Living Room Design – How To Create A 1970s Living Room
Living Room Design – How To Create A 1970s Living Room
Some of us do remember the age of “Flower Power” and the kind of clothing and interior design styles that were popular then. As every period has its admirers, it is no wonder that there are some who still want to pay tribute to the ’70s through the decor in their homes.
So, what could you do to transform your living room to look like something out of the 1970s? It is a challenge to balance the more over-the-top elements of that era, while still using enough of what was popular to make your living room look convincing.
First, it’s important to remember the role of prints and intricate patterns of that time. Everyone seemed to love bright colours in the 1970s, and you can pay homage to that by simply setting those bright colours against a canvas of …
Interior Design Trends for Every Room in 2012
Interior Design Trends for Every Room in 2012
If you’ve recently bought your first home, you’ve moved into your first apartment, you’ve moved into a new space or you simply just want to update a room in your home, you’re probably wondering what the current different interior design trends are. Here’s a basic guide to the trendiest decor styles of 2012 for every room in your home, from the bedroom to the bathroom, the kitchen to the living room and everything in between.
Bedroom Designs
Bedroom designs in 2012 will be returning to clean, crisp lines and details. The style will be purely contemporary, as people are looking to de-stress from the recent economy issues and thus, they’ll want to create bedroom designs that are spa-like. Spaces that you can retreat into after a long, hard day.
Be on the look out for clean, soft hues including cool blues, soft …
Adding Custom Features to a Home Will Increase Its Value
Adding Custom Features to a Home Will Increase Its Value
Whether you have bought a house as an investment or for your personal residence, it is always good to fix it up in order to increase its value. Adding some highlights to your house is not just for aesthetic purposes; it will also turn your house into a good investment.
When adding features to your home, keep in mind that these are things which will not be easy to find; things, which will give value to your home will not be cheap things which can be easily bought anywhere, as these will have no value. Be prepared to shell out some extra cash for the perfect custom home features.
A good way of doing things is to have them custom-made. These will definitely stand out, giving you a beautiful home to live in, as well as a great investment for …
How to Determine the Most Efficient Design For Your Home
How to Determine the Most Efficient Design For Your Home
Design efficiency is often overlooked and not discussed very often by buyers and builders alike. Over years of home design and building I have had to review countless house designs in order to economise the building to achieve a target budget. There are a few simple rules when going through this review which I have outlined below.
Economise wasted space
This is the most simple step for someone with a high level of spatial awareness. A quick overview of a floor plan will highlight areas that are larger than required or excessive. Examples may be significant lengths of passageways, odd sized areas where rooms don’t connect or flow properly or simply oversized rooms. Last year a client came to me and showed me a house plan he had designed through a so called architect that had a master bedroom 8.5m …
Essential Shower Design Advice
Essential Shower Design Advice
Are you looking for help with shower design? Read the page below to find out essential information that will help make sure you get everything you want out of a new shower design. A new shower can breathe life into your bathroom and also improve the value of a home. Imagine walking into a glistening doorless shower instead of climbing over the edge of your grimy old shower.
Selecting a Shower Design
Choosing a new shower design can be a daunting task. There are countless different types of shower, with each offering you different advantages and aesthetic values.
Selecting a shower design doesn’t have to be difficult, however. All you need is to have the basic idea of what you want and a reliable design company to help you make it come to life.
Here is a list that should help you decide on a basic …