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5 Ideas for “Modern Kitchens”

December 18, 2015 by Suzanne Lasky

Below is a guest post on the subject of design ideas for a modern kitchen. In this case the word modern is perhaps a misnomer.  I would characterize the ideas as creative.  In today’s world we are spending more time in the kitchen area of our homes with family and friends so it is definitely a room in which you want to maximize function, and optimize the look and feel.
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Filed Under: Design Elements, home design, Home Remodelling, kitchen design, kitchen design elements, kitchen lighting, kitchen remodel, LED Lighting, Lighitng, Minimalist Design, Modern Design, Organization, Paint Color, Redesign, remodels, Renovation, Residential design, S Interior Design Scottsdale Tagged With: creative kitchen design, Kitchen Design, kitchen design ideas, modern kitchen design, S Interior Desgin Scottsdale

What is TRANSITIONAL Design Style?

November 28, 2015 by Suzanne Lasky

Here is a link to a great article published by Fresh Home on the subject of TRANSITIONAL DESIGN STYLE.

Transitional design is a term that is very commonly used to describe a design style that is not quite modern, not quite traditional, but embodies elements of both of those styles.

S Interior Design has frequently worked in this area of interior design.  A good example would be updating a client’s traditional style wing back chair by reupholstering it with a modern geometric fabric and painting the wood frame a high gloss black.  Adding contemporary abstract art work to a more traditionally designed room and/or traditional styles of crystal and iron chandeliers to a modern space are also ways to achieve a Transitional style.

In the end, descriptive adjectives of a room’s style are less important than achieving a look and feel for a space that just FEELS RIGHT and we believe that is the ultimate design goal !

 

white living room sofa fireplace coffee table
Transitional design refers to a room’s meshing of modern and traditional elements. Image Source: Clarum

 

 

Filed Under: Accessories, Artwork, Custom Furniture, Design Elements, Design Plan, furniture, home design, Home Remodelling, Home Staging, Interior Design, Modern Design, Redesign, Renovation, S Interior Design Scottsdale, Transitional design, Uncategorized Tagged With: design styles, S Interior Design, Transitional Design

S Interior Design Voted One of 27 Top Designers in Arizona

September 9, 2015 by Suzanne Lasky

Top 27 Interior Designers in Arizona2-1

 

 

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Minimalistic Design Style

August 25, 2014 by Suzanne Lasky

We received this guest post that talks about minimalistic design style.  Clean lines, uncluttered spaces, neutral color schemes and more can define this style of design.  In today’s cluttered world of non-stop media, wouldn’t it be nice to come home to a home with a soothing minimalistic design style?  Not sterile or super modern, but calm in nature, a respite from a busy life.


The Elegance And Practicality Of Minimalism

Minmal design 1
Photo credit: Flickr

For those who wish to make a statement with clean lines, interesting furniture and a clutter free environment, minimalism is the way to go. Minimalist interior design became quite popular in the 1960s, with its focus on straight lines, and geometric contrast which resulted in clean and coherent homes.

Surfaces in a minimalist interior are often light coloured, combining to create organised spaces and a sense of airiness. If there are shelves, they usually float in the air; every item having its own space. Storage is hidden and the basic principle is simplicity, inevitably leading to elegance.

Focal point. When decorating in a minimalistic manner, your aim is to create balance between the space, surfaces, and objects, making it all as functional and unobtrusive as possible. Often, there is just one thing in the room that grabs the attention: a piece of furniture, the view from the window, a work of art or just colour. The attention and skill comes in when balancing other objects with it.

Colours of minimalism. There should be a single colour on the walls; two different colours would be a tolerable maximum. The interior itself is organised in a way that no more than three shades of similar colours are present. When choosing colour for walls, white or shades of white are always the right choice for the “clean” impression minimalism aims at. The colour is added to the room with accessories. Favourite colours are accentuated through vases, picture frames, cushions and curtains. These should evoke visual interest in the space and insert the character of the person using the space. As these objects are usually small and not too distracting, their colours and designs should be bolder. Of course, the amount of accessories should be brought to a minimum so as to avoid clutter.

Minimal design 2
Photo Credit: Boutique Homes

Use of materials and texture. Sustainable and eco-friendly materials are the ones you wish to use in minimalism, as well as elements such as glass, mirrors, polished cement, architectural fabric, stone and wire. Also, minimalism wants to draw nature into the room and that is usually the one seen through the windows of the apartment or the house. Windows here are very important and are tended to be big, without curtains, blinds or shades, or anything for that matter that blocks the view. If going for a “clean” look then steel and chrome are the right choice, but do not overdo it and create a sterile space. Finishes in minimalism are supposed to be simple, while textures are rough, such as brick, concrete, wood or plaster.

Storage. Minimalism is characteristic for the maximum use of space. Everyday items are to be hidden from sight. Storage is hidden in the walls or furniture itself. Even if there are some cupboards, they are designed to have flat facades made of plastic which can sometimes simulate materials such as wood. In cases where real wood is used, surfaces are textured subtly, but keep in mind that using wood is always more expensive.

Lighting. Some say that lighting is the most important thing when effectively using space and composition in minimalist design. You will often find pendant lights, hidden lighting, or large overhang floor lamps in such homes. The option to dim the lights is a must since minimalist homes can sometimes be harsh during the night. Again, lights are used for making the focal point stand out, whether this is a specific object, angle or part of the room.

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Photo Credit: Flickr

Objects and furniture. Large pieces of furniture should be avoided. The only large piece can be the sofa, if the aim is for the sofa to be the central part of the room. Anything you do not need or use should not be in the room – and that goes both for furniture and decoration. The accent is on spatial freedom, but with interest in details. The colour of the furniture should contrast with the walls or be simply white. Patterns on the textiles are also to be avoided, while fabrics should be cotton or flax in a solid colour. Similarly to other minimalistic furniture, cabinets, sofas, chairs and armchairs are of simple geometrical forms and shapes.

Minimalism has become an art of balancing the living space with the living utilities and our busy lives. Somewhere in between, elegance has found its way in trying to make it simple. It is not always easy to accomplish but it is worthwhile.

Filed Under: Colorization, Design Elements, Design Plan, Interior Design, Minimalist Design, Modern Design, Redesign, Renovation, Residential design Tagged With: contemporary design

S. Interior Design Pamlcroft

July 24, 2014 by Suzanne Lasky

S. Interior Design Pamlcroft

Welted Arm, Built to the floor, swivel, tight back, Palmcroft Arm, Transitional, contemporary

One of several custom upholstered furniture pieces we designed for a Desert Mountain client looking for some color in her interior environment. Thanks Pacific Manufacturing for making it so easy !

Filed Under: Colorization, Custom Furniture, Design Elements, Fabrics, Family Rooms, furniture, Interior Design, Modern Design, Residential design

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