Category Archives: Design Trends
Traditional Egyptian Lighting from Zenza – Commercial Interior Design News
These gorgeous and elegant light fixtures were inspired by traditional Egyptian designs. Zenza has brought this traditional lamp collection to designers and decorators all around the world. Zenza light fixtures bring amazing craftsmanship and exotic charm of Arabic decor into … Continue reading
Whimsical Lights by New Zealand designer David Trubridge – Commercial Interior Design News
You probably have seen these whimsical light fixtures all around, at your local cafe or a restaurant… I have! And when I saw one I always wondered who could come up with such incredible ideas. David Trubridge is the most … Continue reading
Contemporary Furniture Design by John Dufficy – Commercial Interior Design News
John Dufficy worked as a carpenter for over twenty years before getting into making furniture. Furniture design and hand making it has become his life for the last ten years now. Today I’d love to share some of John’s inspiring … Continue reading
Office Design Inspirations – Commercial Interior Design News
This is our annual interior design review of offices. Today I’d love to share some of the most intriguing offices around the globe. If you are thinking about remodeling your office or if you are moving your office to a … Continue reading
Nature Inspired Architects Office Design – Commercial Interior Design News
Two talented architects, Jose Selgas and Lucia Cano, have created this inspiring and at the same time one of the most simplest office buildings. Selgascano, a Spanish design firm, located their new studio in the middle of the woods outside … Continue reading
Office Design of an Australian Fashion Designer – Commercial Interior Design News
Alannah Hill (born in 1963) is an Australian fashion designer who is well known for her “girly chic” fashion label and boutique chain. Today I’d like to share the glimpse of the main office interior design of Alannah Hill operation. … Continue reading
Where Interior Design Meets Nature – Commercial Interior Design News
Guest blogger Sam Marquit The elements of rustic design appeal to many people at first sight as well as on a deep, subconscious level. I find that earthy spaces with natural decor materials draw folks in, whether it’s into a lodge … Continue reading
New Skype’s Office Design in Stockholm – Commercial Interior Design News
Skype found its next Stockholm home in a recently restored historical building, Münchenbryggeriet, which is also a well known landmark of Stockholm’s skyline. In 1846 the building was built as a clothing factory, and in 1857 it became Sweden’s largest … Continue reading
Creative Surfaces with Translucent Panels – Commercial Interior Design News
Lumocor is one of the leading companies providing a solid surface solution for horizontal and vertical applications. The rich colors and added textures of the panels create dramatic installations that captivate the senses. The material can be bent into any … Continue reading
Nonporous Dupont Corian in Interior Design – Commercial Interior Design News
These fascinating modern light fixtures and overall interiors came from a New York-based Dupont Corian Design Studio. The designers used the latest innovations in lighting and technology to create this “place of refuge” inspired by Japanese landscape. This exhibit space … Continue reading
Tokyo Skincare Store Design with Brick Interior – Commercial Interior Design
This impressive Tokyo store for skincare brand Aesop was designed by Japanese architect Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architecture Office. The new store’s location took over an old shoe shop space – “Milano Shoes”. The owner of the 35 year old … Continue reading
Life Screen – Simplified Solution for Green Wall – Commercial Interior Design News
Vertical gardens or Green Walls have become a very popular way to bring nature into any interior. It looks fantastic but the energy and the cost of upkeep the plants may leave skeptics out of this design feature. The Live … Continue reading
Zara’s New Green Retail Store Interior Design – Commercial Interior Design News
This new slick Fifth Avenue Zara store is the retailer’s largest outlet in the US. The store is over 32,291 square feet and covers over three floors. The shop faces Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street with five display windows … Continue reading
Mercury Glass Design Items – Commercial Interior Design News
Mercury glass items have a very distinctive character and can complement your interior not only during Christmas. The roughness and some reflective qualities of mercury glass add somewhat Mid-evil character to the items and when used strategically create a certain … Continue reading
Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2012
By Ekaterina Kohlwes From Mindful Design Consulting See full text of February Newsletter HERE. 2012 is a Chinese year of a Black Dragon which brings new energy and action into our interiors. So what can you use to achieve positive … Continue reading
Selecting Planters for Your Commercial Interior – Commercial Interior Design News
Selecting planters to complement your newly finished interior (or exterior) design is fun but can become time consuming. Today I would like to share a few creative designs of contemporary planters I have found while searching for something different for … Continue reading
Backlit Surface for Your Interior – Commercial Interior Design News
If you see any beautiful backlit walls, desks or any other surfaces in a contemporary slick interior, you are probably looking at chroma – one of the coolest materials on the market from 3FORM. I would like to share a … Continue reading
Unique Modern Store Design with Vintage Twist – Commercial Interior Design News
This clean-lined interior showcase for Aesop store in Stand Arcade, Sydney was designed by March Studio. Aesop’s store offers a complete range of skin, hair and body products. Each Aesop’s store is unique and aims to add rather than detract … Continue reading
Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2012: Finishes, Colors and Materials – Commercial Interior Design News
2012 is a Chinese year of a Black Dragon which brings new energy and action into our interiors. I would like to introduce a few design finishes, colors and products which I believe will become trendy this year to use … Continue reading
Sand Blasted or Stained Glass Art For Any Interior – Commercial Interior Design News
Sand Blasted or Stained Glass Art always fascinates me as an interior designer. Colored glass can create mystical spaces by redirecting sunlight and reflecting its colors onto walls, ceiling and floor of your space. Today I’d love to introduce Ernie … Continue reading
Merging in One With Technology – an Interior Design Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News
Technology can be negative for some businesses or to be specific, some retailers (the ability to check prices online while shopping at a store) or it can be helpful. Either you are ready or not, IPad menus, interactive displays, and … Continue reading
Interior Design Based on Neuroscience is 2012 New Trend – Commercial Interior Design News
If you have never heard about Suggestive Selling, you probably don’t know how big brands companies have been using the latest Neuroscience research to improve their marketing and selling techniques. This seductively lighted Abercrombie & Fitch’s store is attempting to … Continue reading
Green Interiors as a Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News
“Going green” is a catchy phrase as well as a continuous trend in most retail and business remodels. Here are a few pointers of what “going green” for commercial interior design means. To put it simply: Renew, Reuse, and Recycle. … Continue reading
Interior Rebranding is a New Trend of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News
If you are looking for new interior design trends for 2012, rebranding is one of them! You will see old established brands infusing their interiors with more energy and fun. Take a look at how McDonald’s rebranded itself in France … Continue reading
Shoe Store Garden in Melbourne – Commercial Interior Design News
This Wittner store by Studio Ginger is offering a sleek, contemporary interior design with a perfect green twist – a vertical garden or a green wall as a backdrop for shoe display. This is where hi-end store branding offers a … Continue reading
Solar Bench Design – Commercial Interior Design News
This multifunctional streetlight plus a bench combination harnesses solar energy to power its LED lamp. Solar panels built into the roof of the bench case make it possible to place this bench unit in any location independent of a local … Continue reading
Eyewear Store Design in Munich – Commercial Interior Design News
This Freudenhaus Eyewear Store was designed by Aigner Architecture. The overall design follows the idea of simplicity and high quality of the product itself. Clear lines, simple forms and high-quality materials provide a superior stage for displaying the designer glasses. The … Continue reading
Dining Table Transforms into a Pool Table – Commercial Interior Design News
Fusion is not just a nice concept: we have fusion of generations, fusion of cultures, fusion of cuisines, fusion music. Now we finally have the Fusion table! How would you like to have a beautiful dining table for lunch or … Continue reading
Cave Dining Experience in London – Restaurant Interior Design News
As you may have noticed, with commercial interior design we have started exploring more dramatic design solutions to attract people into retail locations. Branding became a very important part of any restaurant which is trying to stand out in a … Continue reading
Eye-Catching Interior of a Chinese Restaurant in New York – Restaurant Interior Design News
This eye-catching interior of Xing, a Chinese restaurant in New York, was created by Lewis Architects. One of the most distinctive features of this restaurant interior is the colorful ceiling canopy assembled from acrylic strips. There are a few separate … Continue reading
