Category Archives: Random
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Modern Wallpaper or Paint for Your Walls? – Commercial Interior Design News
In resent years we may encounter a simple dilemma during remodel: to go with painting our space or to apply wallpaper. You have to consider a few things about paint and wallpaper to make your final decision: 1. Location. Paint … Continue reading
Before And After – 2011 Projects by Mindful Design Consulting – Commercial Interior Design News
Original text came from HERE. 3-Story Mixed Use Building Remodel in Sausalito Daniel Merriam’s New Gallery One of the most incredible projects we had a chance to work on this year is the remodel of this 3-story mixed use building … Continue reading
Corky Presents for Someone Renovating – Interior Design News
What would you get for a friend who is in a process of renovating their new house or a business space? Take a look at these fun and a bit corky presents I found. Maybe one of these will fit … Continue reading
Electric Orange Red is the Color of 2012 – Commercial Interior Design News
A color of 2012 year has finally been revealed by the Pantone Color Institute! Tangerine Tango – an electric orange red color is warm, uplifting, and energizing! It’s also been noted to look great with almost every skin tone. Today … Continue reading
Point-of-Sale Solutions on an iPAD – Retail Design News
Article by a guest blogger: One Step Retail Solutions In the past few years we have seen hardware transform – touch screen phones, lighter than a book personal laptops, virtual changing rooms and cars that look like they belong in … Continue reading
Fractal Mathematical Imagery Art – Business Interior Design News
Michael Sussna – Math Art Mage Today I would like to introduce one of the most fascinating contemporary types of art – Fractal Imagery. Fractal imagery is a relatively young yet already rich field. Though different from traditional artmaking, this … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Decor Ideas – Business Interior Design News
To have a decorated tree in your house will bring lots of joy for your eyes and heart. Today I would love to share some tree decor ideas. Which one will you choose? Make this year’s tree as individual as … 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
Add Colors To Your Building – Business Interior Design News
Living in San Diego you get to see mainly the same colors and styles in architecture. Most of these colors remind me of our local Hotel La Quinta. This is why I would like to show you how a color … Continue reading
Start a Coffee Shop in No Time! Commercial Interior Design News
by Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting Have you ever tried to start your own coffee shop? I have! How do you start? It’s countless hours of research at the local library and online for any information available. Now, after … 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
Paint Colors For Your House Exterior – Designer’s Recommendations
by Ekaterina Kohlwes – Mindful Design Consulting If you have not painted your home for over 6 years, it would be a good idea to freshen up the look. Painting the exterior of your house is not only pleasing esthetically, … Continue reading
Do You Have a Business Plan for Your New Business – Commercial Interior Design News
Exclusive interview with Tyler Jensen, by Ekaterina Kohlwes. Because having a business plan is a must in any business, I decided to interview a Business Plan specialist and my old friend Tyler Jensen. Please enjoy some of the insides on … Continue reading
Easiest Halloween Decorating Ideas – Commercial Interior Design
Feeling overwhelmed this year and have no time to decorate? No problem, I picked these ideas specifically for such busy people as us: entrepreneurs and business owners. If you missed our last newsletter on Suggestive Selling in Retail Environment, look … Continue reading
Wicked Elevator Design – Halloween Decor Ideas
If you are running out of ideas for this Halloween, take a look at this wicked elevator design in New York! Unsuspecting visitors of the building have no idea when they look at these innocent white doors before entering. Every … 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
What is Hot in Kitchen Design? Interior Design News
Yesterday I visited an excellent showroom in Miramar area, San Diego, called Fixtures Living and I would love to share some of my findings in the latest kitchen design trends. I snapped these photos with my Iphone, so please excuse … Continue reading
Creative Lighting by an Architect – Commercial Interior Design News
FontanaArte is an Italian lighting design company founded in 1932. The company was started by an architect and maybe that’s why the quality of the design is strong. FontanaArte company has always retained a strong link with some of the … Continue reading
Serguei Iourov – Renown Russian Artist Living in San Diego
Last week I had a great pleasure meeting Serguei Iourov – a renown Russian artist living and working here in San Diego. Serguei Iourov graduated from one of the most prestigious art schools in the world (the Academy of Fine … Continue reading
