February 23rd, 2010 • Furniture, Interior Design • 2 Comments »
The practice of herbal medicine dating back 3,000 years to ancient China has given Korea yet another unique storage chest — the medicine chest. Miniature drawers for storing herbs and roots cover almost the entire front of the chest; the contents identified by characters carved on each drawer. Larger drawers at the bottom were for storing poisons. The scholar’s desk or clothes closet are two other gems of Korean craftsmanship. Many other items like the mirror box, comb case, jewelry box and document box are smaller items which can easily slip into a little corner or displayed on the shelf in a home. This unique furniture can also be used as an additional ornament your home improvement.
Oriental antiques and modern reproductions of furniture items and relics are easily available in the stores here and the homemaker will no doubt find a place for them whatever his home design. Such pieces too will find a sentimental niche in his heart being closer home. An attractive addition to the home is this old Chinese lacquer box. The Chinese indigo fabric on which it rests is characteristic of the common folk during the Chin Dynasty 200 BC. It was then used to make bibs, garment pillow cases and curtains and the modern homemaker will no doubt find many uses for this indigenous handicraft.
July 18th, 2010 • Home Tips, Interior Design • 3 Comments »
In addition to providing your home with more living space, an additional house can be a great investment. However, before starting the project as the first home owners should consider several important items. These items include: home market values in the neighborhood, financing, size and scale of the project, architecture, timetable for completion, personal disruption / inconvenience threshold and the sweat equity commitment level. Read the rest of this entry »
July 15th, 2010 • Family Rooms, Home Tips • 614 Comments »
You thought your family and children fill safe in the relaxed home environment are protected from potent health hazards! But did you know that the source of asthma, lead poisoning, and many types such as chronic health conditions could lie in your home environment? According to a recent survey has revealed that your family especially children threatened with a major health risk if the design / architecture, construction and maintenance of your home is wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
July 12th, 2010 • Family Rooms, Home Tips, Interior Design • 4 Comments »
Nowadays, the lack of time for decorating and maintenance that makes peoples look for something that can be done quickly and conveniently. However, even in this type of situation is very important personality. Material selection, furniture, accessories and the right color is a big ally for those who want to make the environment more elegant interior and reflect “the way the owner to” Color, is fashion. This has been a key element of the decor. The key concept in project design for the home or apartment can be defined only in one word: harmony. Read the rest of this entry »
July 12th, 2010 • Furniture, Interior Design • 6 Comments »
Chandelier conjures visions royalty, grandeur and luxury. Although slim and slimmer versions have evolved, there is still old-fashioned aura that surrounds a chandelier. So, when someone is struggling to find antiques for his home, go for furniture turn-of-the-century, a decadent look at the fireplace and chandeliers is the first thing on his mind. Chandelier conjures visions royalty, grandeur and luxury. Although slim and slimmer versions have evolved, there is still old-fashioned aura that surrounds a chandelier. Read the rest of this entry »
July 8th, 2010 • Family Rooms, Interior Design • 9 Comments »
When building a house, insulation is one of the main aspects that can cut future heating and cooling costs. Fiberglass insulation has become the main choice, but not anymore. People have become much more sensitive to environmental issues and energy savings when building a house. While these subjects are rarely discussed 20 years ago, they are now on the front burner for many of us. Read the rest of this entry »
July 8th, 2010 • Home Tips, Interior Design • 9 Comments »
Window blinds is very important for anyone who wants to protect their privacy, at home or at work. While it is true that some people prefer to use curtains, window blinds have the advantage because you can control the amount of light entering one of the reasons for the choice of curtain blinds is the ease of installation. Some types of window blind, in fact, a little more difficult to install … but this alone would not necessarily be the deciding factor. Read the rest of this entry »