We’re told not to judge a book by its cover. Look inside and just appreciate the story or knowledge that lies within. This is, after all, where the value of books are really stored. But if you love books for all they have inside of them, you know that they belong in the home. They […]
As COVID 19 rages on, and the pandemic lingers into the summer, more than ever people are reflecting on what has quickly become the new norm – living at home. The months of uncertainty and restlessness roll by, and so does the time of wishful thinking. We wish that the pandemic was over, wish we […]
As we head into this new decade, interior courtyards are seeing a major revival. They allow designers and architects to invite life into buildings that would otherwise feel heavy and dense, all while allowing those who spend time in the buildings to not only take a break from fluorescent lighting but to soak up all […]
If you were to lay out floor plans from different eras side by side, you’d be able to clearly see and trace the changes in residential design trends. At first glance, the changes might seem random, but floor plans don’t evolve and change randomly. There’s an underlying current that causes the ebb and flow of […]
As we step closer towards the future, we see the rise and spread of new technologies like 3D printing. For architecture, 3D printing has been a particularly interesting arc to follow. With the flexibility of materials used and new designs made possible by a 3D printer or 3D printing-inspired techniques, many firms have started experimenting […]
When we look at buildings, paintings, or even product packaging, we often see attractive shapes and designs, interesting colors, and unique attention to detail that makes a thing nice to look at. But what purpose does that serve? If you’re a fan of philosophy, you can answer with something from Hegel, Kant, Hume, or others […]
As we face down weeks of social distancing in the middle of a pandemic, people are talking a lot about quarantine. People tend to think of quarantine in fairly limited terms these days. With advances in medicine, more functional hospitals, and a significantly lower number infectious diseases running rampant, quarantine hasn’t been a particularly big […]
For some, working from home is a way of life. For others, recent global events have driven the usual office goers and commute types towards a work from home situation. Unlike those work from home professionals, most people don’t even have a dedicated workspace. There’s two major parts to adapting your home to a sort […]
Portella is open and here to assist you. At the moment we are not taking clients in the showroom in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect you and the Portella staff. As things change and progress, we will be in touch. As we all navigate this trying time, please know that […]