Jewellery Store Interior Design MICA | SAVVY

MICA is a contemporary jewellery house which specialises in custom made pieces. Its name derives from a group of minerals that are characterised by their malleability which makes them ideal for various uses – some which are purely aesthetic.
Expanding its most basic and primitive character, MICA's identity is based on the amorphic nature of the rocks, the asymmetry of their profiles and their unique existence – no two rocks are alike – making all of MICA's pieces truly unique.

The interior spaces are based on an extensive grid system, strongly influenced by the work of Sol Lewitt, particularly his "Variations of Incomplete Open Cubes". The displays, exclusively conceived and produced for MICA, offer an organic contrast against the more rigid backdrop of the space they are contained in.........more about the store interior design

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Retail Interior Design | HITGallery store | Hong Kong | Interior Studio Novembre

The HITGallery stores capture the essence and spirit of Italy in wonderful new ways. Taking inspiration from the paintings of Giorgio De Chirico, from the surreal atmospheres he created through the distortion of perspectives, we developed open squares “Italian piazza mode” where we can meet and gather to fathom the enigmas of our existence and to ideally rethink Italy’s role and effective identity in the contemporary world.

Upon entering the concept store in Hong Kong, people will promptly notice the strong Italian imprint of the architectural design’s classical matrix: symmetrical structure, row of arches, one dominant hue offset by two tone flooring.

The color defining the walls “a neutral shade bordering between green and sky or cerulean blue” defies classification, so becoming the ideal backdrop for all the brands sold in the store.......more about the store interior design

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Home Walk-in Closet Interior Design Tips and Ideas

Presence of home walk-in closet may now have become a must for those who have a large collection of clothes and accessories to kept in a special room. A special room for all your collections as well as the room to change clothes and ornate, walk in closet could be the most proper solution for you. If you intend to create a home walk-in closet, here are some things that need to a consideration.

Usually, walk-in closet could easily be made for residences with extensive over 300 m2. Walk in closet could be made into a special room next to the bedroom or next to the bathroom. The walk in closet interior design can also be made to your liking as well. Walk in closet can a tall cabinets with the concept of open or closed.

Excess open concept, the entire collection will look like a private boutique, but the clothes and accessories you dirty quickly if the door leading to the walk-in closet not closed. With the concepts covered, the excess over your clothes will stay clean and look neat, but the room just seemed has high cabinets closed.

For those of you with occupancy of less than 300 m2 should not discouraged because you can have a walk in closet as well. Note the placement and size walk in closet. We recommend that you do not make a special room for a walk-in closet but combine it with the bedroom or your bathroom.

Create a ceiling-high cabinets with lots of shelves in it, as much as possible for the rack to hold all your collection. Use transparent glass as the boundary between the bedroom and walk-in closet to make the room feel cramped. Adjust the size of a walk-in closet to your needs, not to presence of walk-in closet in your homes look too forced.

What are the items placed in the walk-in closet? Make a list of what items would you put in a walk in closet to help the design of furniture in it. Good interior design will accommodate all your needs exactly. Based on a list item, the amount of furniture to placed in the walk-in closet can calculated exactly and is expect placement. Finally, specify the style of interior design that you want to create your walk in closet look more charming.

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Bedroom Feng Shui Interior Design Tips

Often we hear about Feng Shui, but what we do know what is Feng Shui? Does it matter to our lives? Whether we can apply Feng Shui in our homes? Feng Shui is one of the oldest aspects of China that serves to give harmony in the lives around us. The Chinese believe that Chi, life force, creating better health and energy for our bodies if it flows well. Feng Shui is a way to decorate or arrange the room, home, or office to create a whole smooth flow of Chi around us.

Ancient Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui believe that could help boost prosperity, a healthy body and give a good environment around you. Feng Shui is useful to help harmonize all aspects of our lives. You can easily apply Feng Shui in your bedroom with just a few simple changes or if you intend to renovate your bedroom try some simple Feng Shui techniques that can adapted to your theme and budget. Using some simple Feng Shui techniques in your bedroom can improve quality of sleep and your health. If you see more in the back, Feng Shui techniques that exist seem reasonable and not contrary to the modern interior design of today.

One example of Feng Shui techniques in the bedroom is the head of the bed should not place on the wall below the window. Beds were place at the bottom of the window to make the flow of Chi in and out through the window resulting in less restful sleep.

Here below are some other Feng Shui techniques that you can apply in your bedroom.

Make sure both sides of the bed can easily accessed to increase the flow of energy.

Avoid laying on the bed in line with the entrance to the bedroom. Besides not accordance with Feng Shui, according to modern interior design, it is also not allowed. To provide privacy in the bedroom the bed should not place in line with the entrance.

Avoid laying electronic equipment such as TVs and computers and sports equipment in the bedroom. A variety of equipment will destroy the flow of energy Feng Shui in the bedroom.

Clean your bedroom. Make sure you clean the area under the bed and the back door, this area is usually always overlooked when cleaning the bedroom. Those areas should be kept clean to make sure a good flow of energy.

Do not place a mirror in front of the bed or where you can still see reflection of yourself when you're lying in bed. It said that by putting a mirror as it will drain your energy while sleeping. Move the mirror or if you do not want to change place of the mirror, mirror cover when you want to rest the night.

Make sure the nightstand that is in your room is not rectangular with sharp corners. Sharp angles blocking the flow of Chi to move freely in your bedroom.

If you are Married, make sure that there are bedside tables on either side of the bed shaped exactly the same. It said that by having the same nightstand can add stability and protection in your relationship.

Put the 'something' beautiful that you can see first when you wake to inspire you in the morning. You can put paintings or beautiful accessories such as vases or sculptures in your bedroom.

Select artwork carefully. Art and photos that you put in your bedroom Feng Shui brings energy is very strong. Choose a picture that shows something positive and accordance with your wishes in your life. For example, if you want a large and harmonious family, choose a picture of a big family with lots of kids that look harmonious.

Either you believe it or not for influence of Feng Shui in your life, a lot of the principles of Feng Shui that makes sense and is good if implemented. Try some of the tips above to get a good quality in the bedroom and your life. Good luck!

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Fabulous Porches Decorating Ideas For Summer 2013

Porch Decorating Ideas 
For us, the porch is one of the most important rooms in the house. We do most of our entertaining there. Living in Florida, many of my clients feel the same way. When looking for porch decorating ideas, approach it just as you would an interior room. Think about how the space will be used and who will be using it. Some questions to ask yourself:
What type of seating do you need?
Do you need a dining table?
What type of lighting do you need?
Do you need to create more privacy via curtains or blinds?
Also consider the architectural style of your home and incorporate elements when decorating your porch. The colors you choose should coordinate with the exterior colors of the home. If the porch and indoor living areas open up to one another, consider your home’s interior color scheme as well.

I hope you’ve been inspired by these porch decorating ideas. Before you start decorating your porch, think about how you envision using it. Borrow ideas from other rooms and see what you can do to incorporate them in your design. Most of all, have fun with it!

 By : Peggy Pardo

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Ribbon Projects 2013 Decorating Ideas

Use ribbon to add personalized flair to furniture, accessories and more. Start with ribbons in patterns and colors that match your room's decor and get embellishing!

Strips of grosgrain ribbon add style to this small reading nook. Durable ribbon adorning the chair helps highlight its curvy figure. Apply Sealah tape (available online) in short intervals to the back of the ribbon, pressing it onto the chair as you go. Jazz up a plain lampshade with short bits of ribbon adhered to the shade in random intervals (again, use Sealah tape to affix the strips). A single strip of ribbon around the perimeter of the side table ties each piece together.

Lengths of shimmering gold ribbon used on objects throughout this office space add oodles of character. Affix bits of ribbon to the top and bottom of a plain lampshade to add stylish flair. Use the same ribbon around the base of a slipcover to tie the whole look together.

When curtain panels won't fit or aren't necessary, try a simple rectangular valence to add softness and a splash of color. Use lengths of coordinating ribbon to tie it up and add dimension.

Use this snappy project to add character to a plain journal. Simply glue one end of the ribbon (any pattern or color will do) to the bar on the buckle and wrap around the journal and through the buckle, snipping a hole for the prong. Use a no fray product to keep the hole and ribbon end from fraying.

A collection of ribbon scraps and a metal tension rod are all you'll need to re-create this wispy window treatment. Simply gather an assortment of lengths of ribbon (we chose sheer pastel fabrics) and tie them to the top of the tension rod. The pieces can be easily switched out as decorating tastes and trends change.

Breathe new life into a tired chair with this creative ribbon project. To re-create the look, remove the seat cushion and weave layers of ribbon over the top of the cushion. Secure the ends underneath the cushion with nails, glue, or heavy duty tape. When you're pleased with the placement of the ribbons, place drops of fabric glue on the underside of the ribbons to secure.

Spruce up a plain-Jane place mat with lengths of colorful ribbon. The two types of ribbon used to embellish this place mat feature hues that complement the bold colors featured on the dishware. Use fabric glue to affix the strips of ribbon to the mat.

Use up those scraps of old ribbon that are cluttering your wrapping supplies, and create a pretty tablescape in no time. Here, bits of green ribbon in varying hues work together as a funky and fun alternative to an ordinary tablecloth.

Lengths of pink, yellow, and black ribbon around the perimeter of this dining table give the piece standout style. Bits of ribbon affixed to the matte around a nearby art print unifies both pieces.

Strips of brightly colored ribbon add flair to this console table. The strips along the top and base of the table run horizontally, while the pieces on the legs run vertically to emphasize the object's height.

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Pantry Pictures : HGTV Dream Home 2013

Borrowing the kitchen's color palette and visible from both kitchen and great room, the pantry offers storage and food prep space.

 About the Pantry

Making the most of every square inch of space, the design/build team carved out a food storage room in an area originally earmarked as an elevator shaft. The room's design motif is predicated on the oversized trellis pattern of the counter skirt material. India ink dog portraits by artist Christina Hewson complete the clean, graphic design.

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