Restaurant interior design tends to be greatly impacted by consumer trends. Restaurant interior design is important along with good food and service as ambiance creates a pleasant atmosphere for people to relax. A favorite application of lighting is its use to dramatize focal points. A piece of artwork, an unusually textured wall or the dining tables themselves – all can be illuminated for effect. (more…)
Modern house plan is an art, which is based on several design patterns such as building environment , town planning, urban design, landscape architecture etc. this will include micro level construction to details level of construction, these modern house plans are build on advanced architectural technology.
A modern house plan can be of different styles and formats for instance if you choose Mediterranean style of house plan then it is perfect home plan choice for large family gatherings and entertainment. (more…)
A number of basic design styles apply to everything from furniture to interior and exterior home design. Here are some general guidelines for some popular design styles:
Contemporary/modern design features sleek, unadorned cabinets, plain panel doors and hardware that’s hidden or unobtrusive.
Traditional is more formal and elegant. Raised panel cabinet doors or clear glass panels separated by thin strips of wood are often seen. Rich wood finishes or painted white wood may be accented with sparkle from brass or brass-tone hardware.
Craftsman bungalow houses usually have low-pitched gable roofs with large overhangs and exposed rafters. Under the gables are often decorative beams or braces. A craftsman bungalow commonly has a generous front porch with a roof is carried on square, tapered columns. Stone or brick frequently is used for the porch’s base or columns. Masonry may also be used for a tapered chimney on one side of the house. (more…)
This year’s annual furniture show at High Point International Home Furnishings Market in North Carolina hit the market with an element of twist on traditional pieces.
For example, consider a mix of classic styles with modern accents through color and shapes, along with new, innovative furnishings that compliment any individual’s personal style, such as Asian inspired furniture.
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Plants die. Sweaters go out of fashion. Chocolates get gobbled fast. But design books are gifts that keep giving.
It’s true. Sumptuously illustrated books about well-designed objects, inviting interiors, and extraordinary homes are forever useful, always up there on the shelf offering ideas or the occasional escape into a more comely world.
So add a trip to the bookstore to your last-minute shopping rounds and look for these selections from among this year’s notable releases: (more…)
