This modern futuristic apartment interior design ideas is a great red and white interior designed by Romolo Stanco. Completely covered in red and white,the stunning minimalist vibe is only enhanced by the large living room and the contemporary furniture. The comparatively small apartment contains a living area with an open kitchen and a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. Lighting is so key in modern design, from the light fixtures to the placement of lamps. Bright and conceptual the apartment design looks as futuristic dot in the middle of Turin. (more…)
Apartments tend to be smaller than many houses, leading to the need for an organized, space-efficient apartment interior design. Light is also an important consideration in apartment interior design. Maximize natural sunlight by placing mirrors opposite windows to create reflected sources. The basis to a successful apartment interior design is making it workable. Besides being functional it must also be comfortable, both physically and mentally. (more…)
Art Deco interior design trends offer the homeowner a museum-type vibe with an array of conversation pieces. Curved mirrors, Tiffany lamps, lacquered furniture, velvet drapes, silk lamp shades, small furniture, thick carpeting and symmetrical geometric shape patterns can all add a hint of Deco to a room. “It’s about glamour and getting a glimpse of those bygone days where TV was less important and it was about cocktail hour and company,” furniture designer Barclay Butera tells HGTV. (more…)
Much like we can expect from the American people in next year’s election, the votes among the nation’s top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be “hot” in home decor in 2008.
The good news is that there’s no mudslinging or veto power. In fact, design bipartisanship is encouraged, as it results in a myriad of choices for today’s style- and value-conscious consumers.
Here are the top 10 trends on the ballot for 2008:
1. The Incumbent – Wall murals are always a hot ticket, particularly those produced by Hopkins, Minn.-based Murals Your Way (www.muralsyourway.com), the industry leader in the production of decorative wall murals for more than 35 years. “Personalization is the key driver in mural selection,” says Todd Imholte, president of Environmental Graphics, the company that operates Murals Your Way. “We are finding more and more people choosing a mural that fits their personality.” With a gallery of more than 5,000 wall mural images, as well as the ability to create a custom mural from a personal photo or artwork, the possibilities are truly endless. Some of Hollywood’s celebrities are using the murals from Murals Your Way like Madonna, Julianne Moore and Woody Harrelson. (more…)
Arclinea San Diego, a full-service kitchen design firm and distributor of the Arclinea Collection of contemporary Italian kitchens, is pleased to announce enhancements to the company’s long-standing commitment to the design and manufacture of environmentally friendly kitchens.
Having historically utilized non-toxic paints and lacquers, free from heavy metals and low emission, Arclinea recently fully converted to a water-based finishing system. The result is an even cleaner manufacturing process that surpasses standards set by local and global environmental legislation.
“Considering that the kitchen is the heart of the home, both philosophically and practically, it is increasingly important that this living space be a healthy, ecologically intelligent one,” says Lisa Wilson-Wirth, president and owner of Arclinea San Diego. “Arclinea kitchens reflect a spirit of design that respects our living earth and the people who inhabit it — our company continues to lead the kitchen industry with its commitment to environmentally friendly materials and green manufacturing strategies.”
In addition to utilizing water-based paints and lacquers, Arclinea’s environmental commitment includes (more…)
