Tech Meets Design. Neuroaesthetic Design
Google Offers Scientific Proof that Design Is Important with "A Space for Being" A neuroaesthetic design installation was on view in Spazio Maiocchi in Milan, as part of the [...]
Green Design in Commercial Environments
Graceful Lifestyles™ Goes Green for Corporate America Going Green is all the rage these days, but for Graceful Lifestyles Designers, it is a seamless marriage between two design perspectives. [...]
Keep Evil Away with a Hint (Haint) of Blue
In the South, there is a long standing tradition of painting porch ceilings blue. It is an old belief that a particular shade of blue called “haint blue” will repel evil [...]
Does Culture Influence Color?
For years I recommended a soft, ivory or beige coloring for the interior, “neutral feel”, of my client’s homes. I specifically chose an earth coloring for the natural, elemental [...]
The 7 Things Addressed by Wellness-Focused Interior Design
An Introduction to the WELL Building Standard We have long known that interior design and architecture shapes human behavior. It's become very evident in more recent years that it [...]
Home Sense
Spring into March by De-cluttering and making room for the new! Did you ever walk into a space that just didn’t feel right? Was it the color [...]
The Why & How Of Biophilic (Nature-Inspired) Design
10 Ways to Bring the Benefits of Nature Indoors The Biophilic Buzz I’m sure many of you have been hearing the increasingly popular healthy design buzzword: biophilia. [...]
The Connection of Heart and Home… Sparking Love Through the Power of Space
Looking for romance in your life? Whether you are looking to attract a new love into your life or spark the flame and freshen up a current relationship, [...]
Why we need a little “Zen” in our Homes
The year 2020 has changed the way we have all experienced our homes. Quarantines and restrictions have secured us in our homes in an unprecedented way. We have two [...]