Design Corner with Alena Capra

DECOLAV® Hospitality, the leading manufacturer of casegoods and FF&E for the hospitality industry, will exhibit its booth, “the DECO Gallery,” showcasing the extensive amount of materials and finishes DECOLAV Hospitality can offer its clients, in a 20’x20’ booth at BDNY at the Javits Center in New York City.

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 Bathroom remodeling can seem overwhelming at first…Whether you’re tackling the remodel yourself, or you’re hiring someone to do the work for you, there are several essential items to help make right decisions. Similarly, there are a few misconceptions that we often hear when it comes to bathroom remodeling. In this week’s blog, we reveal five common misconceptions about bathroom remodeling that you need to know, to ensure your job goes smoothly.

Bathroom Remodeling Misconception #1: Buy Before You’ve Planned Out the Project to Get a Head Start

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Home renovation is always very exciting in the early stages...we make Pinterest boards of our dream bathroom, spend much our free time online looking at tile, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and cabinets. Often we buy stacks of Home Design magazines, watch home renovation tv shows for hours on end, and survey friends, family and co-workers who have recently renovated about their experiences. There is an excitement about the whole process, and in the end, there will be a beautiful new bathroom.....and if it goes anything like the tv shows, it will be done under budget, in a matter of days, right?! ;) Let's get started on the demolition! I'm going to bring you through a survival guide to get through any bath renovation with some of the realities you may endure, and how to handle it. Continue reading →

The term “minimalism” seems to be the theme for most of today’s bathrooms. We’re also hearing that many of the clients are requesting a space that is comfortable and cozy to literally wash your cares away. The bathroom should be a place of tranquility and peace and in most cases, designers today are keeping that in mind. Here are 10 tips you can use for creating a more spa bathroom you can start today.

Use Natural Elements

A spa is a place generally thought of as a mineral spring that is designed to promote health. Naturally, adding a natural element to your design creates a place of calm serenity. Think in terms of adding stones or art made of driftwood, plants and fireplaces will enhance just about any area, making it more ‘Zen-like’ spa bathroom. Even tile selection can contribute to thus, by using a wood porcelain floor, or mosaics in materials like mother of pearl, natural stone, and wood. Continue reading →

Written by: Alena Capra

The black & white bath is timeless…although it’s heavily trending right now, I feel like it’s a classic look. In fact, the bath I grew up with in my childhood home, was an all-black & white bath (the other was all powder blue, including the fixtures…not quite as timeless! lol), so I’ve always been exposed to this look, and actually really love it! As a designer, over the past year or so, I have been getting this request from clients for their bathroom remodels. There is something so dramatic about the look of the all black and white room. It’s a color palette that really works in all design styles, from classic traditional, and transitional, to modern.

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DECOLAV has long been trendsetters incorporating innovation, luxury, and style when developing their products. Now, to bring design tips and trends to your fingertips, DECOLAV is bringing you the Design Corner with Alena Capra. The Design Corner with Alena Capra will offer you information on exciting trends, celebrity home design, and much more.  Offering advice and tips from the ever-changing world of design, Alena Capra, the owner of Alena Capra Designs, an award-winning, interior design firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will take your home to the next level of design.

Alena has more than 14 years’ experience as an interior designer and is also accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association, as a Certified Kitchen Designer and a Certified Bathroom Designer. She has completed numerous interior design projects in Florida, as well as in other areas of the country, including New York and Minnesota. Continue reading →