What is interior design? Interior design is the art and science of improving and enhancing the interior of a building to have a specific appeal or look. The interior enhancement is achieved by following a predefined set of rules and procedures of piecing up and blending different furniture and accessories. It provides the designer a…
What is vintage interior design? ‘Vintage’ is a term used to refer to old items, preferably more than 20 years old. Recently, this style has been popular among influencers in industries like fashion, interior decorations, photography, and graphics, among other areas. The style is known for the elegance, lightness, simplicity, comfort, and nostalgia that it…
Modern furniture, as it suggests, is a type of furniture that embraces the styles of today’s contemporary design world, embracing a simple and rather clean look. The main features for this type are the smooth surfaces, minimalist designs, clean and straight lines, and warm neutral colors that are accented by slightly vivid hues. This type…
Chair rails have been around forever. Homes use them to add a bit of style and a classic look to walls. It helps break up space and put some flavor into your home or office. Its original purpose was to stop chairs from knocking into walls and leaving marks or dents. Chair rails, especially if…
In homes across the U.S., the couch and sofa serve as the focal point for living rooms, TV rooms, sitting rooms, and other areas. They’re usually the largest piece of furniture in a home collection, and come in a wide range of costs and styles. If you take a look online or visit your local…
Imagine someone asks you out of the blue, “what is the style of your house?”. But instead of giving an answer, you stare at the person, completely at a loss for words. In that moment, you mutter to yourself, “what style is my house?” The answer to this depends on the architectural features of your…
There are no rules when it comes to interior design. People will tell you that you can’t do certain things and this item must match with this item. Avoid colors that clash and don’t mix patterns. Then when the question is posed, “Can you mix modern and traditional furniture?”, the answer is an emphatic yes….
You know minimalist interior design when you see it, but if you had to describe it, what would you say? Other than, “Not a lot of stuff,” or “no clutter.” How can you verbalize what it is? A lot of people, when they move into a new place, buy a home, or want to redesign…
The color red can be described with so many adjectives: warm, bold, vibrant, energetic, strong, and many more. It is one color that can always makes a statement, depending on how you use it. So, if you intend to use red in your interior design, it’s best you know how to use it; you should…
Painting chairs and other furniture is a fantastic way to breathe new life into older items. Sometimes we love a chair’s shape or it carries sentimental value, but it just doesn’t quite fit with a color scheme or design aesthetic. Don’t throw away your old chair. Instead, you can paint it a new color to…