This summer was a summer of magical occurrences. First off, my son graduated high school. To commemorate this I took him to the Galapagos Islands for a seven day boat tour. Let me tell you, this is the way to go. We used the Galapagos...
We asked our designers to select their favourite unique material. These products range from wall coverings to floor products that have caught our eye. Each designer gives you their insight on how to apply these materials in projects and what about the product stands out...
Every year Interior Designers and Manufacturers flock to Chicago for one of the largest and most anticipated shows of the year for commercial design. Innovations and new introductions that will drive the coming year (or years) are revealed here. This year PPDS had the opportunity...
PPDS was recently invited to Minnesota to visit the headquarters for Cambria, one of the leading engineered quartz countertop manufacturers in the United States. The two-day trip was a great way to participate in continuing education, as well as a fun opportunity to see numerous...
Light + Building in Frankfurt, Germany is the largest lighting show in the world with 2,714 manufacturers from 55 countries showcasing new and emerging products. We were one of the 220,000 attendees from 177 countries to participate. Have I piqued your curiosity yet? After walking a...
What is environmental consulting? Simply put, it is helping you navigate environmental regulations when you build. Are you building a multi-family project, or a road, house, school, park or neighborhood? We can tell you what you need to consider before you develop a property. We...
It is that time of year again, when PPDS travels to the Sin City to attend Las Vegas Market. This year Laura, Ashley and Ellie made the pilgrimage with a mission to spot the up-and-coming furniture trends of Hospitality Design. For those of you who...
PPDS is offering procurement services for our clients. It has come to our attention that this is a specialty service and one that requires expertise. Internally we have written and monitored millions of dollars of purchases. We have honed our skills to assure a smooth...
As a designer in the commercial industry there are a multitude of elements we have to keep in mind that are important to the function of a space. One thing that comes in to play is the lighting of a space and how it affects...
Interior Design encompasses an unimaginable amount of trend research in not only interiors and architecture itself but also in fashion. Fashion has played the role of trend setter in the design industry since its birth. From patterns, colours, and textiles to the minute details such...