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The home furnishings and interior design industries are not fond of change and are both slow to adopt new ideas and technologies.  The question “Is there really a benefit from social media or is it a waste of time?” is often heard verbalized in conjunction with a sarcastic look of skepticism on the face of some that would rather not have to add yet one more thing to their list of things to do.

However both the home furnishings and interior design industries are experiencing a period of drastic transition, and those companies and individuals that are embracing the new emerging technologies and media outlets are reaping visible and monetary benefits. …

Yellow is considered to be a happy color that is associated with intelligence and of course, sunshine. It is a warm color so it should definitely be used to warm and brighten a room. It is also known to stimulate the …

Blue is considered to be good for the mind and body because it seems to have a calming effect. It slows metabolism and is associated with tranquility and rest. For this reason, blue is a good color to use in …

Colors make you feel a particular way when associated them with certain actions. The color red is a very emotional and sometimes aggressive shade. It’s the color of fire and blood so it is associated with war and …

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Spring is just around the corner, but why wait until then? Shake off the winter blues now with a little early spring cleaning. Here are some Ideas to get you started and some tips for getting up the most stubborn stains. …

Nils Wodzak of Konzept Design has designed a very chic and stylish solution for storing your ironing board.  Now you can do the laundry in style!  …

The symbolism of flower colors is steeped in tradition.  In fact, every flower color from a deep red rose to a bright yellow daffodil offers a rich and meaningful story dating back thousands of years. The flower colors you choose for a bouquet can be as important as the types of flowers used in an arrangement.

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On Valentine’s Day, the restaurants are always crowded and hectic and the romantic comedies are sold out at the movie theaters. Why deal with all that when you can have a perfectly romantic evening at home? Here are some tips to create a cozy, stress-free evening for you and your sweetie. …

Decorating is difficult enough when you’re doing it for your own room. Add in a client that has specific, ever-changing tastes and no concept of money and a whole new set of problems arise. Here’s a list of do’s and don’ts that will keep your child and your wallet happy. …

Regardless of what type of home you reside in, whether it be a condo in the city, an apartment on the edge of town or you simply just want to decorate the smaller rooms inside of your home; interior design can be a challenge in this type of environment because of the limited space and options.  However, you can still maintain a sense of style without requiring a large area of space, because essentially it is only one room that you are decorating; right?  If you keep things simple and organized, home decor selection for small rooms can be easy! …