Intentional Midwest Living
Finding Beauty at the Intersection✨
If any one style is overused, a space can feel too matchy-matchy and overdone. Mixing design styles is our favorite way to create interest throughout a space … and there’s no better combo than rustic glam!
For us, fall also means it’s tailgating season! I don’t know about you, but here in the Midwest, we do tailgates big. Whether it’s a Michigan Football game (sorry Spartys!), NFL or local high school match, there’s nothing quite like a Midwest tailgate with your family and friends.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s here! Our hand-picked, favorite gifts from the design team at BZS to anyone in your life from the coffee drinker to the hostess.
Decorate for the Season, Not a Holiday✨
The holidays are HERE and we’re talking all things simple decor and prep. Organic and neutral are our themes this year.
Design Trends Heading into 2023 … ✨
Here are 5 design elements you can feel confident incorporating in your space in 2023 to be on trend, but not trendy.
A Cozy Fall Gathering
Brisk mornings, sweet honeycrisp apples, fresh donuts, a warm pot of chili, sweaters & boots, chilly campfires … it’s fall y’all!
For us, fall also means it’s tailgating season! I don’t know about you, but here in the Midwest, we do tailgates big. Whether it’s a Michigan Football game (sorry Spartys!), NFL or local high school match, there’s nothing quite like a Midwest tailgate with your family and friends.
Blue Zone Intentions
Welcome, friends! With the change in seasons, we’ve realized all of the new faces we have around here. We thought we’d take a second to reintroduce ourselves, our company and our mission. “What’s the thought behind the name ‘Blue Zone Spaces’?” … a question we’ve received a lot lately. More on this here … ✨
Women Supporting Women … Yes Please!
Building community is something of great importance to us. To be quite honest, it’s the most important and fulfilling part of our work. Delivering beautiful and functional design is one thing, but doing so while also forming lasting connections with wonderful humans is far greater! Human connection brings us energy and fuels our design engine, and we’re so honored to continue creating bonds with members of our growing community.
Old Beginnings: Six Considerations for Designing a Barn
They may look like a splurge to outsiders, but our barn renovations are some of our clients’ most intentional designs. A growing family’s gathering place. A fitness studio. A retail market. An event space. A flower farm. Even an animal sanctuary. There is no end to the possibilities with barn structures. If you can dream it, you can build it. And that’s what we’ve found ourselves doing more and more.
4 Ways to Elevate Your Tailgate this Fall
Brisk mornings, sweet honeycrisp apples, fresh donuts, a warm pot of chili, sweaters & boots, chilly campfires … it’s fall y’all!
For us, fall also means it’s tailgating season! I don’t know about you, but here in the Midwest, we do tailgates big. Whether it’s a Michigan Football game (sorry Spartys!), NFL or local high school match, there’s nothing quite like a Midwest tailgate with your family and friends.
Make Your Pinterest Board a Reality
As the seasons change, so does a desire for a fresh chapter. I don’t know about you, but we love a fall drive here in the midwest. Looking at the changing trees and dreaming of the beautiful homes that pass by. “What if transformed my home into the ones I dream of on my Pinterest board?!” “What if we sold and started fresh?” We receive lots of inquiries this time of year asking for just this. While the state of the market has been swirling in headlines lately, we thought we’d put together a market update for those wondering about the current state of the housing market, interest rates, and renovation loan options (OK, yes the less than fun parts of bringing your Pinterest board to reality, but important too!!)
The Shades That Never Go Out
Trendy, vibrant colors and patterns are always tempting. They are often seen as a way to personalize a space … to show your style … to set your project apart from all other projects. And, quite frankly, they are sometimes the perfect statement. But more often than not, the neutral option provides the understated elegance that allows you to express yourself in a more authentic way
BZS Realty… It’s Official!
I also believe the pandemic changed the way in which homeowners prioritize their spaces and lives within. With both our BZS renovation and real estate clients, we’ve seen a greater need and desire for spaces to truly support the lifestyle they lead or long to. No longer is a home just a place to lay your head between long days at the office, but rather a sanctuary for families to intentionally thrive in.
Intentional living and nature … our design inspirations
The Midwest, and all it offers, provides a sense of belonging for our clients and a point of grounding for our designs. We also draw inspiration from other concepts and regions that we feel amplify a greater sense of well-being for those that inhabit our designed spaces.
Innovation meets Tradition
Every collection has an inspiration. Our latest collection is a celebration of Midwest intentional living. Aesthetically, it’s a mix of old and new. Sleek lines and rustic textures. Innovation and tradition. It’s where hand-hewn meets fabrication.
The Art of Aging Pots
Potted greens are a sure sign of spring in the Midwest. They’re a colorful reminder of the coming warmth, longer days and the promise of short-sleeved hikes outdoors.
Welcome To Our BZS Blog!
We look forward to sharing with you all aspects of our growing business … from renovations to retail to real estate to reservations. We hope you’ll reach out along the way.