As an interior designer, I am often asked what the latest trends in homes furnishings are, which is actually a harder question to answer than you might think. Trends lie in home decor, not home furni..

Furnishing your home is a very private affair, and although tastes and fashions change there are some items that remain firm favourites throughout the changes. The iconic styles by some of the most f..

They say that home is where the heart is, and as an interior design expert I understand that being able to design, decorate and furnish a house so that it is a home for a client is no walk in the park..

The subject of home furnishings has never really registered on my radar. It's not that I've ever consciously tried to avoid the subject or even given it much thought either way; you could say I've bee..

Your home is the most important place in your life. It is where the majority of your time is spent and the place where you can relax and do nearly anything you want. Being that the home is such a sig..

Why dress a window? You may want a good night's sleep in a dark room. If you are south facing you might want to cut out bright sunlight which dazzles you in the living room. You may want privacy from ..

When you want to create a different splash of color or produce a favorable change within your home environment, there are plenty of ways to create exciting, exclusive accents. Many people believe that..

When it comes to choosing a window covering that will meet the various needs of your rooms, there is no one formula to use or refer to. Both selections possess their own set of advantages, as well as ..

It is our private spot where we can hide, a shelter where we leave our troubles behind. We take care about its privacy, unique and comfortable image just to say: 'there's no place like home'! It takes..

Many people think that coffee tables started life in the 1920's but they go back a lot further than that. They were very common in the Ottoman Empire - usually found in tea gardens. Coffee houses fir..

In today's increasingly energy conscious society, one must consider the energy efficiency of every product they purchase. Whether it's your car's gas mileage or how much electricity your refrigerator ..

Shining on a showroom floor or in a magazine ad, mini blinds look fantastic. However, when you get them in your home and they begin to collect dirt and grime, the prospect of cleaning them over the sp..

If you are in the market for some new bar stools you have many options available to you. You can choose from different fabrics and colors, to the frame style to the location at which you buy. When you..

A couple years ago, a good friend got married and moved into a nice home with a great view near the golf course, spacious back yard, and a patio to overlook it all. The first couple weeks, they focus..

Lighting can make or break a mood. At a dance, you don't want all the lights to be on, and while studying, you don't want candles lit everywhere. This is why lighting is not something to be overlook..