New show, a dream come true?

So there is an assumption that people wish were true that one day you can go on holiday, come back and have your interior design all sorted out, after all the quibbling about what to have and where to put it. Now that actually happens on a new show called “Destination Design” on HGTV.

This new series finds out what meets people’s tastes, such as maybe a couple to an entire family. It’s presented by interior designer Taniva Nayak. She says “There is one thing for sure — on vacation, it’s hard to argue about what is beautiful, and what you both really like,” and “You are put into situations that are both fun and inspiring. And you are removed from the daily grind, and can see things you never thought you could be drawn to”.

Whilst filming one episode of the show, a couple were updating Nayak of all the things they liked when they were away, sending her photographs for ideas.

Design Students visit upmarket apartments for work.

Students studying at Barking & Dagenham College recently held a creative day, when they went to Crest Nicholson’s BASE development in Brentwood as part of their BTech Diploma in Art and Design. The students visited the chic fresh show apartment to increase an insight into the trends and techniques that are at this time fashionable ininterior design.

The students who are aged 16-22 years, are at present running a project to design a one or two bedroom show apartment and the visit to Base was set up to help inspire them.

BBC trust spends money developing London offices

The controller that double checks BBC expenses has paid out an additional £3million for its own new offices, it was discovered yesterday.

The new base for the BBC Trust is a short way from the broadcaster’s head office and has been styled by interior designers and set with a video wall to give a bright boldness to its entry hall.

It has a specified soundproofed office for the Trust’s chairman Sir Michael Lyons to guard the confidentiality of his meetings.

At home in your office? In your office at home?

The BID (British Interior Designers) have said that there has been a sudden increase in Office Refurbishment as it has been noted that companies are looking to ‘soften’ their space with things such as open plan areas, comfortable seats, living room style offices and other homely touches.

It has been shown that numerous London Office managers are making a list of help they can have working with Interior Designers.

Hiltons first hotel refurb complete.

After posting back on January 29^th that the Hiltons are using arefurbishment on all of their hotels, the Hilton Edinburgh Airport has been completed.

The hotel has upgraded and refurbished 40 bedrooms aswell as making the bar bigger, the restaurant and the public area.

Michael Squire, general manager of Hilton Edinburgh Airport, said: “With this refurbishment we are delighted to be improving what the hotel has to offer.”

Floral design on a come back.

For the ones looking for a new carpet may do well to select one with a floral design if they wish for it to be fashionable when it comes tointerior design.

A change to start having flowery themes and away from “quasi-Italian style decor” will be a aspect of 2010, according to interior designer and member of the British Institute of Interior Design Mary Leslie.

She also said she will “undoubtedly” be a shift towards more colourful patterns over the near future, adding that this is often the case when economic times are hard.

Fellow designer Alison Bracey from Bracey Interiors Bristol said “there is a “definite” move towards more flowery and colourful themes in interior design, adding that “bland is not the way forward”.

Kelly Hoppen’s Tips

US girls think loads about what we wear - but what about how we decorate our homes? The fashion of interiors is second nature to British designer KELLY HOPPEN. Her “simple, yet opulent” style has featured in apartments, houses, hotels, restaurants and offices all over the globe.

Here, Kelly gives her top tips for interior trends in 2010.LIGHTING:This is very, very important. Hidden and concealed lighting creates clever shadows.

The black plum powder-coated steel Tommy desk lamp (Habitat, £15) is very eclectic. It has an adjustable head.

KITCHENS: Designs will be simple but with a modern twist, like the Carello two-door, stainless steel storage unit (Habitat, £469).

Plates will be on show, giving kitchens a very Italian look and feel.

BEDROOMS: They’ll be sexy, warm and inviting with lots of texture.

There will, however, be less space because the bed will be the star piece.

White Vermont bed linen will help it stand out (J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams, £22-£75).

ACCESSORIES: A well-placed or appropriately coloured cushion can add a subtle splash of character to a room.

The grey feather fur one from the Star by Julien Macdonald collection is ideal (Debenhams, £15).

CARPETS AND RUGS: Pattern, shag and thick piles with a comfortable sinking feeling are a must for this year - such as the Shaggy Shinny Rug (Zara Home, £139.90).

TABLES: Tabletops will be mix and match and dining refectory tables are in, not only in wood but with edgy lacquers.

Sold as a set of two, this Onokuni nest of tables is simple yet sophisticated (Zara Home, £89.99).

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/2846762/Kelly-Hoppens-tips-on-interior-trends.html#ixzz0f92gHmIu

Interior designer facing grand theft charge

An interior designer is finding themselves charged of theft on more than $100,000, the Vero Beach Police Department have said.

Paula Holden-Sage, 60, of the 8300 block of Baytree Drive, Indian River Shores, was at the Indian River County Jail on Monday and posted $100,000 bail.

The charge stems from interior design work Holden-Sage was found in February 2008 to perform. Police began investigating the case last July.

Philips installs first all LED office building in the UK

The occupants of one of London’s most important office buildings, Tower 42, are to gain from significantly lower energy consumption thanks to the application of the most recent energy-efficient LED lighting solutions from Philips. As a result, Tower 42 now has the UK’s first ever office space to be completely lit up by LED lighting -the officerefurbishing is achieving a major energy saving of around 40% over more conservative technologies.

Tower 42 is the tallest structure in the City of London, the economic heart of Britain’s capital city, and has called upon Phillips’ knowledge to supply a remarkable example of sustainability and the maximum quality lighting result, perfectly aligned with the ethos of Tower 42 itself, in offering tenants an attractive and relaxed place to work.

Major faults delay Savoy’s £100m refit by over a year

The £100 million refurbishment of The Savoy has been delayed by more than a year after big structural problems were found.

The hotel may not actually open until July as doubts mount that the total cost could surpass £200 million, although operators Fairmont Hotels and Resorts will not reveal the exact number.

Some of the hotel has been underpinned with roughly 200 tonnes of steel after moldy timber and fragile floors were exposed. The hotel’s dangerous wiring and plumbing have also postponed the project.

The make-over was thought to last 16 months when it shut in December 2007. General manager Kiaran MacDonald said: “Therefurbishment is very much in delay, and it’s fair to say the budget is now in excess of £100 million.”