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10 Free Interior Design Tips
Do you want to know how to arrange your furniture to optimize socializing with friends and family? Or how to give old furniture new life, and add texture to a room to boost visual interest? Interior Design Tips & Tricks Professional interior designers use tried-and-true tips and tricks every day, and you can, too! Our free 10 Interior Design Tips & Tricks Guide offers simple and practical ways to add more style to your home, and make the most of your existing furniture and decor! Just provide us your email address by subscribing to our monthly Barbara Gilbert Interiors Newsletter,...
Back to School Organization Tips
School is almost back in session, and soon gym shoes and backpacks will replace flip-flops and sunscreen. But don’t let the hectic pace of the school year take the fun out of this exciting time! An organized home helps cut the stress and provides more time for the activities your family enjoys. Here are three back to school organization tips to help you tackle the school year and get the most out of each day. Create a Homework Station Via Homework is easier to start and do if everything needed is close at hand. Decide on the best location in your home...
LED Lighting in Interior Design
A quiet revolution is underway, but this often overlooked revolution is producing big results. In fact, some people are calling it the most exciting change in lighting since Thomas Edison introduced the light bulb over 130 years ago! LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are transforming the lighting industry, and are expected to change the way we light our world. LEDs use at least 85% less energy than incandescent bulbs, last more than 25 times longer than traditional bulbs, contain no mercury and produce very little heat. They also emit virtually no UV or infrared radiation, and they gradually fade out over a...