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The Trends That Will Rule Home Design in 2023

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For 2022, the collective refrain in the design world seems to be that the biggest trends reflected a sense of optimism and exuberance. To wit, the year was filled with bold colors, richly textured material palettes, organic forms, and nods to the ’80s. There was also a greater attempt to promote sustainability, whether by landscaping with drought-tolerant native plants or designing homes that relied on fewer fossil fuels. Bold use of color, organic forms, and Postmodern influences were all major players in 2022. In Mo-Tel, a residential project from Studio S&M, for example, the curved blue kitchen larder has a…Continue Reading

Design news: how to live on water, Issey Miyake and the best of the biennales | Design

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Discover the highlights of the upcoming London Design Biennale and a celebration marking 30 years of the Pleats Please clothes line. We also celebrate the joys of living on the waves in this month’s design news. For more stories on architecture, sustainable living and the creative industries, sign up for the monthly Design Review newsletter here. 1 London Design Biennale highlights Tapestry in progress, by the Keiskamma Trust, Hamburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa from Eureka! at LDB Photograph: London Design Biennale Back for a fourth time, the London Design Biennale at Somerset House will include exhibitions from five continents in…Continue Reading

10 Home Design Trends Your Clients Will Love in 2024

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Stylish storage, bolder patterns and textures and colors beyond the whites and grays are expected to shake up home design in 2024. Houzz, a home renovation and design platform, weighs in with its predictions for the home trends gaining traction. Here’s Houzz’s list of what to watch. Blending the Backsplashes Backsplashes are becoming a bigger kitchen statement and stretching to new heights. In making the backsplash more of a focal point, designers are installing a slab of stone or quartz behind the range or countertop while keeping the surrounding backsplash in tile. The slab backsplash will usually match the kitchen…Continue Reading

Pence, Park National Bank revitalize Domestic Violence Shelter with uplifting murals & renovations

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MANSFIELD — In a significant display of community support, Park National Bank has extended support to The Domestic Violence Shelter. This contribution has acclaimed local artist Allison Pence to bring a burst of color and inspiration to the shelter through a series of vibrant murals. Beyond funding Pence’s creative endeavors, the compassionate staff at Park National Bank have taken a hands-on approach by inscribing affirmations on the walls throughout the shelter, extending from the shared living areas to each of the 14 individual bedroom doors. Park National Bank’s generosity has not only facilitated the creation of uplifting art throughout the…Continue Reading

Work begins on Peabody’s Central Street renovation this spring | News

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PEABODY — The city will begin construction on a major overhaul of Central Street this month. The city has received about $20 million in state and federal aid to completely redo a section of Central Street starting at its intersection with Walnut Street near Bill & Bobs and running through the intersection of Endicott Street and Route 114 at Wilson Square. As part of the project, crews will add a new road surface, sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic signals, and modern landscape and design amenities to improve traffic flow, safety and accessibility for pedestrians and drivers. Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced in a…Continue Reading

Globe Theater gets funding from City of Regina to complete renovations

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Regina executive committee has found the cash to fund a $1.9 million request by the Globe Theater to complete their multi-million dollar renovation. When the renovation of the building began in 2020, the Globe budgeted just over $30 million for the project. The city originally contributed $6.6 million with the rest coming from other levels of government and private donors. According to the Globe, inflation and other market impacts have created an increase in costs of 30 per cent and a funding shortfall of over $9 million. “There are a lot of things we would have liked to have done…Continue Reading