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Embracing the Curves: 28 Projects that Highlight One of 2022’s Dominating Interior Design Trends

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Myfresh Café / LOOP Design Studio. Image © Purnesh Dev Nikhanj Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/990736/embracing-the-curves-28-projects-that-highlight-one-of-2022-s-dominating-interior-design-trends Interior design has progressively become a subject of interest among architects and designers. Having spent more time indoors recently, practitioners have been experimenting with their spaces and exploring different approaches to scale, comfort, and aesthetics. Much like everything else, design is highly influenced by external factors; any change to people’s lifestyle influences how they respond to it, whether consciously or subconsciously. And while this dynamic is often seen in fashion or graphic design, it has been noticeable in interior design…Continue Reading

Best House Design in Australia 2023: Design Institute of Australia

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The winners of the annual Australian Interior Design Awards were crowned on June 2, and they provided endless home interiors inspiration. Run by the Design Institute of Australia and Architecture Media’s Artichoke magazine, the awards celebrate Australian properties across, residential, commercial and public sectors, the result of work by leading design experts. “Following the challenges of recent years, the Australian design and architecture industry has evolved and responded to its changing landscape to deliver innovation, beautiful and inspired projects across all sectors, reshaping the parameters of design and creativity for the 2023 Australian Design Awards program,” reads a press release…Continue Reading

Using texture in interior design – how the pros harness it

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Texture in interior design is vital, and is, quite literally, woven into the fabric of a designer’s vocabulary and practice. Creating texture is not simply about how decor and soft furnishings feel, but it’s also about ‘visual texture’ – using different materials to add interest and breathe life into a room. Quite simply, without texture, a space will fall flat. It’s crucial to look at the room as a whole and bring an area together with mixed materials for vibrancy and warmth. It’s a way of adding depth and dimension to a room as well as comfort. See: Interior design…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

In the Hamptons, a Modern Home Fit for a Bond Villain

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The experimental midcentury-modern architecture of the Hamptons has long been a source of fascination to many in the design world — including Timothy Godbold, an interior designer based in Southampton, NY So in the fall of 2019, when he noticed an unusual modernist house in town listed for sale, he was intrigued. More intriguing still: It was built in 1973 by Eugene L. Futterman, a name he didn’t recognize. The 1,700-square-foot home was all angles, with two intersecting, triangular roof planes and a primary bedroom that rose into the treetops like a periscope. But the interior was dated and the…Continue Reading

BOE central office renovation nearing | News

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Renovations for the Baldwin County Board of Education central office are slated to begin in May and finish in August. The central office, located off the US Highway 441 bypass, has been in the pre-construction phase since January. The renovations are set to begin with moving on May 24 and end on Aug. 25. Last week, the Baldwin County Board of Education approved a $3.62 million bid with a guaranteed maximum price from Garbutt Construction Company of Dublin for the project. The amount covers metal framing, drywall, insulation, electrical work, new audience seating for the board’s meeting room, roofing, painting,…Continue Reading

Art Center to start Phase 2 of renovations after reaching $1 million matching gift milestone – The Advocate-Messenger

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Art Center to begin Phase 2 of renovations after reaching $1 million matching gift milestone Published 4:30 pm Friday, March 22, 2024 The Art Center’s new building (left) is undergoing major renovations. Photo submitted. The Art Center of the Bluegrass’ ArtSee campaign has experienced an overwhelming response, with supporters rallying to meet and exceed the $1 million matching gift from an anonymous donor through Center College. This significant milestone has been achieved months ahead of schedule, demonstrating the tremendous enthusiasm and support for the expansion project funded by ArtSee. The expansion project is aimed at transforming a large, historic building…Continue Reading