Interior Design Trends

We at Studio D2 are not big believers in design trends. We feel it is all relative to your concept, clientele and location. Every space has a unique set of criteria which acts as the foundation of the entire design. However we do agree that finishes and materials fall in and out of favor. The favorability relies upon the durability, cost and the manufacturers improvements of a particular product. In our design practice we like to combine different finishes and materials to add creativity and interest to a space.

Materials we find favorable are:
Metals: satin finish aluminum, raw steel, copper and other unique metal finishes
Woods: natural maple, zebra wood, black walnut, brazilian cherry
Naturals fibers: seagrass, sisal, jute
Glass: sandblasted, safety, textured, stained, etched, colored
Fabrics: plush velvet, natural silks, cotton, other natural fibers, sheers
Colors: browns, neutral tones, greens, bold colors
Lighting: gels, LED, fiber optic, sconces, backlit lighting effects
Misc.: faux finishes, cork, leather floor tiles, granite and all types of stone

As you can see we like a lot of materials. Again, everything is relative to its use and the concept. Our best advice is to be open to all ideas and don't be a slave to trends. Don't try to forecast what will look trendy in six months. Develop a concept that works for your clientele, image and location.

Side Note:
When designing a residence the clientele is your family and friends and how they use the space. The image is your personality and personal style.

Design As It Relates To Your Clientele & Location.

The interior design style you select with your restaurant designer or hospitality business directly relates to your clientele and location. Before you select a style take the time to explore the answers to a few important design questions.

- Who is your clientele?
- What type of experience are they looking for?
- Are there any interior styles that your customers would shy away from?
- What image does your existing business have and is that the image you want or are you in need of rebranding?

- Are you located in a big city?
- Are you in a suburb?
- Are you located in a resort area?
- How does your location relate to your interior design style?

Casual Dining Concepts

The definition of Casual Dining is creating a restaurant that is relaxed and friendly. However it does not mean creating a restaurant without sufficient care or thought. Just as with any style of Restaurant every decision you make must have a reason. We must pay attention to details, flow, function, the customer and the overall Brand Identity of the Casual Dining Restaurant Concept. The defining factors include signature food menus, creative bar menus, and a beautiful design that keeps them coming and always ties back to the Brand Identity and Concept of the casual dining establishment.

Our Interior Design Services

Areas of Specialty
- Casual Dining Concepts
- Restaurant Interior Design
- Retail Store Interior Design
- Hospitality Interior Design
- Nightclub and Lounge Design
- High End Residential Interior Design

Areas of Service
- Space Planning / Square Footage Optimization
- Merchandise layout
- Color Analysis
- Theme & Concept Development
- Image & Brand Identity Development
- Professional Project Management
- Construction Drawings
- Custom Furnishings
- Budget Development

Our interior designers have an understanding of the specialized needs of a client. Helping clients develop concepts that transform their spaces into an environment that has a unified look. Working together to create a total environment that is inviting to clientele and employees.

Our services can be structured to fit your particular needs. We can act as consultants in all areas referenced above or we can work with you in one of the aspects referenced above.

Concept Development
- Restaurant, hospitality and retail Interior design consultants have an understanding of the specialized needs of a client. Helping clients develop concepts that transform their spaces into an environment that has a unified look. Working together to create a total environment that is inviting to clientele and employees.
- Evaluation of your business and how it runs
- Evaluation of your clientele
- Analysis and optimization of space plan
- Detailed survey and/or analysis of program required.
- Conceptual ideas, sketches and floor plans showing interior changes.
- Present the above for client's approval.

Additional Fee Structures
- We also have separate charges for each individual aspect of the design process. Giving the client the flexibility to select which services are most appropriate and affordable. Select the specific service in the left menu bar for more details.

Execution of Concept
Execution of project begins after the client in presented with the concept. The execution proceeds in Phases. Phase 1 being Concept Development

Phase 2
- Finalize all schemes and decorative treatment
- Prepare design drawings needed for custom furniture and any interior architectural details.
- Submit final drawings to various contractors necessary to interpret our design concept.
- Finalize and prepare specification of all approved selection.
- Prepare budget costs.
- Design Firm to consult with architect or other professionals in connection with project if necessary.

Phase 3.
During Progress of work Review all working drawings, specifications, and finished schedules submitted by contractor to ensure adherence to our design. Approve all materials, finishes, and color samples submitted by contractors. Supervise all decorative work in field. Inspect all installations at job site. Space Plan Optimization. We can help you determine the appropriate square footage necessary to run your business. We can help you evaluate spaces you are considering leasing or purchasing for your business. A floor plan determines what size space you should be looking for before you begin your search for the right property.

Color Scheme Development
Color has a great impact on our emotions and our working habits. Colors are extremely important in a hospitality, office or retail setting. Determining the best color scheme for you business is not an easy task.

Variables:
- Size of space
- Complexity of color scheme in relation to layout.
- Are you only looking for paint color selections?
- Do you need and entire color scheme including flooring,works surfaces, etc.

Color rendering services available for an additional fee if necessary. A color rendering is a three dimensional drawing of the space showing the proposed colors.

- We also have separate charges for each individual aspect of the design process. Giving the client the flexibility to select which services are most appropriate and affordable. Select the specific service in the left menu bar for more details.

Budget Development
It is extremely important that you determine a budget before beginning an interior renovation. Maxey Hayse Design Studios, Inc. can help you determine an accurate budget for your renovation. The dollar amount you budget for the interior design of your space is contingent upon your location,clientele, finish types,quality of materials used and the design details unique to your environment.

Project Management
Project management includes:
- During Progress of work Review all working drawings, specifications, and finished schedules submitted by contractor to ensure adherence to our design.
- Approve all materials, finishes, and color samples submitted by contractors.
- Supervise all decorative work in field. Inspect all installations at job site.

Construction Drawing includes :
- We will provide you with an estimate of these charges before beginning the project.
- We also have separate charges for each individual aspect of the design process. Giving the client the flexibility to select which services are most appropriate and affordable. Select the specific service in the left menu bar for more details

Construction drawings include:
- Finalize all schemes and decorative treatment
- Prepare design drawings needed for custom furniture and any interior architectural details.
- Submit final drawings to various contractors necessary to interpret our design concept.
- Finalize and prepare specification of all approved selection.
- Design Firm to consult with architect or other professionals in connection with project if necessary.

Hospitality Design

Hospitality design includes such projects as hotels, resorts, restaurants, country or golf clubs, athletic and city clubs, as well as casinos and cruise ships. For an interior designer in this specialty, it is important to understand the client's business, including operational procedures, image and use requirements as well as budget and financial constraints. Our design solutions have to be responsive to goals, budgets and aesthetic objectives established by the owner so they are market-driven designs. The facilities we design are destinations for the end user, so we design for two sets of clients-our client as well as his customer.

It's important to work with the client from his or her perspective. Hospitality clients are very concerned with cost. To understand why, you must be knowledgeable about their debt service, what they spend on project, time frame for payback and exit strategy, projected profit and cost of doing business. Their funding must cover all costs, including fees. To be successful, the designer must understand why working within the budgeted amount is so important. Every dollar put into the project has to support the owner's ultimate financial goals and satisfy debt service. Owners respond well to designers who can assure them that their design solution will give them the edge in meeting or exceeding their financial goals for the property.

Optimizing the budget and offering options is a major concern of clients. In hospitality design there's enormous wear and tear on the interiors, especially seating, flooring and fabrics. By presenting options and pointing out differences in quality, what the overall cost will mean to the budget, and where dollars can be saved on something else, we relate design and cost to longevity. Business people understand that. Without this knowledge, our decisions will not be valid and will often be rejected.

Today people are eating out more than ever, so we find restaurants becoming a destination or a part of something happening-eating is only part of the overall experience. Design, along with food and service, creates a reason for the diner to return.

In summary, hospitality designers must provide design that will produce greater customer satisfaction and improve the client's bottom line. Hospitality designers sell the value of the investment in the design and the return on the investment by relating recommendations to the client's desired image or targeted audience, keeping within the budgeted amount and still maximizing quality and longevity of design and products. The client will see the return on his or her investment when the end user finds it appealing and spends dollars, and he or she doesn't have to redo the design too soon or often.

RASOI

The project was a design and build turn key project.We designed and installed all elements that were required for this project.The building was an empty bank. Completely changed the shop front to allow more light in and allow for easier access as the original entrance door was next to a cash point, which would have caused interruption for customers wanting to come into the restaurant.