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27Oct 2014 by AKA Design

5 Expertly-Designed Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities typically are not viewed as “cool”. They often contain drab concrete exteriors with dimly lit interiors and sterile white walls. Fortunately, hospitals are starting to redesign their health systems to meet the standards of high quality design and functionality. Natural sunlight, incredible architecture, and patient comfort are all at the forefront of these facilities. The rejuvenated looks can actually help to lift patients’ spirits. Be prepared to be amazed by these cool healthcare facilities. (more…)

17Oct 2014 by AKA Design

5 Beautiful Hotel Lobby Fireplace Designs

Hotel Design, Interior Design

Hotel lobbies are often one of the more impressive areas of the hotel. After all, a good first impression goes a long ways. Some hotels have grand staircases that split in two directions, others have fountains, and some invite guests back with the warmth of a cozy fireplace. Even in a warm climate, a cozy fireplace can be a welcome sight after a long day of sightseeing and excursions throughout the area. It creates a welcoming atmosphere. When it comes to fireplaces in hotel lobbies, these hotels did an impressive job building theirs. (more…)

22Sep 2014 by AKA Design

What Makes An Interior Warm and Inviting?

Country Club Design, Health Care Design, Interior Design

How you design the interior of your building can completely change how it feels. Different colors, finishes, and layouts all affect the mood you create in your building. There is an infinite amount of ways to style your business’s interior, however one feeling that almost every person wants to capture is warmth. People almost unanimously want to create a warm and inviting ambiance to their building whether they prefer contemporary or country. (more…)

15Sep 2014 by AKA Design

Reflecting The Climate: Interior Design In Hot Climates

Country Club Design, Health Care Design, Interior Design

Turning the fan on “high” or cranking up the A/C are not the only ways to keep your building cool. While these two cooling tactics will work, they will also drive up your energy bills. One strategy you may not have used to cool down your home, is interior design. The interior design of your business can actually affect how cool the building’s overall temperature is. (more…)

12Aug 2014 by AKA Design

What It Takes to Become an Interior Designer

Interior Design

Becoming an interior designer can be an exciting and fulfilling career. Unfortunately, it is not for everyone. The career field of interior design is extremely competitive. There are a handful of characteristics and aspects that need to be addressed in order to become a successful interior designer. (more…)

10Aug 2014 by AKA Design

3 Principles of Good Interior Design

Interior Design

Interior Design is all about creativity, personality, and uniqueness. Every single designer has their own touch, flair, and style. However if you ask any seasoned interior designer they will tell you that there are some key principles when it comes to design. Always being mindful of these principles and incorporating them into your style will help elevate designs into masterpieces. (more…)

25Jul 2014 by AKA Design

Interesting Facts About Hotels

Hotel Design

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="255"] via: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Plaza_hotel.jpg[/caption] The business of finding accommodation for a weary traveler probably began not long after people started roaming far from their home villages. The first people to find lodging were probably soldiers. They were quickly joined by merchants, pilgrims and people who simply wanted adventure. A Bit of History At first, travelers were put up in private residences. Religious pilgrims were housed in monasteries. As time went on, inns began to be built for profit. They were built along roads that were well traveled and near river crossings. They not only housed travelers, but fed and housed the traveler's animals. At first, travelers bought their own food, but after a time innkeepers began to prepare meals for them. Laws soon came into being to protect…

21Jul 2014 by AKA Design

Five Great Texas Hotels with Unforgettable Architecture and Interior Design

Hotel Design

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="231"] via: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Hotel_Paso_del_Norte,_El_Paso,_Texas.jpg[/caption] Staying at a spectacular hotel can help to create a remarkable travel experience. People who visit Texas might select from an impressive assortment of elegant hotels. One hotel may display an architectural pattern intended to attract much interest. Another option might be a hotel with interior design features that inspire awe in all who enter the premises. Some of the hotels in this vast state are unforgettable, and guests may remember their visits for years. The Hotel ZaZa Houston The Hotel ZaZa Houston is a breathtaking boutique hotel. Like its counterpart in Dallas, the exterior of the Hotel ZaZa Houston is as exquisite as its interior. The architecture is a sublime blend of lines and curves. Wrought iron gates protect guests as they walk…

25Jun 2014 by AKA Design

Dazzling Dallas Country Clubs

Country Club Design

The Appeal of the Country Club Look One of the reasons that people choose to host their wedding receptions and other social events at Dallas golf courses is because the country club design style is so inviting. A patio can be designed in such a way that it looks like the outdoor dining facility at one of the most exclusive Dallas golf courses. A beautiful fire pit equipped with modern conveniences may be all that a person requires for a new patio layout. To create a magnificent setting that guests will appreciate, a homeowner can add an elaborate water fountain surrounded by new stones. Such an environment could be perfect for a broad assortment of outdoor gatherings. (more…)

24Jun 2014 by AKA Design

3 Hospitals With Amazing Designs

Health Care Design

Dallas hospitals have discovered that they no longer need to monuments to cold sterile environments that offer little comfort or warmth. Recently, health care interior design has taken a turn to the beautiful and trendy with clean lines and warm colors. Hospital interior design has come a long way in the last ten years or so with special attention being paid to the patients’ mental state as well as function. There are some Dallas hospitals that are topping the lists of the most beautiful hospitals in the world. (more…)