In just a few weeks, Jen Talbot Design will be attending Boutique Design New York (BDNY)! Spanning November 12-13, BDNY is the leading trade fair and conference for hospitality’s boutique and lifestyle design community—bringing together designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers.

This year, JTD is honored to share that our Principal and Creative Director Jen Talbot as a featured panelist! 

On Monday, November 13 at 1:30 pm, Jen will be participating in the panel Manifesting a Brand into an Experience: A Conversation with Collaborators and Creators. Jen will share her personal experience in building and maintaining a successful, distinctive brand as part of a wide-ranging discussion. The conversation will be moderated by Gina Deary, Principal at KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group.

The other panelists include:

• Stefanie Hajer - Creative Brand Director, Interiors | KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group

• Carolyn Hosna - Vice President of Marketing | White Lodging

If you’re attending BDNY and would like to connect, please drop us a line! Email us at contact@jentalbotdesign.com.

Accent walls are a great way to make a bold statement while adding visual interest to your space. While the “typical” concept for an accent wall is to simply use a different color of paint, there are many innovative ways to craft an eye-catching feature wall.

Here are a few examples of creative accent walls from our past projects at Jen Talbot Design:

ABSTRACT & UNDERSTATED

For this children’s bedroom, the goal was to create details that felt both youthful and modern. Custom painted by our Principal and Creative Director Jen Talbot, this accent wall creates an interesting visual element that ties the room together without overshadowing the design. 

The echoes of the repeating semicircular shape—which mirrors the rainbow light on the bedside table—creates a dynamic, abstract accent wall with a sense of balance. The color palette is fun and feminine, and ties in well with the colors seen in the throw pillows and accessories. Although this design is featured in a childhood bedroom, this abstract concept could be applied to many different spaces, and has the potential to make a big impact.

WALL TO WALL MURAL

During the height of the pandemic, our client wanted to overhaul her garage and create a well-ventilated gathering space for friends and family. Our team sourced a local artist to create this colorful wall-to-wall mural, making it the true focal point of this space, and creating a surefire conversation starter. Additional chairs were hung on this wall as a space save, but also add visual interest to the wall. A vintage yellow neon light fixture completed this bold, expansive design.

MODERN MIRROR

If you want to skip the paint, accent walls can also be created by adding striking accessories. This unique mirror is not only visually interesting on its own, but also adds more light into the space and makes the room appear larger. Using large accessories or distinct art pieces can be a creative, renter-friendly method for creating an accent wall.

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You’ve probably heard about the 4 C’s of diamonds, but what about the 3 C’s of design?

This fall, the biggest trends we’re seeing are concrete, chrome, and chain. These all have serious potential to create unexpected design moments. With the contrast of rigid, uncompromising materials used to form sculptural, organic silhouettes, they provide a fantastic mix of hard with soft.

Here are a few pieces we’re absolutely loving:

CONCRETE

There’s a perception that concrete can only be used in strictly industrial spaces and design—but it offers an opportunity to create something truly unique out of an ostensibly pedestrian material. This coffee table embodies both form and function, playing with balance and harmony in a refreshing mint finish.

Leo Coffee Table in Mint Green. Created by Stone by Design.

CHROME

Chrome offers drama. It introduces sculptural design moments and its reflective surface brings light into your space in a distinctive way. This Septem Stool by Axel Chay is inspired by the Mediterranean Sea, and possesses a tangible, modern presence.

Septem Stool by Axel Chay.

CHAIN

Although chains are composed of uniform, rigid units, they can be used to create delicate and elegant silhouettes. We are loving this piece by Danica Casper, which pairs thoughtfully draped chains with organic shapes and light, creating a visual mix of hard and soft. The matte finish and monochrome neutral color add just the right jolt of unexpected.

Piece by Danica Casper.

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At Jen Talbot Design, we are constantly seeking new vendor sources. Not only does it provide a great opportunity to support one-of-a-kind businesses—we particularly love working with women-owned companies—but it also encourages us to expand our creative boundaries. 

The best design lives in the uneasy place at the edge of our comfort zone, and new sources encourage us to constantly change our perspective and explore new ideas—resulting in innovative designs we absolutely love. 

Finding new sources takes time and effort, but ultimately pays off. We have success establishing fruitful connections at convenings like HD Expo, High Point Market, exploring Instagram, and relying on our reps.

Fabric selections have the potential to make or break designs. Here are a few new fabric sources that we absolutely love:

• Erica Shamrock - Serving the hospitality and contract market, this woman-founded business provides commercial fabrics with an elevated look and feel at an affordable price point. 

• Casamance - A French editor of luxury fabric and wallcoverings, Casamance features interesting textures with a focus on creating timeless designs. 

• Opuzen - Based in California, Opuzen grew from a one-woman operation in 1984 to a leading supplier both nationally and internationally. They offer a mix of high-end textures, as well as evergreen basics and dynamic patterns. 

• Jennifer Shorto - A woman-owned company, Jennifer brings her global perspective to her designs, which include innovative patterns as well as classic essentials, with a unique spin on traditional English patterns and historic references. 

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