Tag Archives: Design Elements

Transformative Power of Art

Below is a guest post about what I will call ‘the power of art’.

S Interior Design uses a generous definition for the word art. We believe that art should make you smile when you look at it. So, that said a nicely framed picture of a vineyard you visited could indeed be great art, as could a child’s drawing. The key is in the presentation—don’t expect a poster thumb tacked to the wall to be pleasing to the eye. Invest in the proper mat board and framing and you will be amazed at what can happen to your child’s painting from 5th grade. Continue reading

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Dining Room Decor

Putting a dining room together is one of the most important steps when completing the layout of your home. After all, this is one of the most important rooms in your home! You will have romantic candlelit dinners and festive family get-togethers, tasty meals and perhaps even family game night all around your dining room table. Even though we are just through the holiday season of entertaining, having a functional and beautiful dining room is always important. Continue reading

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Timeless Design and Animal Prints

Animal prints are a timeless design element that can add pizazz to just about any room, be it traditional or ultra contemporary. Continue reading

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10 + Home Renovation Tips

Welcome 2011! Some of you may be planning a home renovation project this year.  I wanted to share an informative article from House and Home’s online magazine about 10 plus  important factors to consider before undertaking a home renovation project … Continue reading

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Top Design Elements: Part 1

Understanding and following design elements and principles will net you the best design outcome. Part 1 will speak to the SCALE AND PROPORTION See an example of a room designed with proper scale and proportion Scale: The size of a … Continue reading

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