Interior Design

Design Trends 2010

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on January 19 2010.

As we strike out into the unknown territory of the new year and new decade, the trends in interior design reflect two of the biggest concerns preoccupying everyone: the economy…
The Little Things - Green Little Things

By: Janet Ramin on January 6 2010.

Designer Monthly's Little Things column places a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we'll show how they can be improved to make a world of…
Green Design - The Five R's

By: Caroline Wolfe Papocchia on December 19 2009.

Fabulous design. Cutting edge looks. Interesting twists in color, fabric, and texture. These are all elements inherent in design that's ecologically sound. Yes, your creativity can have…
Tips on Decorating Children`s Rooms — Waiting Room Design for Kids

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on December 17 2009.

In recent years, as the economy has boomed, one sector of the interior design industry has enjoyed a remarkable explosion: products for babies and kids to use when…
Room of the Month - Three Rooms

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on December 15 2009.

At NYIAD we teach our students a simple Three-Step Method for designing every room they create: A successful room is functional. A successful room expresses a mood.…
The Little Things - Principle of Little Things vis-a-vis ABUNDANCE

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on December 13 2009.

Designer Monthly's Little Things column places a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we'll show how they can be improved to make a world of…
Green Design - Green Holidays

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on November 7 2009.

Fabulous design. Cutting edge looks. Interesting twists in color, fabric, and texture. These are all elements inherent in design that's ecologically sound. Yes, your creativity can have…
The Little Things - Designing with Candles

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on November 4 2009.

Designer Monthly's Little Things column places a spotlight on those home accessories that are often overlooked, and we'll show how they can be improved to make a world of…
Contemporary vs. Modern

By: Janet Ramin on October 14 2009.

Walk into almost any home today and you see a jumble of styles. The labels of contemporary and modern are applied almost interchangeably but do they mean the same thing?…
Room of the Month - The Old Painted Cottage

By: Sarah Van Arsdale on October 14 2009.

At NYIAD we teach our students a simple Three-Step Method for designing every room they create: A successful room is functional. A successful room expresses a…