Well, the 2012 Hospitality Design Expo and Conference just wrapped up last week here in Las Vegas. This year brought more serious Designers and Developers, which are actually working on new jobs, than we had in the past couple of years. The show is always more amazing when you are in the midst of projects, hoping to find that next best market introduction to include in your “designs in process”! This year for our firm, it appeared to be about lighting and the latest plumbing and bath fixtures! Here are some of our finds and you will hopefully see these in some of our up and coming designs! Rohl – Jorger Bath and Fixtures 24 carat gold or platinum with Swarovski amber, amethyst or black crystal … Stunning and for that very special project! See them online at rohljorger.com Not your standard Grab Bars anymore!  These bars by greatgrabz.com were featured at the show noting that the term ADA is passé! The concept of Universal Living Design has taken its place. These are beautiful in any setting! Old is new! Finishes coming back again!
Symmons Faucets We are seeing that Bright Polished Chrome is becoming the new Brushed Stainless and Brass is coming back as the new Nickel! Lighting the way!  SkLO Studios  The "Enigma"  Thanks for reading!
-Larry As we approach the ten year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country, you may ask “What do interior design and 9/11 have in common?” Well, for one thing, art. “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” Stephen Sondheim Art is very personal, whether one is the artist or the viewer. Artists throughout our country and the world were affected on that day. For many, the artistic outlet provides a form of healing, whatever the medium, and no matter the training or skill of the artist. Here are some websites that have some unique expressions.  Here is a National Tribute Quilt at the American Folk Art Museum.  Then we have some “Art Crimes” – in other words, graffiti. And, of course, there is children’s art, sometimes more moving for its raw simplicity (all from“The Day Our World Changed: Children’s Art of 9/11”). “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.“ Pablo Picasso Inevitably, we went to war, and are still at war. But, how many of you know we have a military Art Program? If the quote above is true, then we have a wonderful visual diary from the Army. Follow this link for a brief history of the program and to view the artist’s works. It also has a link to the National Constitution Center’s Art of the American Soldier Exhibition. http://www.history.army.mil/museum.html#tab_3 Here are a few of my favorites. No matter what your political views, the end result is human lives have been changed forever by all wars.  Good and Evil by Hector Velez In closing, please consider supporting the Wounded Warrior Project and/or Christmas Can Cure to show your appreciation for the sacrifices made by our military and their families.
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ http://www.christmascancure.org/ -Carol |
 SubscribeEnter your email below to be notified when we post a new blog!
AuthorWHL Design Group is a full service Commercial Interior Design firm in Las Vegas, NV specializing in Hospitality, Retail, Corporate, Office, HOA & Multifamily design. Archives
March 2024
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed
|
PLANNING · INTERIOR DESIGN · PROJECT COORDINATION · PROCUREMENT
FOLLOW US
|
Copyright © WHL Design Group, PC
Site Map
Site Map