Fernando Rodriguez
Luxe State of Mind
"Luxury is a state of mind,” says Fernando Rodriguez, Founder & Creative Director of Fernando Rodriguez Studio. For centuries, the meaning of luxury has been associated with financial…
The Evolution of High-Performance Home Materials
The Covid-19 pandemic created new ways of life worldwide. People across backgrounds and professions are now working and spending more of their free time at home. At the same time, the pandemic…
Keeping Business on Course in These Challenging Times
This is not my first time facing challenging times. Not too long ago, we were hit by one of the biggest hurricanes in Puerto Rico’s history. You might remember hearing about Maria. We lost almost…
How Do You Manage an Interior Design Business With a Creative Mind?
At the January 2020 Las Vegas Market, Furniture, Lighting & Decor hosted its first roundtable discussion as part of the Home Design Business Think Tank Series. The discussion, titled “Left Brain/…
Interior Designer Insight on Creating a Sanctuary Bedroom
Possibly the most personal room in the home, when it comes to designing bedrooms, there are logistics to consider, functionality to pay attention to and the personal taste of the client to take into…
Old San Juan Home: 500 Years of History — Inspiration and Getting Started
Editor's Note: Stewart-Rodriguez is renovating a 500-year-old home in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. On the historic registry, projects such as these can be equally inspirational and challenging. This…
The Opportunity of a Designer's Lifetime: A Historic Home in Old San Juan
Editor’s Note: We started this journey with Fernando Rodriguez in the August issue of Furniture, Lighting & Decor. Read on to learn the ins and outs of updating a historic Old San Juan home.
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Hospitality Design 101
We spoke with Fernando Rodriguez, co-owner of Stewart Rodriguez LLC and Aaron Stewart Home with his partner Aaron Stewart, about what to consider when preparing for a hospitality project. …
Best Practices to Take Your Interior Design Business to New Levels
Editor's Note: Fernando Rodriguez, of Aaron Stewart Home (ASH) and Stewart Rodriguez is the newest blogger on Furniture, Lighting & Decor. Come along with him as he shares best practices for…