studio buzz

Sienna Lynn Studio is busy, busy!

In design development:

- Urban spa and boutique

- Two residential projects

- Engineering firm

In construction phase:

- Marketing design firm

- Corporate restroom renovation

- Auto collision center

marketing design space

(Minneapolis, North Loop.  Photo by sienna lynn studio)

Located in the lively North Loop neighborhood, In Food Marketing + Design hired sienna lynn studio to design a fresh, vibrant workspace to match their creative brand. 

Several existing multi-colored walls change to neutral ivory and accent walls become their branded green hue.  A new industrial focal wall creates a visual separation, while providing tack-able surface for meetings.  The interior design scope includes: updates to flooring, furniture, workstations, art installations, lighting, and a remodeled kitchen galley.  More photos posted following the October Open House.

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 After:

juxtaposition

"If you change the way you look at things, 
the things you look at change."

-Wayne Dyer

(photo by sienna lynn studio)

demo

Visualizing design in the midst of demolition.

Appreciating each phase of the process.  

A design board by sienna lynn studio, dusty in the midst of construction:

auto

Working on schmatic plans for an auto collision center!  The furniture and architectural finish pallettes are inspired by the automotive industry.  A mix of clean lines, vibrant accents, with a comfortable waiting area.

Option 1 - Red Inspiration:

Option 2 - Blue Inspiration:

reveal part II

A few more 'before and after' photos from the residential renovation.

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reveal

 As they say on HGTV, today was "the big reveal" for the residential renovation project!  Take a look at the before and after photos of the kitchen designed by Sienna Lynn Studio.  Gorgeous upgrades and much more spacious.

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personal coffee shop

 I just discovered a creative way to bring the coffee shop environment to you: Coffitivity.
Click on the link...and there you are.  Simple. 

Whether you work from home, a quiet studio, or an office cubicle, visit this site and instantly the humming sounds of a cafe surround you. 

Although not as fun, without distractions of crazy people-watching, you will be more productive!

(photo by sienna lynn studio)

downtown

The lofts' building remodel is moving along.  The new color scheme, entry tile, carpet, metal base, and lighing look great.  Common areas will be complete with: new cooridor ceiling design, solid surfaces, signage, and décor.

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collide

"Creativity represents a miraculous coming together of the uninhibited energy of the child with its apparent opposite, the sense of order imposed on the disciplined adult intelligence."

 -Norman Podhoretz     

            (art by sienna lynn studio)

options

Working on an exterior project.  With landscape, signage and paint, the building gets a face-lift.  Light, fresh, inviting.

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Proposed Rendering:

luminosity

For a company that installs commercial flooring and ceiling, Sienna Lynn Studio worked with them to exhibit distinctive solutions within their new conference room.

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After:

. Replace existing ceiling tile and grid with custom wood  plank ceiling.

. Install Newmat stretched ceiling system to incorporate dramatic lighting for the 20' conference table and resource materials.

. Showcase unique carpet tile product and installation for clients within the trade.  

halo

Rainbow halo in the sky. A fantastic sight on a cold February day.

four

Celebrating 4 years of sienna lynn studio!

walls, floors, ceilings

 

New walls are up and painted, soon followed by floor and ceiling upgrades.  Meanwhile, we finalize private office furniture, workstation layouts and specifications.  Architectural designs, and details to come...

ice castles

An evening outing to the Ice Castles exhibit in Bloomington, MN.

Fire and Ice

Illuminated ice art under the sliver moon.

(photos by sienna lynn studio)

bare

This week: programming, space-planning, schematic design, and design development phases...happening quickly!  Construction starts next week, with an occupancy date set for March.  This office space, for a floor and ceiling company, will showcase unique design features that you won't want to miss!

gratitude

As the new year begins, I am filled with gratitude. 
My world transformed four years ago when I left the corporate life and followed my dreams. 
This journey continues to bring amazing projects, opportunities, and people.

Cheers to 2013...

color of the year

The Pantone Color Institute announced the 2013 Color of the Year:

17-5641 Emerald.

Pantone describes the choice as:

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."

This vivid green replaces last year's color, Tangerine Tango.  The energetic orange was 2012, now we have the color of prosperity and growth for the upcoming year.

"For more than a decade, Pantone's Color of the Year has influenced product development and purchasing decisions in multiple industries, including fashion, home and industrial design, as well as product packaging and graphic design," the news release said.

The bold emerald color has been growing in popularity recently and I'm looking forward to seeing more of this fresh green hue throughout design.  What do you think of the new "it" color for 2013?

white or white

This week 15" inches of snow fell in Minneapolis.  A winter-wonderland remains the backdrop for many months.  The season shifts to unique outdoor sports, snowmen, warm comfort foods, hot drinks, and cool winter accessories! 
Everything is white outside…hundreds of tints and shades.  

Clients often request "white" for architectural finishes and details, not realizing that there are so many options.

Some tips:  Modern interiors look dramatic in pure, crisp whites with bright contrasts.  In traditional spaces, antique whites best match the period.  For a casual atmosphere, shades of cream and neutrals create a relaxed vibe.

Start with the perfect white...then bring on the color!

wine + canvas

A Wine and Canvas event!  We had so much fun creating our Georgia O'Keefe-style paintings while sipping wine and socializing.  And our paintings coordinated with this fancy red & blue room...