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06/01/2022

Knowing how many people will sit on your couch and how many spills your sofa may experience during its lifetime is simply staggering. For some folks, it might even be a little disturbing. But couches are meant for sitting, and we all know that accidents happen with food, beverages, and other products. That’s life.

After learning the latter two statistics, it is more important than ever to select a sofa that not only is comfortable and will look suitable within your interior design but will also be durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-clean. Choose a couch that can go through a little wear and tear over the years if you have a big family, and consider different materials like leather, especially if you have children or plan to eat on the sofa. Regardless, there will be people sitting on your couch frequently, and there will be spills and messes!

05/01/2022

Nature-Made Versus Man-Made Furniture And Décor Last Longer
More than ever before, we are turning to natural materials to use in our interior designs like bamboo, cork, h**p, cotton, stone, and clay. Likewise, many of us are turning away from man-made materials like plastics, laminate, and faux leather. There’s a good reason for selecting natural materials over ones that are fabricated: because they last longer!

It makes sense why many natural materials last longer as they are usually weather-proof, and in nature, fibers of materials are naturally intertwined rather than forcefully fused together in a factory. Additionally, natural materials are also very trendy in interior design right now, and not to mention, are eco-friendly, making them excellent to opt for in both furniture and décor.

05/01/2022

Many of us are aware that interior design plays a heavy role on how we think and feel. Some of us are aware that certain colors in an interior design are more relaxing than other colors that might instead give us energy. Many also understand that the amount of lighting entering our home can also alter our mood. However, did you know that having windows in your interior design may be able to alleviate acute or even chronic pain? It’s true!

Multiple studies conducted in different hospitals found that when patients were placed in rooms with windows featuring a beautiful landscape view, they didn’t require pain medication. A big reason for this is the fact that plants and the color green are very relaxing psychologically. When the brain is relaxed, the body tends to follow. However, when someone is highly anxious or stressed, they are more likely to experience pain (e.g., headaches, muscle aches, chest pains), even without a medical cause.

03/01/2022

American Actress Elsie De Wolfe (1865 – 1950) Is Credited For Helping Make Interior Decorating A Profession
Apart from being a wonderful actress, Elsie de Wolfe was also supposedly the first ever professional interior decorator and the author of her book, The House in Good Taste. De Wolfe may no longer be around, but her interior design style lives on. In her time, de Wolfe’s interior design skills were considering refreshing yet simple.

“I believe in plenty of optimism and white paint, comfortable chairs with lights beside them, open fires on the hearth and flowers wherever they ‘belong,’ mirrors and sunshine in all rooms” de Wolfe wrote. Although her style is no longer relevant today, her ability to make a dim place brighter and make a home more suitable and comfortable for living in is very much still inspiring.

03/01/2022

Interior Design Is Much Older Than We Think
We talk about interior design like it’s something new or recently-established. Some of us might presume interior design didn’t truly come about until at least the Victorian era. However, the truth is, it may have been present in the prehistoric era. Some might consider drawings on cave walls to not just be forms of communication but also ways of decorating a space.

19/12/2021

19/12/2021

19/12/2021