Wood in Interior Design – What You Need to Know

Wood plays an important role in interior design. Every type of wood material has specific characteristics that serve different purposes when it comes home décor. In addition, you can use wood to establish a particular mood or atmosphere in the room. However, in order to do that, you need to have some extra knowledge on both wood materials and interior design. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the most popular types of wood and their qualities.

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Your Own Home Designer Few Clicks Away

Today, home design and decorating often come hand in hand with technology. Various software programs are currently offered on the market promising to help you in your design project. However, most of these products are either too expensive or too complicated to use.

Fortunately, software developer Chief Architect has created a number of great alternatives. The company is behind the popular architectural home and design software Home Designer 2014 which was developed for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Now Home Designer 2014 titles are available on Amazon.com for 20% off. The products can be either downloaded directly on a computers or ordered as a CD-ROM. In addition, they can be used on devices which run on Windows 8, 7, Vista or XP.

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Salone del Mobile Turns to the Maker Culture

Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013 started yesterday. However, the event already managed to attract attention with a new trend in design with incorporated the maker culture.

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AHEC showcases the ‘office of the future’ at Salone del Mobile in Milan

Adam Khan and Wallpaper collaborate with AHEC to develop a striking timber composition – ‘Octopus’

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, is showcasing the ‘office of the future’ at the Wallpaper Handmade Exhibition, which opened today (April 9, 2013) as part of Salone del Mobile in Milan. AHEC was invited to collaborate with Wallpaper and architect Adam Khan to rethink the modern workplace and present a radical new vision of how and where we should spend our working lives. The result is a striking timber striking timber composition, ‘Octopus’, which defines, divides and connects various work zones and a section of this is being displayed at the Leclettico Gallery until April 13.

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Colour Psychology and How to Use it in Interior Design

The study of colour psychology is rather new and it still remains unfamiliar even to some interior designers. However, there are more scientific proves that suggest the strong connection between a room’s colours and the feelings of the people who are in it. Moreover, colours are now known to affect not only our mental state, but also our physical one. For example, green is found to help hospital patients to recover for a shorter amount of time. But what about the other colours what is their power?

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Unique collectibles under the roof of Design Days Dubai

The upcoming second edition of Design Days Dubai will bring a fresh dimension to the region’s design and arts scene as part of Art Dubai. The first fair in the Middle East and South Asia dedicated to rare and limited edition design pieces will take place from 18 to 21 March, 2013 near Burj Khalifa in the Downtown Dubai.

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Home Interior Design Trends for Spring 2013

As soon as spring arrives, interior designers start to experiment with bold and bright colours, patterns and prints. Spring 2013 will not break this tradition with a lack of interior design trends. However, it will offer something new and fresh that will invite the lively season into your home. Read more

Colour of 2013 in Your Home

What is the Colour of 2013 and How to Incorporate it into Your Home

Every year, home decorators and interior designers pick a colour of the year. This colour is then used heavily throughout the next 12 months. In 2012, the most popular colour in interior decoration and design was the tangerine tango. It brought lots of freshness, fun, energy and funkiness into many people’s homes and lives. The 2013 also has its colour and it is emerald.

The emerald colour is different from the tangerine tango. It is more relaxing, harmonizing and balancing. Emerald is also one very fresh and vivid shade of green. In addition, this colour of 2013 is often seen in the nature. Read more

Introducing Versace Home Collection to Middle Eastern Markets

Versace Home is a furniture and interior decoration items collection line following the traditions and style of the Italian fashion house Versace, which was established by the gifted designer Gianni Versace in 1978. Versace Home presents to all connoisseurs ultra luxurious furnishing that can be used in private residences or to accommodate luxury hotels and other types of exquisite high-end property. The collection line offers full assortment of interior decoration items such as bedding, crockery and upholstered furniture designed to invite splendor in every home. The Versace Home collection is developed for people with a sharp eye for detail and exquisite taste. Versace Home can be best descibed as two parallel and distinctly contrasting expressions of classic and modern at the same time.

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Hotels light up with Christmas Decorations

Christmas is one of the most joyous and warm holidays of the year. People decorate their homes and workplaces to spread the Christmas spirit and light up their winter days. Many schools and stores run competitions for the best Christmas decorations. Hotels too  get in the Christmas mood by changing or adding a few Christmas items to their interior. Luxury hotels spend lavisgly on Christmas decorations.

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