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…)
Living rooms provide safe haven from the outside world and the living room design should reflect this. Opt for a soothing color scheme and avoid colors and busy patterns on walls. They will not be to everyone’s taste and can make a room seem small and cluttered. Modern wall unit gives you an opportunity to create something really eye catching, nice, unique and futuristic piece of modern furniture. (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…)
The Daily Telegraph / House & Garden Fair 2007 is the UK’s most prestigious event for interior and garden design. From bathrooms to bedrooms, gourmet food to garden furniture, the Fair brings you an unprecedented line up of exhibitors all carefully handpicked by House & Garden to ensure the highest quality products, most of which you will not find on the High Street.
For anyone passionate about interiors and gardens, the Fair is an excellent opportunity to see the very latest classic and contemporary designs from many of the country’s most prominent designers. And with numerous interactive seminars and talks going on throughout the Fair, visitors can gather a whole host of expert tips and advice to take home with them.
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The South West’s brightest design-led furniture showroom uncovers this year’s must have furniture designs
Choosing furniture for your home can prove a tricky business with a number of important factors to consider such as size, shape, colour, style and feel. Not forgetting the very important issues of practicality and comfort, what should be an enjoyable shopping experience can easily become a time consuming and daunting task. (more…)
