Decorating with mirrors – then nd now. Paintings of grand European residential interiors in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries depict rooms with mirrors built into the decorative structure. Important rooms were designed to incorporate architectural elements like doors, windows, and fireplaces into an overall scheme, where all the elements conspired to create a whole. […]
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Do you find yourself traveling from area to area when cooking in your kitchen? Are you short of storage space? Do you end up looking into a wall or having your back to your company while cooking? The solution to these problems is the centrally located kitchen island. The anchor of a busy kitchen, the […]
Many homes feature that one place where everyone feels inexplicably drawn to gather. In some homes, this special place can be a favorite piece of oversized, comfortable living room furniture. In the kitchen, this place is most often the kitchen island. When kitchen islands are placed in the kitchen, they are not only a prime […]
Most people will tell you that they view the chance to work from home as a treat. Just think, no need to drive to and from the office every day, and no need to dress up in a particular work wardrobe. But it’s not enough to have a home office that merely contains the tools […]
Grand hotel cabinets. Who wouldn’t want to own the wall cabinet of the Ritz Hotel concierge in Paris? Not too large, but not small. Spaces for keys, mail, wallets, and mislaid purses, newspapers and the occasional bottle of Moet Chandon. Packages large and small, umbrellas, city maps, and phone books. Drawers to hold miscellany. A […]
The classics are timeless. Classic architecture seems to transcend time itself. You can add a touch of timelessness with miniature classic architectural models to rooms in your home. More than just decor, architectural home accessories lend an air of sophistication and attention to detail in any room. Artists and engineers have used architectural models since […]
In today’s digitized world, the lost art of home organization has become something of a novelty. Decorating your home office in drab office furniture can lead to a room with a stifling, uninspiring atmosphere. A constructive space should be a space bursting with creativity. The perfectly picked office cabinets are a beautiful addition to any […]
how to increase your home’s adventure quotient with trunk furniture When you see a trunk, chances are that you think of the Golden Age of travel, when people on journeys packed their clothes and belongings in voluminous trunks so that they were prepared for anything. Before the time of air travel, many adventurers used trains […]
Today’s homeowners have found that one thing that is an attractive addition to any home – a home bar. Today’s models are not only eye-catching but functional as well. It is possible to entertain guests or simply enjoy a leisure evening with drinks conveniently at hand. The modern home bar is tastefully decorated to fit […]
Whenever someone walks into a home that has mirrored furniture prominently displayed, it often makes heads turn in wonder and admiration. It is usually the most beautiful furniture in the home and always gets attention whether mirrored tables are featured, a mirrored chest or other beautiful mirrored pieces like mirrored credenzas and buffets. Mirrored furniture […]