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Garden Fountains Offer Beauty and Tranquility

Saturday, 18 October 2008 04:01 Chris Robertson Home Design - Interior Design

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ince the dawn of civilization, people have been drawn to cascading water. In nature, waterfalls fill the senses and send negatively charged ions into the air that infuse us with a sense of well-being. The water fountains of the ancient Romans and Spaniards brought both life-giving liquid and a beautiful serenity to cities and towns. Even today, people are drawn to the powerful fountains showcased at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and perhaps the most famous fountain on the globe - the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

But our fascination with foundations doesn't - and shouldn't - end there. Indeed, we can integrate garden fountains into our own yards so that our personal landscapes can become a refuge of serenity.

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Essential Guide to Creating the Perfect Bedroom

Thursday, 16 October 2008 04:01 Penny Day Home Design - Interior Design

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he bedroom can be a challenge to decorate. On one level you want it to reflect the style of your home, on another it needs to be the room where you can escape and relax. We asked the experts how you can achieve the dream bedroom.

How to Determine the Appropriate Size Chandelier

Wednesday, 15 October 2008 04:01 Julia Ritzenthaler Home Design - Interior Design

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handeliers are available in various styles (including bohemia and modernistic), colors, forms and sizes. You can choose from bronze, metal, crystal, glass, ceramic, gold and more. Your first consideration, however, should be determining the appropriate sized lighting fixture to use.

There is an easy way to determine how tall your chandelier should be. A popular trick used by interior designers is to measure the height of the room and allow 2 1/2 to 3 inches for each foot of height. So, if your room has a 9-foot tall ceiling, you would want a lighting fixture that is about 22 1/2 to 27 inches tall. When you have extremely tall ceilings, you can add a couple of inches to the height of the chandelier. Consequently, if you have a very low ceiling, you'll need to get a fixture that's a couple of inches smaller.