As hard as it is to believe, the furniture you love and buy today, whether from favorite catalogers, on-line resources or stores near you…all of the furniture…has its roots somewhere else. Like…a long time ago-somewhere-else. Furniture designers today routinely look to the past for their inspiration, make a turn or a twist here, adapt something…
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Ripples, puckers, lumps and bumps. No, I’m not describing my rear end view. (Though Girl…we could talk!!!) No, I’m talking about cheap furniture: furniture that is “the deal of the century” – furniture that is so low cost that it seems too good to be true. Guess what: if it look too good to be…
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I’ve always been a sucker for a good looking Lucite leg on a piece of furniture or the right piece of acrylic furniture in the right space for the right Design Lover. Sure, we’ve all seen and loved the Louis Stark ghost chair – what’s not to love? And now, thanks to Acrila.com, acrylic furniture takes…
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Nothing in life is free – including shipping!
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Think you need giant canvases to make a statement on your walls? Think again. Here are some great ideas using small pieces of artwork. Have a great idea for small pieces of artwork? Comment below or send a picture to customerservice@theinteriordesignadvocate.com.
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How do you hang artwork right every time? Here’s the answer… About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple Steps to a Great Interior, Donna is the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior design in addition to being an award winning…
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It’s almost holiday time – which for we design lovers means its almost “show time!” After all, this is the time of year when we get to share our nests with family and friends and do some merry making. Yay! But if you’ve got a case of “my place could look a little better” stage…
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Did you know that over 98% of homeowners are dissatisfied with the decor in their homes (according to a survey in Elle Decor)? Watch this video before you set foot in a furniture store! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Author of the popular home design system, The Decorating Genius System – 7 Simple…
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You’ve placed the sofas, the tables, the rugs…something’s missing…what is it? Watch this video for a quick tip on placing accessories. Yes, there is a right way! About Donna Hoffman, The Interior Design Advocate™ Donna is a former top QVC Show Host and now one of the country’s foremost consumer advocates in interior…
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Give me a great custom cabinet maker any day. Expect higher costs than you would encounter with a semi custom group, sure. But you will never hear the words, “This doesn’t come in that size or that color.” Rather, the world is your oyster. To get the most out of working with a top quality…
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