Interplan

Our Interior Designer, Alyssa Farmer, has a few thoughts on “gray everything,” and she’s ready to make the case for more color. She believes even a subtle shift in palette can bring personality and depth to a space while keeping it simple and classic. In our next Team Member Spotlight, get to know Alyssa as she shares her go-to jobsite tool, advice for her first day, and why she always has more than one book on her reading list.

For this month’s Design University, we put value engineering to the test. Using real-world examples, our team explored how thoughtful choices around materials, finishes, and millwork can help manage costs while keeping the overall design vision intact.

It was a great day giving back and joining our friends at Interface for Ray Day, their annual day of service honoring founder Ray Anderson and his commitment to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Together, we helped bag food for neighbors throughout the community at Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). We’re grateful to Interface for bringing us together for such a meaningful day of service.

Congratulations to our client, Cornet Technology, on its expansion in Springfield! With a larger facility and plans to create 80 new jobs, Cornet is making room for its growing team and the next chapter of its business. We’re proud to have partnered with the Cornet team to help bring their new space to life.

Read the full story here: https://fairfaxcountyeda.org/cornet-technology-inc-expands-in-springfield-fceda-president-and-ceo-george-d-thomas-honored-as-2026-washingtonian-tech-titan/

A great office inspires people to do their best work, connect with their teams, and feel comfortable and supported throughout the day. But common design mistakes can get in the way of that experience.

Fortunately, they’re easier to avoid when you know what to look for. In our latest post, we share five workplace design mistakes we see too often, along with practical ways to avoid them.

👉 Read the full post here: www.interplaninc.com/news/better-workplace-design

Repeat visits, particularly in healthcare environments, should come with a sense of ease. When a space feels intuitive, comfortable, and consistent from one visit to the next, it creates a better experience and a stronger connection over time.

Bringing a little back-to-school spirit to the board. ✏️

Finishes include: Wolf-Gordon, Sherwin-Williams, Mannington Commercial, Shaw Contract, Crossville, Inc., 3form, Fräsch, Panolam Surface Systems, and COVERINGS ETC

Please join us in welcoming two new team members to Interplan! Meet Cailyn Loftus, Interior Designer, and Deyanira Ipanaque, Receptionist / Design Librarian. We’re happy to have them here and look forward to all they’ll bring to the team.

For this month’s Design University, we turned our attention to high-impact lighting.💡

Joined by Jenn Kraus from One Source Associates, Inc., our team talked through project examples, compared different lighting approaches, and explored how thoughtful choices can shape the way a space comes together.

If you ask our Interior Designer, Melissa Tuck, what interior design has in common with planning a wedding seating chart, she has a pretty great answer. Melissa is a passionate problem solver who believes design is about more than creating a beautiful space. It’s about creating environments that help people feel comfortable, work efficiently, and have a better overall experience. In our first Team Member Spotlight, get to know Melissa and the thoughtful approach she brings to her work.