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18Dec 2015 by AKA Design

What IKEA Has Done TO The Interior Design Industry

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="357"] Via Wikipedia[/caption] IKEA has been a staple in the interior design industry for some time now. It’s had a very high adoption rate among consumers because of the low price, great aesthetics, and justified quality relative to price. IKEA has done number of things for the interior design industry, but it also has done a number of things to the interior design industry. (more…)

05Dec 2015 by AKA Design

Smooth or Sharp: How Lines Work In Interior Design

Interior Design

When it comes to interior design, there is more to it than meets the eye. Those unfamiliar with professional interior design will see a beautifully decorated interior. Those familiar with interior design will see all of the elements used to create that beautifully decorated interior including lighting, space, accents, shapes, colors, and lines. All of these elements and more play a pivotal role in the actual outcome of a room. (more…)

23Nov 2015 by AKA Design

Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer Rather Than Doing it Yourself

Interior Design

Many people forego hiring an interior designer because they believe it will be too costly. Sure, there are top designers out there who do charge a high hourly rate and earn a commission on the furniture. However, we guarantee there are interior designers in your area that you can afford. The investment will be well worth it rather than doing it yourself. (more…)

05Nov 2015 by AKA Design

What IKEA Has Done for the Interior Design Industry

Interior Design

Depending on the designer you ask, IKEA may have done any number of things for the interior design industry. You’ll hear both ends of the spectrum from loving IKEA to hating IKEA and everything in between. Regardless of an interior designer’s personal feelings, the truth is that IKEA has changed the interior design industry in more ways than one. (more…)

25Oct 2015 by AKA Design

3 Of The Trendiest Bars In The US

Restaurant/Bar Interior Design

A lot of people dream and talk about opening their own bar. The business is recession proof, right? How could it fail? Unfortunately, like restaurants, many bars can fail too due to poor management, lack of direction, and a handful of other causes. While there are many types of bars you can open such as a sports bar or a live music bar, one of the challenges is starting a trendy bar. These three bars stepped up to the trendy challenge and conquered. (more…)

10Oct 2015 by AKA Design

3 Of The Best Old Fashioned Bars In The US

Restaurant/Bar Interior Design

Bars with a theme have a special place in our hearts. It gives an interior designer the ability to hone in on a specific look and feel. Some of the coolest bars are the ones that give customers a blast from the past. Bars that have an atmosphere set in specific time periods make for a truly unique experience if they pull it off right. With that said, here are three of the best old fashioned bars in the United States. (more…)

28Sep 2015 by AKA Design

Sofas And Interior Design: Leather vs. Cloth

Interior Design

Interior design is about assembling a room to fit a specific theme and elicit a certain emotion. Whether that is warmth, elegance, modernistic, or something else is up to the homeowner and interior designer. The type of furniture used also plays a role in complimenting that overlook look and feeling. When it comes to sofas, there are two main types being leather and cloth or fabric sofas. Depending on personal preference, you might be using one over the other. (more…)

16Sep 2015 by AKA Design

Comfortable Bars: Wooden Bars vs. Metal

Restaurant/Bar Interior Design

Have you ever walked into a bar and immediately thought about what material the bar was made out of? Probably not, but we do. The curse of the interior designer is to immediately notice what elements were included in every room in order to create the atmosphere and look that it does. While some places care more than others, it is interesting to understand why a bar may have chosen a particular building material for their bar. (more…)

24Aug 2015 by AKA Design

Why Wood Is Used In So Many Country Club Interior Designs

Country Club Design

[caption id="attachment_1428" align="alignleft" width="160"] Gleneagles Country Club Plano, Texas[/caption] If you’ve ever been a member or been inside of various country clubs, you’ll notice a lot of common elements amongst them. For example, a lot of country clubs use wood in their interior design. It is almost like it is a requirement for them to use wood in order to be deemed a country club. While we’re pretty sure the latter statement is not true, we do happen to have some insight into why so many country clubs use wood for their interior design. (more…)

11Aug 2015 by AKA Design

City Hotel Spotlight: Seattle

Hotel Design

In this month’s hotel spotlight, we head to northwest coast to Seattle, Washington. Seattle is well known for its iconic Space Needle and home of grunge music. Seattle produced some of the biggest bands during the 90’s such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. The city is also well-known for its Pike Place Market. There is no doubt you will have plenty of sights to see and food to eat when you visit Seattle. Where to stay? Now that is a great question. (more…)