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Using texture in interior design – how the pros harness it

  • 12/07/2024
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…
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Design news: how to live on water, Issey Miyake and the best of the biennales | Design

  • 12/07/2024
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…
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10 Home Design Trends Your Clients Will Love in 2024

  • 12/07/2024
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…
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In the Hamptons, a Modern Home Fit for a Bond Villain

  • 12/07/2024
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…
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BOE central office renovation nearing | News

  • 12/07/2024
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,…
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Art Center to start Phase 2 of renovations after reaching $1 million matching gift milestone – The Advocate-Messenger

  • 12/07/2024
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…
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Board of Trustees approves strategic plans, renovations during March meeting – USC News & Events

  • 12/07/2024
Posted on: March 18, 2024; Updated on: March 18, 2024By Collyn Taylor, [email protected], 803-777-3691 The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved two strategic plans and several maintenance projects at its meeting Monday (March 18). Approvals of strategic plans The board approved strategic plans for two system campuses: USC Aiken and USC Upstate. In his presentation, USC Aiken Chancellor Dan Heimmermann prioritized five different initiatives: Delivering a flexible and relevant curriculum Addressing the pressing needs of the region Reimagining the composition of the student body Enhancing the campus experience Bolstering a sustainable foundation USC Upstate Chancellor Bennie Harris also…
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Global Design News GDA Global Design Awards 2021

  • 12/07/2024
International Residential Architecture AwardsNew Private Homes, Multi-Family Housing, Apartments Complexes, Hi-Rise Dwellings, Social and Sustainable Housing, Residential Restorations and Renovations EXTENDED Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2024 Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design launch the international residential Future House 2024. Future House is born out of the juxtaposition of residential design and architectural vision aiming to promote and award new and innovative residential projects on a global scale. “From a shed to a penthouse”—the vision is to present inclusive and pioneering architectural projects that define the present and shape the future of residential design…