Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Top Ten Interior Design Web Sites: lovetoknow.com

Sheffield School of Interior Design
Great online collection of interior design concepts, ideas and tips. Check out the tips of the month, the room of the month, and answers to design dilemmas. And of course you can enroll in the school and learn to be a professional designer.
eBay Home and Garden
Shop for home decor, lamps and lighting, window treatments and more. As always when shopping on eBay, pay attention to shipping costs and seller's feedback scores.
Designing Online
Lots of resources and links to products here. Decorating articles, and a home and garden forum.
Amazon
Shop for books in their Interior Design category. Subcategories include painting and wallpapering, and upholstery and fabrics
Rental Decorating Digest
Design specifics for renters or others who can't modify the basic home layout. Start at Interior Design 101 for the whole process, or jump directly to decorating by room. How to redesign a rental, and making dorm rooms habitable are worth a visit.
HomeDesignerSoftware.com
Software that allows you to design virtual rooms, homes, landscapes and exteriors. See what it will look like before you begin, evaluate costs.
Better Homes and Gardens
The classic periodical has an extensive online site, with a design gallery driven by pulldown menus, arrange-a-room and color-a-room tools, a how-to encyclopedia, and lots more.
Annie Sloan
UK designer, has many products available online. Includes painted and unpainted furniture; they will paint, 'distress' and wax your item to your specifications.
LivingHome.com
Fun site with great features. Visit the library, or Design Sketches, which features some of their great (and often funny) finds.
Ruffell-Brown
Online shopping for custom window blinds, wall coverings and tapestries. If you live in Vancouver, you can get inhome consultation.
HGTV decorating
Home and Garden Television's website has a lot of interior design ideas and information. 2006 color trends, guest room makeovers and tips for a serene bedroom.
PriceGrabber.com
Shop their home and garden section for furniture, construction and remodeling supplies, and more.
DoItYourself.com
Home decorating section includes sections on decorating for kids, for the holidays, and decorating accents.
Collections Etc.
An unusual site, with most items $14.99. Lots of kitsch, including this cow rug. Visit their outdoor shop and pick up a set of chinese lanterns for your next patio party.
SeeMyDesign.com
Interactive online site to try out your ideas. Lots of fun. Also links to businesses who can sell you what you need to make your design come to life.
Touch of Class
Shop by style or category. Visit the clearance rack or chat online with the live helpdesk. Shop by theme, such as Tuscan or African Safari
LoveToKnow Interior Design
We hate to brag, but our own LTK Interior Design channel is full of useful articles, such as Country French Style Basics
Behr Paint
from concrete sealers to faux finishes. Visit their Inspirations page or get expert advice on how to paint.
InteriorDeZine
An eZine for interior design. Extensive history of furniture, a design glossary and downloadable ebooks.

InteriorMall.com
From area rugs to window treatments. Visit their Statues section for bronze and stone statuary.

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