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On Sunday, January 23, 2011
type='html'>Online decorating magazines seem to be a growing sector, starting with the success of
Lonny. There are a couple of new ones that you might want to check out. The first one is
Adore Home, which is an Australian online magazine. The content is a bit thin for the first issue, but it looks like it has potential.
The second one is
Rue Magazine. This one is huge (over 200 pages). The first issue has a large section devoted to design blogs. This one seems really exciting if they can keep up the content.
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On Saturday, January 22, 2011
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Design and Image By Esti Kartika
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On Saturday, January 22, 2011
type='html'>We stumbled accross
Fu Tung Chen's work a few years back and we're still in love. Known for exquisite concrete design, his work has such an elegance and refined quality to it.
Here are some samples of his portfolio...
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On Friday, January 14, 2011
type='html'>Are you planning on
redesigning your kitchen? If so, you are probably anxious to pick the right colors for your new kitchen. Picking the right color might be the most important decision you make because it sets the tone for the room. Picking the right colour may mean the difference between a great kitchen design idea that will give you pleasure for years to come or a poorly accentuated kitchen that never looks quite right.
When you start to plan all those
kitchen design ideas, you should think about these ways we respond to the different colors:
BlackBlack is usually associated with darkness and despair. It is also often associated with death so you might think twice before using this color. The color black will absorb light and unless you want your kitchen to be a depressing place, black should be used sparingly.
WhiteVery much the opposite of black, white works to reflect about 85% of light. White seems to make rooms seem brighter and larger. Unfortunately, white walls are vulnerable to scraping and marking and a kitchen environment might not be the best place for white with food flying all around.
Red
Darker shades of red will create a sense of warmth. Red will also act to stimulate and energize so it can be a very exciting and vibrant color for a kitchen. Afterall, the kitchen is an exciting place where many wonderful foods are created. Brighter reds may counterbalance neutral colors and add lexcitement to the kitchen.
Orange
Orange has some of the same characteristics of red and may work well with a kitchen. The brighter the orange you use, the more lively the room will become. A softer orange will tend to make the room more warm and welcoming.
Green
Green works will to balance red and orange. For a kitchen, a darker shade of green may work the same as black. It is probably best to stay away from the darker greens and and stick with the lighter shades.
Blue
It is said that blue works to calm the nervous system. It can soften bright rooms but is not too ofen used in a kitchen. Very similar to green, if a dark shade of blue is used it may end up with the same effect as black. The lighter shades of blue make people feel peaceful and comforted.
Yellow
Yellow is a fantastic color that is often used in kitchens. It is a cheery and stimulating color. Lighter yellows will work to make the kitchen feel larger. It is a powerful color though that is best not overused. Yellow is best used in combination with another color.
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On Friday, January 14, 2011
type='html'>If you are looking for great
kitchen design ideas the this book is a must read. The color photographs in Great Kitchens are beautiful and have great detail. The book maps out each kitchen as well, and gives the reader remarkable ideas for first-rate kitchen design, fixtures, appliances, storage , cabinets, ect. from each chefs personal home kitchen.
Great Kitchens 
has great inspiration on how to think about your kitchen space and how you use it. It's got some great ideas on how to think about your kitchen arrangement and storage options from people who KNOW what can get irritating very quickly. This book retails for
$27.95 but you can get a cheaper price here -
Great Kitchens
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On Thursday, January 13, 2011
type='html'>The kitchen has become a central meeting and gathering place in many homes and the kitchen sink is the busiest spot in the kitchen. If you have a kitchen sink, you know the heavy workout it gets. Any new kitchen sink design ideas are going to have to take that into account. You need to find a sink that looks great and matches your kitchen style while knowing that it can not break down with the heavy use.
Kitchen sinks today are different from kitchen sinks of yesteryear. In fact, kitchen sinks in America are very different from their counterparts in some European countries. Almost all US kitchen sinks come with a disposal while sinks in Finland don't.
Any new kitchen sink design must now be both attractive and match the kitchen colors along with being being efficient and easy to maintain. New kitchens are now being built with many different types of sink configurations and many different accessories included. Modern kitchen sink ideas include style and shapes that were unheard of before and they can come with things such as soap dispensers, purified water taps, sprayers, cutting boards and drainers included. Some new kitchen sinks look amazingly different from what a "normal" sink looked like years ago.
Kitchen sinks typically are made from stainless steel, fire clay, ceramic, and there are even
copper sinks. Stainless steel has remained the "classic" choice for many homeowners who feel it looks modern and trendsetting. If you want to add colour to your kitchen sink, you might decide to go with the fire clay or ceramic choices. Adding a kitchen sink with a distinctive color can add a lot of pizazz to your kitchen,
A relatively new development in kitchen sink design is their inclusion on kitchen islands. More and more new houses are being builtwith kitchen islands and the kitchen sink is being placed on those islands. This sometimes allows a bigger workspace around the sink because the whole island can be used.
Pots and pans are being made in larger sized now than they used to and as a result kitchen sinks need to be made larger as well. Some kitchen sink ideas have just one very large sink and others go as far as having three sink bowls.
Kitchen design ideas are ever evolving and the kitchen sink is an integral part of any kitchen design. Whatever type of kitchen sink you install today may very well look outdated 10 years from now. Nevertheless, it is fun to explore all the new and innovative kitchen sink colors and designs to make your kitchen look fantastic.
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On Thursday, January 13, 2011
type='html'>If you are looking for a
kitchen design online software tool, this is a greate choice. The
Punch! Interior Design Suite allows you to renew or redo your entire home from kitchen and bath design to basement remodeling, you have the power at your fingertips.
You can do thesee things: Design your own storage with the Cabinet Wizard, Layout your rooms easily with the Room Wizard, Make moldings and baseboards with the Trim Designer, Frame your outdoor view with the Window Designer, Build a hearth for your home with the Fireplace Wizard, Try new treatments with Decorator Theme Palettes, Get help when you need it with the Help Tutorials, Take a view through your roof by designing skylights, Make your furniture fit with object resizing, and much, much, more.
Design your kitchen interior using image libraries from top home design and improvement companies that have partnered with
Punch! For example, choose from more than 2,200 Sherwin-Williams paint colors to design your new kitchen. Then, when you're finished, go to the store and pick it up . . . it is that easy!
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On Thursday, January 13, 2011
type='html'>If you want to have a home with maximum resale value, having a great looking kitchen will go a long way. Have you ever noticed that when you go into a new model home they all seem to have the
best looking kitchens you have ever seen?
Great
kitchen design does not only apply to big kitchens. Even if you have a smaller kitchen you need one that is designed with a good layout where you can effectively use it. Kitchen counters and sink along with the stovetop should all be arranged so that you can prepare meals with ease. In other words, you don't want the stovetop to be on the other side of the kitchen from the sink where you would have to carry boiling water for a long distance.
Refrigerators are so big that there is usually only one optimal place for them but you might want to make sure your refrigerator is located near the sink. In fact, everything that has anything to do with food preparation should be as near the sink as possible. This is a quality of all the
best looking kitchens. This is because of all the liquid and waste that will need to be disposed of. Something like the pantry closet is something that does not need to be in proximity to the sink.
Some kitchens are very open and almost part of the dining room. If you have a long
extending dining table, you need to have a dining room that is big enough for it. If your kitchen opens to that dining room, you should take all these design elements into consideration. Sometimes you need to think about the kitchen's surrounding area to help figure out what kitchen design might be best.
Other things which should go into your kitchen design ideas are lighting and cabinets.
Kitchen lighting ideas are varied now with things such as track lighting and hanging lights gaining popularity. Kitchen lighting will play a very big part of the look of your kitchen and the funtionality of it as well. A poorly lit kichen will not only look dark and dreary but it will also be hard to cook in as well. Great kitchen lighting adds to the safety of your kitchen as well as its design.
Kitchen cabinets come in all colours and materials and they round out the look of all
best looking kitchens. Kitchens are defined by their cabinets and much thought should be put into the type of cabinets you get. If your kitchen cabinets colour is off, the whole look of the kitchen will be off as well. The cabinets in your kitchen must go well with both the kitchen floors and countertops.
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On Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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On Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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On Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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On Sunday, November 28, 2010
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On Sunday, November 28, 2010
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On Sunday, October 24, 2010
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