Blogs Posts in Colors category; 29 blog posts

Art in motion: Sonia Delaunay textiles on view

A century ago, Sonia Delaunay and her husband, Robert, were brash young innovators in the avant-garde art world of Paris, exploring the idea that contrasting colors could be used to create a sense of movement and rhythm in art. Soni [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Google rearranges colors of Russian flag

One of the leading world search engines, Google, confused on its website the colors of the Russian flag. The flag was posted on the Google website after Thursday Russia was named the host of the 2018 World Cup Championship. The [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Coming to a dryer near you A brighter color

Orange cars and red washing machines don't necessarily appeal to the widest audience of buyers, but there's a reason you see them featured in magazine ads, TV commercials and on the showroom floor. Manufacturers and designers believe that b [...]

Posted On : Jul, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

HGTV expert lists top 5 home design errors to avoid

Angelo Surmelis is a designer and host of HGTV's new series, Rate My Space. This weekly show is inspired by HGTV.com's popular virtual design community of the same name, where people can upload photos of their spaces and others get to rate [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Remodeled homes on tour around Chicago

Seven professionally renovated homes in five suburbs will be open for viewing this weekend during the third annual Remodel Chicagoland home tour. "Homeowners are seeking innovative strategies and creative ideas on how they can transfo [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

How To Create An Elegant Interior Decor In 3 Simple Steps

Decorating your home can be a very exciting experience. Although some people find this task difficult or challenging, most people welcome the experience. Most people have a different idea of what kind of home decor they want, but the word & [...]

Posted On : May, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

The roaring twenties in Wallis House

Flapper dancers and a Charleston orchestra performing vintage classics provided the entertainment at the recent launch of the Art Deco style foyer in Wallis House, a Barratt West London restoration project, part of the regeneration of Great [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

COLOR MEKE THE DIFFRENCE

Where can color make the difference? Everywhere! Why do we find one place appealing and are uneasy in another? Why are we attracted to one product over another? Color whether architectural or in products accounts for 60% of our response t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Modern architecture - Farnsworth House

The one-room, steel-and-glass house designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that has been called one of the most important works of 20th century architecture. Located in a beautiful meadow on the banks of the Fox River two miles south of Pla [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Choosing the

From Pure Contemporary, Caroline Kooshoian has written an article Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home and Yourself that is an excellent start to the use of color in your home. The article is for those "do it yourselfers" [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Lunt Home Decor Boxes

As seen in InStyle and House Beautiful Magazine A new twist on the traditional wooden chest, these colorful lacquered boxes are the latest chic storage solution for your flatware. Accenting your home decor in four sumptuous hues: Ivory, [...]

Posted On : Mar, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Dried Flower Arrangement

When choosing dried flowers for an arrangement, there are several parameters to consider. Keep your home décor in mind as you choose three or four different bunches of flowers. Focus on color, texture and shape. Your bouquet should c [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Brakenside Self Catering

The chalet, which sleeps up to six, is set in a beautiful part of the Scottish Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth with views as far as the Cairngorms on a clear day. Brackenside is situated just north of the village of Brora, where ther [...]

Posted On : Mar, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Quick Bedroom Furniture Arrangement Tips

Here’re some quick bedroom furniture arrangement tips: • Place the bed again at the centre of the wall facing the main door to the room. With this arrangement, the bed with the help of a headboard becomes the centre of attenti [...]