Archive for the ‘Space Planning’ Category
17 Ways to Design an Easy to Clean Kitchen
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Nobody hates cleaning the kitchen more than I do. So when I create a kitchen design or remodel, I’m always looking for ways to make it easier to clean through my design choices. Read on for tips on kitchen layout ideas, appliance selection, and finish choices that all contribute to making a kitchen a snap to clean. Oh … and your kitchen will look beautiful too!
Tags: cabinet hardware, counter tops, countertops, Design Tips, Flooring, Interior Design, interior design portland, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, kitchen storage, modern design, Space Planning, Storage Solutions, tile
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Maximize Space in Your Small Bathroom
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
Finding a place to put your shampoo, hair dryer, soap, and toiletries can be extremely tough in a tiny bathroom. Find out how to fit everything you need into the confines of the smallest bathrooms without feeling claustrophobic and cluttered.
Tags: bath design, bathroom storage, bathrooms, Design Tips, small bath, storage
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Pangaea Interior Design: How to Arrange Furniture in Long Narrow Spaces
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Is your room so long and narrow that you get the urge to put on some tacky shoes with big numbers on the back and throw a ball down a bowling lane?
Well, unless you love living in a bowling alley, check out the following Ideabook and get tips on furniture arrangements that WON’T make you feel like you live in a tunnel.
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Tags: Bedroom, Design Tips, design trends, furniture arrangement, Interior Design, interior design portland, Living Room, modern design, narrow rooms, Space Planning
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Pangaea Interior Design’s Brilliant Solution: Curved Sofas
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Best purchase ever for my living room was my curved sofa. It provides seating for five,and we don’t have to lean out to see each other past the person between us. Imagine that! Curved sofa’s provide more then just a comfy conversational seating area though — they can also get you out of some pretty sticky space planning situations.
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Tags: conversational seating, curved sofa, design solutions, Design Tips, design trends, furniture arrangement, Interior Design, interior design portland, Living Room, modern design, portland interior design, Seating, space planning solutions, upholstery
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Pangaea Interior Design’s 20 Alternatives to Fine Art
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
So you’re telling me that you can’t spend half a year’s salary on original art work for the hallway? That’s okay. There are many alternatives for great wall decor without breaking the bank. Get creative with fabrics, found objects, natural elements, texture and even fish — oh yes, I did say fish! — to add your own personality and charm and fill your home with your unique style.
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Tags: Art, Bathroom, Bedroom, color, Design Tips, design trends, Dining Room, fabrics, Fireplace, found objects, hallway, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Room, loft, Lofts, modern design, natural elements, texture, wall decor
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Pangaea Interior Design’s Fall Premiere Season: Where to put your TV
Friday, November 4th, 2011
If you are a TV addict and you want to make sure you don’t miss a minute of your favorite shows, there’s always a way to sneak a TV into any room, whether you want to watch your soaps in the Kitchen or bath tub, sitcoms in the living room, or sports in your man-cave.
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Tags: bath tub, Bathroom, Bedroom, Design Tips, Dining Room, Fireplace, Flat screen, furniture arrangement, home theater, Interior Design, Kitchen, Living Room, Lofts, man cave, modern design, Space Planning, storage, tv, tv placement
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Getting the Room Right: Avoid the Top 10 Decorating Mistakes – Part 1
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
If you have been struggling with decorating your home and just don’t seem to be getting the room right, chances are you’ve made one — or two, or seven — of the top ten decorating mistakes. Check out these great examples of rooms that have successfully dealt with these common design issues. This is just half of the list, so if you don’t see your particular issue, read Part ll for the second half of the list. The link is below the photo.
Navigate through the photos by clicking on the little dots under the photo, or click on the text under the photo to open the full Ideabook, complete with other readers’ comments. See what others have to say on the topic.
Click here for Part ll of Getting the Room Right: Avoid the Top 10 Decorating Mistakes
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Tags: accent lighting, curtains, dining chair, Dining Room, drapery, fabric, furniture arrangement, Lighting, Space Planning, task lighting, Window Treatments
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Where to Put the TV When the Wall Won’t Work
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Finding a great spot for the TV is a challenge in many homes. For people with open plan homes or lofts with few walls, placing the television can be even tougher. You can float the TV away from the wall if you follow these practical design tips.
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Tags: furniture arrangement, hide tv, IR repeater, open floor plan, placing tv, Space Planning, television, television placement, tv, tv placement
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Interior Design From All Angles: Dealing With Open Upper Floor Views
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Lofts and open plan homes often have upper floors or hallways that overlook the main floor. Don’t forget the view from above when selecting furnishings and planning your furniture arrangement and other design elements.
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Tags: balcony, chandelier, chandeliers, coffee table, dining table, Living Room, loft, mezzanine, open floor plan, open plan home, random light, second story, suspension lamp, two story, upper floor, upstairs
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Portland Interior Designer Shares How to Float Your Bed – Loft Style!
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
In Portland, lots of us know how to float a boat — plenty of water for that! But this post is about how to float your bed! If you live in a wide open loft or have an extra large bedroom, floating your bed away from the wall can be an option for you — or maybe even a necessity! I have tips on how to handle your bedside tables and lighting when you decide to float the bed.
Tags: bed, Bedroom, floating bed, houzz bedrooms, Interior Design, loft, loft bedroom, Pangaea, Space Planning
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