Journal
Sourcing stories, studio notes, styling advice, and field notes from wherever I’ve been lately.
Exploring Coastal Interior Design: The History of A Style for A Beachy Inspired Home
Learn about the history of coastal interior design. From its origins to its modern-day allure, explore how this style has shaped beach-inspired homes with its distinctive charm. Shop our coastal home decor to incorporate into your style.
Exploring Richard Neutra's Iconic Architecture and Interior Design: From the Kaufmann House to Coastal Style Inspirations
Explore the seamless integration of form and function in Richard Neutra's kitchen designs, furniture plans, and bedroom layouts. Uncover the rich history and innovative ideas behind Neutra's coastal-inspired design style, and find inspiration to infuse your own spaces with his signature blend of modernism and tranquility.
How to Adapt The Trending Unexpected Red Theory for Interior Design to Fit Any Color Palette
Explore the versatility of the trending Unexpected Red Theory in interior design and learn how to adapt it to any color palette. Discover innovative ways to incorporate this bold concept into bedrooms, kitchens, and other spaces, breathing new life into modern home decor.
Style Evolution: Tracing Art Nouveau's Influence on Interior Design History
Dive into the history of the Art Nouveau style movement. Discover its floral patterns, intricate interiors, and influential design in architecture and furniture in interior design history.
Third Spaces + Home Design: Creating Spaces for Women
What makes a space feel like it was made for you? Third space design theory explains why certain rooms feel like a refuge-and how to use those principles at home. A guide to designing with women, mothers, and real life in mind.
Candace Wheeler's Legacy in Interior Design History: Wallpaper, Styling, and More
Dive into the life and legacy of Candace Wheeler, a pioneering interior designer known for her innovative wallpaper designs. Explore her impact on interior design history and gain inspiration for your own projects during Women’s History Month.
Biomimicry In Design: Transforming Interior Spaces with Biophilic Theory
Dive into the fascinating world of biomimicry and its application in biophilic design theory for interior spaces. Explore how nature-inspired concepts are seamlessly integrated into products and furniture, offering innovative solutions and ideas for sustainable interior design. Discover captivating examples and concepts that showcase the transformative power of biomimicry in interior design theory.
Connecting with Nature: Exploring Biophilic Design Theory in Interior Design
Curious about biophilic design theory in architecture and interiors? Explore how biophilic design enhances living spaces with nature-inspired elements, fostering harmony and well-being. Discover innovative interior design ideas rooted in biophilia theory for a more connected and sustainable lifestyle.
Tokyo's Architectural Maestro: Kenzo Tange's Enduring Legacy in Interior Design History
Delve into the remarkable life and influential work of Kenzo Tange, renowned architect whose projects span from iconic houses to monumental buildings like the Tokyo Bay. Explore his legacy in architecture and interior design, including innovative church designs, and discover how his contributions shaped the history of interior design.
Sustainable Living: Interior Design Ideas with Rainwater Collection Systems
Inspirational ways to integrate rainwater collection systems into interior design for a sustainable home. Explore eco-friendly water solutions, rainwater tanks, and interior design ideas to harness the benefits of spring rain while promoting sustainability and eco-friendly architecture.
A Look at Living Buildings: The Mid Century Metabolism Movement in Interior Design History
Delve into the psychology of space and discover how movement theories like metabolic design influence interior architecture. Explore how spatial flow, human-centred layout, and architectural rhythm shape our behaviour and well-being in home and hospitality settings.
Celebrating Marion Mahony Griffin in Women's History Month: Pioneer of Prairie Style Architecture
Explore the remarkable life and work of Marion Mahony Griffin during Women’s History Month. Discover her pioneering contributions to architecture, art, and interior design, including her collaboration with Frank Lloyd Wright and influence on Prairie style architecture. Delve into the legacy of this trailblazing female architect and feminist icon.
Trailblazing Asian Woman Architect: Minette de Silva's Impact on Interior Design History
Explore the groundbreaking life and work of Minette de Silva, an Asian woman architect, this Women’s History Month. Learn about her pioneering contributions to modernism, interior design, and architecture in the 1940s Sri Lanka. Delve into the legacy of this female architect and interior designer of the mid-century era.
Empowering Spaces During Women's History Month: Feminism Theory Meets Interior Design
Explore the intersection of feminism and interior design this Women's History Month. Delve into feminist theory, feminine aesthetics, and the role of placemaking in creating inclusive public spaces. Get inspired with innovative ideas that challenge traditional norms.
Notre Dame & Beyond: Exploring Viollet-Le Duc and Lassus in Interior Design History
Explore the influential works of Eugene-Emanuel Viollet-Le Duc and Jean Baptiste Lassus in interior design history. Delve into their contributions to Paris architecture, Gothic revival interior design, and the iconic Notre Dame, shaping the aesthetic of Notre Dame de Paris.
From Archways to Accents: The Influence of Gothic Architecture on Interior Design History
Dive into the captivating world of the Gothic design movement. Explore its influence on interior design history, from Gothic revival to modern interpretations. Uncover the artistry of Gothic architecture and interior design decor.
A.W.N. Pugin: An Architect’s Contribution to Gothic Revival Design in Interior Design History
Dive into the captivating world of A.W.N. Pugin and his profound impact on interior design history. From his visionary contributions to the Gothic Revival movement to the intricate details of Gothic Revival architecture, this blog post delves deep into the essence of Pugin's design ethos. He shaped Gothic Revival interior design that continues to inspire contemporary aesthetics.
The Importance of Adaptive Reuse Concept in Interior Design and Architecture
How are we adapting our buildings and design practice for a better future? Adaptive reuse can be applied to interior design and architecture as a means of achieving sustainability, in this article we discuss more about the importance adaptive reuse has on sustainable design.
Tadao Ando: A Minimalist’s Influence on Architecture and Interior Design History
Who was Tadao Ando and his major role in architecture and interior design? His minimalist influence on plans for churches, museums, and more, made its mark on the history of interior design and architecture.
Written by Aidan Kay. Covers sourcing, making, styling, and wherever I've been lately. New posts most weeks.
