autumn inspires

My favorite season, hands down! 

Fall inspirations at Sienna Lynn Studio...

turquoise escape

Although these few days went fast...every second was savored and appreciated. 

Feeling so grateful for this get-away.

on trend

Announced today...
Sherwin Williams anticipates the defining color of 2017 as Poised Taupe.

"This timeless neutral is modern, classic and a beautiful balance of warm and cool." - Sherwin Williams Color Marketing

Perfect timing to share Sienna Lynn Studio's remodel of Second Street Lofts in North Loop which used this hue!

Poised Taupe, the main color in the interior design finish palette. Combined with gold tones, wood and metal elements, this building re-fresh reflects the industrial chic of Northloop, Minneapolis.

Entry stairs with new 12"x 24" tile. Modern, clean lines update the common areas:

New lighting, carpet tiles, and metal floor base, along with Poised Taupe paint color:

click

...that moment when it all starts coming together!

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through the lens

A busy summer of work and play in Minneapolis!

• A break from the heat -- Starbucks rainbow drinks
• Bonfire on the rooftop in Northloop
• Outdoor patio with Mojitos 
• Great view at a client Twins' Game
• Interior Designers' HH at Betty Danger's

details. function. beauty

Thrilled with the results of the new build-out for a financial management group!  Sienna Lynn Studio was challenged with creating a beautiful, functional office design in a new, smaller space.  With this new footprint, design is definitely in the details. 

During construction:

...After!

Design Goals: 

Maintaining efficiency in every square foot, while achieving transparency and light throughout the office. This was achieved not only with finishes and lighting, but in the architectural plans with a large window into the conference room, low walls in main areas, side-lights at each private office, and glass panels between workstations to allow natural light to filter through the interior.

Finish Palette: 

Alabaster white, medium gray tones, and branded green accents come together with tailored, classic modern lines.  

Furniture: 

All new, custom furniture selected and designed for maximum function. Overhead storage, mesh-back chairs, and sit-to-stand desks provide flexibility and health benefits. 

Accents:

Artwork from the clients' collection is showcased throughout, including colorful contemporary paintings and a commissioned Charlie Brown statue. In addition, a large custom metal "W" logo is featured, and a coat rack from local furniture designer Blu Dot stands in the reception area.

feature

Cool!
IN Food Marketing and Design's space 
by Sienna Lynn Studio is the featured article in
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's "Cool Offices."

pantone sunrise

Rarely do I get out of the house by sunrise. This morning was an exception, which made the early morning drive worth waking up for.

The beautiful frozen landscape was lit up by the two Pantone Colors for 2016! 

          The pairing of pink and baby blue (Rose Quartz and Serenity) was selected by Pantone color experts to represent the color palette for design inspiration this year. 

Already shown on the runways by Chanel, Prada, and Valentino. Both Fendi and Robert Cavalli have Spring collections for men and women with these two shades. Look for more blue for women, pink for men in the upcoming year in fashion, products, graphics and interior design.

"Coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity, the consumers’ increased  comfort with using color as a form of expression which includes a generation that has less concern about being typecast or judged, and an open exchange of digital information that has opened our eyes to different approaches to color usage.”  -Pantone Color Institute

construction junction

Design coming to life!

Space planning, furniture, and finishes in the works...

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2016 color of the year

It may not come as a surprise that the color of the year is...white!  
Sherwin Williams, along with other leading paint company's all agree that white is "it" for 2016.

Sherwin Williams selected Alabaster/SW7008 as their white for this year.  They describe it as, "A straightforward and necessary shift to mindfulness. It provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief. Alabaster is neither stark nor overly warm, but rather an understated and alluring white.”

Architecture and interior design magazines have featured all-white interiors for quite a while.  A neutral backdrop photographs well and perfectly highlights colorful furniture and artwork.

Sienna Lynn Studio's view: 
Although white walls and ceilings tend to brighten a space, it can also look unfinished or too stark if done without color in mind.  The use of color becomes increasingly important with a primary palette of white.  I do love Sherwin William's off-white "Alabaster" and have specified it frequently as a warm neutral.  However there are also projects where a true, extra white works best. Emphasis your favorite furniture or artwork in residential, and showcase branding elements in commercial spaces. I especially like contrasting white with medium and dark gray tones. 

Residential examples of white interiors by Sienna Lynn Studio:

Classic modern interior using Alabaster white with warm tones.

Contemporary interior using extra white to highlight the clients' amazing art collection throughout and emphasizing pops of bright colors.

Commercial examples of white interiors by Sienna Lynn Studio:

 Marketing firm with brick painted Alabaster, along with vivid company branding colors.

Coffee shop with extra white on walls and ceiling, contrasted with shadowy gray accents.

Clean and crisp.  Whites freshen and brighten interior spaces. I welcome the whites but will continue to incorporate and showcase COLOR into my interiors as well.

-Jodi Kuznia

Interior Design Principal 
Sienna Lynn Studio 

yep

get-away

Minnesota's North Shore. 
Each day: rest. explore. dine. repeat. Always the perfect get-away. 

"Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realize we need very little to be happy."
-Marc Coleman

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coffee house event center

It was such a pleasure to design the coffee house event center for Mugshots Coffee Company. Working with the owner and general manager to capture the dream and vision was a great experience every step of the way.

BEFORE:
This is where it started, our initial meeting at the site of an old scrapbooking store...

AFTER...
I'm always so excited for the AFTER photos!  Here are the final professional photos of the space. A clean, light, modern spot designed for Millennials in mind. 

Along with ebony wood tables and aluminum chairs, there are refurbished upholstered booths, a dual-sided fireplace with bean bag chairs, tablet-arm lounge chairs, a coffee bar to chat with the baristas, and a high top counter to work on laptops next to the open garage door feature.

In addition to the coffee house, the event center hosts several live performances and bands as well as a conference room available for rent by the public. Located at 10518 France Ave. South, Bloomington, MN. Support local.

cha-cha-cha-changes

Even as an adult, I love back-to-school time and the change of seasons. You can feel it, you can see it.
A fresh start. 

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beautify beige

An all beige office is taking it to the next level.

New reception area, conference room upgrades, technology, decor, and modern collaborative spaces coming up!

tuesday's detour

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summer montage

Simple pleasures.

Sipping blueberry mojitos 

Celebrating a milestone with great friends  

Sunset walks with my sons 

Weekend doughnuts and lattes

...And lots of sunshine

little helper

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office remodel

This morning in the studio:
Colorful company branding translated into a new break room design.
Loving these colors!

Next up: a new reception area, workstation layout, and more collaborative areas...

follow it

Inspirational graffiti on my run today. Made me smile:

‪#‎followyourheart‬ ‪#‎minneapolis‬ ‪#‎dowhatyoulove‬ ‪#‎intuition‬ ‪#‎inspiration‬‪#‎happygraffitti‬

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mad men and minneapolis

I'll admit, I started watching Mad Men after reading an article with photos of the award-winninng set design. The authenticity of the period in history is what intrigued me, and the story line has me hooked into the final season!

Described as a time capsule from the world of 1960's advertising in New York, the mid-century furniture takes center stage. The styles and details of the set design are so cool to see transform throughout the drama.

 (Image via Interior Design Magazine)

Mad Men Article (via Interior Design Magazine):

http://m.interiordesign.net/projects/detail/2343-welcome-to-1969-mad-mens-award-winning-set-design/

At the beginning of my interior design career I worked on various ad agencies in Minneapolis. I love designing spaces with purpose and intention.  Adversing agencies need to reflect their company brand, attract potential clients, and spark the creativity of employees.  Sienna Lynn Studio is currently working with one of the top advertising agencies here in Minneapolis.  With the final episode of Mad Men approaching, this real Minneapolis workspace design begins...much more exciting!

Hard hat zone. Visualizing a new creative work space downtown

Design meeting in Minneapolis

friday focus: Painterly Hair Artisan

Wrapping up our friday focus series...another unique business that Sienna Lynn Studio has the pleasure of working with: Painterly Hair Artisan.

Painterly Hair Artisan is a boutique brand hair salon specializing in the art of hair painting.  As a master artisan, Brooke has over 5,000 followers on instagram! Check out why they're swooning over her artistic and beautiful hair transformations! https://instagram.com/painterlyhairartisan/

Branded inspiration board by Sienna Lynn Studio:

(Painterly logo by Kelly Gleonde)

Decor pieces compliment the custom retail, beverage area, and hair styling space at Painterly Hair Artisan. The proposed color palette of aqua and brown combine with original branded purple accents.