STRANDMON $279
STOCKHOLM $299
MELLBY $249
COLDBY $199
PS 2012 $49
HEKTAR $69
FABRIKOR $179
HELMER $39.99
TARNO $49.99
HOVET $129
ERREZ Design Inc. is a design firm that offers a distinct sensibility for matching people to spatial style.
Friday
Top 10 best IKEA products
So many people want to get the best bang for their money. Ikea is a good place to start. Be careful a house entirely assemble from Ikea is not ideal. Here is a list of ERREZ design approved IKEA products that you can confidently use is any high end design. All of these items are less than $300
CUBAN TILE
Errez Design's very first project used cuban tiles. We fell in love with the patterns, shapes, colors, and history of these tiles. They have become a staple in our design projects. Cuban tiles are made by hand, one at a time using a mold, mineral pigments, Portland cement and fine aggregate with a manual or electronic hydraulic press. There is no glaze or kiln. Cuban tiles are cured by water and air only –just like ordinary cement.
Cuban tiles go up-stairs:
These tiles are stunning in this stair. It makes a really subtle graphic in grey and white and transforms this otherwise boring stair.
The metal mold, containing the desired pattern is handmade from specific design drawings. The pigment composition is a mixture of high quality white Portland cement, marble powder, fine sand, and natural mineral color pigments.
Handmade cuban tiles are each unique and are expected to have slight imperfections, which give them character and depth.
This is where our love affair started with the tiles:
We used a variety of colors, sizes, and patterns, to make a tile quilt in this kitchen breakfast room. Some of these tiles were new but most of them were old. Many were reclaimed from past projects. This look only works because the rest of the kitchen is is black and white. All the color is concentrated in this fun nook. After all these years this is still one of our favorite rooms we've ever designed.
Cuban Tiles Go Outside:
We took the tiles in an all new direction in this beach house. The monochromatic color scheme is modern. It looks great juxtaposed with the traditional pattern on the tiles. Cuban tiles can withstand the elements. They are a beautiful material to use outside. Use them on the floor or on the wall.
Cuban Tiles make a grand entrance:
This is still a work in progress and we'll have pro pictures soon. These tiles are from the Errez Design tile line. We designed the line to have the same handcrafted character than the traditional tiles but with modern patterns and colors.
This particular diagonal stripe tiles are very versatile. We used them as a chevron in one room and as a diamond in another.
These tiles are stunning in this stair. It makes a really subtle graphic in grey and white and transforms this otherwise boring stair.
How do we make these:
Errez Design makes these tiles right here in Miami, Fl. We are currently working on this hounds tooth pattern in black and white. Here are some pictures of the manufacturing process. Call us today if you've been inspired to try these tiles in your project!
Wednesday
BUSINESS CURB APPEAL
It's difficult to believe that the space in the picture bellow looked like the before picture just one month before. It's amazing how some very simple changes can make your business look great, represent your brand, and attract the right customers to improve sales. Errez Design has launched an exciting storefront design component to our firm. We have created packages to make the storefront design process easy, affordable, and fun. As Miami's walkable neighborhoods and urban areas like Downtown, Brickell, and the Design District become more popular we see more and more people walking down the street. Local designers and fashionistas are creating really cool retail shops that are distinctly 'Miami.' Errez Design can take your passion and brand identity and reflect it in your space.
Here is how it works:
STEP 1 _ THE WINDOW
You've decided to locate your store in a walkable street with lots of foot traffic. The window is the most important part of the store design as it is the first impression people will get of your store. This is where people will decide to enter the store and shop or just walk away. There is so much competition for your customer's attention so be sure to place your best foot forward. Many of us like to window shop, what is it that actually gets you in the door? A great looking window does not just show off the product that is sold inside. It tells the story of the brand and intrigues us to walk inside and explore. Perhaps it has no products at all. It's different for every brand. For instance, the Anthropologie window bellow only has one dress displayed in this rather large window. However, that art installation tells the story of the brand. It's intriguing.
This Louis Vuitton window, bellow, is all about the brand logo and not the merchandise in the window. This window does more to sell the brand and product than if they actually just displayed the product. Errez Design has a team of designers and set builders that can make these kinds of windows come to life in your store.
STEP 2 _ THE STORE
Customers have decided to walk in the door because you have a gorgeous window. Don't let them down now. Your store needs to continue to reflect your brand. It needs to be the place where your customers go to be completely enveloped by your brand's lifestyle. Unlike the window which is completely fanciful, the store needs to work and be functional. Errez Design's team of designers will provide space plans and strategies for creating all functional spaces that your store needs while keeping your brand identity and making it look beautiful. The store pictured bellow has an unconventional way of displaying its merchandise. At Errez Design we think outside the box to make a design that makes your store memorable. To start you must ask the following questions:
- Where is merchandise displayed?
- How is merchandise displayed?
- How is the merchandise lit?
- How is the ambient space lit?
- Is there a place to sit?
- where does one pay for things?
- What happens in the fitting rooms?
STEP 3 _ KEEP IT FRESH
You must keep it fresh and new so that your customers have a slightly different experience each time they enter the store. This will make their visit more frequently. Move the location of things. Change the displays. Repaint the store a bold color for a season. Each time you make a move to keep it fresh may coincide with a new merchandise. Its a good reason to send out a mailer to your customer and have an after hours champagne party at your store that will drum up new business. Fashion moves and changes so fast and so should your store. Errez Design's store front design packages have regularly scheduled updates to your store space and windows. Our team will come in and transform your store to your specific needs for that season or event. See how the Anthropologie window below transforms from season to season without loosing the brand identity.
Errez Design designed the photography studio for Alex Fagundo of Soul Echo Studios. His studio is was transformed into an industrial style lounge that is the perfect space to meet with clients and show them his amazing work. Its outfitted with a sitting area and a bar. The show piece of the space is the large lit 'LOVE' sign. It sets the mood for this space and lets you know that Alex is not your typical wedding photographer. This space attracts the the clientele that he is looking for. At night when the sign is lit up it can be seen from the busy street outside. An amazing space like this doesn't have to cost a fortune or take a long time. Errez Design comes in and transforms the space quickly and within budget. Getting you up and running in no time. Our team works after hours so that your store has minimal closures.
Tuesday
BOLD in GOLD
Gold is a warm luxurious metal that We love to use in our design projects at Errez Design.
Glamorous gold wallpaper
Monday
The Tropical Cottage
Errez Design is Featured in Beth Dunlop's new book, ' The Tropical cottage'. This is a fantastic book with gorgeous photography by Claudia Uribe.
To purchase the book visit
Small outdoor space design
Have you ever heard people say that they never use their balcony or small outdoor space? Have you ever noticed that same space is usually not furnished? People need a place to sit! Furnishing outdoor spaces creates another whole room in your home.
Consider these tricks:
1. Bright Colors
Using bright colors outside makes interior spaces feel bigger because you draw the eye outside so you can see another room beyond the one you're in.
2. Change flooring material
Creating different zones makes your outdoor space feel like several outdoor spaces. There are so many great options of outdoor rugs. Try using an outdoor rug to create the feeling of a living room. Check out the great options at NuLoom http://www.nuloom.com/product.html
3. Lighting
Use different layers of lights. Use outdoor spotlights in combination with candles and plant lights. Using lights in different locations draws your eye around the space and gives it interest.
Curb Appeal - coral gables style
It's so important that when drive up to your house you feel like you love it. Curb appeal is not only something that influences you and how you feel about where you live but it also impacts the value of your neighborhood.
Things to think about:
1. Freshen up the color
Get rid of dingy colors and use a brighter fresher color such as Farrow&Ball's James White.
Give contrast between the doors and window frames. Consider black for a modern and updated look.
2. Tailored landscape
Overgrown landscaping feels messy. Try layering plants of different heights and colors. Plant short ground covers with small shrubs behind them for a tiered and layered look. Then plant tall trees to frame the entry. Tall potted plants next to your front door gives your entrance importance. Consider using plants native to your area to reduce the need for additional watering.
3. Widen front walkway to give importance to the front door.
- A walkway up to a front door should be at least the width of the front door but try making the walkway three times the width of the front door for a more dramatic entrance.
*Call us for help!
BEFORE / AFTER
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Things to think about:
1. Freshen up the color
Get rid of dingy colors and use a brighter fresher color such as Farrow&Ball's James White.
Give contrast between the doors and window frames. Consider black for a modern and updated look.
Overgrown landscaping feels messy. Try layering plants of different heights and colors. Plant short ground covers with small shrubs behind them for a tiered and layered look. Then plant tall trees to frame the entry. Tall potted plants next to your front door gives your entrance importance. Consider using plants native to your area to reduce the need for additional watering.
3. Widen front walkway to give importance to the front door.
- A walkway up to a front door should be at least the width of the front door but try making the walkway three times the width of the front door for a more dramatic entrance.
*Call us for help!
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