Three Favorite Interior Trends

Fall is quickly approaching.  Pumpkin this and pumpkin that will start showing up everywhere, which I don’t mind!  But what will start showing up in the trends?  A few things you might not expect.  Amongst my favorites is Brass.

With its rich gleam and sculptural weight, there’s something about this metal that keeps coming back.  It can be added to a room for an earthy old world feel or mixed in with modern décor for an eclectic feel.

The 2013 Pantone color of the year for 2013 is Emerald Green, which we’ll be seeing more of it in the Fall.  You’ll see different shades of green from bright spring greens to olives, and a lot of different blue-greens and teal.  It sounds like there will be plenty to play with!Embellished walls have always been a favorite of mine, so I was excited to learn it was an up and coming trend this year.  I was recently in a meeting where there were lots of beautiful embellished wall coverings! From simple grass cloths to hand-painted papers to coverings embellished with glass beads and crystals, the options are limitless!  Embellished wall coverings are great for accent walls of any kind or for a whole room if you’re feeling bold!  

Interior Backgrounds and Details: Design Trends for 2013 and 2014

Interior Backgrounds and Details are key to successful interior design.  They are part of the ‘good bones’ of a space that support the furnishings and fabrics that are layer in later. Here are Beasley & Henley Interior Design’s top picks for 2013 and 2014. 

1. Decorative Lighting is Jewelry:. Chandeliers and sconces in great styles and finishes are available from a variety of vendors at all price points. There are no excuses for bad lighting or dated, underscale fixtures. Look out for lighting fixtures with bright colors, stone accents, oversized shades, industrial designs and bold, organic shapes.

 2. Brass is Back:  Brass has been on the outs for years, but it is making a come back this year and for the foreseeable futures. Fittings for plumbing and lighting, door hardware, and accents on furniture pieces are being shown in brass and they look great.

 3. Lacquer:  Wall and ceiling lacquers have been popular for years, but look for lacquer finishes on furniture pieces such as tables, chairs and cabinets.

 4. Tiles go Big. Large format stone and tile flooring are seen in 18x36 and even 36x36. These sizes are new, but we expect them to catch on fast.

5. Cashmere Paint.  This washable paint by Sherwin Williams is a flat paint with a slight sheen, that falls between flat and eggshell.  This washable paint provides a soft look and allows for easy touch ups.

Architecture is Very Influential in This Modern and Marvelous Beach House

Architecture is the focus in this modern marvel of a beach house with vistas of the Pacific Ocean and the Malibu seashore. These groovy digs are located in Manhattan Beach, California. This ergonomically designed residence has everything the home owner desires while maintaining the reflection of Southeast Asia in its design and execution.The ground floor contains the covered parking area, a family room, home office, and a beach room. The middle floor is where the bedrooms are, and the top floor is the public area with the kitchen, dining room, and living room. That helps to maximize the ethereal views.Different strains wood were used throughout the house including teak on the floors and for the staircase, mahogany for the doors and windows, and cedar slats for the ceiling.

 

 Architects:  Rockefeller Partners ArchitectsPhotos:        Eric Staudenmaier

Trends for 2012: Interior Design

Furnishing and design trends for 2012 are emerging and putting a twist on the modern-only styles of the past decade. See what Beasley & Henley Interior Design sees as "In" for the upcoming year!

Color: Greys and Naturals

The dominant color is Grey. Warm Grey, Light Grey, Charcoal Grey. On walls, furnishings, window treatments, artwork, grey will be everywhere. Also coming on strong will be Yellow! Everyone loves its freshness and the lift it gives to any room. It will be paired with Grey, of course.Other hot color trends for 2012 will include Indigo Blue, Grass Green, Greige (beige/green hybrid), and still, Black and White.In addition, know that Orange will still be hanging around; Purple is on its way out and Brown, which had a very long run, is gone.

Furnishings: Antique, Industrial, and More

The headline here has to be: Paris Flea Market meets Driftwood Salvage. This captures the hot trend of natural, reclaimed, and rustic wood furniture that is overtaking the market. Finishes on these rustic pieces will range from wire-brushed to bleached oak to grey washes.Also hot in trends for 2012 will be the captivating and unique industrial look. Adding in touches of repurposed, industrial occasional tables or side carts will create a space with character. Mix it in with a few modern pieces and voila! A great look.Another great look in trends for 2012 will be Antiques. For some people, antiques have never gone out of style, and now others will be jumping on the band wagon because antiques are coming back and will be hotter than ever.

An interesting Trends for 2012 side note…

Beasley & Henley has spotted a few manufacturers that will be making Lounge Chair Seating a little lower in trends for 2012. The standard is 20” off the floor, but look for some to be at 17-18” off the floor. Maybe for lower ceilings and smaller houses.

Fabrics: Great Developments

Married to the natural, rustic look of furnishings will be fabrics with woven, hemp-like characteristics. Nubby cottons, loose weaves, and Belgian linens will come on strong and will be found in soft earth tones like warm whites, sandy beiges, light greys and tans.Another great development in trends for 2012 is that environmentally conscious fabrics will finally be really accessible and affordable in most price categories.Environmentally conscious Exterior fabrics will also be coming on strong with their incredible new look and feel. In most cases, even designers won’t be able to identify an exterior fabric as an interior fabric. They will be just as beautiful inside as outside. That is a great development.Oversized Prints were big in 2011 and they will continue to be big in trends for 2012.

Light Fixtures

Reclaimed pieces turned in to lamps and lighting was a trend that started a couple years ago and will continue in 2012. These funky items, along with some equally unique industrial fixtures, will make lighting an "objet d’art" as much as an actual light source.

Hardware

Chrome fittings are a big in trends for 2012 and beyond. Also look for Polished and Satin Brass hardware, all designed with a modernist flair, of course.

Artwork

Oversized photography is still the king of artwork. Looks will range from standard pictures, to re-worked images in sepias, black and white, and a variety of computer- enhanced stylings.So what's the hold up? Buy something yellow, paint a wall grey, find a rustic wood side table, cover a sofa in a large-print hemp, and hang up some huge photos of a favorite adventure.Bring it on 2012.

Expanding Geographical Reach is Key to Success for Beasley & Henley

Like many businesses today, award-winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design has found that one key component  to keeping their company strong is expanding the geographical reach of their services. Beasley & Henley is a national interior design firm with a strong presence in Florida, particularly Central and Southeast Florida. Recently, they have expanded their reach and are beginning projects in Jacksonville, Palm Beach, Ocala and Gainesville.“We have always traveled for our clients,” explains Troy Beasley, Design Principal. “Now we have the opportunity to do more of it.” In recent years, Beasley & Henley has also completed projects in the Caribbean and China, and bid on work as far away as Saudi Arabia and Baku, Azerbaijan. “The Baku project was a few years ago, and a lot of fun to do. We like just to be able to say we bid on something in Baku, because people invariably say… where?” quips Troy Beasley.Beasley & Henley say long-range projects are no problem because of the ease of using Skype and the Internet, close access to airports, and the normal expectation of a 2-3 hour drive to a project. The firm expects these types of projects to pick up in the next 12 months.

Troy Beasley Interview

Troy Beasley is the principal designer for Beasley and Henley Interior Design. The company works with architects, builders, and private clients from every corner of the country to create beautifully personalized interiors. Troy’s travels through Greece, Italy, and Asia have influenced his tastes in architectural detail, artistic crafts and textile art.1. Which designers influenced you?I can’t site a specific designer or even a group of designers. I look at so many different people! I am influenced by anyone who is creative and artistic. It’s not just designers, but also artists, writers, fabric designers, architects… There’s a long list of captivating creative thinkers. I soak it all up.2. What’s your favorite design style?Hmmmmm…. Eclectic Classical. I like to blend periods and styles. For example, modern artwork used with traditional case goods, and then mixed in with transitional upholstery. Or traditional oil paintings over a modern sofa set beside a funky lamp. It’s a challenge to get the mix right. I love it.3. What’s the essential home accessory (or piece of furniture) you use in your designs?I always look for an odd accessory or an unusual piece of furniture. Something unexpected, like a stool as a side table. I loved it when the petrified wood side tables first came out because they fit perfectly into my search for quirky pieces. I also love to use art books and travel books because they can take you to different places. People love to flip through them.4. Show us a picture of the room you most enjoyed designing and tell us why you love it.I have two. The first is the living room in my own house. I enjoyed designing that (really our entire house) because of the personal connection to my family and what my wife and I wanted for us and our children.Then the club at Luxautica. It’s an exotic car club, a public space, and a great entertainment venue, so I knew a lot of people would be enjoying it.5. What’s your favorite vacation spot?LOL! That is like asking me about my favorite designer! A favorite vacation spot is really any place with great buildings and ambiance. Italy jumps to mind. I love the history and the architecture. Thanks, Jenna from Design Happens

Never Before Seen Hans Wegner Chair

The man behind the Papa and CH445 wing chairs designed a chair that hasn’t seen the light of day until now.Carl Hansen & Son is now launching a brand new chair designed by Hans Wegner over 50 years ago called Oculus.The chair was discovered when they found clay models and pictures of the chair in the Hans Wegner archives. At one point, two prototypes were made, but only one was found. There is something very Wegner-esque about the chair; its sculptural back and rounded silhouette seems to have his signature all over it. The chair has brushed steel legs and an upholstered body on a wood frame.

Bold Prints and Moveable Fireplaces Are All the Rage in Interior Design

Troy Beasley and Stephanie Henley, the husband-and-wife team behind Beasley & Henley Interior Design in Winter Park, have been creating eclectic interiors together since 1993. Their distinctive designs have earned plenty of awards and recognition over the years.The couple’s design work is distinguished by its clean, understated modernity expressed in rich layers of high-end materials and finishes. Their spaces feature unexpected design elements, including antique granite, Venetian plaster, industrial lighting and stained concrete floors, combined with classically-designed furniture pieces, sumptuous fabrics and fine details such as nailhead trim and deeply tufted upholstery.They tore themselves away from their fabric swatches and paint chips long enough to share their expert opinions on today’s top interior design trends, as shown in the accompanying photos of their work.

‘Floating’ Fireplaces

Because they use alcohol-based gels or bio-fuels that don’t produce smoke, the latest fireplaces don’t require a wall or a chimney; instead, they “float” in the center of the room. “These creative new fireplace designs can be placed anywhere in a space for a multitude of purposes,” says Henley. “In the condo shown here, we used it as a room divider.”

Dimensional Wall Treatments

3-D applications, including deeply textured wallpaper, multisurface tiles, wave walls and wall panels “give a space visual complexity and depth,” says Beasley. “I like installing a dimensional accent wall in a room with an abundance of smooth surfaces to add contrast and interest.”

Oversized Artwork

A single large piece of art or photography that dominates a wall delivers more impact than a busy grouping of smaller pieces.  “It’s a cleaner, stronger look,” says Beasley.

Shag Rugs

Area rugs with long looped or cut pile (some resemble sheepskin, chenille or bouclé, a heavy looped pile) add warmth and comfort to a space. Beasley and Henley like to use thick shag area rugs to provide a soft, inviting contrast to rooms with multiple hard or shiny surfaces.

Orange Accents

Pops of citrusy shades in artwork, as well as on walls and decorative accessories, instantly bring warmth and energy to a room. “It’s a great color to use in entertaining spaces,” says Henley, who advises balancing this hot shade with soothing neutrals.

Big Prints

Room accents such as pillows with bold, oversized prints are big news this year. “We love bringing in large, bold prints to a space that features understated furniture pieces and neutral tones,” says Henley. “Big prints are lively and eye-catching; they make a space come alive.” Big prints should always be used sparingly, as they can quickly overwhelm a space.By: Denise Bates EnosThank you, Denise.

Luxury Apartment | San Francisco

San Francisco - the city by the Bay where the price of a dream is as lofty as the clouds.  The interior in this design is upstaged only by the view. Appropriated with beautiful wood and urbanesque ambition, this groovy pad is the epic entertaining spot. Whether one fancies hosting a hippie relic from the Haight-Ashbury or a sophisticated foursome returning from Napa, this cosmopolitan jewel has something for everyone.  Nestled quietly near the whimsical and vibrantly scaped Lombard Street, and in the center of a city with a history as rich as Swiss chocolate, this one is surely a delight for the senses.   California architect  Craig Steely

A Wonder Down Under | Contemporary Home Design

Surfer's Paradise in Queensland, Australia.  Whether tasty waves or cracked crab and lobster tickle your fancy, this location will deliver. Ultra crisp with prolific geometrical angles, this abode is perfect for Beethoven in C minor or a rousing Journey tribute. The cliche oft exercised, "It's not where you're from, it's where you're at," surely had these digs in mind when the phrase was coined.  Amazing lighting and a trendy design make this home a magnetizing property