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Concepts in Design: Prospect, Refuge
The terms of prospect and refuge, architecturally speaking, refer to the idea of creating within the home areas which allow users to retreat to small, nest-like spaces to conduct private activities (like eating, sleeping or recovering from sickness).
Paired with refuge is the idea of prospect. Prospect is created by spaces that are big, open and [...]
Great Home Art Display Idea!
Placing art on the walls of your home can be one of the most fun parts of decorating. Wall art certainly adds color, texture and excitement to rooms. What can make this task un-fun is the work that must take place to get the art on the actual wall. I'm talking about the hammering of nails, drilling of screws and [...]
How Not to Freak Out When Choosing a Wood Floor Color
So you've done it! You've finally decided to upgrade to wood floors. Congratulations. You've probably already decided whether you want hardwood, laminate or engineered wood, so most of the hard part is over.
Now though, you must choose that perfect shade of wood that will compliment the architecture of your home and go with all your [...]
How to Create a Gorgeous Wall Collage
If you've been flipping through design magazines recently, you might have noticed the resurgence in popularity of the ever-handy wall collage.
Used to group wall art so that it mimics the visual weight of a larger piece of art, the collage has many benefits besides just looking fantastic in nearly any space. Collages are usually [...]
Mixing Antique and Traditional Furniture Styles
If one of your design resolutions this year was to stir up your furniture styles, remember that mixing and matching modern, contemporary pieces with more traditional antiques can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned designer or decorator.
So why do it? Why try and mix and match modern pieces with their design counterparts, [...]
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