Tag: Residential

2019 Design Trends

Posted on by Carla Lupul

New year, new design trends. In 2019 we’ll see old styles return with a fresh twist of vibrant colours and more pattern in both commercial and residential interiors. The grey and white colour palettes of last year will be warmed, more expressive and show individuality.

 

Dark is the new light

Darker finishes and patterns are creating a dramatic impression in all interiors. Graphic decorative pillows, gunmetal and pewter finishes, shou sugi ban wood and oxidized oak furniture will install a necessary high contrast to minimal residential and commercial interiors.

Photos: CB2, Pinterest

All of the plants

With the current state of our environment, no wonder humankind is inclined to continually bring the outdoors in. Hanging pots, a variety of wall applications or custom planters as dividers are just a few ideas how to incorporate greenery into your design. Plants are an easy way to add colour, pattern and fresh CO2! For the non-green thumbs, preserved plants are the real deal without the maintenance.

Photos: Pinterest

Memphis Style

As mid-century slips away, Memphis style rolls in. This aesthetic was inspired by radical geometric shapes of Art Deco, bold pop art colours and 1950s kitsch. You’ll see this mostly in commercial spaces through wallcoverings, seating, tables, lighting and decor items. If you’re a little scared to go all the way with this trend, start with a ratio of 10% colour and 90% white.

Photos: Pinterest

Terrazzo

This durable composite material is formed by mixing cement or epoxy binder with either glass chips, granite, marble or quartz. It can be used in a magnitude of applications but mostly for cladding and flooring. This year you’ll see it used more artistically in small decor elements, printed pieces and lighting which evokes a raw playfulness to any interior space. Be careful with this trend, it may not stick around for long.

Photos: Mitzi Lighting, Interiorzine, Pinterest

Florals

We’ll see all types of patterns from traditional to chintz to abstract. Fabric, wallpaper or murals can be integrated into any style and any residential or commercial space.

Photos: CB2, unpreogetto

Seamless and Integration

Seamless finishes throughout a space incorporates the growing trend of integration. Customized kitchens with paneled appliances and pantries and hidden ventilation allow for a continual look that is elegant, clean and modern. In order to accommodate all hidden storage, built-in cabinetry with custom accessories is crucial to the layout. 

Photos: Kitchen Connection, Caesarstone

Local designers and artists we love!

Posted on by Carla Lupul

Janks Design Group works with some amazing local artists and industrial designers that help us to create our commercial designs. We are excited to share them with you and why we continually work with these skilled professionals that custom design amazing products.

PROPELLOR

Located in East Vancouver is a multi-disciplinary design studio called Propellor. Four talented and creative designers have collaborated on many custom lighting, furniture, sculptures and exhibitions. All products are designed with high functionality and built to last using a variety of sustainable natural materials and forms. JDG has used a bamboo pendant light at SMAK Healthy Fast Food on Granville Street and a LED Light Sculpture will soon be on showcase Earnest Ice Cream in North Vancouver.

www.propellor.ca

SHIPWAY Living Design

Romney of Shipway Living Design creates designer furniture and home décor from locally sourced sustainable materials. Most pieces are made of Douglas Fir from a managed forest on Cortes Island and all glues and finishes used are eco-friendly. His strong environmental commitment, well-being for the client and support to local small economies makes for one great product! This summer you’ll be able to test out his furniture at Earnest Ice Cream in North Vancouver.

www.shipway.ca

BY NATURE DESIGN

The best way to bring the outdoors in is By Nature Design. The company was started by two Frenchman with a passion for horticulture and innovative design. Their range of living and preserved plants and moss will work in any environment. Whether your space has light or not there is a green application for you. Their products lend to be low maintenance, creative applications and designs that could integrate company branding and are beneficial for your environmental well-being. You can see a variety of products we have installed at Rocky Mountain Flatbread, SMAK Healthy Fast Food, Earnest Ice Cream in North Vancouver and Blenz at Central City.

www.bynaturedesign.ca

DREAM WALL DESIGNS

Emma has many creative talents but since moving to Port Moody in 2005 she started her own mural business. She has hand painted many large and small scaled residential and commercial interiors throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Her vast techniques and easy going attitude provide a smooth process to create that unique design to enhance your space. JDG has been working with Emma for several years on projects such as Nando’s, Nosh and Earnest Ice Cream.

www.dreamwalldesigns.ca

LAUREN MORRIS

Lauren is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. There she first studied graphic design, then moved to study the fine arts in Washington D.C. and Vancouver at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Now she paints in mediums of pencil, charcoal and acrylic paint which she teaches as well.  Her paintings have been showcased in many shows and exhibits around the city including the popular East Side Culture Crawl. To see here painting style, visit Lauren’s website to see her completed works or work with her to commission a piece to your specific space. JDG was very happy with her work for Nando’s Flame Grilled Chicken and Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria locations.

www.lmdesignsstudio.com

DISTINCT INTERIORS

Concrete has been a very popular material for residential or commercial interiors in the past few years. Randy Orr who is a certified master craftsman in the application of plastering techniques, handcrafts ultra-thin concrete overlays. These can be applied to most interior and exterior substrates and are lightweight, non-combustible, water proof, mold resistant. With his finishing and detail skills, he can produce a variety of authentic textures and match to any paint colour. Some of his projects include walls and columns, fireplaces, counter tops and signage but the possibilities are endless.

www.distinctinteriors.net

2017 Interior Design Trends

Posted on by Carla Lupul

Colour

Powdery pink, terracotta, sand, cinnamon, and rust are earth colours that are becoming increasingly popular. They are warming, calming and very versatile. Introduce them into a muted colour scheme in a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired interior spaces.

The second trend is confident jewel tones like vibrant greens, dusky blues and plum. These colours add a mixture of romance and bohemian feel to any space and work well with the pastels that were big in 2016. Influencing this rich moody trend is Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year Shadow. These tones can be used in commercial and residential interiors but most popular in the hospitality and food and beverage projects.

In supporting the well-being movement, people are leading towards fun fresh atmospheres. Interiors clad in white with inflections of colour and lighter wood lends to a laid-back California Baha vibe. This popular trend is moving away from the rustic furnishings and heavy finishes we’ve seen for years.

We all know that BC has been in love with grey but this year it’s moving away from the cold shades of concrete to a warmer tone. The new popular neutral is now “Greige” (yes grey and beige or some would call it taupe), especially in residential interiors. Rooms from top to bottom with wood flooring, tiles, furnishings, paint……a Greige affair!

Materials

This year will continue to display raw unprocessed materials, up-cycled resources and artisan goods. Cement, wood and exposed brick are more commonly used as main interior features and growing in popularity are cork, plaster and clay. These natural textures are counterbalanced by the smooth luster of metal and marble. 2016 was dominated by copper but this year brass and gold will triumph bringing back the retro bling. Eclectic combinations dominate commercial interiors but more and more designers are integrating this approach into residential spaces as well.

Fabric and Pattern

In fall of 2016 the fashion world brought velvet back from the 90’s and is now inundating the interior design industry in 2017. It’s showing up mostly in residential seating, cushions, curtains, or wallpaper in a variety of different colours. This lush fabric matches perfectly with the other trending raw materials, burnished metals and large-scaled greenery.

The subway pattern is slowly fazing out but geometric shapes are still going h4. Minimalist structures and furniture are complemented by these random arrangements and conduct vintage colours and feel. These patterns can be displayed with tile, wallpaper, paint etc. and add the right amount of interest and complexity to any space.

Nature

Pantone’s colour of the year coincides with our yearning to reconnect with the outdoors and studies prove that our health benefits from exposure to mother nature. Expect to see a diversity of green through paint, living plants and botanic wallpapers.

Sustainability

Consumers are pressing for sustainability and Eco-friendly interiors. A more conscientious approach and quality solutions are encouraged and celebrated. Blending organic design with natural materials creates modern, original and personal spaces. This brings a profound drive for supporting smaller independent designers with a bespoke story behind each of their products.

LED (light-emitting diode)

By most municipalities, LED lighting is now required when designing a space. It is energy-efficient, has a long-life span and easily adaptable to any environment. The technology allows lighting designers to create minimal pieces that require less space and produce less heat. The LED lamps vary in colour rendering making them suitable for almost any commercial interior or residential application. Definitive lighting placement can give an architectural space a new identity or energize interior environments without impending sight lines.