There are very few Americans who do not love a sport of some kind, but there are those who take their love of the game or team to another level; we call them sports fanatics. Contrary to popular belief, this definition is not limited to the male counterpart of our species, but can apply equally to ladies as well. Everyone knows that crazy co-worker from floor such-and-such, who just will not shut up about his or her favorite team. They have posters and memorabilia covering their office walls, and can tell you with unwavering belief why his or her team is the best in the history of the sport. You may even be this crazy co-worker. If so, this article is right up your alley.
Sports fanatics who are lucky enough to find someone who shares in their passion my be able to use their team or sports theme throughout their house, but for the rest of the sports extremist, their significant other is usually persuasive (or adamant) enough to confine their obsession to one room. This sports sanctuary is usually in a game room, but I have also seen it allocated to the garage. Team colors are usually very bold and contrasting; however, this does not mean that the room has to be so brash that it is down right uncomfortable. In fact, this can be a very fun and unusual project that can become one of the most entertaining rooms in your home. In these themed rooms, paint will play a key role in the spaces design.
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Here is an interesting photo I found on the web today. Via.
Among the many clever designs of Eva Solo is the glass bird feeders pictured here. The round shape is different from most bird feeders on the market today which often depict rectangular or "house" shapes. I find that the round shape creates a delicate look while the glass provides a "birds eye view" into the private nature of these animals. Price: $60. Available: here.
When you need to donate furniture there are many charitable organizations out there that need your support. As a writer for Furniture Fashion, we always talk about new products and create excitement about updating the look of your home. When you decide to get new furniture, what do you do with the old stuff? One of the primary answers is to find a place that accepts furniture donations.
I set out in this article to provide a list of potential charities for you to choose from. You may be able to find one that meets a passion area such as pets, kids, conservation, the homeless, etc. Depending on your city each charity may not operate in that town. It may take a bit of searching on your part, but I am sure that there is a need out there for your old furniture.
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If you follow design trends, then you have most certainly heard the term "Green Design". Green Design (also called sustainable design) is the art of designing physical objects and the built environment to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability. It's about making good choices when it comes to protecting our world and preserving its resources by using sustainable or easily renewable materials like bamboo flooring, instead of depleting resources like granite that would take hundreds of thousands of years to replace.
Many consumers have heard about what it can do to help their health as well as the environment, others just think it's a neat concept, but may not know if it can be implemented in their homes. Although a new home built to be "Green" using LEED certification guidelines will give the best results for indoor air quality and energy use savings, it does not mean you should give up on Green design for your interior décor in an existing home.
For those consumers that are looking to build Green homes, look for an architect who specializes in LEED certified buildings and Green residences. One such architect is Santa Monica, CA based David Hertz, founder of the Studio of Environmental Architecture. Here is one of my favorite designs of his, Lehrer:
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