Space planning is a crucial step in the interior design process. It’s about more than just placing furniture in a room; it’s about ensuring that space is used efficiently and that the flow of movement is seamless. Good space planning can transform a cramped apartment into a spacious haven or turn a large, overwhelming space into cozy, intimate zones. Here’s how to master the art of space planning in interior design. 1. Understand the Purpose of the Space Before diving into design, identify the primary function of the room. Is it a quiet reading nook or a bustling family room?…
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The Renaissance period, spanning from the 14th to the 17th centuries, was an era of profound cultural and intellectual change, and this revolution was not just confined to literature, science, and art—it extended into the realm of furniture design as well. Renaissance furniture was characterized by its distinct style, marked by the symbiosis of function and aesthetics. This was the period when furniture started to be regarded not only as a necessity but also as an art form and a symbol of wealth and status. Designs during the Renaissance period were heavily influenced by the classical Roman and Greek styles,…
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Ieoh Ming Pei, better known as I.M. Pei, has left an indelible mark on the world of architecture. Born in Guangzhou, China in 1917, Pei moved to the United States in 1935 for his studies. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from MIT and a Master’s from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, he began a career that would span over six decades and earn him a Pritzker Prize, often considered the Nobel Prize of architecture. Pei’s architectural philosophy melded modern aesthetics with the essence of traditional architectural principles. His designs were renowned for their geometric forms and innovative use of space.…
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Image: From Brittanica.com Ansel Adams was born February 20, 1902 in San Francisco and died April 22, 1984 in Carmel, California. His father was a business man named Charles Hitchcock Adams and his mother was Olive Bray. His grandfather was a wealthy timber baron. He was born when his parents were much older in age and also lived with his maiden Aunt. It was a very conservative, Victorian household. When he was 4 years old, he fell during a large aftershock after the earthquake in 1906 and his nose was broken giving him a very distinctive look. Ansel was a…
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Full name: Eugenie-Henri- Paul Gauguin Born: June 7, 1847 In Paris, France Died: May 8, 1903 in Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas, French Polynesia. His early years were not spent in the field of art but as a merchant marine then as a stock broker and the wealth that came with the it until the market crashed. It was at this time he was introduced to art by the business man Gustav Arosa who Gauguin’s mother had entrusted with her family’s welfare at her death. Arosa introduced Gauguin to his future wife, a Danish woman named Mette Sophia Gad. They had…
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Edgar Degas – French Impressionist Degas is one of my personal favorites, especially the paintings of the ballerinas. He captured a behind the scenes image of the life of the professional ballerina. He was born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar de Gas on July 19, 1834, in the city of Paris, France. His father was Augustin de Gas, a banker of prominence. His mother was Marie-Celestine Musson from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She was Creole, descended from original French and Spanish settlers in Louisiana. She was an amateur opera singer. His father would arrange music recitals in their home. Edgar was the eldest of…
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Homer Winslow – American Watercolorist Homer Winslow was born on February 24, 1836 in Boston, Massachusetts and died in his studio in Proust Neck, Maine. Early in his life his mother noticed his artistic ability and encouraged him to pursue art. When he was 18/19 years old, he was apprenticed to a lithograph company ofContinue reading "Artist focus – Homer Winslow"