrooms and designers participating in the HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE include Bunch & Shoemaker, Charlotte Nail Antiques, Design House, Inc., Jann Wisdom Designs, Johnson Simon Resources, Lighting Treasures, Pride of Persia Rug Company, Postmodern Traditions, Scene One Interiors, Teri Pugh Studio and other acclaimed industry specialists.

Noted interior designer Ben Johnston kicks off the three-day event on Friday, August 25 at 10 a.m. with “Design 101”, an informative presentation exploring the benefits of working with a design professional. Space is limited; advance reservations are available at www.thehoustondesigncenter.com/sale

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE also welcomes popular food trucks, Bubba’s Texas Burger Shack and Cousins Maine Lobster, providing tasty lunch bites 11:30 a.m. ‘til 2 p.m. in the Center Gazebo.

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE is open free of charge to the public Friday, August 25, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, August 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; and Sunday, August 27, 1–4 p.m.

Located at 7026 Old Katy Road inside Loop 610, the Houston Design Center features more than 40 showrooms and design offices with over 10,000 manufacturers. It is the city’s preferred destination for the best in luxury residential and commercial furnishings and products, welcoming design professionals and the design-inspired, alike. For more information, please call 713-864-2660 or visit www.thehoustondesigncenter.com.

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Houston Design Center Annual Designer Sample Sale

Prior to opening its doors to the general public, the HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE welcomes industry professionals to a special trade preview event on Thursday, August 25, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Throughout the day, design and decorative professionals, interior designers, industry partners, architects, manufacturers and builders will enjoy unprecedented savings on floor samples, antiques, art, accessories, lighting, rugs, residential and commercial furniture and more. The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE’s participating showrooms and designers include Bunch & Shoemaker, Charlotte Nail Antiques, Design House, Inc., Jann Wisdom Designs, Johnson Simon Resources, Lighting Treasures, Pride of Persia Rug Company, Postmodern Traditions, Scene One Interiors, Teri Pugh Studio, and other top merchants.

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE’s preview begins with a “meet and greet” reception at 9:30 a.m. with business consultant and life coach, Angela Merola. Immediately following the reception, Merola presents “Play Your Genius Out: How to Thrive Creatively and Run Your Business,” a CEU sharing techniques to access personal creativity to increase business success.

A second CEU, “5 Steps to Attracting Your Perfect Clients,” begins at 10:45 a.m. Both CEUs are accredited for IDCEC, IIDA, IDA and ASID, and cost $40 each; space is limited. Advance registration is available at www.thehoustondesigncenter.com/trade.

The HOUSTON DESIGN CENTER ANNUAL DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE opens to the public beginning Friday, August 25 and runs through Sunday, August 27.

Located at 7026 Old Katy Road inside Loop 610, the Houston Design Center features more than 40 showrooms and design offices with over 10,000 manufacturers. It is the city’s preferred destination for the best in luxury residential and commercial furnishings and products, welcoming design professionals and the design-inspired, alike. For more information, please call 713-864-2660 or visit www.thehoustondesigncenter.com.

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4 Outdoor Decorating tips

Fragrant rich flowers.

Jasmine, Orange Trees, and hydrangeas are all fragrant rich plants. Add them to your outdoor spaces to give a more authentic outdoor feeling.

Install Lighting.

Create a romantic evening with friends and wine by adding string lights and a chandelier.

Install sliding doors.

Bring the outdoors to you by adding sliding doors.

Add a mirror.

Add a mirror to your outdoor space to give it some unique character.

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