I am loving this new series, Design Dictionary, put on Decor Arts Now. I'm learning so much about all these terms. Today's is Caryatid. Apparently this is a term used to describe using a female figure in art. Looking through some pictures it doesn't have to be the whole body, as long as it has a face you're pretty much good. CARYATID ”care-ee-ah-tid”: Sculpted support in the form of a female … [Read more...]
Detailed Floor Plans of Famous TV Shows
I don't know about you, but when you watch your favorite shows, you imagine yourself right there in the actions. But ask yourself, if you were to step into their house right now, would you be able to find your way around? A Spanish based artist has taken the time to draw up the floor plans from his favorite TV shows. Including the floor plans from Seinfeld The Simpsons, Up and I Love Lucy, … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary- Caning
Used in furniture making caning can be also in fashion. Easily confused with wicker, Caning is a method of weaving using long narrow strips of peeled bark or skin of a rattan vine. This is used typically to construct seats and chair back. Caning originated in India and became widespread in the 19th century. Caning applies to specifically weaving with rattan bark with a distinct open pattern … [Read more...]
How To- Stripping Wallpaper
Wallpaper is coming back in a big way, but it can be a pain to take down the old to bring in the new. Here are some steps to follow if you want to take down your grandma's floral to add that modern Chevron or whatever it is that's striking your fancy. Strip Your Wallpaper … [Read more...]
Schijndel Market Square
This house may look like a simple farm house, but if you take a closer look you’ll realize that this building is actually a glass house developed In Schijndel in market square. The market square was heavily damaged during WWII which left a gap between the town all and main street. Over 20 years, Winy Maas proposed a total of six designs which were shot down by the town. Finally his 7th … [Read more...]
Decorative Hooks- The Home Depot
When we're walking around our home we tend to ignore the little details such as our wall hooks or knobs. These things may seem like they don't matter, but replacing something as simple as a hook can change the entire look of a room. Check out these hooks from the Home Depot and start letting your imagination run wild as you explore the possibilities. If you don't have wall hooks, look anyway. … [Read more...]
Biggest Design Mistakes in the Kitchen
In this article you can find the dos and don’t to follow when redesigning, remodeling or building your kitchen. Tips such as “don’t be boring” and “do take cabinets up to the ceiling” or “don’t over decorate” are just a few of the tips you’ll find here. Click through the slide show to find examples and other information on all the design suggestions from home beautiful. Full Article … [Read more...]