Crammed For Space In The Master Bedroom?

August 20th, 2010

The bedroom just seems to be one of those rooms that is simply impossible to decorate properly. Oftentimes, we try and cram small couches and chairs into the space despite the fact that they were really designed for a living room or at least an area larger than we have available . A king size bed can suck up nearly 60 square feet or more of living space from the master bedroom leaving precious little space leftover for other vital furnishings like the dresser, night stand, and at least a chair or something to sit upon.

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Tiffany Lamps in the Modern World

August 19th, 2010

Tiffany lamps are simple lamps made with the use of stained glass to produce alluring colours and patterns. These lamps get their name from the famous painter, Louis Comfort Tiffany. He was born in New York and lived during 1848-1933. During his illustrious carrier as an appreciator and creator of modern art, he started experimenting with glass. Some of his first master pieces with coloured stained glass still exist in various churches in America. With the leftover material, he devised various lamps, which would later come to be known as the original Tiffany lamps. These lamps are in much demand, even till this day, with some even going for millions of dollars in the black market.

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Matching Lighting To Architectural Styles

August 19th, 2010

With the homeowners spending a considerable amount of money in furnishing and finishing their homes, there is a substantial investment in antique lighting to suit the architectural structure of contemporary homes.

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