Let’s face it – many people don’t need much of a reason to redecorate their homes. These are the kinds of people who grow tired of their surroundings and can, without a moment’s notice, decide to re-wallpaper a bedroom or buy all new kitchen appliances or redo their bathroom, etc. For others, spring provides the […]
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Webster’s online dictionary defines the word “pillar” as “a person or thing regarded as reliably providing essential support for something.” As it pertains to 20th century architecture, this description fits the German-American architect Mies van Der Rohe. Other pillars that provided essential support for the growth of 20th century architecture were Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier […]
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More than any other room in the house, the bedroom is all about the individual and his/her tastes. This space is an intimate refuge from the rest of the world and so great effort is usually shown in making it reflect each person’s individual style. In fact, according to Psychology Today, the bedroom can reveal […]
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One of the signs of a person’s greatness is when that person can set aside his or her ego and merge their talents with that of others in order to produce something truly great. This was certainly the case when sculptor and landscape architect Isamu Noguchi joined with George Nelson, Paul László and Charles Eames […]
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Everything old is new again. So the saying goes. And thus begins the search many Americans undertake each year to find outdoor furniture that is new and different than their current furniture scheme while at the same time maintains a look that is familiar and inviting. Many, people find that they’ve reached the end of […]
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As anyone who has had even one American history class knows, the Second Industrial Revolution (1870 – 1914) was transformative for American life. This era – also known as the technological revolution transformed business, home and farm life for millions of people with the rise of machines, factories and other advancements. This era also spawned […]
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When it comes to decorating a home what can be more challenging that choosing which types of chairs to buy? Chairs are, after all, ubiquitous and come in many styles and designs yet they must always be accessible, comfortable and functional. In seeking to fulfill all these features, home designers can’t go wrong by using […]
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Are you enamored with several different furniture styles? Are you looking for a theme or a way to tie your eclectic collection of furniture together? Well, modern classic is probably the style you are looking for to bring some sense of unity to your living spaces. Small things, little changes can make such a difference […]
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The true test of any great institution of higher learning is how strongly its lessons resonate beyond the walls of that school’s hallowed halls. If this is the case, then it is of little doubt that the Bauhaus School of Art and Architecture has passed that test. Founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany in […]
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One of the many benefits of having an office in your home – apart from being able to avoid rush hour traffic and the scramble to find parking – is being able to personalize your workspace in a way that you could not otherwise not do in a traditional worksite. People who do most of […]
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