Monthly Archives: August 2011

How to Open Doors to a Great Interior Design and Look

People may not realize what a strong influence hardware has on the overall design and look of a room. Rather than just installing your standard brushed nickel lever hardware which we see in most builder spec houses, consider how hardware can work as another form of artwork in a space. Continue reading

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Seven Reasons George Washington Would Be Happy Sleeping Here

When I selected my favorite types of beds from the ultra-glamorous to the sophisticated to the casual, I looked for those reinvented using traditional design elements to create fresh and current looks. Continue reading

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Why fabric Is The First Place To Look For Interior Design Ideas

I had an epiphany when I have discovered a great line of products that took traditional stitching techniques and reintroduced them in a modern and fresh way. I realized the details in fabric can be the defining element a room’s decor and techniques used for thousands of years and can be done in completely current and modern ways. Continue reading

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Six Examples That Show How Jewelry Inspires Furniture and Lighting

6 examples of design elements that are traditionally used in the creation of Jewelry incorporated into furniture and lighting. Continue reading

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An Affordable Interior Design Trend is Looking Up

Want to make a quick, dramatic change in a room over a weekend? Why not try wallpaper or painting on your ceiling in a bold color? It’s an easy, cost-conscious way to transform a space, whatever style your home may be. To prove it to you, here are some fun and affordable ways it’s been done. Continue reading

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