April 27, 2008 – 10:57 pm
The History of Styles and Periods is an important topic for interior designers. Having an understanding of the styles of interior design and the periods of fashion and furniture design allows an interior designer the ability to accurately recreate a style or period for an interior or subtly draw down on influences from a particular […]
Dezine Tip of the Day - Trompe l’oeil
Firstly Trompe l’oeil is the art of painting to deceive the eye. It basically means that something is painted onto a wall in 3D so that when you look at it the room appears to carry on into the painted space.
Another way it is used, often false window […]
Dezine Tip of the Day
When looking for a new home, you have to make decisions instantly from a photograph before you even decide to drive by. You must remember arriving at homes and if it doesn’t look good on the outside then you just keep driving.
So making your home look presentable and tempting for the […]
A Few Things to Think About When Selecting Tiles
If you want to use tiles in your home decorating you must do some homework, don’t choose on good looks alone. Work from an architect, or interior designer’s specifications, or use the tile store for guidance. Make sure you tell them where the tiles are to be […]
How to Disguise an Ugly Feature
A simple idea to keep in your design tool box is if you want to disguise an ugly fixture or feature in a room then paint it the same color as the walls it is on and it will no longer stand out. It seems too easy and often the […]
Dezine Tips - Imperial to Metric Conversion Factors and Measurements
Sometimes we need to be able to convert imperial measurements to metric so we can work out the size of furniture or the dimensions of a plan. Here are some factor tools to use when working between metric and imperial systems.
Imperial to Metric Conversion […]
February 6, 2008 – 3:39 pm
Save money on cleaning products.
Baking soda and water mixed in a spray bottle makes a great all purpose cleaner around the kitchen and bathroom, no need for expensive chemical alternatives. Give it a go, you will be surprised.
For tips on how to rid yourself of household pests in an environmentally friendly way
February 3, 2008 – 8:05 pm
Dezine Tip of the Day - Joinery or Cabinetry Design
When designing joinery or cabinetry such as a side board, bookcase, chest of drawers or a kitchen bench, always allow space for the toes to slip under the joinery unit, or piece of cabinetry when standing against it. It means you can get closer and […]
January 21, 2008 – 3:51 am
Curtain Dezine Tip of the Day - Sheers for Decoration
Sometimes windows can be difficult to dress and decorate if the room is small and dark and you don’t want to enclose it with heavy drapery but you still want to create privacy. By using translucent sheers filtered natural light can enter into the room whilst […]
January 19, 2008 – 2:43 pm
Dezine Tip of the Day - Types of Carpet
Carpet is a luxury item for some and a necessity for those in cooler climates. It is warm underfoot and helps absorbs sound. It’s composition is not as complex as some think, there are three main types of carpet pile, a cut pile, loop pile and a […]
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