Best of Brass Applications
Brass is not a new material; in fact, it’s been “trending” for years now, appearing across residential, commercial, and hospitality design. But the fact that brass has grown so popular doesn’t mean that it’s been overdone or that it’s on its way out - brass is an elegant, timeless, and warm material. It pairs well with tons of other materials like wood, stone, and glass, and is very malleable and ideal for casting.
We often use brass in our own blocHaus projects to add sophistication and warmth, and we love seeing it used in other products and spaces as well - take a look below to see some of our favorite brass applications!
FIXTURES
DETAILS
FOCAL POINTS
@Architecture + Information
What are some of your favorite brass applications?
Best of Nature-Inspired Greens
As we push through the cold and snow of a Chicago winter, we find ourselves continually looking forward to the promise of spring. Growing grass, leaves budding on trees, flowers blooming - spring has no shortage of natural beauty! And even though we know that the sunlight and warmth of spring is still weeks away, we can’t help but be drawn to nature-inspired colors.
Of course, green is one of the most prominent colors of nature, signifying life and new growth. We’re looking forward to seeing it outside again once this winter is over. But in the meantime, we’ve assembled a collection of our favorite nature-inspired greens - take a look below to see the colors and products inspiring us right now!
MOSS
FOREST
SEA GRASS
EUCALYPTUS
LEAVES
Luxury Minimalism in Hotels
Minimalism can be found in every type of design. Whether it’s residential, corporate, retail, hospitality, or even healthcare, minimalist design concepts can produce beautiful, timeless, and elegant results.
One word that doesn’t usually come to mind when thinking about minimal design is luxury; in fact, it’s easy to think that these concepts would be at odds with one another. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Fusing luxurious elements with minimalist design creates unique juxtapositions - simple and opulent, stark and soft, brutalist and glamorous.
Luxury minimalism has a classic and timeless appeal, and can be a wonderful look for hospitality spaces - hotels in particular. We’re constantly inspired by this aesthetic and love how much variety it offers! Take a look below at some of our favorite luxury minimalist design ideas for hotels!
LOBBY, LOUNGE, & RECEPTION
@Mechanismo
GUEST ROOMS
@Universal Design Studio
ELEVATORS & CORRIDORS
@Atelier Cho Thompson
What are your favorite ways to blend luxury and minimalism?
Sustainability | Interior Greenery
Image | PressRender
Sustainability has long been an important topic within the design industry and its significance continues to grow as part of the larger topic of wellbeing. This can be seen in the popularity of biophilic design, which incorporates nature into the built environment, creating restorative and connective spaces. There are many ways to incorporate concepts of sustainability and biophilic design into interiors. This includes using natural light, views of nature, natural textures, and of course, adding plants into a space!
Interior gardens and greenery have many health and wellness benefits! Live plants release additional oxygen, naturally purify the air, help reduce stress levels, and can brighten up a space. Take a look below to see some of our favorite ways to use greenery in interior design!
LIVING STRUCTURES + SUSPENDED GREENERY
Integrating plants into architectural wall structures or shelves adds a new texture and color to vertical design elements. Suspending greenery overhead adds drama, creating an unexpected but beautiful focal point!
LIVE WALLS
Live walls are one of the most popular ways to turn interior spaces into living gardens! And design options for green walls are virtually endless - the ability to mix plant types, create interesting patterns, and install plants in unique shapes makes this one of the most versatile ways to add greenery to an indoor space!
BRIGHT + COLORFUL INTERIOR GREENERY
Interior gardens can also set the tone for a space. As a natural and organic element, adding indoor plants is one of the easiest ways to make a space feel bright, vibrant, and colorful!
DARK + MOODY INTERIOR GARDENS
Interior greenery is also versatile - it’s not only able to make spaces brighter or more colorful, but can also fit perfectly with a dark and moody atmosphere. Adding plants can add depth and ambiance, making a space feel cozy, intimate, and intriguing.
What are some of your favorite ways to use greenery indoors?
Trend Watch | Pastels
Boss Hair Group | design by blocHaus
As we move farther into 2021, new and exciting design inspirations are constantly emerging. One trend we’ve been watching closely is pastels. These colors have been steadily growing in popularity in recent years, but they’ve now exploded into one of the fastest growing color trends of the year! Take a look at the curated collections below to see some of our favorite pastel-inspired products!
P A S T E L B L U E
P A S T E L P I N K + P E A C H
P A S T E L G R E E N
How are pastels inspiring you this year?
Team Picks: 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, we can all agree that it’s been a roller coaster of a year! But while the world got turned on its head, companies still rolled up their sleeves and released amazing new product lines. We all need a little extra dose of creativity sometimes, these collections kept our team inspired - take a look at some of our favorite 2020 product launches below!
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C O U N T E R T O P S
W A L L C O V E R I N G
L I G H T I N G
F U R N I T U R E
What product inspirations have you found in 2020?