by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | May 21, 2015 | Architecture, Case Studies, Contemporary, Design, Garden, Inspiration, Landscape, Outdoors
It’s well known how the simple thought of renovating can give you hot flashes and make you feel sick. I won’t deny it, going through one can be a challenging experience that many times makes you want to have never embarked on it on the first place....
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 29, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Home, Inspiration, Living Spaces
A big trend nowadays is the use of industrial lightings around homes and commercial spaces. I personally love the look. It creates a nice contrast with the mood usually prominent in a residence. But, like with everything, I tend to get tired very easily when something...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 27, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Green design, Home, Landscape, Landscape Design, LEED, Sustainability, Sustainable
Water is essential for all living species. The planet is 70% covered by it, and this fact alone had given the fake assumption (to many of us on developed countries- at least) that it was an unlimited resource that could be used in a very indulgent manner. However,...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 9, 2015 | Architecture, Design, Home
“If your laundry room is prettier, it’s more fun to do laundry”. How can you deny that having beautiful spaces do not affect the way you behave? I can’t imagine you arguing with this…spaces are constantly shaping your (our) behaviors without...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Apr 3, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Inspiration
I grew up in a house where Good Friday was (is) sacred and a day of introspection. For the last 10+ yrs, after moving to NYC, I have reduced the amount of rituals I used to practice during Easter. The fast -unstoppable pace in the city during this week makes it hard...
by Dinorah Matias-Melendez | Mar 23, 2015 | Architecture, Contemporary, Design, Events, Exhibitions
This past weekend NYC designers and aficionados enjoyed the 2015 Architectural Digest Home Design Show. Every year I happily wait for this weekend in March to see the best of the best under one roof. As a designer, the feeling when walking around the event is exactly...
