Tuesday, February 9, 2010

NEW INSPIRATIONS






I have been wondering what are some of the new directions and influences for interior design.

We want our projects to look like the 3D renderings we create and we want to look like our avatars. In other words dreamy.

I have a project in Miami for a restaurant and had to create furniture that fit into this 3D rendering

So the chairs needed to have this sensual, curved feeling but sturdy and comfortable.


The chairs and the small sofas were critical to the overall design of the restaurant. The outcome has been interesting as the wood is lacquered in dark and light wood colors (wenge and a gray maple). Like the colors in the rendering.
To mix it up a bit we created tables with the same sensuality. Single and double pedestal tables which are turned but with square tops.
We also had them steel reinforced so that they would be sturdy.
Lastly, I have started to use Mohawk waterbourne lacquers and stains on all of my projects. Really low VOC's and better for the health of the people spraying it and for the air as those fumes go right into the local atmosphere.
It takes a little longer to dry, but it is actually a more durable finish. I have been using Mohawk products for years and I am so glad that Mohawk finally came out with a product that is durable, low VOC and easy to use!
This project is not over more to come....