Welcome to the Studio 121 quarterly newsletter!
Designer Spotlight
This quarter we would like to spotlight our designer Brandi Kelley. She will be embarking on an ambassadorship with Bridge The Gap media. The senior living podcast selects ambassadors from all over the country within different facets of the industry. Ambassadors are to carry out the mission of Inform, Educate and Influence. Help shaping the senior living industry’s culture by being an advocate and a positive voice.
Brandi also was just recently elected by the IIDA-TN chapter as the new Director for Nashville City Center. She will be leading the team for events and give-back missions for Middle Tennessee.
Congratulations Brandi!
Q1 Anniversaries
Projects in Progress…
Women Owned—Nashville
March is Women’s History and Empowerment Month! As a woman-owned company, Studio 1.2.1 wanted to share and celebrate other businesses in the Greater-Nashville community who are also owned by women but also those who continue to empower our community!
Please visit the links below to learn more about their stories…
“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” – Oprah Winfrey
Amelia’s Flowers (floral): https://ameliasflowertruck.com/
Judith Bright (jewelry): https://judithbright.com/
The Golden Slipper (home goods, gifts): https://www.thegoldenslippernashville.com/
Thistle Farms (home goods, gifts, apparel): https://thistlefarms.org/
Strings For Hope (fashion, apparel, handmade goods): https://stringsforhope.com/
Lemon Laine (beauty): https://lemonlaine.com/
Kim Radford (mural art): https://www.kimradfordart.com/
Luna Record Shop (vinyl records): https://lunarecordshop.com/
Yellow & Lavender (baked goods): https://www.yellowandlavender.com/
Zion Botanical (interior plant design): https://zionbotanical.com/
Apple & Oak (home goods, accessories): https://appleandoaknash.com/
Parnassus Books (books, gifts): https://www.parnassusbooks.net/
2023 Design Trends & Products
New Year, new trends! Here are 10 design trends and products our team is currently loving…
Shades Of Green: our team is loving this green trend right now! Traditions in Tile has come come out with some great options for senior living design! They have a multitude of decorative styles and in vast shades of green!
Natural Beauty: going back to basics by taking neutral inspirations from nature. Our team is loving the calming colors and soft textures.
Earthy Palettes: we are seeing more earth inspired colors and elements this year as we continue to see the shift of incorporating nature back into spaces. Colors like brown, terracotta and orange as well as different muted greens and blues.
Modern Fiber Art: this type of abstract art can be created to show different landscapes or images, using soft textiles and organic shapes, instead of traditional wall art.
Pantone’s Color Of The Year: viva magenta is 2023’s color of the year! This new hybrid-color is both bold and individualistic, however it is still rooted within nature and bringing a sense of strength and vibrancy back into the design world.
Biophilia In Senior Living Design: using natural elements, like plants, trees and flowers, to create more health inspired spaces is carrying into 2023. Again, you can see how nature is being brought inside and incorporated throughout different parts of the community, like its shown below in one of our community's fitness rooms.
Arches & Curves: soft organic shapes for door ways, mirrors and art are on the rise for interiors. Blending comfort and nature into the space.
Retrofitting: recycling older buildings to fit the needs of modern day functions. We are loving how old can be made new again!
Mixing It Up: a trend we have been seeing on the lighting market is the use of mixed metals being paired with different fabrics, fibers or shapes to create new unique textures and designs.
Good As Gold: another trend we have been noticing within the design industry is the use of gold materials. We love the use of gold fitted within a space that still holds a more natural vibe. Gold seems to be staying in 2023!
Recent Awards…
S121 is excited to share that four of our newly completed projects have been recognized nationally over the last several months. Stevenson Oaks was recently selected as a top Finalist for the 2023 EFA Design Showcase. Stevenson Oaks will be featured in the Spring 2023 issue of EFA magazine. Verena at Hilliard was awarded third place for the Senior Housing News: Design & Architecture Awards under the renovation/repositioning category. The Farms at Bailey Station and Fleet Landing projects were both awarded a Silver Award under the Best Service Enriched Senior Community IL/AL/MC category at the 2022 SEBC Aurora Awards back in August.
Where to find us…
Our team is headed to Vegas!
Our design team will be attending the HD Expo & Conference May 1-4! Email office@studio-121.net if you would like to meet up with us at the expo!
Follow us on social media for all the behind the scenes from the expo and beyond!