House Design Styles

American Style

The new American house plan embraces the idea of uninterrupted flow and expansive style.
A reflection of American affluence and desire for elbow room, the New American-style home is big, inside and out. The New American house plan is all about uninterrupted flow: from kitchen to dining area to family room; from family room to deck; from master bedroom suite with walk-in closets to luxurious master baths with double sinks, separate shower and tub. It's a style as expansive and exuberant as the country in which it was created.

Architectural Features:
- Oversized windows let light stream into interior space
- Second-story interiors that often are open to below
- Massive two-story asymmetrical facades (often of brick or stucco)
- A roof made visually complex by contrasting peaks and heights

HOBBY ROOMS

How many hobbies do you have? Is it challenging for you to find a great space to actually work on your craft? Your hobby materials may be in several rooms throughout your home.


Whether you need an extra bedroom for guests or for a growing family, more room to entertain, or a home office, hobby room, or workshop, creating new spaces in your home is an exciting adventure. Almost all basements are good candidates for remodeling. They contain large quantities of unused space which allows you to design it for almost any use.




Tips for Planning New Hobby Room
Here are some more ideas to consider when you plan a habitable space in the basement:
**Include plenty of window area for light and ventilation.
**Provide adequate support for the wall above the window.
**Install a light switch close inside the door.
**Install hardwired smoke alarms.
**Soundproof the basement ceilings to keep family noise out of your private retreat.
**Consider a half-bath close to the hobby room.

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Model Railroad Construction

Clear space in basement. You will need at least 6m2 of clear space.


A how-to publication for model railroad construction. Includes layouts, track plans, and prototype information.

Living rooms

Crazy living rooms



Most people are afraid to use too many colors, but what they often fail to see is that it’s the way they use and place color that can make or break the room, says many design consultants, who propose an easy “rule of three” that can help infuse your home with vitality.



Decorate your space with tiers of color. Begin with a rug, fabric or wallpaper you love and look closely at what colors are in it. The rug is a good place to start because it warms the room and you can build up.

What colors do I love?
What colors make me happy? If you don’t have an immediate answer to this question, check your closet. Does one color dominate? Design consultant Sheldon, who is trained as an architect, was recently working with a client to choose wall colors for a new house. After finally finding the perfect bedroom color, the client realized it was the same shade as her favorite coat. When you like a color, you really like a color.

Artwork

Artwork Selection

A frequently overlooked element of the built environment is the selection of artwork to complement a building and its interior design. The Estopinal Group's interiors team assists clients in the selection of artwork that is appropriately scaled, and represents the desired image emphasis and aesthetics....

Ideas for Design

Some Interior Design Ideas

Find some Interior Design Magazines. It seems to be everywhere these days. Notice what it is you like. There are magazines for decorators, magazines for do-it-yourselfers, and magazines about architecture and the homes of famous people. Most of these publications are readily accessible by subscription or on your local library's periodical shelves.

You can get interior design ideas by simply paying attention to rooms around you. Your friends and family's homes may have things you like or things you definitely want to stay away from. You can also go to furniture stores, craft stores and home improvement stores for ideas.

You’ll gain a comprehensive foundation in all aspects of residential interior design, studying colour, furnishings, architecture, design theory, ergonomics, kitchen and bathroom design, building technology, materials and finishes, and lighting.

When decorating your home it’s best to start with the flooring and work your way up. Decide what kind of flooring you want, carpet or wood. Then choose a color for the walls. After that, work in your furniture or start looking at new furniture. Choose a few home décor elements that match everything and personalize the room. Finally, choose lightening elements that pull it all together.

Buying products secondhand is a key component of interior decorating on a budget. Peruse your neighborhood or online and discover a variety of traditional and unique decorating options. Look for detail pieces like decorative iron brackets or find new uses for traditional items. Sample an old iron gate as a pot storage rack on your kitchen ceiling or maybe an antique wood ladder as a plant stand.