By Kalah Lee, Stephanie Andrews, and Melody Richardson Image Courtesy of Unsplash and Sonnie Hiles This week at Balance Design, we were pondering a new outdoor design project. As designers, it is always our goal to incorporate new and unique concepts for our clients, and this project...
As designers, we often share the final images of designs we have been able to pour our hearts into, but rarely do we discuss everything that goes into that process. This week we thought we would share the inner workings of a multi-phase home design...
Photo Courtesy of Unsplash and Annie Sprat As some of our readers may know, one trend that has soared in popularity (especially with gen Z) over the past couple of years is 'Cottage Core'. If you aren't familiar with the concept, Wikipedia states the cottagecore "aesthetic...
Image Courtesy of Amazon- Brits, L. T. (2017). The book of hygge: The Danish art of comfort, coziness, and connection. Plume. Since 2017, the concept of Danish Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) has been widely written about and idealized, especially when we are in the doldrums of...
By Marlee Vlassis We were all so excited to break out our sweaters for our first cool, autumnal day here in Atlanta. The crisp air and drop in temperatures feels so fresh and snuggly at the same time, and we were thinking about how this change...
At the end of a long week what better way is there to relax than falling asleep enveloped in comfort? Good bedding is more than just a pretty sheet set. The right selection can actually have an impact on the way you sleep as well...
by Marilyn Buahmah "So often, we get stuck when it comes to organizing our workspace. We asked a professional organizer for the best ways to tackle an office. Marilyn Buamah, in addition to being one of our newest team members, is also a professional organizer: Spaces...
By Divya Pathak FabBrick CEO Clarisse Merlet Image Courtesy of FabBrick Facebook Turning old clothes into bricks to create furniture and partitions is a great initiative started by France based Architect and entrepreneur, Clarisse Merlet. She researched and concluded that textile industry lacks recycling waste materials and...
By Allie AndrewsThis year Balance Design has refreshed our commitment to sustainability. One of the most significant ways we can help the Earth is by practicing ethical consumerism. This means supporting companies with commitments to ethical sourcing, fair wages, and even donating portions of their...