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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Original Technorati articles tagged “interior design”

• in Lifestyle
  Decorating The Vintage Modern Home
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• in Lifestyle
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  by karenpasacreta / on Apr 6, 2011
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “interior design”

 

• Modern Apartments in South Africa by Antoni Associates

  
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  Pearl Valley 276 was designed by Antoni Associates, and it is located in Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa. The interior presents an eclectic mixture of patterns and textures, coming together in complete harmony to create a sophisticated and interesting whole. Pearl Valley 276 by Antoni ...
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• Contemporary art meets mid century modern

  
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  The mix of contemporary art and mid century modern pieces in this apartment is beautifully balanced striking a harmonious balance. This has to be my favorite style, sometimes the two styles can look cohesive and sometimes the juxtaposition can be equally stunning. The Gio Ponti headboard in pic 2 is one of my favorite ...
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• SCONCE SCOUTING // ROLL & HILL

  
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  So, we’re finally putting the finishing touches on my dad’s restaurant which means that the big reveal will be coming  soon!   Right now it’s down to the details, and on top of the perfect lighting we ordered from Barn Light Electric , I’m hunting for a pair of sconces to go in the bar… Which led me ...
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• Pacific Heights Penthouse by De Meza + Architecture

  
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  San Francisco-based studio De Meza + Architecture completed the Pacific Heights Penthouse project in collaboration with interior designer Jennifer Kesteloot. The architects completely remodeled the interior of this 2,500 square foot top floor unit located in a 1925 building in Pacific Heights, an affluent neighborhood ...
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• A Multilevel Contemporary Apartment by WCH Studio

  
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  This multilevel contemporary apartment was designed by the Taiwan-based WCH Studio. The interior is characterized by elegant, pale neutrals, with a few quirky touches here and there. Photos courtesy of WCH Studio More...
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• Prime Nature Residence by Department of Architecture

  
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  Department of Architecture created this modern residence in 2011 for a client and his family located in Samutprakarn, Thailand. A grid-like fence provides partial privacy to the home while adhering to local building restrictions. Prime Nature Residence by Department of Architecture: “The owner’s brief for his ...
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• SERIES: my home, my space

  
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  What is your favorite area in your home and why? "Hi Im Kat from With Love from Kat blog! My favorite area in my apartment is my office.  I work from home, so I spend A LOT of time there.  My desk is from Bungalow 5, my planner is from Bergdorf Goodman , and my candle is from Diptyque. I try to ...
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• Inspiring Home Decor Ideas

  
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  When you set out to create a new look for your home, what are the design basics that will prove to be most useful for you? Whether you’re overhauling the living room or searching for a way to make your kitchen more functional, there are always simple design solutions that you can employ. In fact, we’ve rounded ...
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• A Tour of P. Allen Smiths Home

  
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  P. Allen Smiths home on moss mountain was a sight to behold, especially for a guy who just spent a few months writing about houseplants. Each and every scene in the home was camera-ready for content-craving bloggers, and I seriously doubt that it would have been possible to find a single unattractive shot in the ...
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• Furnishing an Apartment for under $2,000

  
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  A month ago, we reviewed what to do if you need to furnish your apartment in $500 or less. Today, we’ll touch on suggestions if your budget’s a little bit larger – basically under $2,000. Which, when you consider our most recent first apartment checklist , isn’t so outlandish … after all, there’s a lot ...
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• Ideas to decorate the Children Bedroom furnishings

  
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  Read more @ Eco-Logic Bamboo With regards to decorating a kid’s bedroom it seems like an uphill task for the parents as to many questions pop to their head. Ought to they program the room around their child’s beloved cartoon character? Or ought to the mother and father paint the room to appear like a tropical ...
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• Apartment Belvedere II by David Guerra Architecture and Interior

  
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  David Guerra Architecture and Interior designed the Apartment Belvedere II, which is located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Though the entire apartment has a comfortable warmth to its design, each bedroom has a distinct personality from the rest. Photos by: Jomar Bragança More...
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• G house by Lode Architecture

  
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  This 2011 project is a contemporary vacation residence by Lode Architecture that is located in Normandy, France. The architects took a minimalist approach to the design, creating a comfortable yet efficient retreat. G house by Lode Architecture: “Near the Seine estuary, between woods and orchards, this holiday home ...
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• RE+Wood Guesthouse by Lee

  
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  RE+Wood Guesthouse is a hip and cozy guesthouse designed by Lee and located in Anping, Tainan, Taiwan. Its walls make use of a number of interposed and superposed planks of wood to add texture and decoration, with a simplicity and warmth of design that make it feel like home. RE+Wood Guesthouse by Lee: ” ‘Love Our ...
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• Christian Louboutin Exhibition “Show Girl”

  
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  Through the brightly lit entrance, visitors are invited to go to get to where the shadow theater performed shoe silhouette to see the purity of a shoe. A moving carousel, helter skelter ilumunated, and oversized spinning top was created as a dynamic display for this exhibition. Household Design successfully made a new ...
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• Tarting Up Kieran’s Room

  
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  Kieran is 7yrs old in July (so soon!) so we felt it was time we tarted his room up a bit, what do you think? [[Show as slideshow]]   (Still some bits to do, especially with his upcycled Lego storage unit but you get the gist).
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• Structural Cad Operators (Karachi)

  
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  Structural Cad Operators required for building and residential projects.
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• Apartamento Leopoldo by Maurício Karam Arquitetura

  
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  Maurício Karam Arquitetura designed Apartamento Leopoldo, located in São Paulo, Brazil. The apartment has a trendy interior, with a mirror-covered wall that helps extend the space, and decorative accessories that add personality. Photos courtesy of Maurício Karam Arquitetura More...
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• Various Types Of Backflow Prevention Devices From Plumber Los Angeles

  
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  There are instances when foreign objects unnecessarily get into the potable supply of water. This occurrence is known as backflow which can be caused by a greater amount of pressure in one point of use or a negative pressure in the water line. Backflow prevention is necessary in keeping the water supply free from any ...
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• A Lovely Maisonette in Gothenburg

  
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  This bright and colorful maisonette is located in Gothenburg, Sweden. With its stark white walls, the interior makes use of color, rich wood floors, and exposed brick walls to add character and personality. It is currently for sale for around $634,000. Buy it now! Photos courtesy of Alvhem Brokerage &... Read ...
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