Author Archives: Cressida Johns

What is Art Deco?

Full article with thanks to https://www.artdeco.org/alastair-duncan Art Deco was the last splendidly self-indulgent decorative style, one described lightheartedly by Brian J. R. Blench in the Spring issue of the Art Deco Society of New York’s newsletter in 1985 as “for luxury and leisure, for comfort and conviviality. It is an exciting style and should, like […]

HOW TO PERFECT ART DECO INTERIOR DESIGN

Full article with thanks to https://www.luxdeco.com/blogs/styleguide/get-the-art-deco-interior-look David Collins’ sage advice for perfecting the trending 20s look Influenced by exotic motifs from far-flung locales, old Hollywood glamour and sleek geometric designs, the Art Deco epoch offered some of the 20th century’s most iconic and glamorous interiors. Design maestro David Collins shares his tips on how to […]

HOW TO BRING BIOPHILIC DESIGN INTO RESTAURANTS

Full article with thanks to https://dfordesign.style/blog/how-to-bring-biophilic-design-into-restaurants Biophilic design contributes to making people feel comfortable and at ease in interiors, which justifies its application to hospitality design. Biophilic features can also easily become focal elements, creating that wow factor that’s so important in commercial interiors. So today we’re looking at biophilic design applied to restaurants, which will make the space […]

How to Use Mirrors in Interior Design

Full article with thanks to https://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-mirrors-interior-design-104009.html Interior designers use mirrors of different shapes, styles and sizes to ramp up visual interest, create optical illusions or to generate a cheery atmosphere. You can follow the lead of designer-savvy professionals by incorporating mirrors into almost any room in your home. Choose the right mirrors to reflect your […]

Art deco will be the visual language of 2021

Full article with thanks to https://vanschneider.com/blog/art-deco-will-be-the-visual-language-of-2021/ Who am I to say this? You’re right. I can’t tell for certain what will or won’t make a comeback, but I have a feeling Art Deco will. At least our own interpretation of it. And I’m here for it if it happens. Over the past few decades, we’ve […]

10 unmissable interior design tips – for making a house a home

Full article with thanks to https://www.idealhome.co.uk/diy-and-decorating/10-interior-design-tips-253887 Consider this a free design consultation to help style and furnish your home When it comes to designing your house to create a home there’s more than meets the eye. Pulling a room together and transforming the features to make it functional yet stylish is not often an easy […]