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How do you know if hiring a designer is your best option? One of the first things you will want to do when planning a new design project is determine your priorities. Number the items below (1 – 9) in order of your priority: ___ Function ___ Service ___ Installation ___ Design ___ Quality ___…

Here’s a look at what’s trending around the world in the realm of design. Open-Plan Kitchens: According to the 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, kitchens are opening up to dining rooms and even living rooms – there are no more walls separating these rooms. We want to share the time we have with family and…

Interior lighting is one of the most important components of any decorating plan.Lighting should be chosen to match the use or purpose that it will serve. There are four basic types of interior lighting.  They are: Task Lighting Accenting Lighting Ambient Lighting Kinetic Lighting Task lighting illuminates work or task areas and provides light for reading, sewing, hobbies,…

Wood is one of the most loved flooring material in the home building and buying universe. Prized for its exceptional good looks and warmth, wood is highly versatile and sustainable. In the past 10 years, however, there has been a great disturbance in the force, and now wood has an able and extremely popular challenger:…

We’ve all been there; you just had a long, exhausting day and all you want to do is to crawl back into bed and relax, but when that beautiful moment arrives, you’re unable to shut off and fall asleep. Thus begins a night of tossing and turning. It’s very common to experience changes in your…

The presentation of light and technology was brilliantly revealed at LIGHTFAIR International 2017. Displays from all over the world revealed new discoveries, new connectivity, new knowledge and new solutions that propel lighting design quickly into the future. All at the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference was held at the…

Getting started with feng shui for your house & home can be easy when you start with the house basics and gradually move on to the more complex feng shui levels. To help you get started with good feng shui in your home, here are some helpful feng shui house steps for beginners. Use Feng…

Bathrooms have the worst reputation in feng shui, and especially so the small bathrooms. Is it true, though? Is your small bathroom doomed to have bad feng shui? Absolutely not! Let me show you 5 beautiful bathrooms with really good and inspiring feng shui energy. Warm Blue in the BathroomThe stunning blue color in this…

Did you know that there is a simple way to think about decorating styles? Although there are hundreds of styles out there, most can be neatly grouped into four major categories. The Casual Style The Casual Style is homey and comfortable. Furnishings are oversized. Everyday items are used for accessories, such as birdhouses, jars, baskets, and…

Did you know that there is a simple way to think about decorating styles? Although there are hundreds of styles out there, most can be neatly grouped into four major categories: The Casual Style is homey and comfortable. Furnishings are oversized. Everyday items are used for accessories, such as birdhouses, jars, baskets, and books. Wood…