Category Archives: Green News
Hospitality Design EXPO 2013 – Commercial Interior Design News
Hospitality Design Expo which is held every year in Las Vegas, NV, is one of the largest hospitality industry related trade events in the United States. The show helps interior designers (as well as other professionals) to get acquainted with … Continue reading
Green and High-Tech in One Office – Commercial Interior Design News
Can Green and High-Tech be combined in one office? This beautiful office (Microsoft Headquarters in Vienna) was designed by a European firm – INNOCAD Architektur. Very high-tech looking and at the same time filled with lush greenery, this workspace will … Continue reading
Sustainable Wine Cellars – Commercail Interior Design News
Take a quick look into the future. The future of sustainable building practices and a lifetimes’ enjoyment of elegantly aged wines come together with the most eco-friendly wine storage products on the planet. Sustainable Wine Cellars, LLC of Rancho Santa … Continue reading
How to Decorate With Emerald – New Color of the Year 2013 – Commercial Interior Design News
The Pantone Institute has announced its 2013 color of the year. It’s Emerald! They simply put is this way: “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.” We can expect to … Continue reading
Recycled Bottles Lights by Jerry Kott – Commercial Interior Design News
Jerry Kott, who designed these incredible lights, describes himself as a “maker” who stretches his imagination beyond the limited boundaries of usual art or craftsmanship. These lighting fixtures are hand crafted from recycled bottles and are part of RE Series … 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
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
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
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
Hot Cupcake Bakery Shop Design – Commercial Interior Design News
Take a look at this delicate and inspiring interior design of Hello Cupcake Shop near Dupont Circle. It was designed by Bonstra|Haresign Architects, also known for its design of DC’s Studio Theater and the America Online headquarters in Dulles. The … 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
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
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
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
Separating Restaurant Spaces With Fabric – Restaurant Interior Design News
This restaurant design is definitely thinking “out of box” concept! The restaurant is located inside of an old factory and needed a stylish and affordable concept to divide the spaces into a kitchen, a bar and dining rooms. The MYU … Continue reading
Whimsical Business Interiors Create New Brands – Business Interior Design News
Your image is your brand which also provides a glimpse of the quality of services you are offering. Tired of the same boring interiors all around you? Today let’s take a small virtual tour around the world and see how … Continue reading
Excellent Indoor Plants Pot Covering Solution – Commercial Interior Design News
Commercial spaces are often designed with practicality in mind for business efficiency. This often leads to an interior spaces that are void of warmth and life. A perfect fix for cold industrial spaces is to add life energy with the … Continue reading
Green Vertical Jungle in A Store Design – Commercial Interior Design News
Replay, Barcelona boutique store, is a green jungle of bushy ferns and begonias around displayed products. Landscape architects Vertical Garden Design created this interior vertical garden and a second green wall facing a rear courtyard. The interior of this store was … Continue reading
Rustic Bakery Design in Japan – Commercial Interior Design News
In spite of having a contemporary exposed concrete counter, this bakery shop in Osaka, Japan, kept its rustic feel and look. The bread is being displayed on a wooden railroad sleeper. The two stools on the terrace are also made … Continue reading
Apple’s Spaceship Campus – Latest Design News
Review by Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting During his last days, in August 2011, Steve Jobs was at the Cupertino City Council proposing a new campus building for Apple’s headquarters. The new building attracted a great deal of attention … Continue reading
The Latest Design Trends of 2011 – Commercial Interior Design News
By Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting Today I would like to share some of my favorite trends which came from the 2011 design award by Interior Design Magazine. Now you can vote for your favorite design products on … Continue reading
How to Recognize Sick Building Syndrome – Commercial Interior Design News
By Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting There are different symptoms of poor indoor air quality inside of our buildings, from temporary, minor irritations to serious, life-threatening illnesses. They’ve been grouped into three classifications: sick building syndrome, building-related illnesses, … Continue reading
5 Ways to Bring Happiness to Your Business Interior
Half of our lives we spend inside of our business space walls. It is hard to argue that the space should probably be a pleasant place to be in. No wonder elevating our mood has become a new trend … Continue reading
Creating Spaces to Correct Our Behavior
Review By Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting Designing commercial interiors that improve our mood and health has always been my goal. But how do you design something to correct violent behavior in children? Take a look at this … Continue reading
Frozen Yogurt Shop Design – Success Story! Commercial Interior Design News
PinkBerry’s success is not an overnight success story. Over 100 frozen yogurt shops around the world in just 5 years! A perfect match between a restaurant owner and an architect created a unique concept which really took off. So … Continue reading
Nightclub Design – First LEED certified Club in the US – Commercial Interior News
Greenhouse Nightclub is the first LEED certified nightclub in the US. For those who don’t know what LEED is… Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. (The club was designed by Bluarch, all the photos are by Bluearch.) All the … Continue reading
