Category: Commentary
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A Thought For Today – February 18, 2014
“I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” — Anne Frank
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Beautiful Waterfall Faucets From Sonoma Forge
I found this beautiful waterfall faucet while perusing the California Home Design website. The faucet is by Sonoma Forge, and is in their Wherever Collection. Here is a brief excerpt from the article: “Waterfalls are the most soothing influences that feed our soul and help us relax, relieve tensions that result from our busy, hectic…
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A Thought For Today – February 17, 2014
“The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” – – Lucille Ball
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Shortlist for Designs of the Year Announced
Checkout these amazing, if not at least interesting, contenders for Design of the Year (seven categories) from the Design Museum in London. From the article in Design Curial: “The Design Museum in London has announced the shortlist of contenders for this year’s Designs of the Year competition which, as usual, includes a diverse selection including…
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A Great Example Of Making The Most Of A Small Living Space
I am continually amazed at how a large amount of creativity can transform small living spaces into comfortable living areas. In this article from freshome.com, a 45 sqm (484 sq. ft.) flat, completes that metamorphosis. Here is an excerpt from the article: “Trying to find the perfect balance between home styled comfort and cutting-edge elegance…
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A Thought For Today – 02/07/2014
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” — Sophia Loren
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5 Examples of Interior Design As Works of Art
When you view an oil painting, what strikes you first is a “feeling”: happiness, sadness, despair, ……something. The “feeling” is transmitted from conception in the brain of the artist, to the canvass, and through your eyes to your brain for processing. You are getting a message that has transcended time. A message coming from someone…
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10 Best Storage Beds
Storage beds are a practical and stylish way to add to additional space to your living area. We have used them for a long time in our designs where our clients have small bedrooms, homes, or apartments. In this article from apartmenttherapy.com, Apartment Therapy’s top ten best storage beds are listed. Here is an excerpt…
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Making The Most Of Your Available Living Space
Here is a great example of making the most of your available living space. In this article from freshome.com, Architect Kenhi Ido maximized the functionality of a very small and narrow home. Here is an excerpt from the article: “The house was especially envisioned for a couple in an urban narrow site, neighbored by a…