SEEING RED - The color red is vibrant and rich. It is the color associated with the season fall; the color that royalty wears; one of the most predominant colors in a winter sunset. In China, red is the color of good luck or good fortune. In some eastern cultures, brides wear red dresses on their wedding day. In literature and other art forms it symbolizes emotions that are polar opposites like love (Cupid), hatred (war), power, passion and evil (the Devil). Regardless of the symbolism, red is strong and passionate. It is a color that shouts! [ READ MORE ]

BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE FOR YOUR LIVING SPACE - At the height of her reign (from 1887 to 1901), Queen Victoria ruled over the British Empire which spanned several continents. Because of the infusion of Middle Eastern and Asian cultural influences, Victorian style was extremely eclectic, displaying the elegance, opulence, drama and romance of these other more exotic cultures. By the same token, those British subjects stationed in the British Colonial outposts of the Empire that included Singapore, East Africa, India and the British West Indies, brought with them their language, principles of government, architecture and furniture. [ READ MORE ]

HOW TO APPLY SIMPLE HOME & FURNITURE DESIGN TIPS -- Home & furniture decoration is meant to be a very fun experience. It is even more enjoyable when you gain new inspiration on how to make the most out of this creative opportunity. Several types of resources are available to those who need new tips on how to create the perfect room or home interior design. This advice is often specific to a single room, or could also apply to interior home & furniture decorating in general. [ READ MORE ]