The home design trends we’re seeing this season and in 2020.
Home Office Design Tips: Working From Home
Wishing We Were Here: Celebrating Modernism in Palm Springs
Back in February (which feels like a lifetime ago, right?!), we jetted to Palm Springs for Modernism Week, a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. Since we could all use a dose of inspiration this week, we’re sharing some of the highlights, straight from our personal photo albums, from our week-long immersion in all things cool and modern.
Where do we begin? The gorgeous pops of color, the breathtaking landscape, the pristine pools…we could go on. Here are some of our favorite trends, straight from Palm Springs.
Shades of Blue
Luxe Lighting
Graphic Design & Geometric Lines
Desert Lush Landscapes
Lastly, we can’t wrap up our daily dose of inspo without a word of thanks to our lovely hosts for the week, Jenn Air and Ferguson, who brought together an incredible community of designers, like the ladies of South Florida Interiors (follow them here!), for a truly memorable week. Stay tuned for more on why we love these vendors in an upcoming blog post!
Are you feeling inspired? We hope so. We’ll be sharing more of what inspires us over the coming weeks - because sometimes a little design distraction is exactly what we need. Wishing everyone a week ahead filled with love, light and health.
Looking Ahead: How To Plan For Your Home Renovation
In these uncertain times, things feel like they are changing on a daily basis. But, there’s one thing that remains a constant through all of it. Our homes.
As we hunker down, stay home, begin to live more slowly and take time to reflect, it’s a great time to take stock - to organize, to minimize and of course, to dream up your home renovation.
But where to begin? We’re breaking down the renovation process to help you map out how, and where, to get started.
When we sit down with a client looking to embark on a renovation, we begin with these fundamental pillars:
Concept - Develop your vision. The improvement options may seem endless, so getting hyper-clear on the end goal is our first step. Make sure you have a clear picture of the finished product you desire so we can work backwards from there.
Inspiration/Images - This is the fun part! The resources for gathering home design inspiration are everywhere. From Houzz to Pinterest to Instagram, start building an inspiration board. Working with a professional helps to make sure your vision can be married with your current style.
Project scope - It’s crucial to determine the different components you want to tackle in your renovation. Will you be doing a full kitchen tear down? Or just replacing countertops and backsplash for a refreshed look? The scope will provide a framework for the next component…the budget.
Budget - Working together to build a budget that is both realistic and comprehensive is a huge priority for us. We pride ourselves on honesty and transparency, so we want to make sure to establish a budget that everyone is comfortable with.
From here, we develop a proposal that includes a design overview and estimated costs. We’re grateful to be able to work virtually with our clients, so that no project needs to come to a halt even as we physically distance from others. We’re still and up and running at Alicia Weaver Design and currently offering virtual consultations for projects large and small. Send us an email and we’d love to help you get started.
A Designer's Guide To Holiday Decor
‘Tis the season, and nothing makes us happier! If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to deck the halls and get festive. But with meals to plan, cookies to bake and gifts to wrap, holiday decorating can be totally overwhelming. We’re excited to bring you our designer’s guide to holiday decor. We’re sharing all of our favorite tips on how to deck the halls, but keep it simple - and chic.
Think Outside The Box
When it comes to color, look beyond red & green, blue & silver. Winter white, gold, even rich berry colors and pastels like pink can make a beautiful holiday palette.
All In The Details
From your holiday table setting to the wrapping paper on the gifts under your tree, those special details make all the difference during the holidays. To really wow your guests, we love the gorgeous napkin rings and holiday plates from Juliska (above) that evoke a sense of vintage holiday glamour.
Juliska products available at the Alicia Weaver Design Studio. Call for details.
Go Beyond The Living Room
Don’t forget rooms like the bedroom and powder rooms when decorating for the holidays - just make sure to stick to a theme and carry it throughout so the decor feels consistent.
Bring The Outside, In.
Bring natural textures into the home to evoke a holiday atmosphere - birch, burlap, pinecones, and of course greenery and garlands of all kinds.
Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Scent
There is nothing like fragrance to evoke the nostalgia of the holidays. We can’t get enough scented candles this time of year - but think beyond that, too - cinnamon sticks, real pine garlands, or wintery floral arrangements can do the trick. For scented candles, we love the custom candles from Taja Collection - their mistletoe holiday limited edition scent is everything!
Taja Candles available at the Alicia Weaver Design Studio. Call for details.
All That Sparkles
We love decorative elements that add some sparkle, like using mercury glass throughout the home to add a chic and festive touch. Don’t shy away from glitter, either - especially on tree ornaments where they give off a gorgeous effect against lights.
Holiday Hosting Made Easy
Add simple touches around your home to make holiday guests feel at home. Place plates of holiday cookies in sitting areas, and leaving a gorgeous welcome basket in your guest rooms stocked with luxurious bath products and toiletries add a special touch.
Design Details We Covet
From the more traditional to the unexpected, the details that go into a design are what truly make it a home. We’re sharing some of the design details we covet, that make our designs uniquely ours.
Interesting Ceilings
From wood beams to bold colors to the wallpaper on this gorgeous ceiling, we love drawing your attention up to this so-often-forgotten-about blank canvas.
Mixed Patterns
Our mantra - do not be afraid to mix patterns! Is there anything better than the unexpected harmony of multiple patterns that fit so perfectly together? We love how this girls room turned out.
Coastal Accents
Well, we couldn’t live in South Florida and not incorporate coastal accents into our designs, right? Truly, though, there is nothing we love more than taking inspiration from the coast and carrying it into the home, from decorative accents to color palettes to lighting fixtures like this gorgeous pendant.
Personal Touches
Design can make a house beautiful - but personal touches make it a home. We love surprising our clients with special design features, like this photo of our client’s car that we blew up and made a focal point of the room.
Tell us - what are some of the details that make your house a home? We would love to hear!
Summer Travel Inspiration
Summer has arrived, and that means here at Alicia Weaver Design we are dreaming of exotic travel destinations (and escaping the South Florida heat!). We turned to our resident travel expert, Angelika, to share some of her favorite locations for inspiration.
Portofino
The first would have to be Portofino, Italy. It’s quaint and charming with a beautiful little marina surrounded by cafes and restaurants. My favorite hotel is the Splendido - it overlooks the Mediterranean Sea with the most spectacular view. The ultimate summer escape.
Harbour Island
Harbour Island is another favorite - the simplicity of the little town is so charming. It also has one of the most spectacular beaches in the world.
Chicago
My all-time favorite city is Chicago. Architecturally, it’s one of the most beautiful cities in America. The summer, of course, is the best time to visit. They have great shopping, wonderful restaurants and very friendly people. My favorite restaurant is RL restaurant, designed by Ralph Lauren. It has a great atmosphere and wonderful wine bar.
Milan
When it comes to my favorite shopping, there is no other place like Milan in the world. With street after street of high fashion designers, it’s an incredible destination for shopping, people watching and of course, delicious food!
Tell us, what are you favorite summer travel destinations? We are ready to pack our bags!
Before & After: A Chic Beach Condo Redesign
Before & After - one of our favorite ways to demonstrate just how much can be done to transform a space. Our clients in this project, a chic Las Olas Beach Club Condo, asked for an update to the original finishes and a more open feel, which meant pulling down walls and cabinetry. The result - a sanctuary within their condo that had a clean, hotel-like vibe with coastal hints.
We opened a wall in the kitchen to really play off the ocean view and added in a unique T-shaped calcite bar to maximize the space - the result is a gorgeous, chic and modern open feel.
We used many different textiles from soft crushed velvets to indoor/outdoor fabrics to create rich texture AND keep it functional with small children!
We incorporated a lot of artistic pieces, as well as some custom and semi-custom pieces. We used lots of natural materials from designers such as Made Goods and some rich lighting from Ralph Lauren.
Want to see more of this gorgeous project? Head over to our home page and check out the full gallery! We hope you love it as much as we do.