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 Blog Archive: Interior Decorating

August 2011

  • Duplex in Prague Defined by Elegance and Creativity
    One seriously cool apartment
    Date Posted: 31 August 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Utility Room Storage, Organisation and Inspiration
    Designing a Utility or laundry room
    Date Posted: 09 August 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Best IKEA Kitchen Designs for 2012
    Sneak preview of new Kitchens from the Swedish Giant Ikea for 2012
    Date Posted: 05 August 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • June 2011

  • Furnishing for the first time
    Here are some essential tips on how to kit out your new home. Also has some good pointers for those refurbing an existing home.
    Date Posted: 28 June 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Vintage Buys
    Youve trawled flea markets and vintage stores for those one off finds, but what do you do with them when you get home
    Date Posted: 28 June 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Irish Shoppers spend 2 million euro a week at IKEA
    Pre-tax profits of 11.4 million euro is not something that we would immediately think of as being difficult trading conditions but that's how IKEA...
    Date Posted: 08 June 2011
    News,Interior Decorating
  • May 2011

  • Wanted: A chair fit for a President
    A bit like our advice for Ruairi Quinn and the School Restoration/Renovation programme, all we can say to the OPW is get onto iDevelop.ie and save as...
    Date Posted: 13 May 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Investors snap up 'bankable' artworks
    If you had the budget then some of the artworks mentioned in this article could be how you decide to decorate your home but considering some of the...
    Date Posted: 04 May 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • April 2011

  • Renovation/Interior Design Ideas - Amanzi Villa
    This Villa blurs the line between what is interior starts and the exterior ends which unfortunately makes it totally impractical for the Irish...
    Date Posted: 15 April 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Home Improvements on a Budget
    To get the best prices for all your Home Improvement work use iDirectory and our 'Get A Quote' system to get quotes quickly and easily from Tradesmen...
    Date Posted: 13 April 2011
    Finance,Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • Renovation/Interior Design Ideas - Gatsby House
    Gatsby House in Ardara. The bedroom names suggest they are inspired by Hollywood Icons - Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Judy Garland and Rita Hayworth. The...
    Date Posted: 11 April 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Renovation/Interior Design Ideas - Secret Cottage and Honey Cottage
    At iDevelop.ie we try to bring you any amazing designs/homes we find or that are submitted to us, recently we found a site called welcomebeyond.com...
    Date Posted: 08 April 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • March 2011

  • Maximizing Your Attic Space
    Thinking about converting your attic? Want to make it more than just wasted space? This article will give you some good ideas. Look at what you need...
    Date Posted: 18 March 2011
    iDevelop,Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • Simple tips to update your kitchen
    Some more tips/ideas for updating your kitchen on a budget, for more information check out our Kitchen Upgrade packages.
    Date Posted: 09 March 2011
    iDevelop,Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • Build & Improve Packages at work in your Kitchen
    Who doesn't dream of fixing up their kitchen? After all, the room is often the heart of the home where families spend most of their time. For anyone...
    Date Posted: 08 March 2011
    Interior Decorating,iDevelop,Your Home
  • Build & Improve Packages at work in your Bathroom
    Tight bathroom spaces are often more about function than style. Transform your small bath with a little creativity and a few space-expanding tricks....
    Date Posted: 02 March 2011
    Interior Decorating,iDevelop,Your Home
  • February 2011

  • 30 Beautiful and Relaxing Bathroom Design Ideas
    Relaxation can be achieved in a variety of forms. Here is a collection of 30 amazing bathroom designs that are meant to release pressure.
    Date Posted: 22 February 2011
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • 10 Really Interesting Architecture Projects of 2010
    Brace yourselves for a post that will get your design and architecture senses racing. We decided to make a very special list that includes 10 of the...
    Date Posted: 21 February 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • How to Create a Master Bedroom in your Attic
    Thinking about converting your attic, This article will give you some good ideas.
    Date Posted: 17 February 2011
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • How to Make Wall Art the Focal Point of your Room
    To make wall art the focal point of your room, consider these tips when arranging your room, furniture, and when buying your wall art.
    Date Posted: 16 February 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Crooked House
    Fovea Architects from Switzerland have designed a unique house constructed from prefabricates called Crooked house.
    Date Posted: 14 February 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Bathrooms, Splashing out can pay dividends
    Adding a bathroom or reviving your existing one is worth the effort
    Date Posted: 09 February 2011
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • January 2011

  • Your smartphone will control your house, home appliances in the future
    Your smartphone, that small, portable device you carry with you everywhere you go will take on an even more important role in your life in the future
    Date Posted: 19 January 2011
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • Sales of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces are roaring
    Both the Solid Fuel Association and the National Association of Chimney Sweeps report business has increased by 20 to 40 per cent since 2008. And...
    Date Posted: 14 January 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • Attic Conversion not up to scratch
    Recently had an attic conversion carried out. If you think the workmanship is not up to standard then read this article.
    Date Posted: 13 January 2011
    Interior Decorating,News
  • Why old rubbish is the future for 2011
    From North Sea diving to repurposing useless objects, Guy Trench of Antiques By Design has become an unlikely interiors star.
    Date Posted: 12 January 2011
    Interior Decorating
  • December 2010

  • The secret history of the Smeg fridge
    Brief overview of the iconic Smeg Fridge
    Date Posted: 20 December 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • A Christmas wreath that's good enough to eat
    Make your own Christmas wreath.
    Date Posted: 16 December 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Why glam rocks this Christmas
    One great thing about the recession...Kitch is back! Here's an article on going overboard on the Christmas decorations.
    Date Posted: 08 December 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • My book cull: a loss of shelf esteem

    Date Posted: 01 December 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • November 2010

  • The connected home: now simpler than ever
    The big players in computer and communication technology are looking at ways to incorporate their products into the home. Smart home technology is...
    Date Posted: 26 November 2010
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • New York state of mind
    This article serves two purposes: 1. If you live in a small apartment, here's how to maximize its potential. And 2. If, after recent events, you...
    Date Posted: 26 November 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Design your own apartment block
    Space in Dublin is limited and people are turned off apartment living simply because design input is minimal, if not non-existent. A seminar held...
    Date Posted: 18 November 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • The sky's the limit for free TV!
    Can a free-to-air satellite TV system costing just 59.99 euro compete with Sky Plus? Here a journalist puts a kit similar to one that went on sale in...
    Date Posted: 12 November 2010
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • RTE wants YOU for new design show
    Want to have a room redesigned by professional interior decorators? Or just want to be on TV? A new show from RTE is currently seeking participants....
    Date Posted: 05 November 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Window Dressing
    Thinking of kitting out your home with new curtains or blinds? Here's a good article that gives good advice and information on how to make the most...
    Date Posted: 02 November 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Why we're mad about Retro Design
    This article interviews interior design professionals, commenting on a resurgence of interest in all thinks hip and chic from the 50's and 60's. To...
    Date Posted: 01 November 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • October 2010

  • Improving your home to sell? She'll show you how
    This seems like a good idea, particularly for the potential house purchaser. However, at a cost of 2500 euro, will sellers get a return on their...
    Date Posted: 28 October 2010
    Interior Decorating,Your Home
  • Scenes from a bygone era in Ireland
    Design Week kicks off next Monday. It will be a week long celebration of Irish and International design. Here are a couple of events which may be of...
    Date Posted: 26 October 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • September 2010

  • Will the 3D revolution be televised?
    Around the start of the year, 3D TV was being branded as the next great thing since sliced bread! But since then there hasn't been much content...
    Date Posted: 28 September 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Revamping your home for less
    Here's the latest interior decorating craze...'up-cycling' It's basically recycling old items into something new when on a budget! Read three...
    Date Posted: 25 September 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Stephen Ireland's Dream Home
    When I was growing up I never wanted to be a footballer. Here's the reason why..... Stephen Ireland opens up his house to VIP magazine. Check out the...
    Date Posted: 23 September 2010
    Interior Decorating,Property
  • Keeping your home spick and span
    Here's some 'Autumn cleaning' hints and tips courtesy of a lady called Margaret McMullin. She is director, senior housekeeping tutor and bespoke...
    Date Posted: 14 September 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • August 2010

  • Off the wall designs from Milan Furniture Fair
    Players in the design world bring their A-game to the Milan Furniture Fair 2010. But "A-game" is a relative term! Check out some of the less...
    Date Posted: 31 August 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Forty shades of grey
    Here's some advice on choosing shades for painting your home. It appears the trend for bright bold colours is waning.
    Date Posted: 28 August 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Decorate your home with colour
    Are you considering redecorating your home? Be bold and choose vibrant colours. Here's a piece from the Daily Telegraph explaining more.
    Date Posted: 03 August 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • July 2010

  • Phil Spencer's top 20 ways to add value to your home
    Here is an interesting interview taken from the Daily Telegraph. Although Phil Spencer has a brighter outlook on the UK market than I would have on...
    Date Posted: 28 July 2010
    Finance,Interior Decorating
  • Create a Floating Vase
    A suspended vase is simple to construct yet looks lovely and adds just enough colour to brighten up the room. Here are the simple steps to make one
    Date Posted: 20 July 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • Choosing Interior Wallpaints - an interesting article
    More homeowners than ever are choosing to abandon the muted creams, magnolia and beiges of recent years in favour of decoration that reflects their...
    Date Posted: 04 July 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • June 2010

  • Enrich your living space with the perfect sofa
    Size, style, comfort and colour are all factors when choosing the perfect sofa. So where does one begin? Sofas are an investment that require not...
    Date Posted: 27 June 2010
    Interior Decorating
  • April 2010

  • Saving Energy with Wallpaper
    As this article states, everybody wants to save energy in their homes. A German company manufactures energy efficient wallpaper, which incorporates a...
    Date Posted: 09 April 2010
    Energy,Interior Decorating

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