January 2021

READY TO ROAR

As the pandemic stretches into its second year, our studio continues to strike a path of optimism and determination, with an eye toward the future. Historically, pandemics are followed by a period where technology booms and people seek relentless social interaction, such as with the Roaring Twenties, when jazz exploded, the bulldozer was created, the garbage disposal and the electric razor all came into existence, and the Art Deco movement peaked, as modernism influenced fashion and architecture. This decade brought glamour, luxury, and elegance and embraced bold geometries and rich colors. As we move into the 2020s, our team sees a renaissance of these trends. We are designing with mixed metals to create simple luxury. Ultra-modern appliances with retro styles and sleek, clean cabinetry are in demand. Technology is increasingly front and center in home design: voice-controlled everything, from thermostats to audio systems; refrigerators that tell you when you are running out of milk; programmed lights and shades that are in sync with the sunrise and sunset.

At SKA, we are gearing up to be part of this century's comeback. Just as the world sprang back from the Spanish flu of 1918, we are hopeful and excited to come roaring back and savor all of the things that we have put on hold. We envision the world gathering in every possible way, for any and every reason, in ornate function halls, outside rooms designed for large parties, pools and hot tubs meant for big bashes, and elegant dining rooms and kitchens. We anticipate increased multigenerational living, as families thoughtfully consider the impact of the last year. This month, we invite you to look at some of the spaces we have been creating that our clients can't wait to share.