Home design is everywhere and its not just for professionals anymore. It seems that a person can't turn on cable without flipping past countless home improvement, decor and renovation shows. Several shows allow you to watch professionals tackle
redesign projects from simple furniture refinishing to demolishing or gut renovating entire houses. There are also books by interior designers and guides for "dummies" that offer simple step-by-step instructions. Many sources attempt to inspire us and teach us "do-it-yourself" techniques that we can use to update our own home's style. In my own home, whether it involves creative brainstorming and inspiration or actual practical tips and tricks, my favorite sources are my subscriptions to design magazines.
This is part one - my favorite magazines for home design and decor, purely for inspiration. In part two, I will go into the best publications to aid you in your own home improvement projects, from the simple organization to the adventurous construction of your very own furniture. Be sure to check out their websites for subscription information, but also be aware that some of the websites offer bonus content such as special online-exclusive articles, membership with the ability to save your favorite ideas, contests to enter and email newsletters.
The Top Three Home Design Magazines for Inspiration!
These magazines are a treasure trove of great ideas. Every issue packs in pictorial tours of meticulously created spaces and articles to keep you informed about the themes, styles, and trends happening all over the world of interior design. Sometimes I like to just flip through the pictures and analyze color schemes and themes involving fabric, era in style and furniture design or efficiency and use. Sometimes the articles, in which a designer speaks about what inspires him or her and what kind of environments they are trying to create in their own homes can help me shape my own "design manifesto" and themes for the rooms of my house. Each of these magazines are useful and unique.
1. Elle Decor
This is part one - my favorite magazines for home design and decor, purely for inspiration. In part two, I will go into the best publications to aid you in your own home improvement projects, from the simple organization to the adventurous construction of your very own furniture. Be sure to check out their websites for subscription information, but also be aware that some of the websites offer bonus content such as special online-exclusive articles, membership with the ability to save your favorite ideas, contests to enter and email newsletters.
The Top Three Home Design Magazines for Inspiration!
These magazines are a treasure trove of great ideas. Every issue packs in pictorial tours of meticulously created spaces and articles to keep you informed about the themes, styles, and trends happening all over the world of interior design. Sometimes I like to just flip through the pictures and analyze color schemes and themes involving fabric, era in style and furniture design or efficiency and use. Sometimes the articles, in which a designer speaks about what inspires him or her and what kind of environments they are trying to create in their own homes can help me shape my own "design manifesto" and themes for the rooms of my house. Each of these magazines are useful and unique.
1. Elle Decor
Rather than wait and save for a home, the young marrieds agree to rent a house from in-laws buying an investment. The fixer-upper presents home decorating challenges to the marriage, as well as financial and family decisons. Learn patience.
By Joanne Faries | Published 3/1/2006 | Read more »
Feng shui techniques create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for you, your family and your guests. Don't be fooled by the fancy hard to pronounce name and the mysterious practices involved. You too can make your home balances, warm and welcoming.
By Lisa Carey | Published 10/23/2007 | Read more »
Here are some ideas you can use to get dressed for your Halloween event using your own clothes. You will only need to add one or two everyday items to make your costume complete.
By A. Hermitt | Published 9/18/2006 | Read more »
Even if you do not have an artistic bone in your body, you can still do a creative paint treatment for your child's room. Here are some ideas you can use:
By A. Hermitt | Published 8/31/2006 | Read more »
Some great costume ideas you can make at home. Most of the things you already have in your house.
By Brandi thornsberry | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
Business ideas that are geared to the busy home-based people.
Be your own boss-start a home-based business.
Create your own business ideas.
Be your own boss-start a home-based business.
Create your own business ideas.
By Jennifer Dean | Published 8/31/2006 | Read more »
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- Elle Decor - for the freshest new styles, trends and spaces in the world of interior design!
- In Style Home - for a look at the homes and special spaces of celebrities!
- Dwell - for the best and brightest in Modern design!
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