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 […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, breuer, Eileen Gray
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 […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, cesca chair, chhair
Dogs love to cuddle up on the sofa next to their human owners. Cats love exploring objects and places in your home that many owners would prefer that they leave alone. Some of us owners have no problem with this. However, valuable furnishings need to be protected against our four-legged friends in order to maintain […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Bentwood chair, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, modern classic, modern classic furniture, Pet Proof Furniture
All contemporary interior design is largely shaped by the decor movements that preceded it. From as early as the 19th century, interior design has been considered an art form in and of itself. For those who are not students of interior design, some of these concepts may seem a bit confusing, abstract, or even difficult […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, modern classic, modern classic furniture, saarinen chair, saarinen table, Saarinen Tulip Table
As Father Time and Baby New Year begin to anticipate the arrival of 2018, so do interior designers who have made some rather surprising predictions in the field of home décor. But that is the fun part of following this field. And since we want you be inspired by these forecasts from leading interior designers, […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, modern classic, modern classic furniture
There are hacks in nearly every area of life that you can imagine. These “life hacks” are nifty little secrets, or shortcuts that simplify life and make things easier in this increasingly complex world. For example, life hacks are plentiful in the field of interior design. These shortcuts are utilized not just by budget conscious […]
Categories: musings • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, midj, mies, mies van der rohe, Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona, Mies van der rohe furniture
As most people know, it takes more than dreaming to achieve one’s dreams. For example, in order to achieve one’s career goals it takes careful planning, sacrifice and a good educational foundation. Thus, people who want to enter the exciting world of interior design have the best chance for success when they possess more than […]
Categories: musings, Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, saarinen, saarinen chair, saarinen table, Saarinen Tulip Table
Whether you plan to purchase your next (or first) chaise lounge for outdoor use or whether you have a perfect spot set aside in your living room, few items are as functionally luxurious as this elegant piece of furniture. Not quite a chair or a couch, chaise lounges come in a variety of styles and […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, cesca chair, modern classic, modern classic furniture
Inspiration can be found nearly everywhere. All it takes is a mind that is receptive to new ideas. One of the places one can find inspiration for interior design ideas is in the movies we all know and love. Movie makers, after all, go through great pains to achieve a certain visual look in their […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, Eileen Gray, Eileen Gray Table, modern classic, modern classic furniture
It’s hard to believe that there was ever a time when bentwood furniture was an alien concept in the world of interior design. Now, it is a common fixture in many homes around the world. This all changed thanks to the ingenuity of one man – German-Austrian cabinet maker, Michael Thonet. Still, as iconic as […]
Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: bauhaus, Bauhaus 2 Your House, brno, modern classic, modern classic furniture, thonet