Many designers and design publications are saying antique rugs are the hottest thing right now in the home decor market. Fancy resorts, hotels and other high end destinations are all jumping on the band wagon. Rugs which many consider a precious investment, due to their age and value, are now found in the hippest interior designs.

Why are they so valuable?

Hand woven carpets such as these are a living history, recording memorable people and events. Passed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms, these antique rugs are an important part of world culture. Some consider them their most prized possessions, since these antique carpets are works of art which have several practical uses. Read the rest of this entry »

It never fails, every time that you are cooking you end up having to run downstairs to your wine storage area to get a selection that you need for the recipe that you are trying out. By the time that you hustle back upstairs, what you started sautéing has burned and then you have to start all over again. Well, there is a simple solution to this problem, which are stylish wine racks. One would be a great addition to your kitchen space.

Wine racks are extremely practical because they provide you with a great place to store different wines that you need for cooking or just those that you like to enjoy a nice glass of from time to time. There are many wine rack options to choose from including those of different shapes, sizes, styles, and designs. Read the rest of this entry »

What makes an art deco fireplace differ from other fireplaces? Art deco fireplaces are sleek and made with sweeping or curved lines and bright or saturated colours. You can get an art deco fireplace in any colour to match any room of your home, and they come in a number of great materials like stone, brink, wood, and even plastic.

The most classic of art deco fireplaces is one created with brightly coloured ceramic tiles. Tiles usually range in colour from solids like black and white to shades of emerald, purple, blue, and yellow. The tiles can be placed in a mosaic pattern if you’d like to create a picture or design, or you can create an art deco fireplace with a single colour of tile for a stunningly brilliant look. The shape of the fireplace differs for every piece, but usually curved bold lines and edges are used, along with a variety of whimsical decorative elements. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are decorating, or refurbishing a home, there are so many factors to consider that window coverings are often overlooked in the overall design, and are only added at the last minute as something of an afterthought. The variety of coverings now available as part of your interior decorating scheme include horizontal and vertical blinds, interior shutters and traditional drapes or curtains. We will focus for the moment on a particularly stylish and versatile type of window covering, the roman blind. Read the rest of this entry »

When we take a look at history, we notice one common factor prevalent in all walks of life and that factor is ‘revival’. Whatever is ‘in-vogue’ today will revive or resurface after some years. Taking this revival factor into consideration, people generally hesitate to throw out old items that they are fond of, often convincing themselves that the item will resurface as the in-thing sometime in the future.

This revival factor can be observed in the field of commercial and residential architecture as well. Traditional and historic styles of arched facades, tapestries, pillars etc. are often seen resurfacing over the ages. Read the rest of this entry »