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Planning of Home Interior Decorating Project

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:19:13 GMT

Planning of Home Interior Decorating ProjectEach of us love to surround our world with things that are both beautiful and exotic. Our homes are one of the most fundamental parts of the world around us. Therefore, most of us enjoy making our homes more than a simple structure of four walls and a roof.Home decor styles range from a variety of topics, themes and materials. While planning your home decor, you can either opt for the subject to be implemented throughout the house or use a theme for a room. For example, was once a house in a way that each room had visited with the styles of different countries, the owner has been designed decorated. All rooms feature art and furniture of each country visit.An assessment of your needs before deciding on the process of a new home décor projects better. The next point to keep in mind, of course, taste, personal likes and dislikes. You can then several questions that the Victorians more contemporary issues that are better adapted to the modern, urban lifestyle can choose stretch. One of the issues, including modern decor ideas that are really catching up is the use of bamboo. Environmentally friendly and beautiful, bamboo has a number of advantages, which for its popularity as the first choice for home interiors account. Transform your home into a tropical paradise of peace and harmony with the use of bamboo. Another advantage of the use of bamboo is that the material for its sheer versatility. You can start with almost all the flooring, to take on the towels! The most important thing in using bamboo for decorating your home is that the glue should be used to seal the plates using a model of non-toxic glue. This is especially important when bamboo flooring glued with adhesive quality inexpensive or low. The ground floor can cause tooth and also lead them to a harmful gas called formaldehyde.The curtains can be purchased in accordance with the world through the floor with bamboo curtains convenience. Best thing is always the inside row while using bamboo flooring, because this would go a long way in improving the atmosphere. The color that this issue would be inevitably linked to the haze. In addition, this color is very fashionable this decade. If you want to add color to the room, pillows and rugs make beautiful additions decor ground. To add a little freshness into the room, the elegance of the issue to highlight a few bright hibiscus flowers and perhaps a well chosen painting with a color that matches home accessories. ARTICLE

Interior Designer or Interior Decorator

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:17:56 GMT

Interior Designer or Interior DecoratorPosted by ziah691 on July 25th, 2010What is the difference, for both professions you can go to school and earn some type of degree. Both provide decent paying jobs. They both also have a huge amount of creativity involved with them. So what is the difference?Well an Interior decorator learns the following things. Applying wallpaper, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furniture and fittings, Draft floor plans Accessories.Interior designers Do all of the above and&Design based on the environmental feel of the roomThey can knock down walls. They can design complete homes, up to a set number of feet. They have a backround in architecture and know some engineeringThey have knowledge of constructions codes.Interior design in the US is not always regulated by the state, though many states do require a person calling themselves an Interior Designer to have schooling and go though other processes and test. Other states do not require anything and allow someone who has a knack for decorating to call themselves an Interior designer.What are the problems with this. One could be you have an inexperienced person who has never taken classes or looked at a code book coming into your home or office and designing it. This could result in non-commercial grade items going into a building that is commercial. Such as a hotel getting fabric that is not commercial grade therefore instead of the hotel taking 3 hours to burn to the ground in a fire, it many only take one. Commercial grade fabrics and other items usually have a higher standard for fire safety.There are some decorators who have been doing this for a while and they do know these codes and the differences in commercial and residential materials. Do your homework before you hire a designer if you live in an area that does not regulate them. Full Article

Avoid decorating faux pas by featuring your space properly

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:13:02 GMT

Avoid decorating faux pas by featuring your space properlyBy MARY MADDENSpecial to The StarMore NewsAvoid decorating faux pas by featuring your space properlyOne of the mysteries of space were talking real-world living space, not the cosmos is that perfectly sound logic often leads to an illogical aesthetic. We all occasionally make cringe-worthy decorating mistakes. (I once purchased a sofa, custom-ordered from a tiny swatch, that more closely resembled neon green than the crisp, fresh celadon I had envisioned.)Three common design mistakes involving scale, balance and proportion come to mind. Fortunately, they have quick and easy fixes.Draperies flush to windowsHanging draperies flush with the top of the window seems logical, but the effect is that it gives the appearance of shortening the window and lowering the ceiling. Just as a well-tailored pair of slacks can give your legs a longer, leaner look, draperies hung closer to the ceiling can add height to your room.Just like those slacks, draperies should be long enough to brush the floor an inch longer if you prefer a slightly more relaxed look.Hanging draperies flush with the sides of the windows is similarly limiting. By extending the rod past the window, you allow the drapery panel to cover more wall than window. This creates a widening effect to the room while allowing for more natural light.Even if you are like most homeowners, who will seldom, if ever, close the drapery, be sure to purchase enough fabric to make the panels at least appear to be full enough. Its important that the side panels are in proportion to the width of the window.I also feel it is always best to have lined draperies, unless youre going for a sheer look. Lining gives the drapery more volume and a more custom, finished look. Full Article

Exterior Paint

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:52:28 GMT

Nothing is able to revitalize the exterior of a home as much as a fresh coat of paint. It is important to pay attention to the exterior landscape of your house when choosing the correct color. As you look for the ideal color for your home, it might be best to bring along a picture of your house and it is existing color. Doing so will help you coordinate your new exterior color to your existing landscape.Similarly, if the exterior colors of your house are light, you may want to apply a theatrical and dark color for trim and highlighted areas when repainting the exterior of your house. It is also very important to buy as top quality paint as you can afford. If you stint on the quality of the paint, you will end up repainting your house more often.Buying the best top quality paint you can afford, and taking care to properly prepare the surface (by scraping and priming) is the best method to get the most out of your new paint scheme.Giving your house a make-over can be as successful, and as cheap, as a fresh new coat of paint.

PROJECTING THE KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:38:56 GMT

PROJECTING THE KITCHEN DESIGN IDEASFriday, August 7th, 2009Cook at the kitchen is now one of the home environment that attracted much attention. And that is no longer the only place where food is prepared, in many cases becomes the preferred and dominates the corner of the visits during a reunion.For this reason it must be a functional space and yet welcoming. There are many styles of cuisine and depend largely on the personality that every one wants to impose. However, not everything should be decided by the simple tastes, it is important to observe certain basic criteria to project our space.The first thing is to take into account the size of the room, this will help us decide the appropriate distribution of devices and accessories. In doing so, we think that the kitchen sink and the working groups should be close together and allow for comfortable work.The best thing for floors and walls are ceramic and laminate. For accessories, you can opt for those made of stainless steel. On the lighting, we will say that it is the feeling of brightness and life to be provided. Lighting should be clear and allow for good visibility in the most used.When choosing appliances, think about not only about its beauty but also its functionality and maintenance. It is important to provide the space required for use and storage.NewHouseofArt.com

Ceiling Medallion

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:13:50 GMT

Here is the ceiling medallion with the gold foil applied and then the antiquing was done....the final step will be clear coating and installation. Picture will go up after installation.

Master Bedroom and Bathroom Sample Boards

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:42:19 GMT

Here are the finished sample boards for the Master Bedroom and Bathroom as well as the Ceiling Medallion awaiting gold leaf application and glazing. The white is the bathroom with gold glaze and gold gilt stencil overlay.The blue is base coated glazed with a blue black glaze and then a gold glazed and then stenciled with gold gilt overlay.This is the ceiling medallion awaiting gold leaf application.

Art Guild Curtain Rods

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:14:08 GMT

Curtain rods dont have to be plain and boring. Even if you have luxurious curtains, you can still have sophisticated and even artistic curtain rods to enliven your window.Interior Decorating has several collections of curtain rods. The Affordable Art Guild Collection is Murano inspired glass finials, which have been hand glazed. There are six different finials and four rod finished to choose from.The Blue Vase Finial has some feminine detailing with the flower like shape and ruffled edge. The robins egg blue color will definitely pop.The Cappuccino Vase Finial has a simple design, but the cream and gold color is a sophisticated palette that will complete your window treatments.These artistic curtain rods will enhance any window, and you dont even have to have the finest draperies.To read the article

Ceramic Tile That Looks Like Hardwood Flooring

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:04 GMT

I personally love this style and this would be terrific in a bathroom or kitchen. LINDSAY ~ 3 JULY 2007FLOORS The best way to get the genuine look of hardwood flooring is to, well, install hardwood floors. But wood can be on the expensive side, so many homeowners look for alternatives. Also, its not always a good fit in a bathroom, kitchen, or other areas that might see frequent moisture. Likewise, laminate flooring can warp if it gets wet often. Thats why ceramic tiles are popular in bathrooms, entryways, and kitchens. But most of them dont look much like wood.The Woodlands 6×20 Interceramic ceramic tiles come in styles that mimic hardwood floors. They have cherry, maple, sherwood, chestnut, and oak. The wood look gives the room a warm, familiar atmosphere that is inviting and after all the guests have left, the easy maintenance of ceramic floor will make sure you dont spend all night cleaning. (as if I would have spent all night cleaning anyway)May read the article

An Urban House With Inner Space by Iwamoto Scott

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:53:50 GMT

Written by StefanWednesdayMar 17,2010Constructed from an older structure in the dense San Francisco area, this house is only 1200 square feet in area with height constraints as well.Was designed by IwamotoScott. However, the architect has done a wonderful job in using these constraints as a strength and built a house which is modern, well ventilated, and also has open spaces like a deck and a courtyard connecting to the street lined with wooden frames. The house has sliding doors and windows with a façade made of channel-glass lined with steel tubes. The house has a decking made of Ipe wood and a rainscreen siding too. The interior design gives an impression of spaciousness and richness with Pecan wood flooring.via archdailyTo read the rest of the article

Bedroom Decorative Paint Samples

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:37:11 GMT

Here is the start to a bedroom redo....my own. But I will take you through the process starting with the ceiling drawing to the paint sample boards to the actual project itself.....

Outdoor Living Spaces

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:45:26 GMT

Outdoor Living SpacesAll of us are trying to save money these days, and vacations may seem a luxury.A way to save and still enjoy is by creating outdoor living spaces at our homes.Here are a few ideas to expand your space.1. Build a recessed bar or wet bar.2. Add television hook-ups and either bring a TV from indoors or purchase an exterior TV and speakers.3. Build or expand a Pergola.4. Add lighting and/or an exterior fan.5. Add a small refigerator and grill with a food prep area.6. Add a sink and run a water hose to a faucet for running water. There are many things we can do to spruce up or extend our living areas to our outdoor spaces. In this way you will be able to enjoy a different setting and still be at home saving money.

Make your Home Appealing with Garden Lights

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:33:01 GMT

Only indoor lighting is not enough to make your home look attractive and charming. Outdoor lighting is equally important. Important parts of outdoor lights are garden lights which can make exterior of your house look stupendous. Along with functional needs it can also satisfy decorative needs. These lights have ability to create beautiful atmosphere and the important thing is you donâ??t have to spend more amount of money. Now there is no need for you to have a walk in lawn under the moonlight.There are various types of lights which you can use in your garden such as up lights, down lights, spotlights, floodlights, underwater lighting, etc. All such lights are made up of durable material such as stainless steel, brass, copper, etc. With these lights you can change the look of your garden and can make it more appealing. You will also be able to enhance the natural beauty, whatever the season may be. In order to maintain correct level of visibility it is advisable to place some of the lights at the entrance of your house.Garden lights can also fulfil security needs. Trees and flowers in your garden can also be illuminated with the help of LED lights. Donâ??t just place lights everywhere in the garden. You can create elegant atmosphere by placing lights in certain corners or some area of your garden. Lights placed by you should not disturb your neighbors. In order to enjoy meal during dark, place the appropriate light near the dinning area. This can make your home look attractive and can attract the guest coming in your house.Usually for garden lights people prefer to have low voltage lights as this can help them to create beautiful ambiance. Appropriately placed garden lights can make backyard or patio hospitable and you can enjoy spending time in dark. Make your home appealing with such lights.Lighting can give a magical appearance to your home. It can alter a simple and depressing home into more elegant and comfortable place of living. Lighting for homes are use to uplift its value and enhancing the charm and life of your home. It is not only used to illuminate your place but also to create a wonderful aura that people cannot control themselves from entering into the home.Designing the way in which you would light up your home is very important. Your choice of lighting selection and design would reflect your overall persona. It easily depicts your personal taste and your way of living. Therefore selection of light plays an important role in lighting up your home. For that matter you have to first consider the functionality and the general layout of your home and according make the selection. Providing all the lighting products you need in the entire UK. courtesy of Home Interior

Kitchen Countertops: Choosing Which Option is Right for your

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:14:15 GMT

Choosing a countertop for your kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming. Depending on your taste and budget, kitchen countertops can be a very expensive investment. Laminate countertops that have been the industry kitchen cabinets standard for decades, but now there are a wide variety of solid core, stone and butcher block countertops to choose from.Lets talk about Laminate Countertops. This is by far your least expensive option. The typical laminate countertops for kitchen cabinets now are up to 400% more durable than they were just ten years ago. They are more resistant to scratching scuffing and burning. They also come in a huge variety of colors, textures and patterns and finishes. The drawback to laminate is that they CAN be affected by excess heat, say from a pot, and the edges will be exposed. If you are looking for a clean look and durability, laminate countertops will not be your best choice.Lets talk about finishes. There are three main types of finishes. Gloss, semi-gloss or satin and textured.To read the rest of the article at dr30.com

The light bulb goes digital

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:44:23 GMT

The light bulb goes digitalPosted by Michael V. Copeland, Senior WriterJanuary 26, 2010 8:30 AMCompanies for years have toyed with light-emitting diodes, which use the same technology as computer chips. Now LEDs are having their day in the sun.The $100 billion global lighting industry is undergoing radical change: New office buildings and retail outlets are abandoning fluorescent lighting in favor of LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, those tiny, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and blindingly bright points of light. Giants such as GE (GE) and Philips are shifting production from incandescent bulbs to LEDs. Even the local Home Depot (HD) which today probably stocks only a couple of LED lighting products will soon carry a bouquet of LED bulbs, ultimately edging out fluorescents and halogen lamps. By the end of the decade, analysts predict, LEDs will be the dominant source for commercial and residential lighting.LEDs, which are based on a technology similar to that of computer chips, have more in common in their design and manufacture with your laptop than with the incandescent bulb that Thomas Edison patented almost 130 years ago. As lighting goes digital, the industry is likely to encounter some of the same upheaval that took place when television, music, and other businesses shifted away from analog technologies.To read the rest of the story at BrainStormTech