Posted on July 5th, 2018
There are many reasons why you should become an interior designer. Here are some of them – First, an interior designer is creative and has a good technical skills set. If you are this and more, then you could easily get educated and be qualified by obtaining the needed license. Combine these qualifications with your [ read more… ]
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Posted in Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements, The Interior Designer | Comments Off on Why Be A Designer?
Posted on July 4th, 2018
Your big move from a house to a tiny apartment is a great way to have a new start. This change, of course, comes with some adjustments that may feel foreign or even overwhelming. Some might even be downright scary. But this does not have to happen to you. When you finally make this big [ read more… ]
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Posted in Apartment Living, Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements, Tiny Homes | Comments Off on Downsizing to Apartment Living
Posted on July 3rd, 2018
When you hear the word accent, what immediately comes to your mind? Do you think of interior design or décor? This is a huge part of any home’s interiors but what does it mean when you use it inside the bedroom? Defining the word accent should be done in terms of fashion. Consider the top [ read more… ]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2018
When you are wracking your brain on what flooring material to invest in, there is actually a plethora of options. Do know that cost and looks are main factors in any homeowner’s flooring decision? While this is so, never forget that the floor’s eco-friendliness must also be considered. What’s a Sustainable Floor? A sustainable floor [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 30th, 2018
For thousands of years, people have been using furniture to make homes and offices more comfortable or suitable. The very concept of furniture began in 3100-2500 B.C. The most ancient pieces that were created for household use were initially made of stone. Wood wasn’t readily available at that time. The first few pieces of furniture [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 29th, 2018
As opposed to the popular notion, cement and concrete are actually not the same. Cement is only a concrete component. If you would study it more closely, concrete has three components namely cement, water, and aggregate rock (e.g. sand, rock or gravel). Cement is usually in powder form and it acts as the binding element [ read more… ]
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Posted in Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements, Interior Design Themes | Comments Off on The Cosmo Concrete
Posted on June 28th, 2018
It’s summer and the sun is up and shining. Just as the weather outdoors has changed, so should your interior design. One of the key designs that are often ignored is the beautiful African theme. This style has got to take center stage – it’s high time. The African continent is a huge one. It [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 27th, 2018
Timber, as defined in Collins dictionary, is wood that is used for building houses and making furniture. Ships showcase the largest timbers that are used as planks, boards or beams. Harvesting Timber Do you have an idea how timber is harvested and eventually processed? There are two ways to harvest timber. First, through the commercial [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 26th, 2018
Your home is where sustainability should begin. From the furnishings to the finishes, choosing green products as well as practices can improve your home’s design. Deciding to live in a home with zero environmental impact is a good thing to do. Keep up with such good decisions and, now, let’s learn how to set [ read more… ]
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Posted on June 23rd, 2018
If you have to read about the history of townhouse living, then you’d have to go to Rome or even England and start your research there. Manhattan may be booming with apartments and townhouses but these structures weren’t born there. The townhouse is that rental property that is either freestanding or attached to another townhouse. [ read more… ]
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Posted in Apartment Living, Interior Design 101, Interior Design Elements, Tiny Homes, Townhouse Living | Comments Off on Why Townhouse Living Is Beautiful
