Design Innovations https://designinnovations.org Beverly Hills Interior Design Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:54:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Spring Color Collection 2016 https://designinnovations.org/spring-color-collection-2016/ https://designinnovations.org/spring-color-collection-2016/#respond Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:53:43 +0000 http://hoene.ddjf.co/?p=88123 Think spring cleaning is just about vacuuming and dusting? Think again. Now’s the time to clear out anything you’re no longer in love with and give your decor a refresh. To help start that process, we’ve gathered the latest home trends for spring that are blowing up, along with a few to ditch!

#1. JEWEL TONES- BE BOLD:

If you are looking to be a trendsetter, consider using a plethora of Jewels Tones to accent your space! Ultimately, it’s only stuff, so have fun playing around with your design. And hiring a designer doesn’t always have to be an expensive endeavor; you can always call upon a professional for consultation.

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#2. BLACK AND WHITE DÉCOR:

Minimalism is in. While bright chevron patterns were huge a few years ago, we’ve noticed muted color palettes replacing all things colorful.

MATTE FINISHES:

Last year was about all things metallic. This spring we are using the exact opposite texture in our goods, including oxidized metals, matte glazes, and chalk-finish paints. The best news? Matte-finished decor looks amazing next to metallic objects—so hang on to all of those luxe gold and copper items you picked up in 2015.

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#3. SPRING ACCESSORIES:

Take a look at some of these color schemes for inspiration to brighten your home this spring.

 

 

– Eclectic Blue & Orange Color palette:

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Bold Blue Colors

Be brave and be bold with these exciting colors to liven up your space.

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– Calming Purple Color Scheme:

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Throw in the elegance of purple to your decor to create a tranquil environment. bold blue

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– Gorgeous Emeralds:

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Gorgeous Emerald Green Velvet Bar Stools with dark stained legs and brass stretchers

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Tailored to perfection, this emerald accent will be an ideal addition to any living space.

Happy Spring!

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The Do’s & Don’ts of Mixing Metal Finishes https://designinnovations.org/the-dos-donts-of-mixing-metal-finishes/ https://designinnovations.org/the-dos-donts-of-mixing-metal-finishes/#respond Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:50:38 +0000 http://hoene.ddjf.co/?p=88120 Over the past decade, the rule on mixing metals has changed. In the mid 2000’s the rule was “Do Not” Mix Metal Finishes! Funny how things change in a decade… Now we are seeing the mixing of metals more than ever in 2016!  However, below are some important guidelines to follow in order to ensure your space is a design success.

Rule #1: DO NOTClutter! If you make the mistake of trying to put every metal accessory you like in one space, the result will be clutter and a disjointed appearance. In the photos below, the walls in both images lose balance and can stress the viewer out! This is because it is unclear what you are supposed to look at when there are too many pieces and finishes along one wall.

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Instead: DO: Use metals to accentuate your focal point. Unlike the former, this example space successfully makes the gold and chrome framed art work the focal. This space is a great example of mixing metals. If you look closely at the focal art work- one of the pairs is gold while the other is silver. The space feels cohesive and put together because the metal finishes are balanced throughout the space. The chrome finishes are grounded and utilized, as shown by the coffee table legs and floor vase. Also, the gold piece that sits on top of the table re-incorporates the table accents and metal wall décor. This finish creates the balance that was missing in the prior example.

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Rule #2: DO NOT: Allow your walls to camouflage the metals. In the example below, the wallpaper would be great if simply one chrome wall accessory and one or two table accessory had been chosen. However, this combination of metals, along with the colors chosen for the finishes, create a poor monochromatic décor combo!  It is too much for your eyes to take in, and the pieces camouflage into the space. The viewer is only left behind with an uncomfortable feeling as there is little relief (even the lamp shades are stripe!).

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Instead: DO : Allow the metals to stand out through pattern and texture. In the example above, your eye seamlessly moves along the space to see the beauty in each piece of wall décor – nothing is hiding here! Unlike the prior space, the console and the mirror along the wall are a success.  This space works well because the metals are a simple yet bold pattern, with a texture your eye is pleasantly drawn to!

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Rule #3: DO NOT Be too Gaudy with your finishes. Gold trim, gold wall décor, gold pattern in the wall paper.. And then the silver & black? It’s TOO MUCH! This is a great example of where less is more!

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Instead: DO: Be simplistic with your finishes. This photo is the exact inverse of the former! Here we see a patterned wallpapered space, that is well designed with a variety of metal finishes. The silver and warm gold table décor pairs great with the light fixture. Then the black wall mirror lifts the space up by becoming the focal on the busy paper, helping calm the busy paper down and makes the space feel more refined.

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An Architecturally-inspired Collection of Outdoor Furniture https://designinnovations.org/an-architecturally-inspired-collection-of-outdoor-furniture/ https://designinnovations.org/an-architecturally-inspired-collection-of-outdoor-furniture/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2017 11:45:51 +0000 https://undsgn.com/uncode/?p=20528 Spring is here and it is time to find unique pieces for your outdoor sanctuary. Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designed the BLAU collection as a way to bring architecturally-minded furniture to the outdoors. Designed for Gandia Blasco, the timeless collection is made for the Mediterranean lifestyle with its construction system made up of extruded aluminum profiles that obscure the hardware that connects it to the structure.

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THE SLEEK SILHOUETTES RESEMBLE SIMPLE SHEETS OF WHITE PAPER THAT HAVE BEEN FOLDED BY THE WIND RESULTING IN CLEAN, DISTINCT LINES.

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THE BLAU COLLECTION SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE TRADITION OF OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Lounging in Luxury by the pool side.
LOUNGING IN LUXURY BY THE POOLSIDE.

Great conversation space for your outdoor living area.
GREAT CONVERSATION SPACE FOR YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING AREA.

For full collection products, contact Design Innovations and we will help you find what you are looking for!

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Baby Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal: Baby Room https://designinnovations.org/gender-reveal/ https://designinnovations.org/gender-reveal/#comments Tue, 24 May 2016 17:23:14 +0000 http://hoene.ddjf.co/?p=1 Throwing a gender reveal party for friends and family is a growing trend and an exciting way to share the big secret… will it be a baby BOY or GIRl? So what is the best way to unveil this giant gender secret? …Consider what Design Innovations helped these client’s do to learn the news while shocking their friends and family!

 

Meet Minnetonka clients and soon to be parents Chase & Paige

(Shown in photo below guessing Boy vs Girl with guests before the reveal).

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The door to the baby’s new room has been sealed, while Design Innovations has taken over to create a custom baby bedroom for a BOY or a GIRL?

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Now for the moment we all have been waiting for….. (Drum Roll Please!!!)

 

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Design Innovations was given the sealed envelop from their doctor revealing that Paige & Chase were having a baby boy! Then the design process began…. (all the furniture is baby safe).

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Outdoorsy Lake Minnetonka Baby Boy’s Room
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Custom Blackout Drapes & Custom “BABY” Name Shelf.

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Faux wood wallpaper on accent wall. Changing table area & rocking/reading nook. Even a deer head!

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The room had no over head light… So we added hanging pendants & a light bulb on the paddle ?

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Colors were tied together with these cute baby sheets & blanket + breathable mesh crib liner.

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Designer Christine, so proud to design for these happy clients!

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Hiring a designer to do the work of preparing the baby’s room, with a little trust, took a huge task off of the parent’s plate. We set dates, budgets, reviewed concept images and colors for each gender. The result was this lovely space their baby boy can grow up in, and can easily grow with him through elementary school years.

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All in all, a baby gender reveal is a thrilling way to learn the sex of your baby (alongside family and friends)… This “Baby Gender: Bedroom Reveal” was double the fun and is a must !!

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