Design Year Book

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Bedroom World and Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Posted: 28 May 2012 07:41 PM PDT



How do you decorate a bedroom properly and effectively? To find the answers to this question, it pays to look through journals or go online at look at interior design blogs One way of looking at it is that your bedroom ought to be a sincere oasis where you can melt away all of the worries of the day, but achieving that is perhaps easier said than done.

Before anything else, you should worry about the so-called 'lofty' approach. This just means that you ought to create a good excuse for anyone in your bedroom to look up more often! Fabulous lighting and painting your ceiling the same colours as the walls is bang on-trend. You should incorporate both rich tones and some luxurious fabrics to a bed that is already raised off the ground; floating beds are just one of the many innovations within the bed manufacturing industry. If this is what you have in mind for your own bedroom, then perhaps you should also visit the website of Bedroom World to explore your bedroom design options.

Next, you should think about the walls of your bedroom. That's right, bedroom décor is not exclusively about the bed sheets and the bedding accessories. It is also about the walls and how they contribute to making a functional and well-rounded bedroom! What you may want to think about is using patterned wallpaper that provides your bedroom with its very own, distinct personality. Wallpaper is always available in many patterns and colours, and it's not that expensive, thereby making it a definite bedroom accessory must.



The walls in your bedroom figure prominently in this next bedroom decorating idea that makes use of something that you may well not really think of that often, but it uses it to deadly effect. While some people enjoy hanging artwork on the walls of their bedroom, decorative moulding is also another option that can be surprisingly effective! You see, decorative moulding will create something close to an updated look for your bedroom, thereby making your bedroom more stylish.

The incorporation of some neutral corners in your bedroom can make for a surprisingly attractive sleeping environment, too. These design approaches are great at making your bedroom environment modern, and they works especially well for master bedrooms. Essentially, you want to use neutral corners with a lot of beige, whites and greys to create an openness to the room, while still retaining its intimacy.

Your bedroom is a place that should serve as a comfy and a cosy retreat for you from the pressures of the day. The last thing that you should want to see before you head off to sleep is a relaxing and a comfortable environment that speeds your travel to the Land of Nod. Having a comfortable bed and stunning, yet affordable, accessories can make all the difference to your relaxing and sleeping environment.





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Design Year Book

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Quality Flooring in the United Kingdom

Posted: 28 May 2012 06:46 PM PDT



While some people assume that all flooring is the same, the truth of the matter is that there are hundreds of options out there that can vary in quality and comfort. These options can be used in a number of different settings and you will need to take the time to understand your options and determine the brands and flooring types that are going to work best in your home.

For example, many people tend to overlook cork-wood flooring as a viable option for their floors. You will find that this is a material that is eco-friendly and will be sourced from the cork tree. This is a renewable wood that will be fine in drier areas, as moisture can cause staining and damage to it.

This is where companies come into play. These companies will offer you not only cost effective solutions for all your flooring needs, but they can also provide you with information on different types of flooring available on the market.



In cases where you need to cut costs, but have a floor that looks authentic, laminate flooring can be a good idea. This will usually be made of a core board that has been compressed and laminated to retain its appearance. The nice thing is that this is resistant to scratches and can have your home looking better than ever before.

What you are going to find during your research is that as a rule, hardwood flooring is going to remain one of the most popular choices for homes. It offers a level of style and elegance that you aren't going to find anywhere else. In fact, since it can last longer than most of your carpet solutions, there will be no reason why you can't being to explore all the types of flooring out there to determine which brand is going to best meet your needs.




For some solid wood flooring can offer you the chance to add some class and elegance to your home. This can be presented in both oak flooring and bamboo flooring, which are both going to be unique. Bamboo comes from an easily renewable source and is considered a greener building choice. In turn, oak flooring remains popular because of the beauty and style that it offers.

Online, websites like UK Flooring direct can offer you a look at some of the different types of wood flooring and give you an accurate figure to look at, to have more details you can click here. Also it can help you can understand how much this is going to cost you. In fact, on this website there are calculators in place to also ensure that you order the right amount of wood, as many people do not take into account the need to cut boards in most rooms. 



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The Ultimate Guide to Family and Group Photography | 21 Illustrated Examples

Posted: 27 May 2012 08:41 AM PDT

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First up are official pictures which normally are composed of large number of people. The second kind of shots are more informal with a group of friends. And finally, the of a group or family members. In this order,below you will find some invaluable examples of positions and proposed ideas. Usually when we take pictures with our friends, something always goes wrong, one far behind, the other looking away, another without a good angle. See 21 examples of poses that can be taken with friends, family or colleagues.

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Beauty of Black by Benoit Courti

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:10 AM PDT

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photography is always beautiful, it is even more seductive and exotic if the blacks in the photo dominate the whites to a larger extent. is a french photographer living in Paris. Fascinated by photography since his childhood, he first embraced a career as a music composer before becoming a professional portrait/ photographer in 2010.

Most photographs are available for sale. For more information, please send an email to: info@benoitcourti.net

Ashley Smith by Dan Martensen for The Sunday Telegraph

Posted: 25 May 2012 05:02 AM PDT

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Dan was born and raised in Pleasantville New York. He has been involved in the arts since childhood, picked up a camera at age 12 and eventually studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design. He worked as an assistant to photographers Alex Cayley, Tom Munro, Stephane Sednaoui and Annie Leibovitz. Dan’s work has been included in shows around the world including the New York Armory Photography show, and recently in an exhibtion at the acclaimed Dichtorhallen Museum in Hamburg. His portrait and fashion work has appeared in publications such as The Last Magazine, i-D, The New York Times, Interview, Dossier Journal, GQ, EXIT, V Man and Teen Vogue. Dan has shot campaigns for H&M, Costume National, Anna Sheffiield, Target and Converse One Star. He has collaborated with designers such as Alexander Wang and Evan Yurman. Dan is currently in the process of publishing a book of the American Landscape. (from M.A.P blog, July 2010, http://www.mapltdblog.com/2010/08/dan-martensen-joins-map.html)

The Legendary Alfred Eisenstaedt

Posted: 25 May 2012 04:56 AM PDT

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was born on December 6, 1898 in Dirschau, West Prussia. He became a professional photographer in Berlin and came under the influence of Erich Salomon. In 1935 he immigrated to New York City, where he became one of the first four photographers hired by Life Magazine. He contributed more than 2,500 picture stories and 90 cover photos to Life. He died in 1995.

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