After a long hard winter, we all look forward to spring and the renewal it brings. The same is said for our homes – you start looking around for ways to add new pizazz to an old space. In this time of economic downturn, it is not always feasible to throw everything out and start […]
The new trends in furniture styles are in full swing, and if you are looking for something new, you will want to pay attention to what the high-end residential furniture market is saying. Overscaled and overstuffed pieces are becoming a thing of the past, but you won’t be sacrificing comfort with the new looks. The […]
With its inspiration from Great Britain’s sprawling country houses and their faded, worn looks though still comfy and inviting feel shabby chic was in vogue starting in the early 1990s with an appropriate “quiet” revival predicted in 2011 with a new emphasis on ancestry, family, and preserving the past as passionately as “going green” interior […]
A lackluster economy has created a new trend in living with many people opting to downsize out of their large homes and properties, and taking stock in what is really important. For many of us, it’s simply a matter of reviewing our lifestyle and living with what we really want or need to be comfortable. […]
While the word “eco” (as in “ecology”) comes from the Greek word for “house” or “oikos,” it is usually used in context to the environment not so much in relation to houses and interior design. However, eco-friendly or earth-friendly interior design prides itself on the use of sustainable materials such as cork, bamboo, and bark […]
