Designers have to exhaustively consider all aspects of how the users interact with the space and how the building interacts with the environment itself. The Vdara Hotel and Spa’s “death ray” serves as an example of one of these considerations.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO LESS IS MORE?
Hatch Interior Design located in Kelowna, BC examines the latest trend in North American Interior Design – more is more. The newest example – the Swarovski Crystal Diamond Bathtub featuring 44,928 rose colored, sparkling crystal adornments priced at $35,000! A trend of superfluous excess or deserved luxury?
GRANITE FOR THE MODERN WORLD
Hatch Interior Design in Kelowna, BC checks out the latest and greatest in granite options for contemporary interiors. There are slabs that mimic the shell of a turtle, layers of a sand dune, a cracking desert floor, a creamy latte, or even the northern lights. These are the granite slabs that appeal to modern tastes - those with large-scale markings and occlusions, clean patterns, or soft textures. If you love granite and want the unique look of natural stone, search for the slab that looks like art - the one that would be a shame to cut...