Famous interior designers like Joanna Gaines, Nate Berkus, Kelly Wearstler, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Bobby Berk, Peter Marino, Justina Blakeney, Emily Henderson and Jonathan Adler are known for their celebrity clients, best-selling product lines, and popular TV shows. They not only inspire do-it-yourselfers but fellow professional Interior Designers as well.But not all inspirational designers are famous. The Talie Jane Interiors team handpicked some of our favorite interior designers, some of whom you may not know, who inspire us and have helped to shape our design careers. Join us as we explore their unique styles, groundbreaking projects and their influence on how we experience our environments. Talie’s Pick: Elsie de Wolfe “I relate to Elsie de Wolfe. She became an interior designer later in her life, just like I did. And she, too, was emotionally affected by poor design. [She threw herself on the floor crying and screaming about the ugliness of William Morris wallpaper, and I cried real tears when pulling into an IKEA parking lot!] In other words, we both knew the moment we found our calling, deciding to make everything around us beautiful.” Elsie de Wolfe, known as Lady Mendl, was a pioneering force in interior design and is […]
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Humans are hard-wired to respond positively to nature; the crackling sound of fire, the smell of fresh rain on soil, the healing characteristics of plants and the color green and the desire to be in close proximity to animals. This innate wiring, along with today’s critical environmental conditions and rapid urbanization, have shifted architects’ focus towards eco-conscious projects to bring people closer to nature. What is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design is a methodology for designing buildings and landscapes that nurtures the relationship between people and nature by introducing various natural features into the built environment. In this way, the integration of biophilic design creates spaces that deliver benefits for both human health and the environment. What are its Benefits? The benefits of this design technique extend far beyond aesthetics. Exposure to natural elements has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall mental health. Biophilic design creates environments that foster relaxation and emotional well-being. The Six Elements There are six elements of biophilic design which were conceived by Stephen Kellert, a social ecologist and prominent biophilic design advocate.According to Kellert, although the concept of biophilic design is itself relatively straightforward to grasp and we can easily appreciate how […]
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It’s been almost a year since we started to “shelter in place” in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This past year has brought many changes in the way people lead their lives including where and how they work, attend school, stay active and socialize. These changes have profoundly affected design, especially residential design, since people are spending more and more time at home.
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Granny Chic, Modsy Not surprising, the trends for the next year are expected to revolve around reactions and feelings invoked during the 2020 pandemic. The theme for the next year’s design trends can be described in a few words: Nostalgia Connection with Nature Comfort Calm Personal Expression
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Ask three different designers: What’s in and what’s out for 2020? And you will get six different answers! When it comes to predicting trends, it’s anyone’s educated guess. However, trends do surface and if you ask the question enough, you’ll start to see repeated predictions and consistencies.
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