The feature wall looked right in the rendering. Then the electrical plan put a thermostat, two light switches and a fire alarm pull station squarely in the middle of it. Nobody made a mistake. The decisions were simply made in different rooms, at different times, by people solving different problems. On a commercial project, some of the most consequential interior design decisions are made before anyone talks about finishes, furniture or artwork. They happen when walls are being located,...

Senior living has evolved. Today's residents and their families are looking for more than a comfortable place to live—they're looking for a community that feels welcoming, engaging, and connected to the way they want to live. That shift is changing how we think about senior living interiors. The most successful environments aren't simply attractive. They thoughtfully consider how residents move through their day, where they naturally gather, what encourages interaction, and how the...

In Southwest Florida, we’re seeing a clear shift. New multifamily communities, clubhouses, and amenity spaces are being designed around how people actually live and use space today. That alignment shows up in subtle but important ways: • How spaces flow • How people gather • How comfortable and usable the environment feels Where many existing properties fall behind isn’t in effort—it’s in approach. Updates often focus on aesthetics: new finishes, updated furniture, refreshed color...