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Blog Entries - Aug. 2016

7 Unique Lampshade Shapes Explained

7 Unique Lampshade Shapes Explained

August 29, 2016  |  inspiration, interior design, lighting

Lampshades are an element that adds to the design of a lamp. There are many different shapes of shade. The main seven include: the tapered drum, the empire, the rectangle, the drum, the bell, the square, and the

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How to Go Bold with Wallpaper

How to Go Bold with Wallpaper

Wallpaper dates all the way back to 200 B.C. when the ancient Chinese glued rice paper to their walls. In 105 A.D. Ts’ai Lun incorporated textile waste into papermaking. The Arabs and then Europeans refined this

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7 Interior Design Words that start with ā€œVā€

7 Interior Design Words that start with ā€œVā€

August 22, 2016  |  inspiration, interior design

We thought we’d share with you 7 interior design words that start with “V” just for the heck of it. This ought to get you thinking this Monday morning.      Varnish - a liquid

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How to Choose the Right Countertop

How to Choose the Right Countertop

August 15, 2016  |  home renovation, inspiration, kitchen

When it comes to countertops, there are many different options. Three of the big options include granite, quartz, and marble. There are pros and cons to each surface so it’s smart to read up on the equalities of

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How the Herter Brothers Revolutionized Interior Design

How the Herter Brothers Revolutionized Interior Design

August 12, 2016  |  classic design trends, interior design

When it comes to furniture designers in the United States, the Herter brothers stand apart with their ornate, cross-culturally inspired creations.  The Herter brothers started their company in February of 1864.

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5 Sofa Styles Explained

5 Sofa Styles Explained

There are many different types of sofas. They can be the inspiration piece for an entire room. You can opt for a sleeker more sophisticated sofa with two cushions or a more relaxed look with three cushions. Sometimes

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