Last Updated Wednesday, December 22, 2010 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 […]
Last Updated Tuesday, December 21, 2010 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 […]
Last Updated Monday, December 20, 2010 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 […]
Last Updated Sunday, December 19, 2010 Decorating in the transitional style–also called updated classic–is quite open to interpretation. Usually, though, you will find that the key characteristics are a healthy blend of both contemporary and traditional styles. Straight lines combined with curves, and the various masculine and feminine attributes of decorating are totally intermixed. Ornate […]
Last Updated Thursday, December 16, 2010 Interior designers play an important role in turning our vision into a reality, and can assist anyone in finding the best use for their space. Because we are all spending more time at home, the importance of a well designed space is crucial to our general well being and […]
