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Furniture : How to upholster a small wooden chair
How to upholster a small wooden chair
It is not hard to upholster any type of furniture in your home; in fact it is quite simple if you follow a few simple steps. That way you will not only improve the look but the value of your furniture at the same time. If you were to take it to a professional upholsterer it could prove to be very expensive. With a little patience and time well spent on your part you can save yourself a lot of money and the satisfaction of a job well done at the same time.
You never know your friends and neighbors may want you to show them how or even ask you to upholster something for them. This could lead to either a new hobby or a way to make a few extra dollars at home.
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Student Interior Designers Often Learn About The History of Their Profession
In their training, student interior designers often learn about the history of their profession. This can be a really important way to give context to their subsequent careers. In this article, I will draw on my experience as an interior designer and educator to discuss the history of this exciting field.
The earliest professional interior designers were based in London – the British had become intrigued by Egyptian techniques of decorating household objects and wanted the same for themselves. London families became desperate to employ an interior designer to create magical spaces and accessorise their interiors. As interior designers came to be recognised as professionals, they increasingly found a need to draw on history to create fabulous results. This was particularly true when creating designs for historic London mansions or listed buildings – they saw historical reflections as a way of preserving the past while also looking to the future.
THE ANCIENT ROMANS
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Cleaning Tips : Tips for cleaning your refrigerator
One of the most important elements of spring cleaning the kitchen is to clean out the refrigerator. For most of us this is a task we do not take lightly. The fridge is one of the great kitchen inventions. Unfortunately, it is subject to spills and smells. Here is a list to help you in the cleaning process.
First you will need to turn off your fridge and remove everything in it. This can be a very grueling task, so if at all possible do this right before you go shopping. This way you will have less to remove and it will be easier to put your groceries away after the fridge has been cleaned. If your freezer needs to be defrosted now is a great time to do it. Every freezer is different, so be sure to follow the instructions for the model you own. And don’t worry about any freezer items you may still have. Simply put them in a cooler with the rest of your refrigerator items. The frozen items will help to keep the other items cool while you are cleaning. Once done, if your freezer is still defrosting, go ahead and put the freezer items in the fridge, it generally takes about 24 hours for items to unfreeze, so you will be ok.
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Architect : Art deco in American industrial design
The period between World War I and World War II is often referred to as the Art Deco years. The sleek, rectilinear forms and synthetic materials created a vision of the future. This vision was embraced by the thrill seekers of the 1920’s as well as Americans seeking an escape from the hardships of the 1930’s depression.
Art Deco design could be found everywhere from architecture to industrial design. It naturally lent itself to industrial design with its geometrical shapes; sweeping curves, clean parallel lines, and rounded corners that optimized value and appearance in an elegant, glamorous, functional, modern way. It was art incorporated into everyday life.
The early concept of Art Deco was meant to be a representation of luxury and wealth and initially it catered to the wealthy. It was characterized by materials such as exotic and inlaid woods, precious metals, tortoise shell, oriental lacquers, stainless steel, aluminum, chrome, Formica, sharkskin, zebra skin and Bakelite. The handcrafted look was an integral part of the early Art Deco period and was highly sought after. Craftsmanship was valued, particuarly by the rich and famous. Consequently, it became valued by the average American eager to have the same thing as the celebrities had.
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