We've noticed a trend in commercial interior design - many companies are moving into smaller spaces for reasons ranging from rising rent to improved technology.
HOW TO SERIES PART 3: HOW TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR
There are many Contractors out there, but they arent all equal by comparison. Here are a few helpful tips to make the process a little less daunting.
HOW TO SERIES PART 2: HOW TO WRITE AN INTERIOR DESIGN RFP
An RFP for commercial Interior Design services isn't a hard document to produce when you know what should be included. Here are helpful tips to create your RFP.
HOW TO SERIES PART 1: HOW TO SELECT AN INTERIOR DESIGNER
There are many Designers out there with varying levels of qualification and experience. So, how do you know who to choose? Find out in the Hatch Blog.
OUR FAVORITE NEW MATERIALS FROM IIDEX 2011
IIDEX 2011 the THINK:MATERIAL exhibit showcased a selection of fresh, new, innovative materials, many of them sustainable. Were sharing some of our faves.
2011 RESTAURANT DESIGN TRENDS
So far in 2011 we're seeing some really great things in hospitality and restaurant design; perhaps a spotted trend will show up in your local hot spot soon!
TRUST YOUR DESIGNER
The best designs are born by clients who trust their designers. If you really want that wow factor, you have to be willing to take risks.
GROW LETTUCE IN YOUR KITCHEN YEAR ROUND
Chef alert! Check out the Urban Cultivator, an appliance to help you grow fresh organic greens and herbs from your own commercial or residential kitchen.
THE NEW WAVE OF LED LIGHTING
You've heard of LED lighting, but have you heard of OLED? Imagine wafer thin sheets of light providing surface illumination rather than point source lighting.
COOL ADVANCES IN GLASS
GlasPro in California is doing some really innovative things with glass. Ever heard of magnetic glass? No? How about switchable glass? No? Read on...