Teknion was one of the first companies to introduce a warmer, more residential aesthetic to the office space. These designs radically changed how office spaces looked. The District product line, manufactured at their Tekwood division, introduced new casegoods formats and refined architectural features that led a design evolution in the ...
The Home Depot Kitchen Designer’s Passion Exhibited at the Smithsonian American History Museum
“American Enterprise” Display Looks at Innovative Work Incentives Passion Behind the Kitchen DesignerMarty Greco made his name at The Home Depot as the go-to-resource and internal expert on kitchen design technology – 2020 Design software. With over 22 years of working at The Home Depot’s Store Support Center (SSC) and ...
2020 Fusion: Six Tips for Designing Small Rooms
Talking to homeowners it’s clear designers need to provide ingenious solutions for even the smallest of spaces. There’s a whole host of reasons why homeowners might need to utilize a small space. It could be they’re looking to add value to their home by creating an en-suite, they might need ...
Shopping for a Computer for 2020 Interior Design Software
What should you look for when you are shopping for a new computer? Many 2020 interior design product require a solid computer to handle the power of CAD graphics or rendering. Similar to top end video games, some CAD programs can require an above average computer to operate efficiently. While …
Six Tips for Surfaces
Investing in kitchen, bathroom and utility room work surfaces and floors can add real value to a home, so it's vital designers help their clients to choose wisely. Durability and good looks are paramount but what needs to be considered and what surfaces tick all the boxes? Here are six ...
Six Tips to Make a Room Appear Bigger and Brighter
Bathrooms and kitchens can come in all shapes and sizes, and the designer’s job can be challenging where space is tight and the light is limited. But with some careful planning, a few practical design tricks and the right products it is possible to make your designs appear bigger and ...
Six tips for Bathroom Walls
When it comes to bathroom design it is essential to choose the right wall treatments to ensure they can withstand the rigours of a wet environment. Unchecked moisture, both from bath/shower overspray as well as moisture-laden air, is devastating for bathrooms. Even well-vented bathrooms have moisture issues. Plus the walls ...
Summer Reading Interior Designers / 2020 Picks
Looking for a new read? Here is a series of books to read selected by 2020 staff. Enjoy! Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works This is A.G. Lafley's guidebook. Shouldn't it be yours as well? Winning CEO A.G. Lafley is now back at the helm of consumer goods giant ...
Six Tips for Splashbacks
Over the years, the splashback has come a long way. There was a time when its purpose was strictly functional. Its purpose was to protect kitchen walls from stains and splashes, and consisted of a tiled area, behind the hob and sink. These days however it is much more about ...