The Essential Elements of Interior Design
Getting from one floor to another can be solved a number of different ways. During a recent stroll through the Architectural Digest Home Show I met Steve Ronsheim, the owner of Ascendings LLC, based in Columbus, Indiana. There was an amazing spiral staircase in the booth which caught my eye. Here's the story of the company in Steve's words. >>>
Nothing says luxury like a decadent bathroom. Here's a look at what could be the next big thing in bathroom decor. Deep-sided soaking tubs that use the Japanese "ofura" as a jump-off point. A classic design re-imagined in steel, bronze and copper as well as the traditional hardwoods. Take a look >>>
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Architecture and interior design is made up of pieces and parts, systems and components, all of which should tie back to your own design point of view. When you're faced with making a decision about changing out, covering over or refurbishing part of your home it helps to know what styles and periods easily lend themselves to which materials, colors and textures. Here's a page that will steer you towards breaking the room down into it's basic elements with links to more detail. (The place where the devil lives.)
Second only to the ceiling, floors represent the largest expanse of surface area in your home. Once you've identified what period and style appeals to you it becomes easier to make selections based on the overall look you're trying to achieve. Here's a page designed to help you select the best material for walking and sitting.
Kitchen cabinets are boxes hanging on the wall to hold your stuff. But if you've ever shopped for them, you know things get very complicated, very fast. Here's a primer to help guide you through the word of stock, semi and totally custom cabinetry.
Fireplaces can be a source of warmth and more entertaining than television. Here's a page that talks about inserts, fuels, and the design of what might be the focal point of your greatest room. Certain kinds of materials are associated with certain room styles but clever designers can use modern finishes like stainless steel and make it totally work.
Green
is the current hottest word in materials these days. Debate rages whether is actually is or isn't easy to be green. But we're pretty sure it's not going away.
Interior design elements
are the building blocks for helping determine your own unique design point of view. Once you find a style that you like, use the elements of color, texture, material choices, fixtures, furniture and fabrics to assemble the final look.
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