This Seven Trends is dedicated to trends in color for both residential and hospitality spaces. My team at MDD and I are always sharing our thoughts on color since color is one of the main pillars of any space. Check out our top picks, and be sure to visit the…
When I first started MASON DD, my main intention was to produce environments that were socially and environmentally responsible. I had a rough start on this, I would offer sustainable pieces and clients were not responding to them. With time I realized that when we…
Winter’s ending, and we couldn’t be happier. The focus now turns away from dark and towards light, new, bright, and fresh design inspiration. This month, we ask for two things. Firstly, if you like our trends, please share them with others who will also appreciate…
Our travels this January had us spending a lot of time working with vendors for high-end residential projects in Miami and New York. You’ll notice a heavy “dark” feel for many of the trends we selected this month. This follows a trend with fashion, art,…
Humans are naturally drawn to materials, and it is thru the senses that we really remember a space. When we see or touch things, we remember how those items made us feel. We discover the world thru all our senses, and touch is an important…
Plasterwork has been used for centuries and even though it went away for a few years, it is making a big comeback. Not only is a great way to add texture and warmth to a space but when left in its raw state, it is…
This past weekend we attended BDNY once again. If you have never heard of it, BDNY is a boutique design hotel conference that is held every year in New York City and organized by Boutique Design Magazine. Top designers, hoteliers, and vendors in the hospitality…
If you have ever opened an Architectural Digest magazine, you probably know most homes are shown during the day. The time of the day had to be perfect and of course, there must be some touching up to come up with these perfect lit images. Often…
A few months ago we attended BD West, one of the largest conferences for hoteliers, designers, and vendors in the hotel industry. One of the most important conferences, in my opinion, was the Biophilic Design panel. During this session, Lorraine Francis from Gensler and Bill…
