Top Five Ways to Improve Depth and Texture in Your Home

The primary purpose of interior design is to create environments that are not only stunning but also mood- and thought-provoking. Texture and depth are two ways to do this in your designs. A room may feel cozier and more welcoming by using depth and texture to attract the eye, establish focal points, and provide visual interest. 

 

St Pete Interior Design
Various elements of this home we remodeled in St. Pete layer one upon the other to create visual interest, from the coffered ceilings and custom woodwork to the artwork, furniture and other home decor.

 

Designers, builders and homeowners can give a place more visual interest and depth by layering different textures and materials, using a variety of colors and patterns, combining unique lighting sources, and using diverse materials. Design areas that are not just attractive but also interesting and welcoming using these methods and ideas. 

Details of many techniques for adding texture and depth to interior design can be found here:

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How to Create a Custom Range Hood in Your Kitchen

Custom range hood
The custom range hood of this black-and-white kitchen in one of our custom home remodels is the perfect focal point for the room.

More and more homeowners are steering away from industrial-grade, stainless steel range hoods and are opting for custom millwork to complete their kitchens.  If your stove is the focal point of your kitchen, then the range hood should complement it accordingly.  But installing a custom range hood is not just a matter of building a wood box and painting it.  As in all things construction, you can’t forget about the logistics behind the finish piece, and that often involves multiple trades.  Here are a few tips to help you when considering a custom range hood for your kitchen.

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Is Beige the New Gray?

Beige Bathroom

 

Beige Bathroom
The master bathroom of this whole home renovation we did on Island Estates has a beautiful, warm color palette.

In the world of home design, trends ebb and flow almost as fluidly as the fashion industry.  They may come and go and come back again, but they always return with a new vibe, as cultural changes ripple through homes, businesses, restaurants and cafes, bringing new inspiration to homeowners, designers, architects and contractors alike.  Recently the tides have begun to turn again, and – as controversial as it may seem – beige is making a comeback.  Don’t worry, this is not the old-fashioned obsession with shades of brown and orange.  Beige is returning with a subtle warmth and elegance that is giving the ever-popular gray palette some stiff competition.  Read on for some cutting edge advice on incorporating beige into your home design.

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Brass is Back – But Not in Overkill

Brass interior design

Not since the height of the 70’s have we seen brass so strongly embraced in interior design. Along with its other warm metallic counterparts (copper and bronze), brass is enjoying a huge revival. Beaten, folded or polished – designers are celebrating its luxurious, yet industrial appeal, making everything from chandeliers, pendant lights, tables, dressers, chairs, bath and kitchen fixtures and decorative accessories out of this ancient metal.

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The Continual Love Affair With Gray: Design Trends 2017

Grays in Bathroom

Gray has taken the limelight for far longer than people think.  True, the book Fifty Shades of Gray gave it a Hollywood boost – but it earned its fame fair and square through its own innate beauty.  Hence, it has become known as the “color of the decade.”  In 2017 design trends, gray rises to new heights as many paint companies increase their range of gray shades, and homeowners find new ways to incorporate it into their homes.  Read on to find out about the new era of grays, and how you can make it work with any motif in your custom home.   

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