Design News That Inspires

Sharing our thoughts on the latest design news and trends.

  • Color Theory in Behavioral Health Settings
    04.19.2022Sara Kotarski

    Color Theory in Behavioral Health Settings

    It is estimated that around 26%, or 1 in 4 American adults, suffer from a diagnosable mental illness each year. This number has increased by more than double over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. As new mental health treatment …

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  • Behavioral Health Advancements in Correctional Facilities
    01.19.2022Sara Kotarski

    Behavioral Health Advancements in Correctional Facilities

    Design in correctional facilities has come a long way within the past few years. Facilities that used to be considered cold, sterile, and strictly institutional, are now being looked at in a new light. Modern prisons and jails are aiming …

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  • Advocacy for Interior Design
    06.01.2020Sara Kotarski

    Advocacy for Interior Design

    In the fall of 2019, I had the pleasure of attending my first IIDA Advocacy Symposium. The 5th annual conference was held in historic Boston, Massachusetts, and featured a variety of speakers, panels, and Q and A sessions, all relating …

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  • Why I Build – Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2019
    06.20.2019Sara Kotarski

    Why I Build – Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2019

    This May, Amanda Medlen, Brittany Parksey, Lee Boyland, and I collaborated with Turner Construction to create a team for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2019. Women Build is a program where women from all walks of life come together to …

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  • The Botanical Trend
    08.30.2018Sara Kotarski

    The Botanical Trend

    Commercial plant products from companies such as Artisan Moss, Verde Profilo, and LiveWall are becoming increasingly popular in the market right now. This is partially due to the “botanical trend” that seems to have blossomed into the interior design industry …

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