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 Revealing articles on interior design styles, innovations, trends and history.

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

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• Acoustical Considerations - An Introduction
• An American Home: The History of the White House
• CSI Master Format(TM) Division
• Design Styles: Architecture, Interiors & Furnishings A-H / I-Q / R-Z
• Palladio, Andrea
• Virtual Architecture: A Real Trip
• With A Ceiling the Sky is the Limit

COLOR

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• A Change in Season Reflects a Change in Mood
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Bring Color & Inspiration to Your Favorite Rooms
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Hot Home Decorating and Color Trends for 2008
• Itten, Johannes "The Art of Color"

• Monochrome Magic

EDUCATION

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• Being the Best You Can Be - NCIDQ
• Career Education Finds Powerful Results in High Schools and Beyond
• Color Board Presentations
• Finely Tailored Portfolios
• ID Glossary of Terms
• Interior Designers: It Seems in This Day and Age Everyone Wants to Be One!
• Job Interview 2.0 - How Technology is Transforming the Job Hunt
• No Experience and Looking for Work

• NEW Rιsumι Tips for Interior Designers

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

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• Facility Managers and Their Role in the Built Environment
• Nature's Panoramic Artistry Brightens Research Facilities and Healthcare Environments

FENG SHUI

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• An Introduction to Feng Shui
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NEW VASTU: Enhancing our Interiors

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES

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• A Comfortable Office Chair? It is Possible
• The Age of Design That Evokes A Emotional Experience: Danielι Perna Connects With The New Breed of Designers
• The Barcelona Chair: A Design Worthy of Kings - Mies Van der Rohe & Lilly Reich
• The Bauhaus Design Movement
• Bauhaus Design - The Beginning of Modernism
• Personalize Your Home with Custom Cabinetry
• Decorating Tips for Small Rooms
• Fireplaces are Heating Up with New Artistic Designs
• How To "Feel at Home" After You Move
• How to Create More Space in Rooms Without Moving Walls
• NEW  Iron Clad Fantasies: Ola Voyna
• Lalique, Renee
• The Latest Trends in Contemporary Furniture
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Little Touches Add Up to Lots of Luxury in the Master Suite
• Perriand, Charlotte (1903-1999)
• Rietveld, Gerrit: Defining New Forms In Wood
• Spotlight on Eileen Gray 1878 - 1976

• The 'Unisex' Decor: How to Meet Your Partner in the Middle When It Comes to Home Fashion

GREEN DESIGN (THE ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY)

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• American Offices Going Green
• Energy On, Energy Off, Conserving a Lifestyle
• Get That Feel Good Feeling This Holiday
• The Greenest Step One Can Take
• The Greening of the American Office - Environmental Responsibility Doesn't Stop at Home
• Performance Meets Style as Products Go Eco-Chic in the Bath

• Redecorating and Keeping it Green
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Textile Recycling by Worldwise
• What is Sustainable Design?
• Why Should We Worry About Indoor Air Quality?

HOME AUTOMATION

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• Designing a Home Automation System: HAI Guide to Automating Your Home
• NEW Techorating Tips for the New Technology in Your Home
• The Hottest Trend in New Construction
• The Interior Designers Primer to Home Theater Entertainment Centers

INTERIOR DESIGN

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• A Room with a View - Closets are No Exception
• Design is Design: An Insightful Journey To Italy's Campania Region Through the Eyes of New York Interior Designer Daniele Perna
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Designing for Women in the Workplace
• Draper, Dorothy (1889 - 1969)
• Going for the Gold in Fall Home Decor
• Hicks, David
• Life is But A Stage: Themed Environments
• Olson, Candice: Lighting and Decorating Tips that Will "Make a Room Sparkle"
• Smart Solutions for Better Study Habits @ Home
• Sprucing Up Your Home on a Budget
• Top 10 Home Decor Trends for 2009
• Toss and Turn No More: How to Maximize Your Sleep
• Space & Places - The Office of the 21st Century

• NEW Save Money and Keep Teens Home by Creating a Teen Haven
• Winter Wake Up for Your Basement

INTERIOR FINISHES

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Art Glass
• Bring the Elegance of Stained Glass into Your Kitchen or Bath
• Tiffany, Louis Comfort and Laurelton Hall
Fabric
• Fabric Choices Show What Make You Tick
Faux Finishes
• Faux Finishes: A Renaissance in Craftsmanship
Flooring
• Ceramic Tile Trends: Big & Beautiful
• Custom Wood Flooring Lends Authenticity
• How to Choose the Right Flooring to Fit Your Lifestyle Needs
• NEW Make Your Home Friendly to Those With Asthma and Allergies
• When Tile Becomes Art
Wallpaper & Wallcoverings
• Artistry, Espionage and the Triumph of Toile Decorating with Wallpaper
• Easy Hang Wallpapers Take the Fear Factor Out of Installation
• Interior Decorating Trend: Wallpaper Makes a Comeback

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

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• Beginning Rather than Ending with Interior Design
• Finding the Right Designer for Your Project
• How Do Designers Charge for Their Services?
• The Interior Design Interpreter
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Licensed or Not Licensed: What Does Licensing Mean?
• The Scope of Services and The Design Process
• Why Do I Need to Hire an Interior Designer?

KITCHEN & BATH

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• An Ancient Luxury Becomes a Modern Morning Necessity: A Look at the Cascading Evolution of the Shower
• Bathroom By Numbers
• Concrete Surfaces Create More Interior Options
• Design With Your Region in Mind
• Health & Wellness Influences New Luxury Bathroom Trends
• Maintain Your Home's Integrity -- Unearth Architectural Gems for Added Value
• NEW New Mom Home Makeover
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Remodel Your Kitchen for a Great Return on Investment
• What Do Chefs and Interior Designers Agree On When It Comes to Kitchen Design?

LIGHTING

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• Chandeliers Create Drama Throughout the Home
• Dimmers Set a Lighter Mood
• How to Light a Room for the Ultimate Home Theater Experience
• In Praise of Rays: Using Windows and Doors to Bring Natural Light into Your Home
• Illuminating Tips Lighten Up Your Home
• Light Up Your Holidays Safely
• The National Christmas Tree Goes Green
• New Generation of Track Lighting Blends Beauty and Versatility

MARKETING

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• 50 Ways to Market Your Interior Design Business
• Four Steps to Choosing an Architectural Photographer
• Understanding Psychographics and Mind Management
• What You Don't Do Can Boost Your Sales

• What's in an IMAGE?

OUTDOOR LIVING

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• Don't Let the Sun Set on Your Beautiful Home
• Fireplaces Are A Focal Point Inside and Outside
• Fountains Make a Big Splash

• Latest Trends Add Outdoor Style
• NEW Open to the Elements: Ceramic Tile Breaks out of Kitchens and Baths
• Planning Outdoor Living Areas?
• NEW Tips and Tricks for Adding Curb Appeal to Your Landscape

REMODELING

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• How to Create a Customized Home Office
• Interior Designers Checklist for New Construction & Remodeling
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Lifestyle Begins at Home and Hearth
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Tips for Remodeling Projects That Add Value to Your Home
• To Remodel or Not to Remodel, The Age Old Question

UNIVERSAL DESIGN

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• Bathroom Safety Makeovers
• Creating a Caregivers Suite Improves Quality of Life
• Ergonomics, Barrier-Free Design, Universal Design, Assistive Technology and Their Benefits
• Improve Your Home with Great ‘Universal Design’
• Remodel Your Lighting for Eyesight, Energy and Style
 

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