Design Basics
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Maximize Your Space: Best Storage Ideas for Every Home
Sorry for skipping last week guys, I got food poisoning from a Thanksgiving buffet ANYWHO… With my downsizing move quickly approaching, storage has been on my mind nonstop. SO… I thought it might be a good idea to share my thoughts with you all. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some storage best Read more
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Red Flags in Home Flips: A Buyer’s Guide
In a world of increased development, aging homes, and converted old facilities, the chances of landing a home that has been flipped or majorly changed for an affordable price are much higher than you might think. Unfortunately, these renovations are often done as quickly and cheaply as possible, which may not seem like a huge Read more
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How ADA Impacts Modern Design Practices
With an increased public focus on making accommodations for those with disabilities, this started being taken into account during the design process. There was an issue, though: How do we make sure the space is actually accessible if there are no real standards to follow, like with designing for able-bodied people? That’s where ADA Compliance Read more
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Creating an Elder-Friendly Home: Tips for Aging in Place
With everything getting more expensive, the housing market is becoming increasingly competitive, and the population living longer lives overall, the idea of “aging in place” is becoming much more appealing. Instead of downsizing, moving to a home that’s already fitted with the necessary equipment, or looking into assisted living facilities, a lot of older folks Read more
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Understanding Major Design Movements: A Brief (But Complete) Reference Guide
There’s always a lot of talk surrounding different periods in design history. “This is so Gothic”, “Mid-Century Modern is back”, “a nod to Ancient Greek design”… these can be used within the industry, in marketing, or amongst the general public. But, are these references even accurate? The answer seems to be sometimes. There are certainly Read more
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Factors That Influence Your Interior Design Taste
Everyone, for the most part, has their own style. Whether that is adopted or even copied from others, or it is truly individually curated, tastes evolve both as a society as well as separately. This can happen due to a number of factors —some internal and some external. Let’s take a quick look at some Read more
