Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Apartment Style Design

Apartment Style Design


If you’ve been looking to furnish your apartment space with style, yet function, don’t worry about your limitations. Look at it this way – less space to decorate means less time or money spent on the project!

Of course, creating a floor plan for an apartment or condo can be a challenge. How do you create a living space that flows well without cramping or overcrowding? Check out these key pieces from Online Furniture Stores that are stylish and suitable for small spaces:


Armless ChairWhen it comes to seating, an armless option like the Distinction Leather Kingsport Armless Chair will take up less space in a living area.


Low Profile Coffee TableYou can select something like the Modloft Park Low-Profile Coffee Table – because it’s so low to the ground, it’s less visible, therefore not taking up a lot of room in your sitting area.


Queen Platform Bed Now what about bedroom furniture?

The best option for a bedroom is a low-profile platform bed set, like the South Shore Furniture Sereno Low Profile Queen Platform Bed 3 Piece Bedroom Set. Buying in sets is always an ideal money-saving option because everything matches and you don’t need to go


Wall Mirrorout and buy separate pieces. A cool option to bring more light into a room and more storage at the same time is the nexxt by Linea Cameron Floating Wall Mirror.

The slimly-designed mirror reflects light in a room, giving the illusion of more space, and has a clever storage cabinet behind it.


Glass TV StandIf you don’t have a lot of floor space, you should find pieces that take up space vertically.

The Athena/Apollo Corner Computer Desk Tower can be used in a corner, and features vertical shelving space for your printer, fax machine, books, or home décor. There’s also the BDI Icon LCD Plasma Glass TV Stand – it can also fit in the corner, and stacks upwards, instead of width-wise.


Bringing light into your apartment will give it a fresher, lighter appearance. Why not mix storage space, vertical construction, and lighting into one with the Adesso Wright Tall Floor Lamp? It fits well into any corner, gives off a warm glow, and has three shelves to offer more storage opportunities.


How else can you open up an apartment and make it seem less crammed? Get rid of any dark wall colours! Light, neutral paint colours on the wall make a room seem airy and bright, as opposed to dark shades that cozy up a room and can leave it looking smaller.


Monday, August 10, 2009

Living Room Design Ideas



Leather SofaDesign like the pros! These living room design tips are from all the top design styles and trends for extremely small to large living room design.



Flexibility and versatility are equally vital components for designing small spaces and large spaces. Insufficient planning can lead to purchasing all your furniture in the wrong scale for your room size. Either way, your living room will feel crammed and chaotic.

These tips will become your “must have” template for creating a living room design that speaks to your aesthetic and functional needs.

Moreover, function, function and more function should be your personal motto when designing any size space because your existing space will never expand anymore than it is right now.

Thus, it really doesn’t matter precisely how small or large your present floor plan is. Plan it wisely, select and arrange your furniture with care so you can flaunt it with pride.

Apartment Interior Design


TV StandFor a large living room, a colorful convertible orange sofa, will add a little individuality to your space. A metal and glass coffee table with a marble veined base and sculptural abstract design motif balances out with the sleek TV stand that has ample storage drawers and shelves.

Art Deco Interior Design

For a very small living room on a budget, it’s okay to have one large piece in the room. A long white sofa with a slight curved back gently reflects art deco. It will accommodate enough seating for guests without having too many pieces to overwhelm the space.

A modern glass and metal coffee table is a great choice for putting cups or magazines on without looking like it’s taking up space.

A glass television stand, again provides function and storage that can be interestingly displayed without appearing to take up space. The glass furniture vanishes into the background creating the illusion of more space than there is. As a final touch, put your art deco stamp in your living room design with artwork and accents.


Asian Interior Design


FutonsIf you have a larger living room to decorate in an Asian scheme, an adjustable backed, tufted, high end futon is a great place to start.


They come in an assortment of colors or you can play up the black and white theme. A low to the ground coffee table with a little textural detail is keeping with the Asian story. Combining a darker wood TV Stands with Asian motifs anchors the room and allows for stylish storage.