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Let’s face it…Most of us, if honest, will humbly acknowledge that we have been thrust into this wave of environmentally-focused awareness having only a limited scope of perspective and true understanding of what it means to actually live and function in a “green” society. Various media vehicles such as the Internet, World News, and even in casual conversations among our peers or co-workers have all greatly massaged our need to know more. Long gone...

In an open and expressly competitive market, consumers find themselves in a unique position of power in that they can use the finds from their product shopping sprees as leverage to acquire a fully-customized buying experience. With 81% of U.S. consumers committed to extensive online research before making large ticket purchases, it is no wonder that the average consumer feels a sense of empowerment and self-serving gratification in their...

In the design arena, there are several terms that are often used interchangeably, but whose misapplication actually changes the proper definition of the term itself. One such misapplication occurs when the terms laminate and veneer are discussed. Firstly, let us delve into what makes the two distinct from each other... By definition, laminate is “made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with...

In an industry driven by the demand to appease audiences of expansive and eclectic design influences, ITALdoors has managed to descend upon this challenge of design influences by providing a holistically-driven product that simultaneously meets both the design and function needs of its customer base in a way that impresses even the most decor-conscious among us. ITALdoors emerged onto the design scene with a very clear and categorical purpose: to...

Interior and Exterior doors are usually overlooked during our routine cleaning maintenance.  Here’s a list of simple instructions to follow: Door cleaning tips Start with doors that are used more frequently, for example high traffic areas in home. -Front Door -Bedroom Door -Closets Before you start Dust doors first by removing the surface dust before applying any type of cleaning solution. Paper towel works best when wiping...

Interior Door Types and Style When choosing interior doors for your home or office, it is important to first think about the function that the door will operate. There is a variety of doors on the market for specific purposes: decorative doors, protection doors, as well as privacy and security doors. Decorative doors are usually installed inside homes as a barrier between the rooms or common areas...

There is a lot of controversy going on while choosing between modern or contemporary interior design. Many times those two definitions get confused or replaced by each other, that is why we decided to bring to your attention the main differences between the two. Modern doesn’t necessary mean the latest. The word “modern” was first used for interior design definition in 1920’s – 1950’s and was related to a period of time, not to...

  When choosing your interior door design it is important to pay attention to every little detail, and that means – to choosing the right door hardware. Since most of us don’t deal with door hardware on a daily basis, I would like to clarify what we are going to talk about today. Interior door hardware generally consists of everything that you would use to hang and operate the door. It could be doorknobs, handles, hinges, locks and...

Choosing door colors is an important part of interior design both for homes and businesses and often takes a lot more time than it seems. Correctly chosen door color will please the eye of you and your guests, while poorly chosen colors will most likely create disharmony. So how should you choose your interior door colors? The general rule of thumb is to use your exterior coloring/trim and continue the look to your interior. People usually see the...

  Did you know that you can tremendously change the appearance of your home by just paying more attention to the design of your interior doors? An average house can easily have up to 18 interior doors; some houses have more than that. Imagine how much room for creativity that leaves you. Interior doors come in different colors, sizes, formats and materials. Here we prepared some of the latest trends for 2015 to help you make your selection...