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  • Interior Design 

    Interior Design, Free Interior Design and Decorating Online Education Whether its home interior design or looking for professional interior design and…

  • Craft Projects 

    Interior Decorate Your Home with these Craft Ideas Interior decorating can be even more fun if you make things yourself. We have some craft ideas to get you…

    • Babys quilt  

      Craft Project - Baby's Quilt This is a beginners guide to sewing. Any newcomer can give it a go. It is not quilting in the traditional form, but anyone…

    • Glass Frames 

      Craft Project - Glass Frames A simple way to brighten up any corner of a room, with only a few skills required, a small amount of money and a lot of imaginatio…

    • Make Curtain Tie Backs 

      Craft Projects - How to Make Fabric Curtain Tie Backs A simple sewing exercise for the beginner and an easy way to jazz up your curtains. Ingredients Sewing…

    • Picnic Cloth 

      Craft Projects Picnic Set Table Cloth and Napkins A simple sewing exercise for the beginner and a lovely gift for those who love to dine outdoors. Ingredie…

    • Table Runner 

      Table Runner - Craft Project A simple and economical way to decorate any table. You will need: Remnant of fabric, sewing machine, thread, sissors, pins,…

  • Design Articles 

    Interior Design Tips and Interior Decorating Advice The best way to learn about interior design and decoration is by reading articles in magazines or web…

    • What is an Interior Designer? 

      What is an Interior Designer? This is  a question we get asked almost every day. Our definition is that an interior designer is an interior architect who is…

    • Feng Shui in Interior Design 

      Feng Shui for Improving Your Home Environment Have you heard of Feng Shui? It is the ancient Chinese practice of moving Chi through a space. Chi? Chi is…

    • Vibrant Workspace 

      Vibrant Colorful Workspace Design Brief: To create an office that was alive and vibrant, a space were the employees felt stimulated. Reception This…

    • Color Inspiration 

      Where do you Find Color Inspiration? As an expert on color, I have a distinct advantage when it comes to making color choices for home decorating. I can…

    • Arranging Artwork 

      Arranging Artwork in the Home The positioning of artwork in a room can provide balance and interest if placed correctly. A mismatch of paintings haphazardly…

    • Cure the Clutterbug 

      Can we Cure the Clutterbug? We Show You How in 5 Simple Steps The main trait of a clutterbug is denial. Who me? I don't live in a mess. I can throw things…

    • Design Trends 

      Interior Design Trends There are many movers and shakers in the design industry that dictate future trends, but they aren't the sole drivers of design…

    • Feature Walls 

      Wallpaper a New Variation on Feature Walls The Future of Feature Walls "I think I'd like a feature wall in red in the dining room, and perhaps a feature wall…

    • Following Trends 

      Following Trends or Being the Leader Do you follow trends or create your own style? I am sick an tired of seeing the same rooms or variations of, depicted in…

    • Outdoor Living 

      How to Create Safe and Functional Decorated Outdoor Living Areas Firstly you need to define how you will use the outdoor living space. Is it going to be a…

    • Home Office Renovating Tips 

      Home Office Renovating Tips Coping with the Home Office When Renovating Working from home has many great advantages, being able to sleep in a few extra…

    • Household Pests 

      How to deter household pests, the environmentally friendly way Obviously the best way to discourage pests moving into your home is by keeping it clean, tidy,…

    • Living Room Allergies  

      Reducing Living Room Allergies Learn about reducing living room allergies in your home. What is an allergy? It is a condition which the body is induced by…

    • Marbelling Paint Effects 

      Marbling Decorative Paint Effects Used in the Extreme Marbling an Entire Floor The proud owner's of this new contemporary open plan home wanted something…

  • Designer Profiles 

    Interior Designers In this section, you will find information about many interior designers. You can read about their profiles and find details on the work…

    • Kenneth Pfaff 

      Designer Profile Kenneth Pfaff - Simple Kitchen Makeover Kenneth Pfaff - Interior Decoration and Design 811 112th Street SW STE E302 Everett Washington,…

    • Rhondda Carnevale 

      Designer Profile - Rhondda Carnevale - Color Consultant Rhondda Carnevale - "Colore Colore" Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand Qualifications: Trade…

    • Sam MacAlister 

      Designer Profile - Sam MacAlister - Lofts/ Attics We often have a need for more space in our homes and don't have the room or finances to make major additions…

    • Zara Stender 

      Designer Profile - Zara Stender - Spring into Color Brighten your Home and Lighten Your Waistline By Zara Stender, CID, IDS, Allied ASID Member, Color…

  • Design Tips 

    Interior Design Tips and Hints for Home Decorating Sometimes all you need is a helping hand to get you started with interior decorating or DIY home improvement…

    • Decorating Tips 

      Interior Home Decorating Tips Find home decorating tips to get your creative juices flowing, get ideas that can start you thinking about ways to decorate your…

    • Home Design Tips 

      Home Design Tips Get home design tips to increase your general knowledge on interior design. There is so much to learn that by reading a few design tips at a…

    • Children's Decoration Tips 

      Children's Decoration Tips Fun Ideas for Decorating with Children Use these children's decoration tips to get your kids involved in decorating their own…

    • Aesthetic DIY Tips 

      Aesthetic DIY Tips When starting your first DIY project you are so excited you just want to leap in. Don't, wait and do some careful planning before you pick…

    • Carpet Spot Cleaning Tips 

      Carpet Spot Cleaning Tips Carpet Spot Cleaning - Cleaning Tips for Removing Small Carpet Stains There is nothing worse than having guests and oops, they…

    • Color Tips 

      Color Tips and Helpful Hints When selecting colors from small paint chips or swatches, remember that they will look considerably darker when they have been…

    • Decoration Tips 

      Interior Decoration Tips Interior Design Ideas Find simple interior decorating tips to help you renovate your home or simply redecorate a tired space. For…

    • Design Ideas 

      Interior Design Ideas and Tips Get some interior design ideas for managing design projects and making good design decisions. Planning design projects…

    • DIY Practical Tips 

      Here are some DIY Practical Tips DIY - Interior Design When embarking on a DIY interior design project, the first thing you want to do is jump in with a…

    • Home Fluffing Staging 

      Home Fluffing Staging Tips How to Squeeze out that Extra Dollar When You Sell Your House Get some home fluffing and staging tips to help you on your way to…

    • DIY Budget Tips 

      DIY Budget Tips Before you start a DIY Project - Make sure you Set a Budget Use the DIY budget tips to help you decide what design work you can achieve with…

    • DIY Maintenance Tips 

      DIY Maintenance Tips for Home Interiors Before you even think about starting any DIY revovating work, you need to go through and work out any maintenance iss…

  • Dining Rooms 

    Designing Dining Rooms Dining rooms seem to be the one room in the house that goes in and out of fashion. When I was young, having a separate dining room was…

  • Finishes 

    Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating Finishes Here you will find every aspect of interior design and decorating finishes. Below is an introduction…

    • African Interior Design Wood 

      African Interior Design Wood Types of Africa Wood for use in Interior Design Timber veneers and solid timbers are used extensively in interior design. This…

    • Asian Interior Design Wood 

      Characteristics of Asian Wood from Pakistan, India, Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia Hardwoods come from all areas of the globe and here we have a few…

    • Carpet Appearance Pitfalls 

      Carpet Appearance Pitfalls in Interior Design and Decorating The problems that can arise with carpet As with any flooring product, there are always advantages…

    • Carpet Construction 

      Carpet Construction Carpet is an important element in interior design and decoration. It is an expensive item to purchase and it generally covers a large area…

    • Carpet Installation 

      Carpet Installation Methods Types of Carpet Installation Methods As you know, you will not be the person laying or installing the carpet but you do need to…

    • Carpet Pile 

      The Different Types of Carpet Pile Finishes Carpet Pile Now that we know about the fibers that make up the yarn, and the construction method, we can review…

    • Different Types of Carpet 

      Different Types of Carpet used for Home Interior Design and Decoration Find the different types of carpet available for using in home interior decoration and…

    • European Interior Design Wood 

      European  Interior Design Wood Properties For interior design and decoration european interior design wood is displayed. The properties vary and some are…

    • Features of Wallpaper 

      Modern Features of Wallpaper for Interior Design and Decorating and Types of Wallpaper Adhesives Wall Hangings - Modern Features Scrubable Marvellous…

    • Ferrous Metals 

      Ferrous Metals used in Home Interiors Types of Metal - Ferrous Metals Ferrous metals contain iron or pig iron in its basic form. These are the ones that…

    • Natural Carpet Fibers 

      Types of Natural Carpet Fibers in Yarn Used for Carpet Types of Natural Carpet Fibers - Natural Fibers Carpets can be produced from numerous types of yarn.…

    • Natural Stone Flooring 

      Natural Stone Flooring Finishes Types of Natural Stone Flooring Slate Slate is another form of metamorphic rock that consists of silica alumina and iron…

    • Non Ferrous Metals 

      Non Ferrous Metals Used for Interior Design Finishes Types of Metal for Interiors - Non Ferrous Metals Types of non ferrous metals included here are Copper,…

    • Pacific New Zealand Australia Wood 

      Types of Timber and Wood from Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands for Interior Decoration Characteristics of Timber and Wood from Australia, New Zealand…

    • Properties of Wood 

      The Properties of Wood and Timber for Interior Design and Decorating Properties of Timber and Wood You have probably heard of many properties of wood and…

    • Semi Hard Flooring 

      Semi Hard Flooring Finishes for Interiors Types of Semi Hard Flooring Linoleum Linoleum is made up from natural ingredients, linseed oil, ground cork,…

    • Interior Design South American Wood 

      Interior Design South American Wood Guide Interior Design South American wood  used in construction and veneers. These are beautiful woods that are great for…

    • Solid Flooring 

      Solid Flooring Finishes Types of Solid Flooring Finishes Cement Resin This comprises of cement polyester resin and an aggregate (crushed stone or sand). It…

    • Synthetic Carpet Fibers 

      Types of Synthetic Carpet Fibers used in Yarn for Carpets Types of Synthetic Carpet Fibers - Man Made Fibers Carpets can be produced from numerous types of…

    • Steel 

      Steel - a Metal Finish used in Interior Design Types of Metal - Steel There are many types of steel, especially in the industrial area with uses having…

    • Tiles 

      Tiles and Clay Based Flooring Finishes Brick and Brick Paviours Bricks are made from clay, which is formed into shapes and dried in a kiln. Paviours are made…

    • Timber Flooring 

      Timber Floor Finishes Different Types of Timber Flooring Timber Blocks These are usually made of a hardwood species laid on a screed of concrete. They are…

    • Types of Carpet Underlay 

      Different Types of Carpet Underlay or Carpet Cushion You should never forget what you cannot see. This is definitely the case in choosing a carpet underlay…

    • Types of Wallpaper 

      Wall Hangings - Styles and Types of Wallpaper Lining Paper This is a single layer of plain paper, which is used for good surface preparation. It evens the…

    • Types of Metals 

      Types of Metals used as Interior Design and Decorating Finishes This is always a tricky subject for female designers as unfortunately they often lack basic…

    • USA Canada Wood 

      Different Types of Timber and Wood from Canada and USA for Interior Design and Decorating Here are a few of the more prominant and used woods from North…

    • Uses for Wood 

      Uses for Wood and Timber as Interior Design and Decorating Finishes Interior Uses for Timber and Wood As we know, wood / timber has been used for the framing…

    • Wallpaper Defects 

      Recognize Wall Hangings and Wallpaper Defects It is important to be able to look at wallpaper once it is hung to ensure it has been professionally installed.…

    • What is Wood 

      What is Wood or Timber? Understanding basic information about timber and wood for interior design and decorating. We find out what is wood and timber? What…

    • Wood Boards 

      Timber and Wood Boards used in Interior Decorating and Design Find different types of wood boards definitions and their uses in home interior decorating and…

    • Wood Characteristics 

      Timber and Wood Characteristics and Natural Deviations Timber and Wood Natural Deviations The terms for the different deviations are: Straight Grain - the…

    • Wood Moldings 

      Types of Timber and Wood Moldings used in Interior Decoration Timber /Wood Moldings Traditionally all moldings were solid wood / timber and available in many…

  • Fittings 

    Interior Design Fittings and Fixtures for Home Decorators and DIY This introduction to interior design fittings and fixtures for home decorators and DIY is to…

    • Laundry 

      Plumbing and Sanitary Fixtures - Laundry Tub The last of the fittings that hold water is the Laundry tub. An often-overlooked item by designers but as…

    • Bolts 

      Types of Bolts Bolts are similar to screws as they also have a thread and head, however the thread is not tapered or designed to grip into the wall or…

    • Electrical Fittings 

      Help Choosing Interior Electrical Fittings and Fixtures The Electrical Fittings - How to Choose Them You will need to consult with your local supplier to the…

    • Electrical Planning 

      Electrical Planning Work - Fittings and Fixtures for the Home Electrical Planning As previously mentioned there is an accompanying list of rooms and the…

    • Design with Electricity 

      How Does an Interior Designer Design with Electricity? Interior Designing with Electricity? Once you have learnt about what electricity is, you can now move…

    • Door Locks 

      Types of Door Locks There are many different types of door locks, used for different purposes and situations. Door Locks Cylinder Night Latch This is the…

    • Glue 

      Different Types of Glue for DIY or Home Renovation Types of Glue Glue is used to secure the surfaces of two materials together. Often a combination of gluing…

    • Hinges 

      Types of Hinges Hinges are generally used to allow a panel or door to move while still remaining attached to the cabinet cupboard or door frame. They come in…

    • Light Switches 

      Home Interior Electrical Fittings and Fixtures - Light Switches What you need to know about light switches Depending on the country you live in will…

    • Mirrors 

      Using Mirrors in Interior Design and Decorating "It's all smoke and mirrors" as the saying goes and of course the wonderful thing about mirrors is that not…

    • Miscellaneous Fixings 

      Miscellaneous Fixings for Interior Design Toggle Bolts or Spring Toggles - are an alternative to fixings with collapsible sleeves and two metal arms that fold…

    • Nails 

      A Guide to Nails used for Interior Design Types of Nails There are many different types of nails used for interior decorating work: Round Wire Nails -…

    • Screw Fixings 

      Types of Fixings for Home Interior Fittings and Fixtures The Basics As a designer we should be able to advise on a suitable fixing method or at the very…

    • What is Electricity 

      What is Electricity and What do We Need to Know as an Interior Designer? What is Electricity? Electricity is a major service that enters the home. This…

    • Window Locks 

      Types of Window Locks Casement Stay Locks Surface Mounted Lock for Casement. (Can be seen and be obtrusive). There are two parts to these locks, one that is…

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    Free Downloadable Interior Design Files for Home Improvement Free Downloads for Interior Design - You are welcome to share these with friends and associates. …

  • Education 

    Interior Design and Decoration Education Information At interiordezine.com we provide free interior design and decorating education to the world online. We…

  • Interior Decorating Tips 

    Learn Interior Decorating without any effort for Free Lee Brown here, co founder of interiordezine.com Because of the rapid growth of interiordezine.com, the…

  • Interior Decorating Ecourse 

    Interior Decorating course - Learn for Free with an eCourse Hi - Lee Brown, interior decorating course coordinator here to offer you a no lose scenario. I am…

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  • Makeovers 

    Interior Makeovers and Home Decorating There is nothing more refreshing than giving your home a makeover, big or small, it always makes you feel good. We have…

    • Indoor Outdoor Makeover 

      Indoor Outdoor Living Area Makeover Need another room in your house? Try using your outdoor living area. While decorating inside the owners of this house…

    • Apartment Dining Room 

      Small Apartment Dining Room Makeover on a Shoestring Budget Client Brief: To lift the apartments’ spirit and create a defined separate dining space in a…

    • Bathroom 

      Bathroom Makeover Color Ideas Bathroom Scheme - Bright and Bold Original Scheme A simple scheme that is currently pleasant, light and functional. It could…

    • Ensuite Bathroom Makeovers  

      Ensuite and Bathroom Makeovers Bathrooms and ensuites are the rooms that get makeovers the most often as they get the most wear and tear in a house. We are…

    • Bedroom Makeover 

      Bedroom Makeover Combining Contemporary Apartment Architecture with Traditional Interior Decorating The art of interior design and decorating can make an…

    • Bedroom Makeovers 

      Bedroom Makeovers I remember as a teenager that I would makeover my bedroom on a montly basis. I couldn't change the wallpaper, carpet or drapes but I could…

    • Blue Kitchen Makeover 

      White and Blue Kitchen Makeover Blue and white is a popular color combination for kitchens Interior design and decorating creates major changes in…

    • Budget Kitchen Makeover 

      Budget Kitchen Makeover Often first home buyers don't have a lot of extra money left over for remodeling. Here is an example of a budget kitchen makeover…

    • Budget Living Room 

      Budget Living Room Makeover On moving in, the owners of this house decided that they wanted a fresh new look. The living room was too "busy" for them. There…

    • Contemporary Living Room Antiques 

      From Contemporary Living to Stylish Antique Comfort Makeover Most makeovers you see will take place in the other direction. People have an old, busy interior…

    • Contemporary Living Room Makeover 

      Living Room Makeover Contemporary Living Room Makeover Can you believe the difference? Interior design and decorating creates major changes to people's…

    • Dining Room 

      Dining Room Makeover Wall Paint Color Ideas Original Scheme Neutral and plain, this small dining space requires a dramatic colorful scheme to define it as…

    • Dining Room Makeovers 

      Dining Room Makeovers The dining room is an area where you can have a great time decorating, it is a place that you only spend a limited amount of time, but…

    • Dining with Books 

      Dining Room with Books A makeover of an open plan apartment space, adding color, texture and focal points to the room. A contemporary apartment can successfull…

    • Guest Toilet 

      Makeover Color Ideas Guest Toilet Color Scheme Ideas - Natural Paint Color Options Original Scheme A roomy guest's lavatory, with neutral joinery and…

    • Guest Bedroom 

      Makeover Color Ideas - Bedroom Ideas Guest Bedroom Color Scheme Ideas - Fruit Filled Fabric The fabric selected has an abundance of vibrant colors in the…

    • Historic Bathroom 

      Historic Bathroom & Laundry Makeover The Design Makeover Brief : The house is a period home that has had numerous "decorating add ons" in its lifetime,…

    • Dramatic Study Makeover 

      Dramatic Study Makeover Great satisfaction can be achieved by renovating an existing room. Interior design and decorating creates major changes in people's…

    • Fun Nursery Makeover 

      Fun Baby's Bedroom Nursery Makeover The nursery room was functional but lacked any definition. You want to walk into a baby's room and go "Ah…. isn't…

    • Kitchen Makeovers 

      Kitchen Makeovers The kitchen, a very expensive makeover. This is not necessarily the case if you don't need to purchase new appliances or cabinetry, a…

    • Living Room Makeovers 

      Living Room Makeovers The living room has many functions, it is a place of rest and relaxation, an area for entertaining guests, a entertainment area for TV…

    • Nursery Wall Colors 

      Nursery Wall Colors, Ideas for a Baby's Bedroom We completed a makeover for this baby's bedroom on a budget. So just for fun we decided to look at what we…

    • Red Kitchen Makeover 

      Rich Red Kitchen Makeover This elegant new rich red kitchen, glowing in the warmth of the timber bench top, cornice, stools and trims is a far cry from it's…

    • Romantic Bedroom 

      Makeover Color Ideas Romantic Bedroom Color Scheme Ideas - Black and Gold This bedroom has dramatic soft furnishings but the room looks a little lost. The…

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    Interiordezine.com Web Site Information Interiordezine.com is a portal for interior design and decorating education information. Use the navigation on the…

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      About Us - Interiordezine.com Company Profile Owned by Lee and Chris Brown, interiordezine.com is a business that writes design information and publishes it…

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