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5 key color secrets that interior designers know

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What's the key ingredient for interior design? COLOR! This is the place to start for most decorating projects. If you want to become an interior designer you will need to know what colors work together and what atmosphere you're going for. Ask yourself these questions before starting your next project and you will be on…

Design your own mosaic mural for creative interior design

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Did you know that you can design your very own mosaic mural? Here's some great ideas for an interior design plan with original mosaic murals. There are so many places to use mosaics too. There's the obvious places that tile is used in interior design like bathrooms and kitchens but there are many more options….

Become an Interior Designer; learn color combinations

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Interior designers know how important color combinations can be and you will learn a lot by checking into these resources I've found for you. Even if you don't know all the ins and outs of color theory, you can get a lot of help by following these simple suggestions.     Benjamin Moore's Nuance Magazine has…

Rosa’s Closet resale shop; interior design showcases high end fashion

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  West Michigan has a hidden treasure in Rosa's Closet. The interior design of this cool little boutique has a boudoir atmosphere that makes you believe you just walked into your very own closet filled with everything you ever wanted to wear. Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids, Michigan is the perfect location for this upscale…

Interior design want: personal chef!

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Look inside your designer dream kitchen. What does it look like? Mine has all the bells and whistles of a designer kitchen AND it's ALWAYS clean! No, I'm not dreaming and yes, it's really possible! I just met Jen Foley, professional personal chef and she has a business called La Bonne Vie. She will come right into…

7 designer facts about polished concrete floors

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      Here's an example of a beautiful concrete floor from one of my interior design projects in Michigan. This floor was installed over the entire ground floor and has embedded heat. It's easy to maintain and warm in color and feel so it looks and works great in home design.      I didn't know how easy and…

Bamboo porcelain wall tile for your next interior design project

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If you're looking for unique decorative wall tile for your next interior design project you just found it! This is the most beautiful and original porcelain wall tile I've seen in a long time.  The tile is designed and manufactured here in the U.S. by David Regan, a sculpture artist with an impressive portfolio.    …

Become an interior designer: Start with window design

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Almost every room has windows and your job will include the design of window decorations called window treatments. That's all of the stuff that goes on or around windows like shades, shutters, blinds, valances and draperies. There's a lot to learn about all the options and there's a lot of different styles.  Here's a resource…

Interior Design Find; Storage Auctions!

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  Bidding on a storage auction is entertaining and fun and here's how to find furniture and other designer treasures at very reasonable prices.   The self storage business has been recognized as an industry with remarkable growth in recent years. There are a lot of reasons behind this growth in profits. Self storage units have been…

5 steps to decorating without buying anything

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How do you decorate with all the things you already have? There's a way to put most anything to use in your interior design. Here's the five step plan to a beautiful interior without spending any money. Watch the video below to see an example of what can be done.   First bring everything out…