Thoughtful Home Design

By Adeel Ali The 21st century has definitely seen a rise in the level of awareness regarding environmental conservation and sustainability. From efficient waste disposal to water conservation, everybody is looking for ways to make sure that the earth stays green. But, if you are still wondering if switching off the lights when not in use is enough on your part, then think again. There are more things that you can do to not only reduce your electricity bills but also save energy. Here are some eco-friendly ways to brighten your home. With these tips, you can give your house a completely fresh and vibrant appeal, while at the same time reduce energy consumption significantly. First of all, ditch those old tungsten coil bulbs. The rusty 70s look is not what you want to welcome your guests too. Prefer lighting up your living room with calm lights using LED bulbs. These are not just energy-efficient but also last reasonably longer than the traditional bulbs or CFLs. And the best pa...

By Kim M Ward Good design is defined as the unity of design and a timeless look. But to achieve unity and an evergreen look one must give consideration to all the principles of design. Remodeling your kitchen and bathroom is so much more than selecting fixtures and painting the walls. A good remodel will have a well thought out design concept that begins with the principles of design as its foundation. The principles are balance, rhythm, emphasis/focal point, scale, proportion, and harmony/unity. In order to have a better understanding of these concepts, we will look at each at it pertains to bathroom remodel planning and kitchen planning. Let's start with balance which is the distribution of the visual weight of objects, colors, textures, and space. On a recent powder room design, a client requested tile to be installed above the vanity all the way up the wall and considered tiling the whole wall not just above the vanity. The powder room being very small could only visual...