For those of you who aren’t aware, you can visit the HGTV Video Center for “hundreds” of current step-by-step, informational and inspirational videos. Link
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June 30, 2008
HGTV Video Guide: Videos at Your Fingertips
June 29, 2008
Ambry Defined
What is an ambry and who cares anyway? Well, if you’re interested in furniture or you work in a field such as interior design you should care.
As for the definition, an ambry was originally used by medieval churches as a recess for the storage of goods. The addition of doors gave it the cupboard form. The English equivalent became a large cupboard with doors; the interiors were fitted with shelves for storage.
If you found this interesting, then you should check out our Furniture & Interior Design Glossary, and if you’re an interior design student you should also bookmark it.
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June 28, 2008
Summer Savings
Most people don’t think too much about buying furniture during the summer months. However, if you’re looking for a great buy – think summer! Furniture stores are generally slowest during the summer months, making it one of best times to negotiate a great deal on a new furniture purchase.
More furniture shopping tips
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Decorating on a budget
Found this while reading some news online and thought is was worth passing on, “Shopping at consignment stores ideal for decorating on a budget“.
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June 26, 2008
June 25, 2008
The IKEA Naming System
Here’s another treat for you IKEA fans… This interesting blog post (The IKEA Naming System) breaks the secret code of how IKEA comes up with the weird names for all of their products.
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June 24, 2008
IKEA Hacker
Now here’s an interesting blog for all of you die hard IKEA fans; IKEA Hacker. Just as the name implies, it’s all about modifying your IKEA items and sharing your ideas with the world. Isn’t social media grand?
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June 23, 2008
Going to the Mattresses
Found this on Slate.com, “Going to the Mattresses – How to cut through the marketing gimmicks of Sealy, Serta, and the rest.”
The article is a bit dated. However, it’s pretty informative for anyone in the market for a new mattress set.
Also, check out our mattress shopping tips!
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Designspotter Magazine Directory – Very cool…
Here’s a very interesting site that was suggested to us (Designspotter Magazine Directory). However, it doesn’t really fit in our directory…
As per the site:
“Are you a designer, artist, architect, student, manufacturer or…? Submit your designs, products, projects and prototypes for free and get your own profile in the Designspotter Magazine Directory. Where design happens!”
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Nothing warms a home like handmade decorating accessories
If you’re looking for home decor items that are unique, original, and handmade, Etsy may be just what you’ve been looking for.
Popular handmade decor items you can find at Etsy include:
- Candles
- Ceramics And Pottery
- Furniture
- Glass
- Quilts…and More!