A recent study by paint and coating manufacturing giant Sherwin Williams has concluded that the first thing most people notice when they enter a home is its color. This fact can present a challenge for home owners since color trends tend to change from one year to the next. For example, in 2017 there was […]
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Many of the designers whose works we feature on our site were directly inspired by nature. German-Austrian cabinet maker Michael Thonet, for example, is famous for finding a way to bend wood to be used in the design of his chairs. Other designers such as Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen were also inspired […]
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It seems like a nearly insurmountable task. A whole home remodeling project can leave you exhausted, frustrated and penniless if the proper preparations are not made. One must choose from a variety of new paint colors, fixtures, fittings, accessories and furnishings and then ultimately apply these changes to every room in the house in a […]
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Someone once said that spring is one alarm that we would never push the snooze button on. The alarm is that summer is approaching but still not here. That is why it is a good time to look at spring trends in 2018 while the alarm is still sounding. Here are some spring décor ideas […]
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Does the décor in your home seem to be missing something? Does it somehow lack your personal own touch? Have you experimented with different pieces, color schemes and textures and still somehow find the décor lacking? Well, if the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’ then it may come down to the artwork […]
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There are many design movements that were originally inspired by nature. That is because interior designers and architects have long recognized that mankind can never be completely separated from nature. Somewhere deep inside all of us is the need to stay connected with the outdoors. This is why it has become more and more common […]
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Wood furnishings have the unearned reputation of being ephemeral and not as long lasting as furniture made from plastics or metals. Be it a bentwood Thonet chair or a vertical Sapiens bookcase, wood furnishings can stand side by side with metal, fabric or plastic furnishings and actually last for generations with the proper care while […]
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Good news! Winter 2018 is gradually making its long overdue exit. This is despite Punxsutawney Phil’s ominous prediction of extended cold weather through the early part of the year. Regardless of whether cold weather continues or not, now is the perfect time to think about revitalizing your home for the spring. Now is the time […]
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Just as architects work from a basic foundation in order to construct a home, interior designers adhere to certain principles in order to ensure that a project is completed to their clients’ satisfaction. In the case of interior design those principles include but are not limited to: color, texture, harmony, balance, scale and proportion. Be […]
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The Chinese put so much importance on furniture placement that they base an entire philosophical system on it called Feng shui. And while many westerners may not strictly adhere to this ancient Chinese philosophical system, we all know that arranging furniture in our homes can be a daunting task nevertheless. How do you draw focus […]
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