Looking at your home as a mere place to lie down at night isn’t a good thing. Ideally, this should be a getaway, a space where you can let go of your worries and worldly cares. If you would like to spend more time in your home, then you have to exert extra effort in [ read more… ]
When talking in terms of photography, the focal point is that point in space where the parallel light rays converge after they pass through the lens or when they bounce off a mirror. The perfect mirror or lens should send the light rays through a single focal point which would result in a clear image. [ read more… ]
The Shakers were a religious people and their sect was founded in the late 1700s in England. This design’s philosophy centers on functionality, even necessity. The Shakers also believe that design can also be achieved through proper use of beauty. They believed strongly, too, in common ownership as well as communal living. They were widely [ read more… ]
Art Nouveau generated a lot of graphic artists, décor enthusiasts and architects throughout Europe. This style came with a wide variety of choices and it eventually became known as Jugendstil in Germany or the Glasgow Style. Art Nouveau’s aim was to modernize design. It sought to break free from the eclectic historical designs that have [ read more… ]
We can now safely say that 2016 was quite an unpredictable year in terms of interior design. This year, you’re in for a ride as you are bound to push boundaries. The forecasts for this year are bold to the point of being jaw-dropping. There are trends that you need to say goodbye to and [ read more… ]
The year 2016 was a blast when talking about home décor. It was a year filled with Nordic-inspired interiors and everything woven. With the first quarter of 2017 almost drawing to a close, it is about time that you begin exploring the latest decorating craze. Most homes have already embraced the elements that are in [ read more… ]
Arabian style makes one think of hot summer nights with colorful and ornamental features. These are definitely different from bare monochromes. This style is found throughout Europe and more so in Southeast Asia because this has a lot to do with the Muslims conquering both territories during the 7th and 8th centuries. These days, Arabian [ read more… ]
American Colonial is a popular theme that’s chosen by people who love the traditional look of the past. Yet those who want a contemporary setting need not look at this style as a setback. There are ways to achieve this look without making your home look too old. The American Colonial Period This style emanated [ read more… ]
Brass is an interior design element that has interested a lot of designers and homeowners over the years. It is an alloy that is made of zinc and copper in varying percentage. Modern brass is about 67% copper and just 33% zinc. Lead is also added commonly at about 2%. This addition improves brass’ machinability. [ read more… ]
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