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
  Designing for Better Value: Dining Rooms
  Though used only occasionally, the formal dining is often the most elegant and best furnished room in the house.
  by Roselind / on Dec 26, 2009
• in Lifestyle
  Recognizing Potential in 1970's Vintage Home
  This is our forever home so we’ll build as we need instead of moving!
  by Roselind / on Nov 1, 2009
• in Lifestyle
  Remodeling Decisions That Add Value: Improving Living Areas
  A great living area draws people into it in a natural way, and provides a center for common activities.
  by Roselind / on Oct 25, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “interior design”

• Extreme Contrast: Concrete, White & Black Interior Design

  
  Dornob — Authority: 573
  [ Filed under Interiors or in the Apartments category ] What could be the opposite of both clean white and deep black (in terms of design)? A crumbling and semi-concealed set of structural concrete walls, ceiling and beams may be as unlike the rest of a minimalist ultramodern layout as it gets. ...
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  mimi and meg — Authority: 134
  You can wipe the drool from your mouth now. * M. Design Interiors Inc.
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• Nike Flagship, Harajuku, Tokyo

  
  Ulamonge blog - [internet, design, pop culture, news, life] — Authority: 136
  This video visits Nikes new store in the heart of Tokyos Harajuku district, interviewing architect Masamichi Katayama about how he came up with interiors to suit the brand and its locale.
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• Antique Pendant Light Fixtures Offer A Variety of Styles

  
  Naked News — Authority: 174
  There are a variety of styles to choose from when looking at antique pendant light fixtures. You can purchase new fixtures and have them altered with an antique look or you can purchase actual antique fixtures from an antique dealer.
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• Why Pick Internal French Doors?

  
  Handyman Service — Authority: 150
  Internal French Doors are not a new concept in interior design. They first appeared many years ago, prior to the settlement of America, during what was known as the Georgian Period. Use of these doors in the home was discontinued for a time, but is coming back in style and is now used by many accomplished home ...
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• Ditch Your Adjustable Bed?

  
  World News — Authority: 167
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• Dream Modern House: Rahimoana house

  
  ChicTip.com — Authority: 138
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• Interior Design

  
  AQUACHANNEL — Authority: 141
  Redecorating your house isn’t all that simple and it gets even less so when you become stuck for ideas. The only way to really get over this problem in interior design ideas is to sit back, put your feet up and have a cup of coffee. I’m not joking, there’s no better way of getting a new perspective on things ...
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• Creative Living Room

  
  Better Home Improvement — Authority: 148
  When you design your home and create a place for your family to feel comfortable, safe, and be able to relax, you look for nice colors, flooring, lighting, and other things just like this one.Well, with bright colors, wooden flooring, and beautiful and grant windows you can accomplish a lot whether it is for your [...]
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• Lars Contzen Surface Design

  
  ChicTip.com — Authority: 138
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• Corner Bookcases And Their Benefits

  
  Naked News — Authority: 174
  Corner bookcases help keep the room tidy and organized. Its main use is for book storage but it can also be used to store other decors for the room such as picture frames and also for general storage of magazines, papers, and just about everything else. It also enhances the appearance of the empty corner part of a ...
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• Color Purple : Design Ideas For Any Room

  
  ChicTip.com — Authority: 138
   Interior design ideas for purple color scheme lovers.   
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  Apnijobs.com — Authority: 172
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• Bedside House-Shaped BookLight

  
  BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog - We are crazy about beds. — Authority: 452
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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 [...]
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• Firefly Chandelier

  
  Sweetie Pie Pumpkin Noodle — Authority: 123
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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 [...]
  21 hours ago

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