Posted on August 16th, 2017
These days, haven’t you noticed that more and more professional, single men and women are looking into settling in a studio apartment? With just one person to live inside this space, it can be everything that one would need, space-wise. It may be limited but designing the space properly should help one live comfortably. Study [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 15th, 2017
Le Corbusier, a modernist architect, is the one who’s prominently attributed to the birth of an architectural and interior design theme that is now known as brutalism. This style was immediately loved by many British architects. Looking at it then (and, yes, even now), it was a look that was strange especially since modern architecture [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 10th, 2017
When you were designing the layout of your furnishings, it is important to consider the wall and door locations. Knowing these things from the outset will tell you the traffic patterns that you will establish later. A traffic pattern of every room refers to the movement that people will make through that space. They do [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 9th, 2017
What comes to your mind when you see people dining outdoors? Especially when you see candelabra, elegant chinaware, crystal glasses, and silver cutlery, there is nothing that can prevent you from thinking elegance, right? If you’re not a huge fan of casual dining then an al fresco setting is perfect for you. As soon as [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 8th, 2017
It’s impossible to think of vases and not have Greek culture conjured into that thought as well. It was the Greeks that first developed pottery. Greek vases survived in more numbers compared to the number of other historical ceramic pieces. It was during 550 to 480 BC that Athenian potters were viewed as accomplished artists. [ read more… ]
Tags: decorating vases, how to decorate a vase, McCreerys, McCreerys Home Furnishings, vase, vase decor, vases
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Posted on August 7th, 2017
When talking about focal points in terms of photographic composition, you are looking at the site right where the parallel light rays converge. This same concept can be said when talking about interior design. Every focal point has a tremendous effect on the appreciation and reading of a given scenario. Pièce De Résistance and Aesthetics [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 4th, 2017
There are many proven scientific benefits of flowers. Just look at the face of the recipient of a bouquet of flowers and you’d know the many positive effects of these floral beauties. A floral gift could go a long way in bringing about a semblance of sanity inside a home. Flowers are known to impact [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 3rd, 2017
When asked to define Art Deco, will you be able to give an apt meaning for it? Will you also be able to distinguish like types of this decorative art? Art Deco is often recognized intuitively, meaning, upon seeing a piece, you could pinpoint that it is Art Deco but when asked to describe the [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 2nd, 2017
Brown is no less than the earth’s color and as complex as Mother Earth herself, this hue has many associated colors as well as meanings. Brown is linked to other earth colors such as green, yellow, red, orange, black, gray, white, pink, silver, turquoise, gold and the other brown-looking hue, beige. Brown is not just [ read more… ]
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Posted on August 1st, 2017
If you see a home that has Persian rugs, ornate prints, silk fabrics, luscious lamp shades, and valances, then most likely, you’re looking at an Arabian-inspired home. The Arabian interior design is a style that highlights things that are opulent, lush, and even Bohemian. There isn’t one rule that is strictly Arabian. This can vary [ read more… ]
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