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What to Know Before Working With Interior Designers

Home renovation can be an exciting project, but it comes with challenges that may require expert help. Your project’s results are as good as the interior designers you hire. The best interior designers in South Florida can handle the project to deliver the results you envisioned. Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) highlights things to know when working with interior designers.

Consult Before Starting the Project

High-end interior design firms offer pre-consultations for all clients to walk them through the whole process and what they do. A consultation will help cultivate the right relationship between interior designers and clients, setting a precedent for the entire project.

At Interiors by Steven G (IBSG), we help you deal with any myths or misunderstandings surrounding luxury renovations. Some clients believe great themes and well-coordinated home designs will look like professional work. In truth, our experts create beautiful interiors to embody your lifestyle and character. The consultation process allows us to gather enough information to help bring the whole design together effortlessly and make it look natural.

Learn About the Services Offered

Interior design projects involve multiple services, which help the whole project come together. Designers offer numerous services, saving you the time you would use hiring individual experts for specific areas of the projects. Depending on the project’s structure, your designer can be flexible and meet all the needs satisfactorily.

Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) is a full-service interior design firm offering services including:

Site assessment and measurement
Design consultation
Space planning
Design concepts
Project management
Presentations of progress and phases (including samples, 3d renderings, elevations, and floorplans)

By handling your project from start to finish, we help you avoid the hassle of hiring additional contractors. We care for your needs and get an end product that reflects what you want.

Establish a Direct Point of Contact

Interior design firms can sometimes handle multiple projects simultaneously to cater to the wide demand base. If you have any questions or concerns, you need a specific expert you can speak to within the company.

Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) allocates your project to a dedicated team with a specific hierarchy. This means you will know who to contact, and they will have all the relevant information about your project. Our experts operate as a close-knit team, so you will have access to help from our in-house experts. IBSG’s experts also speak fluent Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Lithuanian, Uzbek, Portuguese, and Filipino, guaranteeing one-on-one help even if you don’t understand English.

Have a Preferred Interior Design Style

Designers keep an open mind when working with a new client since each has their preferred design style. Your designer will also have a preferred technique for handling projects and making them identifiable among their works. Some designers can focus on monolithic designs; others love to utilize statement pieces on a budget.

Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) focuses on luxury interior design for clients interested in luxurious living. We have partnered with institutions that offer the best quality supplies to match your needs. Our experts deliver timeless and classic designs using superior quality furniture that can serve you well for years. With a luxury design, you will not have to spend more on renovations in the coming years.

To allow you to familiarize with our concepts, we have showrooms with exclusive items and designs on showcase. We fit these with Italian upholstery and case goods, allowing clients to access exclusive products and choose which they would want featured in their projects. Checking out our showrooms enables you to draw inspiration for your preferred choices.

Compare Similar Projects

While consulting with the interior designer, you can communicate the exact design results you are interested in. Your designer will help you refine the ideas to make them actionable and deliver the best results.

Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) offers a gallery of past works to help you have an idea of what to expect. Our competent experts will walk you through each project and help you draw inspiration from some that can fit in your own. We have corresponding testimonials to show for each of our works to guarantee those results are what the client wanted.

Our projects are handled in liaison with top local contractors as part of the team, helping you get only the finest work. By working with a team of experts, we observe the project deadline, guaranteeing you get exceptional and timely results.

Find the Best Interior Designers South Florida

Home renovations can be exciting, but they also come with challenges that may require expert assistance. Top-rated interior designers can help ease the project and meet desired objectives. Interiors by Steven G (IBSG) is your trusted interior design firm serving clients on the entire Eastern Seaboard, throughout the US, and across the globe. Our interior design experts strive to accommodate clients’ needs and fulfill their expectations. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Steven G on 321 at Water’s Edge

Steven G on the inspiration behind the design style of 321 at Water’s Edge.

The Jane Bond Show with Steven G

Episode 17: Life by Design featuring Steven G! Watch as Steven explains using staging as a strategy and his story of how he avoided a nearly inevitable future and went from execution to excellence!

Steven G. Day

Every October 2nd will officially be observed and celebrated in our company as Steven G day!

Yesterday evening, Steven G was asked to attend the City of Aventura’s Commission Meeting with the Aventura Marketing Chamber of Commerce.

While he was there, undenounced to him, he was surprised to receive a proclamation plaque, honoring him for the efforts he has made in coordinating donations for the recent Hurricane Dorian Relief, as well as many previous efforts in his charity work throughout the years.

October 2nd, 2019 marks the day that he was recognized for his humanitarian efforts, and declared Steven G Day by the Mayor of Aventura. The donations and charities that have been held by Interiors by Steven G for so many years could not have been possible without the help of our team and the generous and wonderful people within the community!

A huge thank you to Dr. Linda Marks, Mayor Enid Weismann and everyone from the City of Aventura and the Aventura Marketing Chamber of Commerce for presenting Steven G with this amazing award.

SoFlo Home Project visits Privé

In this episode of SoFlo Home Project, Steven G gives Martin Amado and viewers a tour of this extravagant Privé residence.

Watch Steven go into detail of how this design came to life:

Hospitality Interior Design for Businesses

What is Hospitality Interior Design?

Interior design in hospitality centers primarily on service industries including hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, fitness clubs, lounges, spas, and country clubs, among others. The scope of work, budgets, and space planning can be quite complex, so maimi interior designers who work in hospitality take on quite a bit of responsibilities and must be very thoughtful with their design choices.

Hospitality is one of biggest industries in the world…and it’s also one of the most important branches of commercial design. In today’s post, I explore booming hospitality industry and reveal why interior design plays a central role in service-driven businesses.

Hospitality Interior Design

Commercial or hospitality designers have to elevate spaces with a specific style and mood in mind while also maximizing a space’s functionality for financial gain. When it comes to hospitality interiors, business comes first! Commercial interior designers in the hospitality field work in tandem with architects, contractors, and manufacturers to ensure all physical structures and architectural elements are aligned with the client’s vision and business requirements.

Hospitality Interior Designers

Fusing luxury with functionality

Hotels, spas, and other service ventures have some of the most beautiful and lavish interiors. A seasoned hospitality designer knows how to strike the balance between high-end luxury and top-notch functionality to create spaces that both business owners and customers will love. This is incredibly important for businesses looking to make a great first and lasting impression such as in hotel interior design where this balance plays a major role in customer experience.

Whether it’s an intimate lounge or a sophisticated Michelin Star restaurant, every hospitality enterprise needs a design to accommodate a specific amount of patrons if it wants to maximize earnings. However, service-driven businesses must also include certain features and amenities if they’re going to excite and inspire customers.

What Is Hospitality Interior Design

This is where a hospitality design firm comes in!

They are trained to conceptualize beautiful spaces that lend themselves to optimal customer service.

In restaurant interior design for example, a hospitality design consultant must: blueprint an industrial kitchen, prevent a restaurant from overcrowding, and select durable materials, all within a specific motif or style.

Defining Hospitality Interior Design

A hospitality designer is also responsible for helping business owners with:

Lighting
Window Placement
Floor and Ceiling Design
Smart Technology
All Other Architectural Details.

They then must develop an aesthetic that meets the needs of the business through fabrics, artwork, color schemes, furniture, wall and window treatments, high-end finishes, and accessories, and must also make sure each space is safe and up to code.

Interview with Transcript: Steven G and Jane Bond Talk About the Turnberry Ocean Club

The Turnberry Ocean Club Residences in Sunny Isles Beach are making a real splash in South Florida. With their breathtaking views and unprecedented catalogue of amenities (including the coveted Sky Club), these oceanfront residences are redefining luxurious living.

Of course, no high-end home is complete without Miami interior design services by Steven G. He designed the TOCR’s Model Residence, bringing his legendary touch to the hottest homes in luxury.

In this special interview, Jane Bond sits down with our fearless leader at the unit’s unveiling. They talk about Steven’s prolific career, what it means to have vision, the parallels between art and design, and much more.

Other highlights include:

Why his favorite design word is “legs”
Steven G’s design influences
The importance of keepings things fresh
The power of karma

Watch the entire video here!

Read the Full Transcript

Jane Bond:	Hi everybody, I’m here with Steven G from Interiors by Steven G. I just wanted to ask you a few questions, Steven. What is like to be one of the most prolific interior designers of your time?
Steven G:	Well, tired. The day starts at 4:30 in the morning and it’s 8:00 at night and we’re in an amazing Sales Center at Turnberry and it keeps going. The only thing I could really say is it feels tired. We work really hard and we’re doing this sometimes six and seven days a week. I don’t look at it as a fame thing, I never have. It’s a passion. It’s a drive and it’s a drive to stay, as they would say-
Jane Bond:	Present?
Steven G:	On the top of the ladder.
Jane Bond:	You are that.
Steven G:	It’s tough to get there. It’s tougher to stay there. I’m blessed and fortunate to have an amazing team behind me. I’m blessed and fortunate to continue being successful and continue growth. At the end of the day you take all that and the word is “tired.”
Jane Bond:	Well, people don’t perceive you as being tired because the work you do is amazing. Of course me, as an agent and sitting here being a host with you today, I have been involved with that firsthand and I think the work is so on top, so present, so fresh and at this time everyone’s asking for what you’re delivering, which is wonderful. That must give you some type of relief.
Steven G:	Vision is really the word.
Jane Bond:	Future. Vision.
Steven G:	You need to think about design like an artist thinks about doing a great painting. It has to stand the test of time. We feel that we’re right where the market absolutely is. But it’s also a bit of a timeless thing. The favorite word that I use when designing for anything or any particular project is “legs.” The job must have legs. It must stand the test of time. It needs to be great not only when you do it, but it needs to be great five, six, eight, ten years from now.
Jane Bond:	Well, do you know what I see in your work, personally, I see a lot of French influence. I did a little research on you, I know you like quite a few French designers and you kind of go back to the 1950’s. You have a little bit of deco in there which is lovely. A lot of people do like that at this point. They’re transitioning. Actually, a lot of buyers that are looking for new homes now have transitioned into this fresh new look which is kind of a French, 1950’s, 40’s, deco style and you are delivering it.
Steven G:	It’s really a little bit earlier, it’s more 1930’s.
Jane Bond:	Oh. Okay.
Steven G:	About … I’m going to say 12 or 14 years ago, I was asked to do an apartment in Trump in Manhattan, where our current president is sitting, and I had done three homes for the same client, Florida and then two, one in Mexico City and one in Cancun in Mexico. She had said to me, “How are going to do something different?” So I said, “Susanna, let me have a couple days to digest; think about it.” I said to her, “Why don’t we do something a little antiquish? Why don’t we do something maybe French?” She said, “You know, it sounds interesting.”
	At that time I knew as much about the antique world as the man in the moon, so I really did a 60 day sort of self-education crash course. I flew to New York and I visited every authentic antique dealer in Manhattan from one block to the next. I walked til my feet were falling off. I got a handle on a direction, I presented it and she said, “Great.”
	What transpired after that was I said, “You know, as a designer you always look to offer your client maybe something that nobody else could offer.” I actually went into the authentic antique business very heavily into art deco, art devo-
Jane Bond:	Interesting.
Steven G:	-and mid-century, which is where the 50-60’s. I got into this scenario where I now have about 600 pieces on display in our showroom.
Jane Bond:	Fabulous.
Steven G:	Yeah. You always try to think a little bit ahead but it’s a lot of hard work.
Jane Bond:	Well, for you that don’t know, Steven G has a wonderful showroom. It’s 100,000 square feet, pretty much debt free.
Steven G:	We are debt free.
Jane Bond:	And it’s absolutely fabulous and you should all get a chance to go out there and see it. It’s in Pampano.
Steven G:	Pompano.
Jane Bond:	Pompano. I’m sorry.
Steven G:	Pompano Beach.
Jane Bond:	Pompano Beach. And I’ll let you finish.
Steven G:	We are right off of 95 and Copans Road. For those of you who live in Miami or the Palm Beaches and you don’t want to drive, we will have our courtesy car pick you up and bring you to the showroom. We are very proud of our facility. We are, right now, under a little bit of renovation because we continue to bring new things to the marketplace, new looks. I relate it to a woman’s finer clothing store. The window is always changing because you would like the clientele to keep coming back.
Jane Bond:	Absolutely.
Steven G:	As a design firm we feel that we’re the same scenario, so we keep changing product. We keep bringing in new lines from all over the world. Our inventory, somebody could come in and probably furnish one hundred homes and we could-
Jane Bond:	Oh. It’s beautiful. I’ve been there.
Steven G:	Thank you. Thank you.
Jane Bond:	It’s beautiful. You’ve done well. And I just want to ask you one last question Steven. What is it like being a straight, charming, handsome man in an industry usually full of gay men? I just want to hear your thoughts on that.
Steven G:	For me it’s natural. I mean, I’m in the industry 43 years and I deal with all shapes, all sizes in my industry and I never give it thought. Occasionally, at an interview I’m asked by the lady of the house, they’ll sort of lean over the conference room table and they’ll say, “Can I ask you a personal question?” And I know what’s coming and I say, “Of course.” And they’ll say, “Are you gay?” And my answer is, “Do I have to be to get the job?”
Jane Bond:	If you would like me to be.
Steven G:	Yeah. At the end of the day it is something I don’t give thought to. It’s just part of the design world. I respect everybody-
Jane Bond:	Absolutely.
Steven G:	-that is in the industry regardless of where they’re from and what their sexual preference is.
Jane Bond:	Fantastic.
Steven G:	It makes no difference to me.
Jane Bond:	Absolutely.
Steven G:	I embrace any professional for anything I can help them with. I’ve been blessed and very fortunate to be able to be in that position but I believe in karma. I think karma’s an amazing thing. And I believe that when you’re blessed and fortunate to be successful, you must give back-
Jane Bond:	Absolutely.
Steven G:	-in a million different ways.
Jane Bond:	Absolutely. I agree with you.
Steven G:	Good.
Jane Bond:	Well, it was nice speaking within you today.
Steven G:	No. Thank you.
Jane Bond:	It’s always good to see you.
Steven G:	It was my pleasure.
Jane Bond:	You are as charming as they say you are.
Steven G:	Thank you.
Jane Bond:	I loved sitting here talking to you.
Steven G:	Thank you.
Jane Bond:	And I have to say you have knocked it out of the park again.
Steven G:	Thank you. This is such an important project for us Steven G’s because as I mentioned earlier in my speech in the Sales Center, 1979, I was an infant in the design world and so for family and Turnberry opened their first project here, it was such a huge success. It was … I don’t know, you might call it an introduction to Steven G at the age of 22. I’ve come a long way since that.
Jane Bond:	I would liked to have seen Steven G at the age of 22.
Steven G:	Yes. I can show you pictures. But at the end of the day it’s an honor to be here.

DESIGN INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK: DUBAI SKYLINE

There are so many beautiful cities in the world but nothing adds up to the city of Dubai. This city is always emerging architecturally and luxuriously. Dubai’s latest skyline update is today’s design inspiration!

Dubai is one of the world’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, ranked 5th in 2015, according to a Brookings Institute Global Metro Monitor Report. Real Estate performance in Dubai still ranks among the top global cities.

Dubai’s rapid development and high-end housing market has attracted some start-studded architects, who’ve made their mark on the skyline.

Some examples include the gleaming Opus, by Zaha Hadid, the forklike Index Tower by Norman Foster, and the new Super Potato and SOMA Architects development, One at Palm Jumeirah. These buildings have served as a magnet for luxury buyers worldwide. Unlike London or New York, architects and developers in Dubai are not just building single buildings, but entire communities.

Most of the latest developments to the Dubai skyline are very modern and contemporary. Attention to tradition is very important when is comes to the developers concepts when building in Dubai. Many buildings pay homage to Islamic culture and design motifs. You can find this in the new Tower at Dubai Creek Harbor, the cornerstone of this development and the new Dubai skyline.

We would like you to use this cityscape as inspiration to express how one city can remain amazing, exhilarating and innovative, while mixing the past and present.

BRING BEAUTY INTO ANY ROOM WITH FLOWERS

Incorporating a beautiful floral arrangement into any design a plan instantly brightens the environment. When looking to accessorize a room look no further then flowers. Flowers add color and create softness to any space.

Take a look around your kitchen or entry hall and you will find the right space for that perfect floral arrangement.

Here are some of the best flower shops in Miami to grab some inspiration!

Pistols & Petals

Plant The Future

The Flower Bazaar

HOW MIAMI BECAME THE ‘DESIGN CITY’

Once on the forefront of the Art Deco movement, for decades Miami was considered the hot spot for vacation or retirement. The monotonous edifices had small windows and narrow balconies, and the design came off as lackluster.

Then, in 2002, Art Basel put the city into the global art and design limelight. It brought the most renowned designers to this coastal city. This huge association of design and art helped bring sophistication and class to Miami Beach.
Now, the second annual Maison&Objet Americas solidifies Miami as the city of design in the United States. This decorative arts trade fair returns to Miami Beach this month making it yet again, a destination for design aficionados.

Since the spawn of Art Basel more and more galleries have opened up in Miami and new condo towers started popping up all over the place. Homegrown artists have plenty of outlets to share their work with locals and tourists down Lincoln Road!

The Wynwood Walls took street art to the next level, by dedicating a space to this special art style. The Design District furthered Miami’s luxury level with some of the most fabulous shopping you can find in Florida! These booming neighborhoods brought all of the fashionistas and other urbanites to settle in Miami.

More and more private collectors are building showcases and sharing more wonderful art everyday. We are happy to call this glorious design filled city home! Miami is truly the place to come to find design inspiration.

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