Remarkable Rooms

In our last article we spoke briefly about using simple interior design principles to make your room look designed rather than decorated. So in this article we take a look a some of these interior design principles.

Did you know that certain colours such as red, orange and yellow are described as "warm" colours? They tend to advance towards you and make a room appear smaller.

We know, you want interior design tips, but before we can get to that stage, we felt it would be a good step to actually explain with a series of articles, what interior design really is all about.

Once you understand what interior design is, and how it differs from interior decorating you will be better at coming up with interior diy ideas, and your rooms will reflect the type of mood or look that you want to achieve.

Most of us would like the interior of our home to be like a mirror, reflecti

If you want to work in interior design, which title do you choose, an interior designer or an interior decorator? The consensus seems to be that the two are very similar with the major difference being that to be considered an interior designer, you need formal qualifications, especially in the USA. However an interior decorator does not have the same restriction.

If you're the type of person that loves watching Grand Designs or every other TV show that features interior designs, then you're probably someone who could become an Interior Designer and have a career in interior design.

What is more, if you live in the UK, we have found a professional interior design course that can get you started on a career change that could see you creating interior designs for clients in a very short time.

Whilst their may be many interior design schools around, you may not feel ready to tak

If you are looking for ideas for modern interior designs, then a visit to The Surface Design Show 4 - 6 March 2008 at the Business Design Centre Islington, London could be just the place to find them.

The show is the only UK show to focus exclusively on surface designs both for exterior and interior and will be featuring a brand new section of the show that focuses on 'illuminating surfaces'.

Registration for the sho

Welcome to the world of Interior Designs DIY. In the case of our site DIY does and doesn't mean "do it yourself". To us, it means Design Interiors Yourself. It's always better to get someone else to do the hard work labouring to bring your interior designs to life.

Bring your home to life

Doing the fun part yourself is a great way for you get to be creative, matching your interior home designs with the way you live your life. Whether you have a large family or are single living alone, it doesn't matter.