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Keeping up with contemporary trends and rapidly changing concepts is something that is extremely important for interior designers to embrace. With a shifting digital perspective on how we perceive the world, engage in business, and consume content, our physical spaces have to be malleable and reflect our changing everyday needs. Technology, the internet, and now social media have revolutionized how business is done. People crave more information, more content, and more conne

Guimar Urbina was recently interviewed by Technogym during the International Interior Design Exhibition in Brussels, This article can be found online www.technogym.com follow "NewsRoom" link below. https://www.technogym.com/gb/newsroom/home-design-guimar-urbina/ #GUIMARINBRUSSELS #GUIMARURBINAINTERIORDESIGNER #INTERIORDESIGNERINMIAMI #MIAMIINTERIORDESIGNER #REMODELING #DECOR #HOMEDECOR #GYM #HOMEGYM #TECHNOGYM

After three months of design and coordination working with the International Interior Design Exhibition Show in Brussels comes the part where our head designer Guimar Urbina arrives in Brussels to add a unique final touches to highlight each space with details and accessories. Sponsors List. Aristide Van Den Weghe Ghyczy Technogym Kinetura Pascal Demeester Hastens Thank you for all of your collaboration and support.... www.iide.be #INTERNATIONALINTERIORDESIGNER #MIAMIBEACHRES

First of all, I would like to thank the organizers of the International Interior Design Exhibition Show (IIDE) in Brussels for the invitation and opportunity of being for the first time an international designer representing the United States. It was an unique experience; what better opportunity than participating in Brussels, center of the European Union and city with a strong art culture. www.iide.be The room I designed had many challenges: industrial look, exposed heaters,

Guimar Urbina interiors is proud to present one of the most recent projects created for a very special client and his family. The family home belongs to a former Miami Heat player and one of the most talented NBA players, Carlos Arroyo. The project consisted of transforming the dark, traditional interior into a bright, transitional haven for the family of five. Included in the scope of work was to design the space layout as well as select furniture, materials, finishes and a

Guimar Urbina Interiors recently completed a family home renovation in Pinecrest, FL. The renovation consisted of transforming the traditional, dark interior into a bright space that still kept its original character. A video was created during the final stages of the project - where the team focused on installations, decor, and the finishing details. This stage was more exciting than ever, due to all of the client's important memorabilia, trophies, and pinnacle memories that

Guimar Urbina is bringing you the live highlights of the Salone del Mobile.Milano (58th Edition) The largest and most famous furniture fair in the world. I was very impressed about the light exhibition called "Euroluce" the most well known light manufacturer such as Preciosa, Vibia, Bocci, Artemide, Terzani Lighting showed the latest collection. Picture Below. Manufacturer: Bocci Picture Above. Manufacturer: Terzani Picture Below. Manufacturer: Preciosa , Vibia space, and Ter

Guimar Urbina Interiors collaborated with architect Nelson de Leon of Locus Architecture, Inc to design a state-of-the-art new construction home. This (6) bedrooms (7) bath home, located in Coral Gables, FL, is straight from a modern dream: clean lines, vast windows, neutral palette, and a simple - yet complex – structure. This project is a perfect example of the success that occurs when interior designers and architects work together. It creates an all-around perfect structu

The Warshaw Residence is a cosmopolitan oasis surrounded by the coveted Brickell high rises. Although the unit was new construction, it went through the process of demolition and reconstruction to convert it into the final product. The reconstruction process included areas such as the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. When it came to selecting furniture and accessories, we were inspired by the energy and charismatic personality of the clients. The beautiful couple wanted a s

Guimar Urbina was recently interviewed by SFL GUIDE during the Art Basel week. This article can be found in South Florida Luxury GUIDE Winter 2018 edition both in print and digital format. #MIAMIINTERIORDESIGNER #GUIMARURBINATOPINTERIORSDESIGNER #interiordesigner #HOMEDECOR #FLORIDAINTERIORDESIGNER #INTERIORDESIGNER #GUIMARURBINAINTERIORS

Guimar Urbina was recently interviewed as one of Miami's top designers to share their insight into how Art Basel has impacted the way we view art in our homes and the best way to achieve a cohesive ensemble. This article can be found in Haven's magazine "The Basel & Miami Art week" 2018 edition both in print and digital format. #MIAMIINTERIORDESIGNER #GUIMARURBINATOPINTERIORSDESIGNER #guimarurbinablog #FLORIDAINTERIORDESIGNER #INTERIORDESIGNER #ARTBASELWEEK #HAVENMAGAZINEMIA

Located in the coveted Oceana Residence in Key Biscayne, this condominium makes dreams come true just from walking in. One is greeted with breath taking views of the ocean and the city of Miami. Every room in the home is a window to a different point of view. The scope of work for this project focused on architectural renovations throughout, as well as redesigning the kitchen and all seven bathrooms. The goal was to create a contemporary atmosphere using top of the line fixtu

Guimar Urbina was recently interviewed as one of Miami's top designers to share her favorite trend this season. Take a look at the article below to learn about bringing the Outdoors Inside. This article can be found in Haven's Summer 2018 edition both in print and digital format #guimarurbinablog #MIAMIINTERIORDESIGNER #GUIMARURBINATOPINTERIORSDESIGNER

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What does a day as a professional interior designer look like? An interior designer is responsible for a variety of objectives within the industry. The first, and most obvious, is to create innovative designs that offer solutions to clients in an aesthetically pleasing way. This process involves finding inspiration, creating design concepts, selecting pieces/materials/finishes, and creating precise drawings. Once the beauty of design is completed and finalized, it is time to

"Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet". Our firm is passionate about color study and integrating different hues in unique ways to achieve a mood, emotion, or atmospheric enhancement. Two colors we feel go hand in hand in their effects are yellow and green. Both colors ignite a sense of joy and refreshment in any space. Let's dive into a little psychology for each and how we have incorporated it into our designs. YELLOW Yellow is the brightest color of the

Designing kid's rooms is a very fun process that also comes along with its own challenges. Both from the designer's and parent's perspectives, you are creating a space for a growing child that has a variety of needs and wants. To better provide advice, we have divided the information into two age groups: children and teens. Children's Rooms Environments help shape routines and have a strong effect on behavior and moods - especially with kids. For this reason and more, their b

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Welcome to the Guimar Urbina Interiors Blog - a source of inspiration, design news, and insight into the firm. The blog aims to promote a high quality style of life through leading design practices, exclusive tips, and unique market trends. Innovation is our motive and luxury is our language. #INTERIORDESIGNER #MIAMIINTERIORDESIGNER #GUIMARURBINATOPINTERIORSDESIGNER