Stephane Boudin, a Parisian interior designer is well-known as the President of what is considered by many to be the world’s leading interior decorating firm in the 20th century – Maison Jansen. One of Boudin’s greatest projects as an interior designer was the restoration and renovation of the White House […]
Margaret B. Parker
Design Guide: Creating the Perfect Home Office
Working from home is on the rise. Census. Gov states that in the last decade, the number of Americans who work from home at least one day a week has increased by a staggering 35% (that’s 4.2 million Americans!) in the last decade. The importance of having a well-planned, well-designed, […]
Home Security Checklist – 10 Simple Steps to Securing Your House Interior – Residential Security
Homeowners can stop most Residential Break and Enters (B & E). B & E offences are perpetrated mostly by unsophisticated criminals who seize immediate opportunities. Unfortunately, opportunities provided by homeowners themselves. Specific things (opportunities) the potential offender looks for: 1) Homes which appear unoccupied (i.e. Owner/renter on vacation) – lawns […]
How to Choose a Home Burglar Alarm System
Thirty minutes in front of the television at the local news hour should convince anyone of two facts: first, the number of burglaries and home invasions is not declining, and, second, these types of crimes are being committed in places we always thought were safe. Crime is no longer restricted […]
The Advantages Of Living In A Self Build Huf Haus
Are you tired of living in a very loud and busy constricted place? If you are, then it is now time for a change. Take your time to start exploring better place and environment for a comfortable living. You need not go far to mountains, new city, or another country […]
A Step – By – Step Guide to Building a House
If you are fed up with the whole family sharing one bathroom, too few bedrooms and not enough room in the garden then perhaps its time to move. But should you consider building over buying an established property, what is the procedure for building a house in Australia? An established […]
7 Home Business Ideas For Women That Work
More and more women are choosing to work from home. This gives them the flexibility required to raise children, manage the house and take care of other such tasks. There are many home business ideas for women. Many times, a hobby becomes a base for your business. Here are some […]
Eco Home Tips – Checklist For Your Next Green Home
Looking to buy or rent a green home? These days, lots of green homes are going on the market as sellers and landlords recognise they’re in demand. But how is one to know which homes are truly green? Here’s a checklist of features to look out for and questions to […]
House Painting Odors – Getting Rid of the Smell
Homeowners, especially those with small children, often ask me how to get rid of paint odors. It’s such a big concern for some folks that they’ll ask me about potential odor control before they even book the painting estimate. The good news is that the evolution of house paint has […]
Principles of Interior Design
Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. […]