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Resort-Inspired Living Project Updates Design Insights
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As we expand our retail concept, we’ve resonated with the creative stewardship of an “artist in residence.” Our designers thoughtfully curate the J. Banks lifestyle and bring it to our clients daily. In our store, that’s just what we have done for all of our patrons for decades. Bringing the bespoke Lowcountry lifestyle to all. […]
J. Banks Design Group is thrilled to announce that Evan Crist, newly promoted to Designer, is bringing her thoughtful, collected style to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. For Evan, this move is a homecoming. Her grandmother grew up in nearby Oakland and spent summers on the lake, a tradition passed down through the family that filled […]
There is something truly magical about Carmel-by-the-Sea. It is a place where time slows, the air feels softer, and you are gently transported into a whimsical fairytale. Consider this your J. Banks Guide to Carmel, CA—our favorite stays, sips, sights, curated to help you experience the town the way we do: thoughtfully, beautifully, and with […]
Designing for a branded hotel is a unique balance of creativity and precision. You’re creating a space that needs to feel elevated and memorable, while also meeting the expectations of a trusted name, supporting a high volume of guests, and standing up beautifully to daily use. At J. Banks, we love this challenge. Hospitality interiors […]
In my travel as of late, I’ve been tracking a quiet but confident comeback in tambour paneling. Once reserved for mid-century cabinetry and vintage roll-top desks, tambour has recently re-emerged in a more elevated, architectural form. And it’s showing up in some of the most thoughtfully designed spaces across the globe. Just last month, I […]
A sorority house is more than a residence—it’s a living symbol of sisterhood and one of the most powerful tools for attracting and retaining members. It’s where young women build lifelong friendships, experience chapter traditions, and form their strongest college memories. During rush, the house makes a lasting impression—becoming the physical expression of your chapter’s […]
Colorado luxury ski resorts. In 2007 this meant plaid, log cabin features, cowboy art, and a lot of leather. This design aesthetic is beautiful- evoking warmly shot Ralph Lauren ads and grandpa sweaters, but it’s been done before. And that was the issue. Timbers Resorts was building a brand-new resort at the base of the […]
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