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Seashells, capiz shells and mother of pearl used in interior design

March 26th, 2010

Capiz shells and mother of pearl shells are one of the most popular sea shell component and specimen and natural material that is used for home decor because they are beautiful and elegant.
Capiz shells are carefully processed to make beautiful Capiz mother of pearl tiles and wall panels and all kinds of natural wall covering.
Capiz [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Design Accessories, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Living room Design, Uncategorized, furniture

The Glamorous look of Black and White Room Designs!

February 16th, 2010

The use of Black and White in design can create a stunning and dramatic decor.
There’s a rule in decorating that says that “every room can use a touch of black.” You might think this is strange if you have a room of pastels or jewel tones.  But using the color black adds a focal point of color [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Color, Dining Room Design, Foyer Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Kitchen Design, Living room Design

Dramatic painted floor designs!

February 3rd, 2010

Painted floors are an interesting and artistic  way to spruce up an old room.  Forget re-finishing your floors. Use  stripes, solids, geometric, and organic designs. They look fabulous painted on wooden floors.  You can do everything from a shabby, organic look to a crisp, geometric paint job.   A traditional stripe or diamond looks great, but [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color, Dining Room Design, Foyer Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Kitchen Design, Living room Design

Many shades of Blue!

January 26th, 2010

Elle Decor
Blue brings to mind a beautiful sky in summer and the calmness of a still turquoise sea.
Its coolness helps people relax and take life at a more leisurely pace.
Blue is one of the easiest colors to decorate with. Blue will appeal to a wide range of people because it is a calm and [...]

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Filled Under: Bedroom Design, Color, Feng Shui, Feng Shui Design, Feng Shui for the Home, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Living room Design

Bathroom Feng Shui Dos & Donts

December 17th, 2009

Creating a haven of calm in your own bathroom is becoming a life essential with our busy schedules and many responsibilities.
The bathroom is the place where you can close the door on your problems.  It is where you can be free from outside tribulations, family life and just be yourself.
You can just lock the [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Feng Shui, Feng Shui Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Live Well, Be Well

Movable curved wall

November 10th, 2009

Imagine being able to soak in your tub and move the wall to reveal whatever view pleases you most. This design by Ben van Berkel of UNStudio allows you to adjust the amount of privacy in your bathroom, with its curved, movable wall. Bathing in the comfort of your own home doesn’t mean having to [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Lighting design, Live Well, Be Well

5 Interior Design Tips That Will Revolutionize Your Home

October 26th, 2009

Do you want to change your house? Are you tired of getting up and not only seeing the same faces, but also the same pieces of furniture, the same colors on the walls, the same curtains? We can t advise you to change those faces (that s up to you!), but we can surely recommend [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Home Decorating, Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Living room Design

Tips on using Mirrors to Create Space

August 25th, 2009

If you wish to make the small space inside your home look visually larger, then mirrors could just be the right choice for you. Mirrors have been a strong element in enhancing the design of any house ever since they were invented. Having mirrors is also an integral part of a Chinese design system, popularly [...]

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Filled Under: Dining Room Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Uncategorized

Feng Shui Your Finances

August 12th, 2009

When the stock market, your 401K, the value of your home all sink into an abyss, perhaps you should say, “Feng Shui it!” File this one under “it couldn’t hurt” and know you’re attempting what some of the rich and famous have already embraced to some degree. Madonna and Boy George for a start, but [...]

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Filled Under: Feng Shui, Feng Shui for Wealth

Finding the Right Style for Your New Bathroom: The “Country” design

August 7th, 2009

 

Country bathroom: Casual and cozy, with such features as a wood floor, beadboard paneling or pedestal sink. Accent pieces are painted or distressed.
- Country style furnishings are casual and comfortable — pieces have high, cushioned backs and large, rolled arms.
- Woods are light and grainy, painted or distressed.
- Fabrics are plaid, floral or striped.
- Personal [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style

Finding the Right Style for Your New Bathroom: The”Eclectic” design

August 5th, 2009

 
 

Eclectic bathroom: Uses colors and materials that let the imagination run free
Mix different styles and periods.
- Design by instinct: If you love it, it will work.
- Shop at flea markets and specialty stores.
- Create cohesion with color and reputation.
- Don’t forget the details. Accessories like wall sconces, glassware and linens make a big difference in [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style

Finding the Right Style for Your New Bathroom: The “Modern” design

August 4th, 2009

 
 

Modern bathroom: Sleek and clutter-free, with liberal use of materials such as glass, chrome and Corian.
- Modern style means clean lines and simple, geometric shapes.
- Modern, mid-century furniture is the way to go.
- Choose sleek materials such as stainless steel, glass and plastic.
- Keep wood pieces detail-free.
- Color schemes are simple and textures have a [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style

Finding the Right Style for Your New Bathroom: The “Classic” design

August 3rd, 2009

 

Learn the characteristics that make up today’s varied schools of style, along with design tips to ensure you get all the details just right.
You probably have a general idea of the difference between, say, classic and country designs, but a really pulled-together look depends on how you handle the details. Discover a bathroom design guide [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style

Ways To Make A Small Bathroom Look Bigger

May 28th, 2009

Does your bathroom look cluttered because of its small size? Do you want to create the illusion of more space? Having a small bathroom is not a reason to worry. By altering the lighting technique and setting of your bathtub and by making the right choice of colors, you can open up the [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Feng Shui for the Home, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Lighting design, Live Well, Be Well

Feng Shui Guidelines for Storage Spaces

May 22nd, 2009

 

 

Professional organizers and helpful-hint sources often recommend storage solutions such as shelves above doors and in corners, hooks on the backs of doors, and peg-board for tools and small appliances. They are masters at maximizing every square inch of a closet with bins, baskets, shelf dividers, and multiple hanging rods. What they [...]

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Filled Under: Feng Shui, Feng Shui for the Home, Feng shui for the Office, Foyer Design, Home office Design, Interior Design, Live Well, Be Well, Living room Design

A Spa for the soul in your own bathroom

July 14th, 2008

 
Creating a haven of calm in your own bathroom is becoming a life essential with our busy schedules and many responsibilities.  
The bathroom is the place where you can close the door on your problems.  It is where you can be free from outside tribulations, family life and just be yourself.
You can just lock the door, [...]

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Filled Under: Bathroom Design, Feng Shui, Feng Shui for the Home, Green Design, Interior Design, Interior Design style, Live Well, Be Well, Real Estate Feng Shui
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