I've never heard of Linen Chest before, but it's a great site with lots of beautiful stuff. So what did I find to buy? This super-cute Umbra Suspend clock for my mantle:
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| Umbra Suspend Clock |
BLOGGING ABOUT MY HOUSE, LIFE AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER & SOME OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS...
September 19, 2012
Linen Chest Sale
My husband found me a great deal online that I thought I'd share - 50% off one item at Linen Chest's online store. You can fill out their online form to have a coupon code emailed to you, but promo code 99735 also works. The sale is off the lowest price, plus they offer free shipping on all orders! The sale is good until September 24th but some exceptions apply, so be sure to read the details.
I've never heard of Linen Chest before, but it's a great site with lots of beautiful stuff. So what did I find to buy? This super-cute Umbra Suspend clock for my mantle:
Suggested price on the Umbra site? $84.00 + $17.50 shipping. Discounted price on Linen Chest? $39.97 with free shipping!
I've never heard of Linen Chest before, but it's a great site with lots of beautiful stuff. So what did I find to buy? This super-cute Umbra Suspend clock for my mantle:
September 05, 2012
Design Lesson: 7 Principles of Interior Design
There's more to creating a great room than just having good taste. Designers are actually taught 7 principles of Interior Design that we pull from for our designs. I rarely consciously think about thease principles but I do include them (or most of them) in every space I work in.
So if your space is feeling unfinished or is falling flat, try adding one or more of the principles below into the mix.
So if your space is feeling unfinished or is falling flat, try adding one or more of the principles below into the mix.
1. Balance
Equal
distribution of visual weight, achieved by one of the following:
- Symmetrical balance - a mirror image, or the same elements repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis
- Asymmetrical balance - odd or mismatched elements placed off-centre
- Radial symmetry - all of the elements of a design are arranged around a center point
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| Symmetrical Design |
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| Asymmetrical Design |
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| Radial Design |
2. Rhythm
The movement
within a space, typically created by:
- Repetition -
the use of the same element (colour, shape, object) more than once throughout a space
- Progression – transition from light to dark or small to large
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| Repetition |
3. Emphasis
A focal point.
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| Focal Points |
4. Proportion
The ratio of one design element to
another.
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| Proportion |
5. Scale
The relative size or character of an objects
or its parts.
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| Scale |
6. Unity & Harmony
Considering
the space as a whole - similarity or consistency.
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| Unity |
7. Details
Small, subtle touches.
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| Design Details |
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