The Real Value of Hiring a Professional Interior Designer
When most people think of hospitality interior designers, they picture someone choosing rugs or coordinating color schemes for guest rooms. However, hospitality interior designers bring far more strategic value to hotel properties than meets the eye. Our expertise goes far beyond selecting furnishings—it’s about creating environments that actually drive business results. When choosing a hotel […]
How to Prepare for a Design Internship
As the summer starts, I can’t help but remember the summers in between my years of college. While I was excited to spend time with my friends, my parents and had very different message: “You better get a job.” For those entering the interior design industry, internships are key. An internship is a fixed time of […]
Don’t get terrified about tariffs
The word “tariff” has been a hot topic across the world since President Trump took office in January. But now with the most recent announcement about what countries will be affected through this trade war, it’s time to unpack what tariffs are and how the hospitality industry will be affected. What is a tariff? A […]
Mural, mural on the wall… who’s an artist you should call?
How many incredible women artists do you know? Lucky for me, I’m fortunate to say that I know quite a few. It didn’t hurt that I went to Pratt School of Design, where there were a plethora of art majors and even more talented artists. For this month’s blog, in honor of Women’s History Month, […]
Slopeside guide to design
After a week skiing in Snowmass and visiting Aspen, Colorado, I’m back to report some commonalities and design themes I’ve observed in hotels and resorts. But first the skiing. I won’t go as deep as the feet of fresh snow on the slopes, but I can tell you that the skiing experience was the best […]
A plug for a new hospitality trend
While I don’t currently have an electric vehicle (EV), I do know lots of people that do, including my best friend. And time and time again, they tell me how frustrating it is to charge when they’re on the road. From what I see in New York, the current EV charging stations leave a lot […]
Word of the Year
My 2024 wrapped is definitely not as sexy as my Spotify Wrapped. But give me some grace. 2024 was not easy but it was definitely better than 2023. I am blessed with a lot of growth in my business. I added two new designers, had multiple new projects, moved my office, and finally finished the […]
Hotels for different generations
If you spent more than a few minutes in a hotel lobby, it’s fairly easy to tell what type of clientele they serve. Traditional hospitality, personalized service, a butler and a desk are typically found in high end luxury hotels but keyless check in is more likely to be found in a hotel for a […]
Consistency is key
It’s crazy to think that just 10 months ago, I was riding off the fresh thrill of New Year’s resolutions. I’m blessed to say that 2024 has been a blast so far personally and professionally. As I wrap up the year though, I am inspired to let one last word propel me to the finish line […]
Mistakes hotels make during transitions
Gotta love the changeover from summer to fall. One minute you are wearing a tank top, the next minute, you’re in your hoody and jeans. Seasonal transitions hardly happen like flipping a light switch. Instead, they are like dimmers adjusting between almost off and almost on and staying in between a lot of times. Unlike […]