If this article were called “trends in portables,” you surely wouldn’t read it. What does that even mean?! Portable…what? Portable bicycles? Portable cooktops? Portable potties?… The term “portable” in the world of interior design refers to lamps that you can pick up and place elsewhere…generally, those that sit on a table, desk or shelf. And
Anyone who remembers the quintessential needlepoint pillows, floral wallpaper and blue and white ceramic tiles and lamps of the 1980s-1990s probably finds some of today’s interior design familiar. These items were thrown to the curb after minimalism took hold in the late 1990s. Chintz armchairs and Victorian furniture and all sorts of vintage artifacts were
Occupancy sensors are electronic devices set up around your home that detect if someone is there. Motion sensors (one type of occupancy sensor) have been used for AGES outdoors—just think of floodlights in the neighbor’s backyard!! In the home today, though, NEW technology has turned occupancy sensors of all kinds into the linchpin for next-level
There is no denying that this part of the country celebrates some architectural ingenuity. Can’t you just “tell” when you’re looking at a classic Texan home?! At the very least, you can recognize a LOT of features of southern style homes in general. It’s not just about style, though. There are also geographical factors that
Magazines—both print and digital—are an excellent source of inspiration. They help you choose your window treatments and the “best local chai,” or give you recipes for the holidays or tips to “get over him.” There’s a magazine for everything and everyone. Inspiration for the home is especially popular in magazines because a magazine is SO
This is a guest article written by a contributor from BestViewsReviews.com. Your home is your personal haven—a place where you can relax, unwind and be yourself. So why not make it as stylish and attractive as possible? With a few simple tips and trends, you can transform your home into a fresh and inviting space