DanettaDanetta.com » Interior Design http://danettadanetta.com Home Interior Design Wed, 09 May 2012 13:59:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Interior Design http://danettadanetta.com/interior-design http://danettadanetta.com/interior-design#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:05:28 +0000 admin http://danettadanetta.com/?p=39 The rules of interior design are especially powerful when it comes to the ladies of the house who can walk through any home and easily spot furniture that needs to be moved and cabinets that need refracting.  The entire idea behind interior design is to make the home that you have purchased your own.  Interior design and home improvement is the way to go.

Most people consider home improvement to be a daunting task, which it can be if you go to extremes.  One of the easiest things to start with when it comes to interior design and home improvement is cabinet refracting.  Cabinets that you are going to reface will not interrupt the day to day activities as other type projects can and will when doing home improvement.  Cabinet refracting also entails changing the front face plate of the cabinets to match the doors that have been changed.

Furniture is another big issue when it comes to interior design.  If you are painting before you move in then you have the option of using a paint sprayer with a lot more ease.  This will cut your painting time in half and will save you money in the long run as you use about half as much paint as you do with the brush and roller method.

Before tackling any home improvement project you should first make sure that you have the required skills and funds to complete the project.  If you don’t then it is best to hire a professional.

]]> http://danettadanetta.com/interior-design/feed 0 Climate: A Design Imperative http://danettadanetta.com/climate-a-design-imperative http://danettadanetta.com/climate-a-design-imperative#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:50:01 +0000 admin http://danettadanetta.com/?p=17 Climatic variations across regions alter architectural demands for shelter, warmth, cooling and the relationship of indoor and outdoor living spaces. A structure which ignores its climatic context risks undermining functionality and sustainability.

Michael Sandberg of Sandberg Schoffel Architects comments that environmental considerations and sustainability issues are “tremendously important” for both local and international architects and landscape designers Mr Sandberg adds that, in architectural design, “climate has always been a major factor” however it is only now, given the recent drought and associated climate extremes experienced in Australia, that it is becoming a much more public discussion.

Countries with extreme climates are further advanced in producing and designing environmentally friendly architecture. Due to a warm climate and ample natural resources, in the past “Australia has lagged behind” other nations in terms of climate responsive. Little need for insulation, warmth conservation and water proofing meant Australian architects made fewer climatic considerations in design.

Now that the Australian climate has become more extreme there is a greater sense within both the design and broader communities that climate responsive architecture and design is an imperative. Long term rainfall deficiencies across southern and eastern Australia have now led to greater scrutiny and emphasis being placed on water saving design features in residential and commercial properties.

]]> http://danettadanetta.com/climate-a-design-imperative/feed 0 Getting The Most Out Of Your Closet Space http://danettadanetta.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-closet-space http://danettadanetta.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-closet-space#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:32:27 +0000 admin http://danettadanetta.com/?p=9 Depending on the location of the closet, there are many ways that you can maximize the storage capacities of your household closets.

Bedroom closets are the first type of closet that comes to mind. Bedroom closets usually contain most of our clothes. Clothes are a major space taker in a closet, but they can be reduced so that your closet has more capacity. One way to add to the space for storage within your closet is to use or add additional shelves.

Wooden shelves on mounts are the best way to go for a closet that needs stability, such as a pantry or game shelf, while mount and bracket styles are best for closet with goods of variable sizes that are prone to reorganization.

Depending on the location of the closet, there are many ways that you can maximize the storage capacities of your household closets.

Bedroom closets are the first type of closet that comes to mind. Bedroom closets usually contain most of our clothes. Clothes are a major space taker in a closet, but they can be reduced so that your closet has more capacity. One way to add to the space for storage within your closet is to use or add additional shelves.

Wooden shelves on mounts are the best way to go for a closet that needs stability, such as a pantry or game shelf, while mount and bracket styles are best for closet with goods of variable sizes that are prone to reorganization.

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