Articles about Interior Design

5 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

The sad fact is that a lot of people simply can’t afford – or don’t have – the amount of space that they would like in their property. Yet, that doesn’t have to mean that small homes cannot be embraced and fully optimized for spacious living. There are many simple hacks and changes you can make your home feel bigger and create a larger sense of space. Here’s how.

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4 Reasons Why Quartz Countertops Are Perfect for Your Bathroom

Quartz is often called an “engineered” stone because it is not made from only quartz. It is also known as a “compound” or “cultured” stone material. Quartz countertops are never fully comprised of simply quartz but varying materials such as resin, cement, silica, ceramic, and other polymeric materials. 

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Choosing the Best Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture

Looking to make the most of your outdoor space? When trying to select the best outdoor wicker patio furniture, there are several factors at work. In this article, we’ll cover them all and give you some tips on what to look for when comparing the different pieces of furniture. Ready? Let’s begin!

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Expert Advice for Choosing Light Fixtures for your Home

Even if you have a beautiful home, using inappropriate lighting fixtures can easily ruin the interiors. Choosing light fixtures for your home, to be honest, isn’t an easy task if you’re serious about it. There are many things you need to consider such as the size of the room, height of the ceiling, the design of the room, exposure to sunlight, the presence of any decorative features, exclusive furniture, and many others.

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Therefore, to break it down, here are some easy tips to choose the right lighting fixtures for your home.

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Get Inspired by Top Modern House Design 2019

Before you build your dream home there are some things you should do. While there are so many different designs, it’s easy to get confused. If you would search for “top modern house design” there will be a large number of results. Modern houses are often more technologically advanced but at the same time, they are very beautiful and desirable. We’ve highlighted some great options so read on! You can also visit Modern House design 2019 to see even more.

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This house belongs to the cubism style of architecture. Just consider it a bonus 8th style for this article.

So let’s check out some of these awesome modern houses!

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Home Upgrades to Consider for Aging in Place

No matter your stage of life, finding ways to make the most out of your home is a common goal. Whether you found your dream home early on or have decided to live out the rest of your years in your current abode, making the appropriate home upgrades will prevent you from outgrowing the space. Consider these upgrades for each stage of life to help you grow with your home throughout the years.

Quartz countertops are about as maintenance-free as you can get. As an added bonus… they’re also beautiful!
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Writing an Interior Design Essay for College

If you are an interior design major in college, you have to complete different academic projects related to your line of work. Among these is essay writing. That’s not an easy task. Writing a good essay on interior design requires a lot of time and creativity.

Interior design can be a fabulous career. Can you spot the Include trends in your essay such as the Maximalism style shown here?
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Current Interior Design Trends with Wood Furniture

If you’ve recently decided to update the look of your home interiors with some new furniture, you may feel a little out of the loop on what the latest design trends are. Just like any other style, home fashion goes in cycles. Fortunately, the ones for decorating are much longer than the ones for clothing! This piece is about how using the right wood furniture in your interior design is currently on-trend.

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3 Reasons to Use Wallpaper in the Kitchen

Ensuring your kitchen makes a great first impression can be a challenge. You need a variety of aspects working against you such as dirt, grease, food, water spots, and more. All of this and more can really make a mess of your kitchen. One option to save the areas above your countertops would be to use wallpaper in the kitchen. First, it’s inexpensive. Second, easy to clean. Third, wallpaper comes in a large variety of colors and patterns.

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How to Make Your House Look Like a Vacation Home

The changing season can sometimes force you to constantly redecorate your home, both for comfort and aesthetics. But what if you would rather live in a permanent vacation spot? How can you give your home a beautiful coastal atmosphere or a laidback country home vibe? This can be tricky but not impossible. Read on to learn how to make your house look like a vacation home!

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Why Home Decor Plays an Important Role When Selling a Home

While you shouldn’t forget your home’s yard, the decor inside will play a big part when selling a home. This is because the decor is something that people see visually even though they won’t get the furnishings upon sale.  They do not want to spend time trying to figure out what they can do with the house compared with what you have done. You need to try and decorate the home in a way that house hunters will find it welcoming and not question it.

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10 Shower Tile Ideas That Will Completely Transform Your Bathroom

Changing your shower tiles can completely change the look of your existing bathroom if one is the right way. If you are looking for shower tile ideas for your new bathroom or to renovate your existing bathroom, here are ten shower tile ideas that will completely transform your bathroom instantly.

10. Extruded Brick Design

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Why Choose Quartz Countertops?  

Quartz countertops have been around for decades. In the last few years, however, they’ve quickly been gaining popularity and are being used as an alternative to natural stones. Homeowners are choosing quartz for their countertops over other stones now more than ever. And it’s not hard to see why. Quartz is a man-made material and offers an array of benefits. So, what are these benefits? Why choose quartz countertops?

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Street Art Used by Brands for Advertising

The 21st century is the era of street art. Graffiti murals are all over the walls, neighborhoods, and cities. Numerous street artists use their skills to paint over boring walls. Graffiti mostly describes the social problems of the community in a beautiful way. It’s no surprise that whenever possible, people love their outdoor spaces.

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Street murals are now being commissioned by brands to beautify neighborhoods.
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