Category: Interior Design

THIS INSTALLATION IN THE DESIGN DISTRICT COULD BE YOUR NEXT DESIGN MUSE

You must check out Marc Quinn’s Myth Fortuna sculpture of supermodel Kate Moss in the Miami Design District when you are in the area.

As you know we are always excited about the new high-end fashions and architectural projects always popping up in the Design District. This area contains ever-changing artistic masterpieces displayed throughout the posh streets.

The sculpture, which depicts supermodel Kate Moss performing a virtually impossible inversion-meets-back-bend yoga pose, is on loan from the Opera Gallery. The exclusive piece “explores the idea of Moss as an abstraction, an idealized figure who is more of a cultural hallucination than an actual person of flesh and blood,” says Opera Gallery Director Dan Benchetrit. “[Quinn] chose Moss because she’s an icon of our age.”

If you look closely you can find nature within this piece, “If you look at the sculpture, you will see an orchid with the legs and the arms” Benchetrit says.

You can find this installation on display in the District’s Paseo Ponti between Cartier and Hermès. This piece is truly inspirational and captures this city’s fusion of art, fashion, and fitness.


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN MIAMI: 7.22.16

Grab a drink at Black Point
This under the radar spot, unknown to tourists spot is a restaurant+bar+marina and is deemed a true local treasure! At Black Point you will find live music every weekend plus cheap drinks from 3-6pm on weekdays, and no dress code!!

Swing with Cirque Éloize Cirkopolis
The Montreal-based circus troupe has premiered here in South Florida! This Cirkopolis is a critically acclaimed, Drama Desk Award-winning show that combines circus, dance, and theater in a gravity-defying performance of incredible acrobatics. A must see for a fun Saturday night!

Get lychees in Redland!
It’s summer which means lychee! An exotic fruit you may see coming up in your crafted south beach cocktails are in full bloom. Take a road trip to see hundreds of groves buy the little fruits by the pound! A fun adventure and city escape to the farmlands!


HIGH END INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: AIRBNBS

Interior design is a large industry that is taken very seriously around the globe. Wouldn’t it be amazing to step inside some of our international neighbors well-manicured homes for a weekend! With Airbnb your interior design inspirational dreams can come true!

Today we have rounded up some of the most inspiring homes on Airbnb to open up your mind to some unique styles from around the world!

FIRST STEP INSIDE THIS FINNISH APARTMENT IN DOWNTOWN HELSINKI! TAKE A LOOK INSIDE.

STEP INSIDE THIS HILLTOP HOME ON THE COUNTRYSIDE OF ITALY OR SOME 60’S THEMES INSPIRATION!

THIS ATHENIAN PENTHOUSE PUTS YOUR RIGHT NEAR THE CITY CENTER WHERE YOU CAN EXPLORE GREEK CULTURE FROM A LOCAL’S PERSPECTIVE.


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND 7.14.16

With summer here and so much free time at hand to spend with friends and family it can be hard to choose just what to do! Here are some fabulous activities to try this weekend that I hand picked for you.

Go to Wonkaland at the Fontainebleau
The Fontainebleau makes all its pastries in-house, in a crazy underground bakery just like Willy Wonka’s. Learn to make pastries on a tour of the bakery with one of Fontainebleau’s award-winning pastry chefs. This event takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11-11:45am.

Explore Jungle Island this weekend!
Let your inner super hero our and fly on an Aqua-jet over 30 feet of water! All you need is a jetpack and Fly-board, at 25mph to make your dreams come true. For the kids there are plenty of beautiful animal attractions to explore!

Sample foods at Taste of the Nation
At this event, 50 of South Florida’s top chefs join 50 restaurants from around South Florida for a night of sampling the area’s best food. This is a benefit event for No Kid Hungry.


THE WOES OF DECORATING BIG SPACES

When it comes to designing a space there are already so many different aspects to think about, such as walls, furniture, and style. What happens when you have so much space in a room you just don’t know where to start!?

Have no fear, we know it can be tricky to decorate a big space but today’s tips should help you jumpstart your interior design journey!

All of the classic design principles can also be applied to large spaces. When designing a large space it is particularly important to find a way that welcomes a guest when the step into the room. Under furnished or sparsely decorated rooms can make your guests feel lost and diminish the equity of the space.

Making sure you scale up your home accessories to this large space is also pertinent when designing. It is essential to get the scale right for the art, carpets, furniture and window treatments. This will allow you to create your own aesthetic.

One great way to tie the room together and add a focal point is by adding a one central light fixture such as a grandiose chandelier. Tie that together with gallery white walls and you can frame your room.

Always remember that with a large you have to keep an open concept. Everything has to ebb and flow. When you step back and look into a room, you want to be drawn in with stunning foundational details.


CHANEL’S CREATIVE DIRECTOR KARL LAGERFELD TAKES MIAMI

The world’s greatest artists and designers are always coming in and out of Miami to express themselves visually, whether it be through a gallery opening, street art, or architecture.

Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel’s iconic creative director, is in the works of starting his first ever interior design project for the Estates at Acqualina. The estates of Acqualina is an ultra-luxury residential complex in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach. Lagerfeld will be the sole creative force behind the development’s two lobbies, rendering his superb style and detailed spirit into the interiors.

See expert from article: “[I] take great pride in knowing that the spaces I create will be such important spaces in the building,” said Lagerfeld. “Not only are they significant because they offer the first impression of the building, they are also the spaces where people come to socialize daily; they are like a common living room.”

The complex will complement the nearby Mansions at Acqualina, which debuted last fall. Slated for completion in 2020, the Estates at Acqualina will encompass two 50-story boutique towers with over 45,000 square feet of amenities, including a spa and fitness center, a restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and an ice skating rink.

We are excited to see this project bloom in the next few years bringing even more luxury and elegance to South Florida.

Read the whole article here.


TIPS TO MAKE YOUR SPACE LOOK LARGER THAN LIFE

There are lots of neat tricks to make a room look bigger than it actually is. Today I am going to give you a refresher on just exactly you can make any space look larger than life! From cozy apartments to entranceways, use these tips anywhere to make the most of what you have.

  1. Choosing the perfect rug can be difficult, but when trying to make a room look larger always choose the lighter colored area rugs to help open up the space.
  2. Use home accessories to draw your gaze up high. To take advantage of the height of a room accessorize with tall floor lamps, bookshelves, and artwork as a few examples!
  3. Large mirrors will help reflect light, giving the illusion of more space. So find the right space in the room and look for a beautiful mirror that fits your design style.
  4. It is important to get out you measuring tape and choose furniture that is the correct scale for the room. This will help you avoid buying furniture that is too large for a space, which could shrink the room.
  5. Brighten up your room with light paint colors on your walls. Avoiding accent walls and keeping the room all the same light color allows there to be not visual breaks so you can focus on the brevity of the space.

INTERIOR DECORATION INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: VALUE STONES

There are so many places you can find design inspiration from. It is always best to follow your gut, after reading some professional industry advice first of course. This week’s interior design inspiration is drawn from the value stone.

Stones are a popular interior design trend that is always evolving. This element brings sophistication and a natural feel to the interiors of a space. There are so many different shapes, prices, colors, and sizes it can be hard to choose!

When incorporating value stones in your home you can put them in glass or attractive container and just add water and flowers. It depends on the space your decorating but this can be a wonderfully uplifting element to a room. This simple design will leave fantastic impressions in smaller home spaces.

Make your stones unique by choosing the style and sense for both exterior and the interior of your home. Your stone choice reflects your design persona. Beauty and nature are some of the many qualities that stone decorations can bring to a space.


SEE WHAT’S COMING TO THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

The Miami Design District is always growing and evolving into one of the most eclectic neighborhoods around! With new shops and restaurants popping up there are so many things to do it can be hard to choose where to go!

It was recently announced that a whole new slew of tenants would be moving into the Miami Design District, meaning more and more offerings popping up! Including these two new restaurant offerings: Estefan Kitchen and The Smile.

This Cuban-inspired concept, Estefan Kitchen, “will feature traditional, family recipes presented in a new, healthy way that will appeal to both locals and our international guests,” Emilio Estefan told The Miami Herald.

NYC’s The Smile will also be entering the Miami Design District soon! The South Florida edition of The Smile plans to have a menu of coffee, baked goods, snacks and sandwiches making it a cool, laidback work environment.

Stay tuned to check out when these restaurants will be officially opening!


ENJOY THE DAY OFF THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY 2016!

I’m sure you all are enjoying this wonderful 3 day weekend with family and friends! Whether you’re relaxing on the beach or BBQing at the park, enjoy the time off and let design inspiration ideas float around you!

Have a great Independence Day and most importantly ave fun and stay safe!


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