Searching for doors can be a bit of a challenge when you shop around. There are several varieties of doors including exterior, interior, and sliding to name just a few. Depending on its function, the door is usually constructed of varying degrees of strength. Obviously, an exterior door needs to be very strong to prevent unlawful entry into a home. A challenge I have is finding decent pictures on the web for doors. I was able to find some today from a company called Tre-Piu. Their Polis line is what is displayed for the interior and exterior doors. There is a variety of choices in the product line as well as five colors: dark walnut, light walnut, cream, white, and cherry. The sliding door models are available in inside wall and outside wall configurations and several color options as well. More information: here.
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Recently a current interior design student from my Alma Mater wrote in and had some questions about what it took to become a kitchen and bath designer, and as that is one of my favorite parts of the industry, I was glad to answer her questions. Upon further review, I thought it would be great for my readers to see as well. It helps to give insight into how designers work and learn. Below is the Q & A session I did with this aspiring designer:
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Grippiks is a wonderful product of adhesives that are specifically designed for Ikea furniture. The great thing is that you can change the look of your home furnishings by applying different colors and patterns. The adhesives are easy to put on and easy to take off. I like this idea since it is a frugal approach to creating a new look for any room. Ikea's furniture generally is solid colors, so it is easy to even start out with the idea to customize with patterns. A nice thing about the website is that you actually shop by finding the Ikea name like Stranda, Malm, etc. This ensures that what you order will be the right size. Buy product: here.
Designers Josef Blersch and Mander Liefting of the two person design firm Snodevormgevers ( sly designers) of Eindhoven in the Netherlands, present their latest furniture and fireplace made from folded steel plate. The Tree Trunk Stool, Liquor Cabinet, and Fireplace were produced as part of their contribution to the "Stuffed" exhibition at the Dutch Design Week. I think the natural theme of their metal work is quite refreshing and may work well in a casual country interior design theme, or in a less formal environment such as a beech house or vacation home. Visit the Snodevormgevers site or see more on the Stuffed Exhibit.
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Furniture Fashion reviewed some outstanding home furnishings and accessories over the past year, and here are a few of the items our readers loved the most. I have included products from several categories from beds, sofas and storage, to tubs, kitchens and home office. Our "Small Space Decorating" products were a big hit among the city dwellers and showed some of the most creative designs, many of which were multi-functional and hide-away. Also, "Wellness" products like saunas and steam showers have come a long way and the demand for health related products is definitely on the rise. Of course my favorite, "Patio Furniture" is one area that constantly amazes me in just how elaborate the ultimate in leisure products have become, and I love nothing more than good times in the backyard. We hope you like what you see as we look for more outstanding home furnishings and accessories that hopefully provide ideas and inspiration.
Patio/Outdoor
Designer Richard Frinier teamed up with Dedon, one of the world leaders in high end woven patio and spa furniture to create a simply luxurious place to spend some real quality time. The round "Orbit Chair" shown here with its trademark canopy also features a fine assortment of cushy throw pillows as does the entire collection. As you would expect with high end living room furniture, Dedon makes matching coffee and end tables for a complete exterior design without compromise. I really like their stylish lounge chairs that remind me of a swanky spa, the kind you see in the most exotic vacation spots.
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