Posted on June 10th, 2016
Have you ever tried to define the word contrast? This is an oft used word in the world of interior design. Dictionaries define this term as the combination of unlike elements such as tone, colors, textures, patterns or emotions. This can be further defined as the lightest versus the darkest parts of a photo, painting [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 9th, 2016
Designing the interiors of a home can be a daunting project for many homeowners, even for those who are devoted to DIY tasks. Most just delegate the task to skilled professionals but a lot of misconceptions have been looming about when it comes to interior designers, enough to make others shun these experts from helping [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 9th, 2016
For thousands of years now, copper has been used in designing many homes. This beautiful metal is slowly becoming more and more popular as of late. Designers are now bringing its cool texture yet warm tones to homes’ interiors ranging from Mid-century to contemporary designs. Copper has the capacity to add a metallic yet stylish [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 8th, 2016
The beautiful Audrey Hepburn once stated that she believes in pink. There is a reason why this color excites and has an attitude that is solely its own. First, it is a contradictory hue. The meaning that it evokes depends on what context and culture it is being presented. This can be mainly feminine in [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 8th, 2016
A lot of the classiest homes featured in interior design magazines show either the traditional or contemporary style. Too much tradition can be out of character in a modern setting and vice versa. This dilemma is quite common in the world of interior design – where styling a home – even a room – can [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 7th, 2016
There are expected and unexpected guests in any home, every now and then. Whether you would have the former or the latter, wouldn’t it be great if you are always prepared to welcome them in? Whether they intend to stay just for the night or over the weekend, these guests need to feel well-cared for. [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 7th, 2016
Designing a space takes a lot of gut and a good knowledge of the range of elements as well as tools that are at your disposal. These can help you add color, texture, depth and pattern to a room. Rich space fuses these characteristics and even adds a focal point that can finalize a well-designed [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 6th, 2016
Many designers – over the years – have come up with their own list of bad interior design habits. These habits are, unsurprisingly, being practiced by so many that it has become acceptable. But these need not be the case in your home. In fact, you have to rise above these decorating errors and find [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 6th, 2016
One of these days – when you get the chance to – take a look outside and try to look at the colors that Mother Nature generously displays. There is so much to see from the cheerful yellow summer sunlight to the rich greens, blues and browns of the trees and bushes. There’s limitless variety [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 5th, 2016
Credenza is defined as compact furniture that was named and created by Jason Phillips, a famous designer. This is a piece of furniture that has a rich history. In essence, credenza is an Italian term that means “belief”. This was the act of tasting food by a slave for his master. The term later became [ read more… ]
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