Interior Design Resources (05)

Great Source of Home Designing Tips
Home-Designing.com is a website dedicated to provide useful tips and bright ideas when it comes to modern interior design and the latest architectural innovations. It has several sections, where each section focuses on designing specific areas inside the house such as living room, bedroom, kids' room, kitchen, and even bathroom. Every article comes with colorful photos of inspiring interior design ideas. There is also a section where articles are about decorating items, including house plants, wallpapers, murals, and curtains. Another section serves as a great source of ideas for designing house furniture items such as tables and chairs.

MyInteriorDecorator.com
Decorating a home can be a very daunting task requiring expertise and skills not everyone possesses. And although, many people have a natural talent for decorating, it does take experience and training to get the job done correctly. Professionals typically have tips, tricks and ideas to get your end result faster and with less cost and frustration. Free home decoration advice, articles and tips are offered. Article topics include designing on a budget, taming and decorating open spaces, color misconceptions, furniture, how to be an interior designer and more. Includes information on The Interior Decorating Bible as well.

Interior Design Education
This informative site features a state-by-state directory of interior design schools, plus featured schools and matching reviews. A news section discusses interior design industry news, and an article database features information about interior designers versus decorators, interior design skills, school accreditations, interior design careers, and interior design specialties. Membership to one of the primary interior design associations is an indication of an interior designer's qualifications and professional standing, but more importantly, it often aids in getting clients, and interior design associations are featured.

3 Basic Principles of Interior Design
This is a collaboration post by Shari Hiller and Matt Fox at HGTV.com. According to them, the first principle of interior design is function. Here, Hiller and Fox gave some tips on proper lighting; choosing the right furniture and arrangement; and creating a focal point such as fireplace and a window with a nice view. The second principle is the mood, where factors to be considered include colors, theme, and pattern. The third and last one is personality, in which one of the strategies mentioned is to allow flexibility in choosing accessories that would match the theme.

International Interior Design Directory
This is a directory of educational institutions around the globe in the field of interior design. Also includes an international directory of interior design societies and associations, as well as interior design festivals and conferences, interior design journals and magazines, interior design guides and directories. Links are listed by location, by country. Includes interior design fabrics and textiles, fine art, furniture, communications and more.