Jeanine Naviaux
Basic Level Expert Author
Joined EzineArticles on Apr 21, 2008 Reach for the Skylight
Home Improvement: Windows • Published: September 23, 2010
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the windows to the sky are definitely Velux. They can be included as part of a new build or introduced to an existing building to create a wonderful feeling of space. The windows are not just durable; they are also innovative in design.
Spain Without the Pain
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: August 30, 2010
How do you transform something quintessentially English into an old world style interior design that conveys the magic of Seville or Madrid? No, we are not talking tricks, although the re-branding of iconic interior designers Laura Ashley has been little short of magical. The renowned fabric designer and manufacturer, with a reputation for quality and style, has had its own makeover, to reflect the tastes of Spain.
I'll Take Manhattan Furniture
Home Improvement: Furniture • Published: August 11, 2010
There are few skylines as memorable as that of Manhattan. You only have to catch a glimpse of those iconic skyscrapers and you can almost hear those sultry strains of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue coming out of nowhere. And who can forget Woody Allen's famous film named after that great metropolis?
The Vinyl Dog They'll Sit Up and Take Notice Of
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: July 27, 2010
It's not often that the words interior design ideas and dog come together in a sentence that doesn't also need to include cleaning products. And yet, when you think about it, our choice of dog is also a design choice. Tall and elegant, short and feisty, with bouffant hair or a coat that's straight out of a color swatch - the shape, look and feel of our faithful friend is as much an artistic statement as it is a practical solution to our doggy needs.
Face Up to Designer Stools
Home Improvement: Furniture • Published: July 12, 2010
Sometimes the simplest design ideas are the best! Those quirky, innovative, touches that light up a room and make a personal statement without making a song and dance about it. And what better way to individualize your interior design than to use your own collection of photographs?
Modern Interior Design - Viva Venus!
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: July 1, 2010
What are this year's colors to dye for?! Think feminine, and dive in.
Home Interior Design - The Flower Faucet
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: June 21, 2010
If you're looking for something different in your bathroom, take a look at the flower faucet by Aquabrass. Combining simplicity and elegant design, this two-in-one design is not only functional but looks good too.
5 Reasons For Interior Designers to Attend Trade Shows and Festivals
Reference and Education • Published: July 23, 2009
An Educated Interior Designer is one you want to know. Attending trade shows and festivals brings the client the newest interior design trends that can be used in his or her office or home.
5 Mistakes People Make With Their Business Cards
Business: Advertising • Published: July 9, 2009
How many business cards have you seen and you thought, What where they thinking?? Here are my top 5 mistakes people make with their business cards.
5 Tips For New Graduates of Interior Design Programs
Reference and Education • Published: June 29, 2009
Where there is negative news, there is opportunity, it is up to you to find it! Last week, I had the pleasure of seeing the interior design portfolio of students here in San Diego. It was refreshing to see the talent coming from school but I will be honest and pass on the following tips to these graduates and the others throughout the United States.
Ways to Improve Your House With the Help of an Interior Designer
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: May 11, 2009
Five ways to freshen your house with an interior designer. Having a fresh opinion gives you a new set of eyes that can help you make your house into a home.
Finding a Right Photographer to Capture Your Work
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: February 27, 2009
As you know, as an interior designer, you have worked on a project for months at a time and now it is done! You are so excited but do not forget that you need to get the project photographed.
The Housing Crisis is Affecting the Interior Design Business
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: November 14, 2008
I have put a lot of thought into this and now that banks are not lending money to people, the home improvement market to move up had - I hate to say it - has dried up. What I have noticed that a lot of interior design firms are shrinking down because homeowners are staying where they are and not spending on interior design.
Crystals in Your Kitchen
Home Improvement: Kitchen Improvements • Published: November 11, 2008
Crystal 25 is a kitchen interior design line that mixes the elegance of the modern material on a kitchen with the shine of crystal handle bars. I was amazed when I saw it on a magazine, the crystals look amazing in the kitchen and it gave it a sense of mystery yet modern design.
Differences in Design Between Men and Women
Shopping and Product Reviews • Published: November 6, 2008
I have a solution for men that often go with their wife/girlfriend shopping. So how many men actually enjoy being in a woman's clothing store? I bet not many.
Technology and Interior Design Really Do Mix
Home Improvement: Interior Design and Decorating • Published: September 26, 2008
I thought I would submit this to BlackBerry success story. While I was on vacation travelling in the Black Sea last month I received an unexpected email from Spark Awards that I am now a finalist for a custom piece of furniture- the "Beach End Table," I had designed for a client. The date of the email is August 24th and I my interior design table must be in San Francisco by Sept 5th!
Design And Internet Marketing
Internet and Businesses Online: Internet Marketing • Published: May 28, 2008
Trying to market my website to people who are interested in my service of interior design in San Diego. I looking and searching new ideas to do this. I am currently putting together my first press release for this and an updated website. let me know what you think!