Corbel

Corbel

A corbel is a decorative or structural bracket placed between a vertical wall and a horizontal surface (ceiling, counter, tabletop, roof). Corbels are produced from plaster, wood or marble, and reproduction corbels are made with material. R.S. Stapleton Company –…

Loggia

Loggia

Whereas a colonnade is a series of columns spaced equally, a loggia is your area or recess created across the facade of a building in which the colonnade and roof create a covered porch or walkway. Loggias can be at…

Lampshades Shine for Quick Decor Change

Lampshades Shine for Quick Decor Change

I’d put lampshades in precisely the exact same class as cushions and bathroom towels — you know, the “things I like to switch out” class. OK, so I get a little stressed sometimes, especially when the year changes, to determine…

Layout Calendar: March 9--31

Layout Calendar: March 9–31

If flowers, fashion, interior photography or LEGOs are your thing, our roundup of upcoming events throughout the nation has something for you. Below. Agent Gallery Chicago MARKET — March 11, 2012, 10 Gamble– 4 p.m.; one Sunday a month afterwardsDose…

5 Top Design Occasions: Nov. 4--Nov. 25, 2011

5 Top Design Occasions: Nov. 4–Nov. 25, 2011

Indulge in chocolate and chiles at the Scenic Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix or partake in a feast for your senses at San Francisco’s Dining by Design. Head to the Northwest and see a display exploring the career of Seattle…

Little Ideas for Big Results

Little Ideas for Big Results

When seeking to make modifications in our homes’ decoration, we often consider making improvements to a larger scale. I am always excited about opportunities for a decorating overhaul, but what also excites me is the appearance on customers’ faces when…

Stage Your Home and Sell it Quickly

Stage Your Home and Sell it Quickly

A property slump is really a drag, especially if you’re attempting to sell your abode. So point your pad to beat out the competition and also draw in more potential buyers. Most buyers have a hard time looking past pink…

A World View: Decorating With Maps

A World View: Decorating With Maps

On the lookout for and affordable and easy way to decorate your walls? Consider maps. Whether it is a topographical map from USGS, a nautical chart, a collection of National Parks maps, a subway map, a map of the whole…

Roman Blinds: The Just Right Window Coverings for Summer

Roman Blinds: The Just Right Window Coverings for Summer

Window coverings provide a shine that is gentle to the interior decoration of any area. If curtains are excessively fussy and blinds are excessively chilly, roman blinds provide a practical as well as classy choice that warmup windows while offering…

Design Elements: Vibrant Lampshades

Design Elements: Vibrant Lampshades

I find myself needing more colour within my house, each spring. An easy approach to bring the transforming season into our insides is through brilliant pillows, flowers as well as other little accessories. However, what about a lampshade that is…