Posted on March 20th, 2017
Flowers. They give life and instant color to any home. Apart from providing visual interest, flowers are also known to have health benefits. A Rutgers University study linked flowers and one’s perception of a satisfactory life. Flowers are also believed to increase cheerfulness as they decrease anxiety and depression. So, yes, having flowers or potted [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 17th, 2017
Making a profession out of interior design means being able to process design, understand it, explain the design to the client, and even be aware of its rich histories. There are also techniques and processes to remember if you want to become skilled in this job. Analyzing Interiors There are many factors that make interior [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 17th, 2017
Silver glass mirrors weren’t always silvery. Those that reflect our faces and bodies today were designed just 200 years ago in Germany. If you chanced upon the film Snow White and the Huntsman, then you’d know what the ancient mirrors looked like. Justus von Liebig was the first to develop the process of applying a [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 16th, 2017
Students who end up studying interior design in college can be categorized as experts with regard to trends and design elements. As opposed to their counterparts who do not have a degree, they are taught a wide range of information and skills which they can later use once they finish schooling. If you’re tempted to [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 16th, 2017
If you want to add a bit of flair to your current home design but do not know how to begin, then there are some tips on accessorizing your home that could make a world of difference. Here are some of them – Display What You Love/Love What You Display Begin by using objects that [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 15th, 2017
In interior design, we see oftentimes that wall art is treated as mere afterthought. This is the element that gets the least and last attention. This is even bought long after the final paint coat has dried on the walls of homes. Doing this to your home is simply wrong. Wall art – when thought [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 15th, 2017
Have you ever seen a house that is simple yet it made you look twice? It might be because it is clutter-free or because even with the minimalist features of that house, you subconsciously appreciate the design. Less is definitely more for a lot of homes nowadays as more and more people are becoming spatially [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 14th, 2017
Stainless steel is an alloy that contains some iron. This is a substance that’s made with two or even more chemical elements. It is known to resist rust and stain because of its chromium content which comprises approximately 12 to 20-percent of the whole alloy. As of date, there are approximately 57 stainless steels that [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 14th, 2017
You have probably heard this architectural style in the past but you might not have paid much attention to it. Tudor, more accurately referred to as Tudor Revival, is a style that makes use of asymmetrical elements of architecture. In the United States, this kind of home became popular during the late 19th century till [ read more… ]
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Posted on March 13th, 2017
These days, it would seem that the interior design theme for many homes is anything goes. Different furniture styles can now co-exist in one room, giving the space a fresh and unique look. Mixing and matching is also still definitely in but you have to make sure that you give mixing a lot of thought [ read more… ]
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