DISHING ON DESIGN

Local Industry Leaders Share Insider Tips From The Trade

Room designed by John Harrison of DIGS. Photo by Andrew Kung.

With the unfortunate coronavirus pandemic and recent implementations of stay-at-home mandates and non-essential business lockdowns, we felt it a pertinent time to touch base with our design experts for interior recommendations and to see what trends they are working on. From spicing up your garage, finally getting that new outdoor entertainment area together, or switching around some pillows and accessories, our tips from the trade will help get your creative juices flowing.

5 Tips to Refresh and Elevate Your Décor by DIGS Home.

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While we are all tasked with staying safe and healthy inside our homes, we certainly have the time to make some minor updates to our rooms. DIGS’ designers Brian Gibson, John L. Harrison, Christine Kommer, and Annette Askam offer five easy steps that can refresh and elevate your surroundings while bringing new, positive energy into your space.

1. Swap out family pictures with freshly updated portraits. Don’t be afraid to use online printing services to finally get those great family shots from a recent vacation.

2. Pull out serving trays and use them creatively – as catchalls for mail and keys, or corralling items on your coffee table, nightstand and bathroom vanity.

3. Touch up the walls of your home to get rid of scuffs, scratches, and smudges. Pick up a paintbrush and notice the tremendous difference it makes.

4. Re-imagine your decorative pillows. Choosing the right pillows can elevate the elegance factor and add extra comfort. And don't forget a luxurious throw to provide that cozy layered feeling.

5. Stock your bar – not just with wine and liquor, but with beautiful embroidered cocktail napkins and an elegant vase of flowers. And while you’re at it, don’t forget to pour yourself a glass, not only for surviving quarantine but to celebrate the goodness that is sure to come. Cheers!

Design Trends from Paris to Cincinnati by Evolo Design

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Back before travel was off-limits due to COVID-19, a team from a high-end interior design firm, Evolo Design led by creative director Jay Takach, had the privilege of visiting top fabric houses in Paris to see them reveal, first hand, the trends that would set the course for 2020 design. These tastemakers – names like Hermès, Pierre Frey and Jim Thompson – start the ripple effect that determines how people from Paris to Los Angeles and everywhere in between will be decorating their homes in the year ahead. Working from home has given people more time than ever to obsess over things they want to change.

Before you online shop your way into another design “don’t,” here are a few trends that caught the eyes of Evolo designers with pictures of how they brought looks from Paris Design Week to local clients here in Cincinnati:

Photo by Ross Van Pelt

PRINTS, PRINTS, PRINTS | Nothing brings your personality into a room like a print! Prints inspired by animals and nature scenes are all the rage, and this floral wallpaper by tastemaker Osborne & Little, here applied to the ceiling of a breakfast nook, enlivens the space with color and charm.

BOLD COLOR | Unique color and scale transform this powder room from basic and functional to feeling like a delightful jewel box, which was the designer’s inspiration for this small-scale room. Largescale wallpaper murals make a big statement in many collections this year, and this gorgeous one by Thai fabric house Jim Thompson was just what was needed to make it feel like you are entering a work of art.

Photo by Ross Van Pelt

METALLIC ACCENTS | It’s the little things that elevate a room – and metallic trim in cabinetry and shelving is something we hadn’t seen before. Think of it like jewelry for your room, but durable with an edgy toughness. Evolo designers worked with a local metal shop to create these custom floating shelves of metal and glass for our clients.

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS | One client’s 1930s home needed a custom solution to make the most of its quirky kitchen. Evolo designers worked with The English Contractor to find just the right answer for the space. This remodel relied on inspiration from a chateau in the Chambord region of France. Look how the shape of the chateau windows are echoed in the custom millwork. C’est magnifique!

Unparalleled Style that’s Anything but Standard by Garage Living

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Where exceptional quality and aesthetics meet lifestyle. The GarageLiving Designer Series is a collection of seven exclusive garage designs inspired by and created for you. It simplifies the design process by providing stylish garage themes as a starting point. Shown here is the performance Designer Series.

Performance captures an adventurous spirit with the boldness of red, black, and grey to deliver a lasting impression. With contemporary interior design touches, you'll be captivated by a selection of high-quality materials, outstanding color palettes, and meticulous attention to detail. Discover and luxuriate in your ultimate garage transformation process. All seven exclusive Designer Series themes can help you visualize the dynamic décor possibilities for your garage interior.

Outdoor Entertainment at Its Finest by Hanson AV

www.hansonav.com

Outdoor TV's are ideal for outdoor entertainment.

Outdoor living and quality time at home is a renewed focus. Outdoor enjoyment is easily enhanced with outdoor TV and by streaming your favorite music on weatherproof speakers integrated with your landscape, patio, deck, pool, and other outdoor living spaces. Hanson can set up a demo in your outdoor space so you can hear for yourself prior to any purchase. Just give us a call at 513-563-0444 to schedule your free demo while practicing outdoor social distancing. When appropriate, you can visit our showroom to see the various options available to improve your outdoor lifestyle.

Planter speakers (top) with your favorite flowers are great for the patio, deck, and around the pool. Portable wireless, weatherproof, and drop-resistant speaker (bottom) are ideal for outdoor and indoor use.

Introduction of Champagne Tones by David A. Millett Fine Furniture and Interior Design

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From a design perspective, we are constantly seeing the newest trends, the newest fabrics, how old styles are being recreated and the new colors and patterns to work with. When working with customers we typically see two types of projects, creating something completely new and fresh, or updating something old.

Historically finishes are either silver tones; nickel, chrome, polished nickel, stainless steel, etc., or a brass/gold finish. Other not as popular finishes also exist, think copper, oil rubbed bronze, and black. In terms of trends, contemporary styles have primarily been in polished silver tones. However, recently the brass tones are now making a resurgence in contemporary and mid-century modern contemporary styling, creating mixed finishes and at times unsightly combinations.

Over the last year, we have seen a new style of finishes that we have fallen in love with. Internally we call them ‘Champagne’ tones and finishes. These tones consist of neutral combinations of both silver and golds with subtle yellow tones and blends of creams, beiges, and taupes.

We are seeing that these lovely Florentine silvers with gold pair perfectly with neutral backgrounds. So now we are able to blend finishes together. Both the silvers and gold tones are able to be complemented by the Champagne tones. Champagne finishes can also help to soften strong contemporary silver finishes and furniture, and separately help to contemporize more traditional furniture designs. From a design perspective, now we have a new timeless finish that can help to blend all styles.

The Rug Gallery Guide to Luxury Vinyl Tile

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You may have heard of LVT, which stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile and is the HOTTEST product in the flooring market today. It is a flooring system that is easy to install, replicates the look of high-end wood and tile while providing real-life durability that your family needs. LVT is water, scratch, and stain-resistant or as we like to call Life-Proof. We are sourcing the most design-driven, aesthetically pleasing patterns and colors to update any space in your home. Our Rug Gallery LVT is the highest quality in the marketplace with high definition design and beveling.

The backstory behind the materials in the woods we are using to replicate is unique to The Rug Gallery. Our LVT is easy to install in any space and can be floated on top of your existing flooring. Additionally, LVT is quiet, warm, and super easy to clean and maintain. Whether you are looking for an elegant touch for your basement or a floor that will look great even with kids and pets running around on it, LVT is the right choice for you. Come see our unmatched selection of design-driven LVT.

What makes The Rug Gallery’s LVT unique:

• Patterns: herringbone, marble look, unique wood, inlays, custom design available

• Colors that replicate woods that are unique to design community accessible through RG

• Insulated/cork backing for warmth and noise reduction

• Heavy duty wear layer for protection

• Master Installers, trained and experienced to install our LVT to create custom designs for your home

Creativity in Glass by Ryan's All-Glass

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Vanity mirrors help to capture light and allow for a "larger than life" feel in your bathroom.

The men and women of Ryan’s All-Glass work hard every day to make sure we are the only residential and commercial glass provider you will ever need. Our customer service, attention to detail, and creativity are second to none. Shower enclosures, mirrors, window glass repairs, tabletops, glass railings, and folding patio doors are only a few of our product offerings. Call us first to make your dream a reality. Ryan’s All-Glass would like to thank the Tri-State area for the support, referrals, and repeat business for over 35 years! Our family business would not be possible without your family and our community’s continued trust in us.

Ornamental glass railings (left) are a great way to add a decorative contemporary feel. Frameless shower door (right) offer a clean, open appearance.

Folding patio doors elegantly blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

The Kitchen ‘Island’ of Opportunity by the V Collective

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Don Justice Cabinet Makers

Amidst the many design opportunities within a home, we at The V Collective see kitchen islands continue to be a very integral part of family and friend gatherings. They offer a chance to update, add personal character, and fun to any small or largescale makeover. Islands can add pizazz to a kitchen and are opportunities to:

1. Refresh a tired kitchen with architectural accents or new appliances.

2. Incorporate a current accent color eg. saturated blues and greens, even black island cabinets.

3. Add warmth using wood countertops on islands.

4. Custom islands can bring a personal style to a functional room of the houe.

Don Justice Cabinet Makers (top)