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
  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”

• Think About Getting Carpet Squares As Opposed to Wall to WallCarpeting

  
  Naked News — Authority: 175
  Ive never been a big fan of carpeting floors. Ever since I found out about carpet squares , the process has all been a lot easier for me. By saving me both time and money, Im a huge advocate of using these.
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• Modern Doors for home interior decoration from Oikos

  
  House and Home Designs — Authority: 131
  Door is an important element of exterior and interior decoration, you can give the modern touch of your house design by using the glass, wood  and steel door. Modern doors come with panels that add style and elegance. Traditional designs are absolutely everywhere, but finding a decent selection of modern doors is ...
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• Good Church Chairs Options

  
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  Gone are the days when churchgoers have to bear sitting on uncomfortable church chairs throughout the entire religious service. This is due to the trend among religions to improve the atmosphere within the churchs walls. The objective is to promote better concentration in the worship. Going to church, after all, is an ...
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• Indoor lighting with corner lamp by Ji Young Shon

  
  House and Home Designs — Authority: 131
  One of the beauties of table lamps and floor lamps is that they are portable, so you can change the furniture in your lounge around to your heart’s content. Standard lamps come in styles that range from art deco to contemporary, traditional to funky and rustic to retro. Contemporary table lamps serve nearly as much ...
  7 hours ago

• Get the Look: Gone With the Wind

  
  CasaSugar — Authority: 615
  Today marks the 70th anniversary of the release of Gone With the Wind , the epic drama chronicling the Civil War from the point of view of Southern heroine (and, I would argue, reformed spoiled brat, Scarlett OHara). The most popular film ever made, it was adapted by Sidney Howard from Margaret Mitchells novel of the ...
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• MOROCCAN + MODERN POUF

  
  coco+kelley — Authority: 597
  I am so in love with this combination of Morroccan-inspired trim and cheery modern chartreuse fabric... All in this super fun pouf ! Did you have any idea that Free People was making home accessories? I sure didnt. Seems to be a popular trend these days (I cant wait for the H&M line to make it to the ...
  9 hours ago

• best of booli.

  
  sfgirlbybay — Authority: 565
  i came across booli , a swedish real estate search engine via emma’s design blog ( which i also adore ), and i can’t read a word of it, but that doesn’t matter a darn bit.  booli is used primarily as a guide to finding homes in sweden, but they’ve also added an inspiration page , and it’s simply full ...
  13 hours ago

• Crazy ‘Urban Forest’ to Tower in China

  
  Luxury Insider's Current Affairs — Authority: 141
  The architects at MAD are pressing ahead with an extraordinary high-rise development in Chongqing, China. Read the rest of the story at: Crazy ‘Urban Forest’ to Tower in China
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• Picking A Rug For Your Home

  
  Naked News — Authority: 175
  An area rug is so much more than just its functionality. True, it cushions our tired feet and protects the flooring, especially the carpeted and the high-traffic zones. It also keeps dirt, scratches and taint at bay. More than those practical objectives, an area rug can add beauty to a room. It can give personality, ...
  14 hours ago

• A Quick Guide To Choosing Area Rugs

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 160
  Searching for that perfect rug for an empty space can get very difficult – probably much harder than you expected. You’ll likely be overwhelmed by the sheer range of colors, sizes and patterns of area rugs available on the market today. So how do you choose just one? Here are a few pointers you can follow to be ...
  14 hours ago

• Why to Buy Skylight Blinds

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 160
  Window coverings are essential in most homes, and skylight blinds should be just as important if you have skylights in your home. Many people underestimate the importance of them. If you have a skylight and haven’t yet gotten shades for them, I’d like to try to convince you of the reasons you may want to consider ...
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• sneak peek: eleanor grosch

  
  Design*Sponge — Authority: 641
  since we last saw eleanor grosch of push me pull you design , she’s moved into a new home in south philly. and in less than a year, she’s completely gutted the kitchen, the bathroom and redone the dining room. all while living with three guys (boyfriend petey, roommate kevin and brother eoin!) and three cats! ...
  15 hours ago

• Music & Design: David Bowie Reimagined

  
  Design Milk — Authority: 673
  Motion design & production house Royale and Designer Rogerio Carvalheiro, Principal of RC Design Federation , recently joined forces to create a David Bowie-inspired multi-media installation for “Rock ‘n’ Platinum: A Designer Showcase That Interprets Music Through Design.” The showcase was commissioned ...
  17 hours ago

• Tanada Piece Gallery

  
  JeanSnow.net — Authority: 522
  Beautiful new gallery in the city of Kyotanabe (near Kyoto) called Tanada Piece Gallery , featuring a rice field-inspired interior by Japanese architecture studio Geneto .
  18 hours ago

• Give Your Kitchen a Facelift

  
  rotatelogs.com — Authority: 160
  The kitchen is the part of the house where people spend more of their time than they do in other rooms. Not only do you prepare food and eat it here, but families also come together here when there is a crisis, or occasion for rejoicing. If you have a number of telephones in the house it is usually the kitchen one ...
  19 hours ago

• Vintage Chandeliers

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 164
  A chandelier is undoubtedly an indulgence that can be seen used through history. Museums all over the world showcase exquisite pieces of intricately made chandeliers used by royalty. So, when in today’s times one opts to give his home decor a vintage touch, it is the thought of a chandelier that first enters the ...
  20 hours ago

• Types Of Wood Blinds

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 164
  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 [...]
  20 hours ago

• Adding An Oriental Rug To Your Home

  
  Web Design TB — Authority: 156
  When you see luxurious homes on television you may notice that there are a lot of Oriental rugs on the floors in these homes. That is because homeowners appreciate the value an Oriental rug can add to any room. A true Oriental rug is a great investment for a person. The Oriental rug is often the first thing that ...
  21 hours ago

• Interior Lighting Fixtures

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 164
  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 ...
  21 hours ago

• Antique Lighting Fixtures

  
  Professional Articles Directory About Home Improvement — Authority: 164
  Lighting fixtures have been in existence for years. They were a symbol of royalty and a distinct social class during the Roman era. The moguls used to adorn their courts with invaluable lighting fixtures, in order to impress people with their show of wealth. Lighting fixtures, then, used candles and kerosene, unlike ...
  22 hours ago

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