The Minimalist style is just that, minimal. While some styles favor bold and bright, the minimalist style uses the mantra of ‘less is more.’ When designing a Minimalist kitchen or bathroom space, it’s important to remember a few key things. Everything has a place and purpose in minimalist design. If done correctly, it can make…
Read MoreA Splash of Style
Contemporary + Traditional = Transitional
The Transitional style, in essence, is both traditional and contemporary. One of the most popular styles to date, the Transitional look is timeless; sometimes resort-like in spirit, this style combines warmth with modern, clean lines and neutral color palettes with texture and balance. When designing a Transitional kitchen or bathroom space, it’s important to remember…
Read More
Highlighting the Classic Rustic Farmhouse
The Farmhouse design style is practical, comfortable and dates back to the early settlers in the US. The rustic or classic farmhouse style incorporates vintage furnishings, wood elements, and mismatched pairings – reliant on style, personality, and history. When designing a rustic or classic farmhouse kitchen or bathroom space, it’s important to remember a few…
Read More
The Function of Mid-Century Modern Design
The mid-century modern design style gained popularity post WWII when families were looking to purchase new homes with modern furnishings. Mid-century is still very much in demand today, combining an understated, uncluttered, clean look that favors function. When designing a mid-century modern kitchen or bathroom space, it’s important to remember a few key things. Don’t…
Read More
Modernizing the Farmhouse
The Modern Farmhouse design style is relatively new and very trendy. It combines the rustic farmhouse style with clean lines and updated features found in the modern style, evoking feelings of warmth and comfort without being over-the-top or fussy. While the classic farmhouse style incorporates vintage furnishings, the modern farmhouse style incorporates contemporary touches. When…
Read More
Contemporary Sophistication
Contemporary design became popular in the 1970’s, combining several design styles including Modernism, Art deco and others. Contemporary style highlights what’s ‘in the moment,’ however, one of the most distinctive features of contemporary design is the use of lines. Vertical, horizontal or curved, strong lines are apparent in any contemporary design through architectural details and…
Read More
To the Coast!
When people think of the classic coastal style, their minds usually envision “nautical.” However, coastal style actually highlights the blur between indoor/outdoor living, incorporating lots of natural light, and an easy, natural and yes, minimal look; crisp white walls, complimented with light cotton and accent colors reminiscent of the sea (blues, greens, corals). When designing…
Read More
A Modern Marvel
Originating at the turn of the century, with roots in both German and Scandinavian design, the Modern style focuses on clean, straight lines. Uncluttered and open spaces with a design that lacks any fussiness are all staple examples of this style. When designing a bathroom or kitchen space in the Modern style it’s important to…
Read More
An Industrial Design Revolution
Taking inspiration from factories and warehouses built in the later 19th and early 20th centuries, the Industrial style highlights the raw and unfinished, rather than hiding it. Reclaimed wood, iron, brick and concrete, are all staple materials that help highlight the Industrial style that should give a space a minimalist, yet “lived-in” quality. When…
Read More
Traditional 101
The Traditional style is the perfect combination of comfortable and classic design. Incorporating the design elements from a variety of centuries, most notably the 18th and 19th centuries, this style blends warm and rich inviting colors with pieces of classic art, antiques, and history. While balance and symmetry are important in traditional style, the style…
Read More