Interior design

Interior design is the artistic design, decoration, selection and accessorizing of a building space. The degree of specialization varies within the profession, as some designers are more focused on room flow, accessories and trimming and others include architectural training and construction involvement.

The impact of interior design can significantly add to the value of a home, including using interior design to maximize the assets of a home during open houses and the selling process, also known as staging. The addition of updated window treatments, such as motorized blinds or remote controlled ceiling fans or modern lighting and décor can increase the selling price of a home. Even without adding home accessories, interior designers can 'open up' a room, or create a flow that moves the eye towards the favorable parts of the home.

Blogs on interior design will include this season’s most popular trends, new product development and can’t-live-without accessory suggestions. Often the blogs will be managed by professional interior designers. Many designers have also expanded services to include special events, parties and weddings.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Interior design”

• Some Factors to Know About a New Laminate Floor

  
  Naked News — Authority: 174
  Great! Youve taken the plunge and decided to eventually remodel your home. Now it is time for the best part - choosing new flooring. There are such a lot of selections in materials : hardwood flooring, tile, vinyl, carpet ; but hands down, a great choice is laminate floors. Here is a list to teach you about a ...
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• Ideas for interior design with a theme Coastal

  
  Interiordestaca — Authority: 123
  The temperature is crisp and what better time to bring the beach, cool breeze in your home. If you love the beach, but is not there, how often you want, then bring the beach to your own four walls. What color do you think when you think about the beach? When you say blue, youre right. Blue is the color of the deep ...
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• Interior Lighting Fixtures

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 161
  Lighting fixtures have been in existence for a long time. They were used by the Romans to accentuate the look of their living rooms. Indoor lighting is a very important detail of interior designing. Different interior lighting fixtures help to light up each of the rooms differently.Indoor lighting fixtures not only ...
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• Twelve Meditations on a Dollhouse | I. Meditation on the Kitchen

  
  clusterflock — Authority: 552
  The Kitchen. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle. (Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago.) “The copper stove in the back of the room is the stove in which the wicked witch locked Hansel and Gretel.”
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• Twelve Meditations on a Dollhouse | Prologue

  
  clusterflock — Authority: 552
  At the height of her popularity in the 1920s, film star Colleen Moore earned, it is said, a million dollars a year. In 1928 she commissioned the creation of a massive dollhouse to house her collection of miniatures. Architect and film set designer Horace Jackson created the floor plan and layout of the dollhouse. ...
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• Cordless Wood Blinds

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 161
  It is not an easy task to select the perfect blinds for a window. There is a plethora of various designs and types in the market, to confuse the decorator. Wooden blinds have always been a popular choice in decorating the windows. They provide privacy and allow the right amount of light into the [...]
  5 hours ago

• Free Stone World Magazine Subscription

  
  The Freebie Blogger — Authority: 582
  Trade Pub is offering a free subscription to Stone World Magazine . This publication is a source of information on stone use in architecture and interior design as well as stone production, distribution, installation, and maintenance. This offer is available to those who qualify in the U.S. Related Posts: Free ...
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• The Simple Way To Build A Chicken House – 3 Major Elements To Know

  
  Homeschool Facts — Authority: 163
  Looking for info on the way to build a chicken house? These are some of the main steps youve got to know to be successful.
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• Microsoft Releases The Keyboard For Those Who Prefer a Mouse

  
  Revelations From An Unwashed Brain — Authority: 545
  Looking more like a work of art than a working device, the new Microsoft Arc Keyboard looks as though it was never made to touch, being very thin and sporting the same curve as the odd mouse released last year. The keyboard is wireless, presumably because the dangling wire would detract from the overall look. The ...
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• javier deco flickr

  
  evasee — Authority: 482
  * Javier nos dice: “Hola, soy un “veintitresañero” obsesionado periodista, enamorado de los libros, y decorador con grandes sueños pero pequeña cartera… Si quieres ver más delirios míos echa un vistazo a mi blog: Roomlust.blogspot Me encantaría oír opiniones suyas… que lo disfruteeenn… xo, ...
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• Studio Uwe Gaertner - All in one studio

  
  PLASTOLUX "keep it modern" — Authority: 125
  Studio Uwe Gaertner has a great portfolio of modern interiors. Not only are they responsible for the interior design but they also shoot their own interiors. I think they do a great job on both ends. More after the jump. http://www.uwegaertner.de
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• Design Tip: Calculate the amount of Wallpaper

  
  ChicTip.com — Authority: 139
  I’m all about the do-it-yourself  projects when it comes to decorating your home, but what usually ends up happening is the DIY, isn’t so simple and I end up throwing a five minute tantrum like a child, or giving up completely. So, when it comes to wallpaper figuring out the perfect amount needed can be tricky- ...
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• Top Picks : Modern Fireplaces

  
  ChicTip.com — Authority: 139
  Here are our favorite modern fireplaces that inspired us in 2009. Zephir by Brisach Turn by Conmoto Lasize by Ruby Fires Globe by Vauni Single by Planika Fires
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• To stuff or not to stuff

  
  CarrieCan — Authority: 125
  Let me introduce you with a litle dillema of mine: Im a big animal fan but still I have a morbid fascination with stuffed animals. On the one hand Im against any cruelty towards animals but on the other hand I do eat meat and wear leather. But are stuffed animals a step too far? I guess there is a diferentation ...
  7 hours ago

• Leon Sparkes

  
  Created in Birmingham — Authority: 132
  Leon Sparkes is an artist, painter, illustrator, author, graphic designer and music composer who’s also done bits and pieces on interior design with The Rainbow pub and Saint Caffe in St Pauls Square. I’ll let Leon explain more: I have merged various art forms creating my own distinctive art style, ...
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• Everything You {N}Ever Wanted To Know About Me

  
  Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle — Authority: 123
  Finally getting around to answering all the great questions you had for me from my blog bday post . I figured I would let the suspense build a little bit. Keep you on the edge of your seat. Here we go... Shannon asked: How old are you? Do you have a job outside of your kiddos? What did you get me for ...
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• Red Design

  
  Wordpress Themes — Authority: 165
  This post was submitted by themesjunction.
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• Iron Chandeliers

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 161
  The earliest chandeliers were made of wood and held oil lamps or candles. Wooden chandeliers would provide light but were difficult to maintain. Wooden chandeliers became easily stained with grease, which increased the risk of a fire mishap.In ancient times, chandeliers were a way of illumining a room as brightly as ...
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• Types Of Wood Blinds

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 161
  A well furnished home is truly incomplete, without good blinds and shades for the rooms. Wood is a preferred material for blinds, as it is one of the best light filters and a good insulator. They come in a variety of styles and patterns and can be exclusively designed.Wood blinds complement the interior dcor of [...]
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• Things To Consider When Planning For A Renovation

  
  Goozleology Blogs = The Science of Overabundance — Authority: 149
  Property deals involve many troubles for the owner. You can win a significant amount or lose a significant amount in such transactions, thus it is very essential to be cautious. It must be a well thought out exercise where you take all factors into consideration. A key factor is the standard of upkeep and the ...
  10 hours ago

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