Miles and Kirk Design LLC | Ryan Kirk Kopet
Good design can actually help you live better. The current push to create warm, livable, and worry-free spaces is very much in line with our design theory. While beautiful for guests, designs should withstand the test of time, both stylistically and in performance. Design should make you feel good! Softer lines in sofas and chairs were huge at this spring’s High Point market, adding a warm femininity. Current popular fabric trends reinforce what we are seeing from our clients – performance is king! Being able to clean your fabrics, or in some cases, even bleach them, has opened up the ability to use velvets and linens without worry. In the dining room, we are seeing great opportunities for cozy conversation with many new selections in gorgeous round dining tables.
Kimberly Varner Interior Design | Kimberly Varner, ASID
As many current factors have increased the amount of time spent at home, client design renovation interests have also shifted to focus accordingly – my clients are looking to expand their living spaces and incorporate bright, light-filled kitchens that will connect them with the outdoors. One way to design a brighter kitchen space is to add plenty of windows that stream in long banks of natural light. Adding comfort, maximizing storage, and improving overall home efficiency are musts moving into the future. A casual, layered look is also gaining popularity. Layered design keeps the eye moving and creates visual texture, pulling spaces together in a fresh, relaxed way.