Where did summer go? In this part of the world, it felt like we hardly had a summer. There were many gray days, lots of cloudy skies and the good ‘ol rain. It was so disappointing for me, because summer is my favorite time of year. I like it hot. Yet, I know from friends …
The traditional concept of multi-functional spaces is deeply rooted in Asian culture. In Japan, the modular rooms would change in size with the use of the shoji sliding doors. Two six mat tatami rooms could transform into a twelve mat room where the family could enjoy their meals together by opening the shoji doors and …
Balance on a scale is when both pans of the scale are equal in weight. Visual balance in interior design, can be expressed in many scenarios. One way is to use repetition. This can be done by placing the same object on one side of a room and have it mirrored on the other side. …
Master Hsu and I are working hard on finishing our book Feng Shui: Truths, Myths and Misconceptions. This article was taken from the book, to give you a taste of what’s to come. So is there an ideal color for a front door? True Feng Shui concepts never suggest one color is better than another …
Tonight at the dinner table somehow the conversation subject was gambling. It’s amazing what the boys learn from T.V. My sons have never been to a casino so their information does not come from experience. One of my sons said he recalled a TV program saying that one had a 49% chance of winning on …
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Interior designers have their fetishes just like everyone else. It may sound strange but mine happens to be materials, especially floors. I don’t know what it is, but when I see a beautiful or interesting floor it really catches my attention. Sometimes when I go shopping and walk into a store that gives me good …
When one talks about rhythm we automatically associate the word with music. I usually imagine the beats of a drum. When the beat is uniform, we feel good and when it is off, we feel uncomfortable. In the same way, there is a rhythm in interior design. It can be categorized into three parts; 1. …
Let’s first begin by defining balance in terms of interiors. When we talk about balance in interior design it has three parts: asymmetrical, symmetrical and radial. First let’s look at radial. By radial balance, we are talking about balance based on a circle. For structure there are items such as domes, spiral staircases and circular …
In interior design, you often hear that a room needs a focal point. So, is this really necessary? Let’s first think of the benefits of a focal point; it attracts your vision which can ground the space, creates a mood or even personalizes your space. In a living room, there are many items that can …
From an interior design perspective, yin is the quiet or non-active areas of the house while yang is the active and places of gathering. Yang rooms are the living room, kitchen and dining and the yin would be the bathrooms and bedrooms. In the Yang room it is fine to have stimulating objects and colors …
There are many design styles, such as; traditional, classical, contemporary, craftsman, English country, French country, Tuscan, Art Nouveau, bungalow, modern, Victorian, eclectic, Scandinavian, Asian and so many more. The list is endless! With so many different styles, it is no wonder that we all get confused. The question to ask yourself is, what design style …
My feng shui master, Dr. Shantung Hsu, always teaches me something new every time I visit with him. It is so energizing to learn from such a knowledgeable yet most humble master. Please check out his website and blog at bluemountainfengshui.com The feng shui that we practice is called form school. In form school, we …
When I started out at design school I really didn’t understand the difference between interior decorating and interior design. Interior decorating is what one would call the soft furnishings and embellishments. This usually includes the non-permanent items such as window treatments, furniture, paint, art, etc. Interior design includes everything inside the home including walls, fixtures, …
