Author Archives: Connie Powell

20 Art Deco Ideas That Interior Designers Love!

20 Art Deco Ideas That Interior Designers Love!

Full article with thanks to: mydomaine.com/art-deco-design-5072504 If there’s one trend that can completely transform a space, it’s none other than one of the decade’s most iconic and recognisable interior design styles. Having reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, Art Deco boasts an inherent glamour and traditional luxury. Short for the […]

Discover the History and Design of Art Deco

Discover the History and Design of Art Deco

Full article with thanks to: 99designs.co.uk/blog/design-history-movements/art-deco-design It began as a celebration. In 1925, the same decade that gave us The Great Gatsby, the affordable car, the first film with sound, the term “graphic design” and (most importantly) a little cocktail known as the mimosa, the Parisian art community gathered together for an influential exhibition of art. On display […]

How to Effectively Place Wall Mirrors in Your Garden

How to Effectively Place Wall Mirrors in Your Garden

Full article with thanks to: successfulgardendesign.com/garden-mirrors-how-to-effectively-use-them-in-your-garden Using a mirror in the garden can create a whole new dimension, especially if your garden is very small, as correctly using a mirror creates an illusion that can make it look twice the size. What size mirror should you use in your garden? Well, that all comes down […]

How to Create Art Deco in Your Interior Design

How to Create Art Deco in Your Interior Design

Full article with thanks to: decoraid.com/blog/interior-design-style/art-deco-interior-design If your taste veers towards the ornate and jewel-like, this 1920’s design style throwback might just be your best option. Art deco interior design instantly evokes opulence; elegant, glamorous and sleek, this style was populariSed as the epitome of chic in the 1920s. The bold and sweeping statements of […]

The Evolution of Interior Design and Art Deco

The Evolution of Interior Design and Art Deco

Full article with thanks to: iconwallstickers.co.uk/blog/history-interior-design The timeline of interior design and where art deco fits… Stone Age – 6000 – 2000BC The first evidence of interior design was found in prehistoric human dwellings. Although they focused on practicalities they still took the time to decorate their dwellings with drawings, usually of plants, animals or humans. […]

How to Enhance Your Bathroom with Wall Mirrors

How to Enhance Your Bathroom with Wall Mirrors

Full article with thanks to: idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-ideas/bathroom-mirror-ideas-298829 These bathroom mirror ideas show how this multifunctional accessory can brighten up the room, making small bathrooms feel bigger and make a style statement all at once. A mirror is an integral part of any bathroom idea. Not only will it be your best friend when it comes to brushing […]