Interior Design Resources

The Art of Interior Design
This site has thousands of images from the world of fashion, style and design. Once you find an image that interests you, click it to enlarge it. I can almost guarantee the detail and the beauty of these images will amaze you, and the written information that accompanies each image provides insights and tips that you'll find nowhere else. Learn the 20 hottest fashion trends and the 20 not-so-hot fashion no-no’s. Peek in the windows of some of the hottest fashion shops in Toronto and see what's in and what's out in the ultra hip world of fashion, everything from Hermes watches, to Indian motorcycles to Cleopatra's jewelry, it's all Absolutely Fabulous, sweetie darling.

Bring Serenity Into Your Home with a Japanese-Influenced Decorating Scheme Centered Around an Indoor Fountain
Choosing to have a Japanese theme in one room or throughout your entire home means that you want to create a clutter-free space. Balance is key to the effect you are trying to achieve. Your decorating plan will be built around a central object in your room. This could be an altar, an indoor fountain, a still life, or a garden. You may want to display a kimono on a wall as a decorative piece. Obis (a piece of cloth that makes the sash for a kimono) can be used as a table runner, and sake kegs can be used as the base for a lamp, an end table, or a planter to add some greenery to the room.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Trading Spaces
If you're a die hard fan of the TV series TRADING SPACES or even if you've never seen the show, this site will give you tips and tricks and advice on making over your home from drab to something really outstanding. Click on The Project Files and get detailed step-by-step instructions on how to put up Venetian Plaster, how-to make a fireplace mantel, refinish kitchen cabinets, how-to make a padded headboard, how-to paint a brick fireplace, how-to upholster walls with fabric, how-to make a breakfast counter, how-to-do wall and ceiling plywood treatment, how-to build a circular storage unit, how-to make a freestanding room divider and more. Go backstage with the cast and crew of the show, visit the Before-and-After Gallery, take the designer quiz, join a Trading Spaces Fan Club and so much more.

So You Want To Be An Interior Designer
If you have dreams of becoming an interior designer, this site is loaded with down-to-earth, rock-solid information that will help you on your way. This is also the site to come to for the latest news and gossip in the ever-changing world of design and decorating. In addition to the addictive news articles, this site has one of the largest lists of design schools all across the U.S., Canada, and England. Each school's design program is described in detail, so you really get a feel for which school(s) might be right for you. Once you've read a detailed description of the kinds of design programs that each school specializes in, there's a link that takes you right to the school's site, making it a snap to get all the schooling information you could want. In addition to the incredible data base of design schools, this site also has a tremendous supply of useful articles, covering everything from learning the difference between an interior designer and a decorator, to learning about interior design specializations, to finding out just what it takes to really be successful in the design world. There is also a great article on making the decision whether to work for a design firm or to go freelance. If you're serious about becoming a designer or a decorator, I can't think of a better site for you to start your schooling or career planning.

Design 4 Design
Design 4 Design is the resource center for architects and interior designers. This site has news, articles and the best products. Site includes interior design and architecture job postings, colleges to study design, magazines and books, a decoration forum and design links directory. Browse articles of featured dream houses and learn design and decoration tips used to create desired homes. A home buyer’s guide is included.