Category: Interior Design

GCC Interior Design Services Market 2020

by Wei Fullmer on July 31, 2020 in Interior Design

Dublin, July 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “GCC Interior Design Services Market – Growth, Trends, Forecasts (2020-2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

GCC economies are expected to grow over 2% in the year 2020, driven by an increase in public spending and focus on the development of the private sector in the region. Interior design is closely related to the overall health of the economy, in particular the property market.

GCC’s hosting of mega-events such as Expo 2020 (Dubai), Index at World Trade Center Dubai, FIFA World Cup 2022 (Qatar) and increased focus on tourism business in

United In Design Brings Equity To Interior Design In The United Kingdom

by Wei Fullmer on July 27, 2020 in Interior Design

two women sitting in an office — United In Design cofounders Alexandria Dauley (left) and Sophie Ashby.

Photo: Courtesy of United In Design

The interior design world was not built on elitism. Nomadic Mongolians of all social statuses in the 5th century BC employed decorative carpets in temporary abodes for comfort and style; ancient Egyptians spruced up their simple homes with skins and fanciful objects; and some early Asante residential architecture was built with walls decorated with animal designs. However, it was the elite class with means (traditionally royalty and religious leaders) who were able to outfit whole rooms or palatial complexes that brought about the necessity

The Design Trends That Are IN and OUT in 2020

by Wei Fullmer on July 25, 2020 in Interior Design

Photography by Ken Hayden; St Charles New York

Infusing your spaces with what’s au courant can be tricky. While you always want your home to look chic, staying on top of the latest trends is a burden. To help us make sense of it all, we spoke with some of our favorite designers and architects about the home trends they’re embracing this year and the styles they are leaving behind, from color palettes to furniture, even landscape design and beyond.

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“A design trend I see for 2020 is fully

Top 3 Interior Design Trends 2020/2021

by Wei Fullmer on July 23, 2020 in Interior Design

If you’re one of our followers here at The Interior Design Advocate, you know that this is the time of year where we usually give our peeps a sneak peek into the biggest interior design trends for 2020 / 2021 by way of the Kips Bay Show House in New York City.

However, due to Covid-19, this year’s show house has been postponed until further notice. While the organizers are remaining mum about rescheduling at the moment, we’ll be sure to share any news we hear. Check back on our blog for updates or better yet, join our mailing list.

4 Top Interior Design Trends for 2020

by Wei Fullmer on July 21, 2020 in Interior Design

Sculptural pieces with layers of textures and materials subtly done also further this type of aesthetic, explained Georgina Wood, design director of London-based Taylor Howes Designs. “We’ve had the modern clean look, and maximalism looks incredible, but every day, it can be too much for the eye,” she said. “We are now in between the two: a laid-back luxury with an infusion of vintage and new, and mixes of color,” she said.

Perhaps the most important aspect of the style is a sense of individualism.

“With the ubiquity of design images online, there’s a greater drive to create a space