55th Annual Garden Walk

This year we were asked to design a space for the 55th Annual Dearborn Garden Walk. The theme this year is Ernest Hemingway - We would love for you to come and see our interpretation and different direction, most have come to expect from interior designers.

With a space titled 

“Strong at the Broken Places”

We are certain you won't be disappointed.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Showcase happy hour!!

It's that time again where MILIEU holds a showcase happy hour event hosted at the home of a most gracious client. It's a great opportunity to network and be social with vendors from the design industry, realtors, and more. Food and beverages provided by local businesses and special gifts of appreciation to all attendants!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!

What's your color this year?

Trend Forecast 2013: Color

Sara Pepitone -- Interior Design, 1/1/2013 10:36:00 PM

A kitchen featuring Valspar's Mustard Glaze, one of their projected trends for 2013.
"Colors in architecture and design will be as diverse as its users," says Anne Marie Commandeur, designer and managing director of Stijlinstituuts Amsterdam. "There is a strong belief in the strength of color. It is a powerful asset and adds to the mood and all over experience."

Paint and coating manufacturer Valspar agrees. "For 2013, we are working towards capturing a happy and meaningful life at home," says Sue Kim, Valspar Color Strategist, who considers the newest influences in clothes, food, and interiors when creating color palettes. "People want to mold their home into a space that reflects ingenious ways to face the realties of the moment." That means colors ranging from uplifting peaches, light-hearted pinks, glowing ambers, dusky blues and transparent greens.

Green is a sure thing for Pantone as well. Their team of ten experts—inspired by art, technology, travel, new textures and even sports —chose Emerald as Color of the Year. "Emerald is a lively, radiant and lush green," says Lee Eiseman, Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute. "Emerald is the color of balance and harmony, enhancing one's sense of well-being and inspiring insight and clarity."

Commandeur says Emerald is not the easiest shade, but certainly a spectacular one. And it combines wonderfully with natural shades. That works for Barbara Haaksma, vice president of design and marketing forMilliken's global floor covering division, who sees colors taking on a nature-inspired vibe.

"Oranges are more saturated, and are red and brown-based. The approach is still intense, but is richer and less acidic. Chocolate browns will continue to help add depth to interiors, but with a more chestnut, red-base than before." Haaksma notes the entire spectrum of purples is emerging as well—from mauve to a very plum hue.

"Color is no longer just a matter of flat shaded material and pattern," says Commandeur. "More then ever certain shades are linked to specific material types."

InteriorDesign.net

Master Bathroom Shower

Full glass surround for a shower and a plant life can create a serene, almost tropical get away feel. It's easy to wipe clean and keeps the natural light flowing into the rest of the space. What are your favorite types of showers? Perhaps a contemporary rain shower over a soaking tub, or a traditional ball and claw foot tub with a hand shower?

Photo taken by Tony Soluri

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