When researching information online, one thing everyone does is look for a reputable and reliable blog or website. Searching for a dependable design blog is no different. Author and philosophy professor, Shannon Vallor, shares her feelings on digital ethics through her interview in a Santa Clara University Youtube video. Although it's deep thinking, Vallor relates philosophy to online websites by suggesting that a website viewer should question what they receive from a site just as a philosopher questions what they receive from life situations. Here are some questions to make you consider what you're receiving from a design website when searching for a reputable and established design source: #1. Does it fit my style? Does this blogger/publisher share my concept of design? Or is their style unappealing to me? #2. Does it portray achievable goals? Does the website contain too detailed of DIY projects for my skills? Too much designer-brand or expensive furnishings with no alternative suggestions? Or does it have pieces or looks that I can easily replicate? #3. Is it professional? Does this website look like it was made by a high school student who's in a hurry to complete a project for their web design elective course, or does it look like it came from an actual design enthusiast/professional who pays attention to detail in their writing as well as their interior design? #4. How valuable and unique is the design ability and information on the website? Does the site provide generic information, or did I learn something new? #5. Will it be a website/blog I'll reference/visit later on? Look for design blogs and websites that have abundant tips, topics, and information! The best design blogs are the ones where you find something new with each click, and spend hours browsing through the same site. These are where you'll most likely find and learn something new to add to your design inspiration.
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Black is a very intriguing color to use in decorating. It's a necessity to incorporate, but must be done properly in order to be effective. When used correctly, black adds a pop of sophistication and comfort. In the blog post, The (Surprising) Color Every Room Needs!, blogger, Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick, uses pictures from her own house to show the power of incorporating black into design. Even though some people are afraid or apprehensive to use such a strong color, Sarah believes that "nearly every room can take some black accents!" It's a versatile color that can be paired with any color and design idea. Using black as an accent color against white is a wonderful way to modernize a space and add a bold contrast from light to dark. If you're unsure of blatantly using a large amount of black to begin with, start by featuring small accessories such as throw pillows, lamps, picture frames, or a small side table in black. Another great feature about black is that it matches every single color! When decorating with black, feel free to use other earth tones like tan and green, or even add pops of color with red or yellow. For a country farmhouse look, check out Sarah's blog post in this link to see pictures of her black home decor that's accessorized with green, grey, tan - and my personal favorite, blue. Black can also take on an industrial vibe. Black plumbing pipe furniture, like the shelves in the graphic below, have become a fairly trendy way of adding unusual flair to a design plan. (Visit this website for instructions on making your own industrial pipe furniture.) The black color of these metal pipes looks very chic when paired with the exposed brick walls, and the accent black furniture and lighting make for a cozy and intimate design plan. After all, you cannot go wrong with black. What better color to accessorize with than the color that matches everything and can take on any look! |
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