Inspired Design

A design journal as a celebration of art, creative pursuits & influential legends.

Inspired Design: American Modern Design

American Modern Design has long been celebrated for its blend of functionality and innovation. Deeply rooted in the industrialization era of the early 20th century, this design movement emerged as a response to social, cultural, and technological progress. As a result, American Modern Design continues to capture the essence of a changing America. At its core, American Modern Design emphasizes functionality. It arose as a direct response to the needs of a rapidly evolving society.

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Inspired Design: Retro-Cool Glamour of the 1950's

The Retro-Cool Glamour process combines clean, modern lines with pops of color reminiscent of Gio Ponti and the bold architecture that defined 1950s Miamii, a place where your clients have creation of an environment they could escape to and feel like they were living the glory days.

The vision has little to do with the taste of the moment. As well as an eclectic eye, that subtle and precious ability to deal with real elegance and discretion, mixing things that don’t belong together and playing with styles with a flair for narrative interiors. The look is evolving more and more toward mixtures and turning away from the “total look” concept. The room loves to discover things, finding inspiration from traveling experiences, and by passion for art collecting.

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Inspired Design: Interior Design Inspired by Nature

“There’s no better designer than nature.” which includes feathers, butterfly prints, trees, birds and other biomorphic shapes.

Furniture designers often cull from nature as well, pulling in colors, textures, and materials found in some of the world’s most revered gardens and landscapes. Here, looks at Eco FirstArt have some of the dreamiest lighting fixtures and furniture that offer a way to bring the outside indoors in the most artfully designed ways.

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Inspired Look: "Unexpected Interiors"

“I love reading my clients, learning what is going to help them live fuller, work faster, realize a dream. It’s about giving them the proper tools, the optimal setting.”

The function of any space—whether it is a sleek, polished apartment or a relaxed country house—should feel like it comes from a local vernacular and yet creates an environment that’s particular to the client and the place.

Customized and unique elements are a key part of the shared aesthetic. Culling visual inspiration from the classics and adding a unique perspective to make designs relevant for a modern clientele. The result is a timeless look; fresh and unexpected and designed to improve with age.

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