Through the looking glass You just moved into your new home, took your time putting each and every room together. You chose the couch, the rug, the light fixture, the accent pillows. So why does it still feel unfinished? As the sun hits your eyes, so does the realization that you forgot about window treatments. … Continued
The future of the workspace After over a year of adjusting to our pandemic-based reality, what is “normal” anymore? The concept of normality is so skewed that many of us feel like we are starting over from scratch. Whether it’s QR code restaurant menus, open middle seats on flights, or the incessant usage of hand … Continued
That tickle in your nose can only mean one thing, spring is here. The days are getting longer, and we can almost taste normalcy again. It is time to peel ourselves away from the shows we’ve been binging for the past 14 months and experience your home again. While the Colorado snow melts giving way … Continued
If something stands the test of time in the world of design, it has stayed strong, beautiful and practical today as it’s ever had since it’s first use. At Duet Design Group this is one of our primary principles, a brand pillar with how we approach each design. When you design with quality, your space … Continued
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado real estate is the most competitive it’s ever been. Project Whitewater Lane The real estate market in Colorado is beyond insane right now. It’s the most competitive we’ve seen, creating crazy historical bidding wars. Family homes in Evergreen and Sedalia are receiving offers 20 percent over asking price daily. … Continued
Duet Design Group Office The commercial office space needs a rebrand before opening back up for business. It can’t stay vacant forever. A change will be needed to entice and gracefully ease the workforce back. Cubicles, white walls, open floor plans, etc. need to be reimaged. The majority of individuals that were sent to work … Continued
2020 is a year that we will never forget. It’s been abrupt, crazy, different and especially stressful. With all this stress, selfcare and overall wellness is needed more than ever. Not just personal health but the environment you live and work in need to help with your mental health. Even before the pandemic, I’ve designed … Continued
On a lunch break at a recent install, we sat down with Devon Tobin to chat about our company’s recent boom, the challenges of owning her own business, and why she thinks personal connection is so important in the interior design business (especially during a pandemic). Read on for our in-depth conversation. Did you ever … Continued
What are the pros and cons between hiring a Design Build Firm vs. hiring a full service interior design firm? Design-build firms are a growing division in the construction and building industry these days. As the name suggests, the firms take care of both the design as well as the construction of a project. Here … Continued
How will you build your next restaurant? Predictions on post-pandemic restaurant design. It’s time to rethink restaurant design. Restaurants will be back, but they won’t look the same as they did pre-pandemic, and that is obviously a good thing. Safe distance table layout. Designated takeout counter space and entrance. Safe open kitchen layouts for customers … Continued