All designers can learn from one another, and that includes designers in two completely different fields. In what will be a multi-part series, we looks at tips from interior designers that can help designers in other areas. For the first installment we focus on web designers.
Just what does interior design have in common with web design. You’re about to find out…
When undertaking web design, there are important aspects of interior design that you can take inspiration from to help you build a fantastic website that works as well as it looks. Think of your website as the building and the pages as the rooms, you need to look at the website as a whole. Do not consider a page to be separate, but to be a part of a larger page that is connected via halls (links), stairs (menus) and doors (backlinks). When thinking this way you should aim to link all of the rooms together in a fluid and continuous style. A fantastic way to achieve this is with the use of color.
Color can be selected in a set of 3 to four tones, and varying shades of those tones can be utilized in each page throughout the website. By doing this you introduce each page to the next and keep a common theme throughout that helps create an identity for the website as a whole. If you prefer to stick to single shades on each page, then try to build a connection by introducing separate tones to the menu or frames, therefore, bringing each page together by using similar elements.
This article is going to run through some of the key elements used by interior designers when creating a harmonious balance design throughout all of the rooms of the home. It may require you to step back from the way you currently view web design and visualize it as something else. This way you can continue forward with a fresh eye and put interior design methods into practice with your web design.
Creative Custom Content
Contrast is found everywhere you look and is also a major player when it comes to design. To utilize contrast you can use 2 opposite colors or shapes to create the effect. Think of traditional contrast colors such as Brown and green or red and yellow. They hold a pleasing aesthetic that is almost comforting to the eye while creating interest.
The use of contrast, especially with color can liven up a website and give it a modern sleek feel. Be careful with how you place contrasting pieces and colors as it can also cause a page to feel busy and disorganized. A great example of how to add some contrast to a page would be a lighter background, perhaps with some artistic detailing and fonts in contrasting shades to the main color scheme. This allows the words and images on the screen to really ‘pop’.
Finding Your Focal Point
When it comes to interior design the most well-known objective is the focal point, and this also rings true to web design. A focal point is what makes a page have interest and removes boredom from the space. In fact, every well-designed website should have one or more focal points to add interest to it. Depending on the size of the site you are working with, a great example of some focal points would be a sitewide banner, a striking logo, or well-designed menu bars.
A focal point should aim to draw the eye to it by creating interest, but should not dominate the eye line, this is why in interior design feature walls work so well. What works well for interior design will usually translate well to web design too. If every page were to be heavily decorated in a striking pattern, then there would be nothing that specifically draws the eye to it. A feature point on a website is one part of the site decorated in a more extravagant and bold style that complements the rest of the site. The focal point is also the most fun part of website design and is when you get to create something a little bit more unique that gives a space its main identity.
Bring Life To Your Page
In this section, you need to open your mind a little bit more and imagine that the pages of your website are the walls of your site. All too often, the walls of the home are reserved for hanging paintings and plaques on. However, the walls can play host to some interior enhancing accessories such as vintage style clocks, wall art, and Pinboards.
The accessories you add to your home all work together to help enhance the look and feel of the space and can be a quick and easy way to change the atmosphere of the room and this is the same for your web pages. By adding some personality to your website by using hand-drawn sketches, art, and well thought out design pieces, you create a site that is less sterile and more friendly.
In the home, pinboards make an excellent alternative to picture frames and can create a personalized finish to your family photos, drawings, and notes. The same can be applied to your website. After all, it worked for Pinterest, so could bring an interactive and customizable section to your site. Many blog templates incorporate these types of features. If you are a novice it’s still relatively easy to learn how to start a blog that looks beautiful and incorporates these seemingly more advanced features.
Organization Is Key
When looking at a room, interior designers try to work out the best way to present all of the important parts while keeping the less important parts hidden out of site. The same can be said about a web designer. Look at all of your words, menus, photos, and images as objects. If you just throw them around willy nilly, then finding what you are looking for can become a hard task. However, if you neatly organize everything and put it in its place, finding it becomes easy time after time.
Mix It Up
When it comes to home furnishings, all too often people decide on either a vintage look or opt for a more modern feel. The majority of the time there is no middle ground and a home can either look dated and stuck in time or cold and sterile. Creating an inviting and warm home takes a keen eye to work out how to bring the two styles together in harmony. This is something that every web designer must also consider when trying to build a site that is as unique to the brand or person as possible while still retaining a sleek and modern look to it. This is true whether you are doing an entirely custom site, or using a template from a website builder. Finding that elusive middle ground is everything.
Sure, you could opt for one or the other, but if everything is in a modern design it can come across as sterile and lacking personality, while if you opt for a completely vintage feel it can appear dated and no longer keeping up with the times. The best website uses a mix of old and new ideas and designs. Think along the lines of clean traditional colors and backgrounds with a modernistic font or layout.
Renovation Is As Important As Construction
Just like with a home, if you don’t take care of it and update and repair it throughout the year, it soon starts to become dated and falling apart. This is as true for the website as it is for the property. In fact, renovating and updating your website on a regular basis allows you to keep your customers happy by providing fresh and new content, fully functional links and pages, and as bug-free as possible.
Building a site is important as it is the foundations of what is to come, but maintaining and taking care of that site is what really counts. Keeping things fresh and ahead of the crowds will always help you create a website that is relevant and popular. Taking just a few of these tricks onboard will help you visualize for design in a whole different way.
Maximizing the amount of open space in your bathroom is always a priority, but this is especially true if your bathroom is small to begin with. There are many items that you need to store in your bathroom including towels and other toiletry supplies. This means that getting your bathroom organised should be at the top of your to-do list. Creating a stylish and functional bathroom comes down to how you design your space. It is important that you are aware of the 3 most helpful design ideas that will allow you to maximize the amount of space that you have available.Now you can use DIY projects to improve the design of your bathroom.
Open Shelving
Shelves can be a great way to open up the space in your bathroom. Many people assume that closed cabinets are the ideal option for storing towels and bathroom supplies. However, it can be a unique design idea to adopt open shelving in your bathroom space. Open shelves allow you to store towels in a way that adds to the overall style of the room. Your towels can feature designs and color patterns that match the style of your bathroom. This means that you can store towels in the most fashionable way by showing them of. Storage ladders can also be positioned in the corners of your bathroom to get the most use out of dead space. Drilling wooden crates into the wall can also help you to make storage space out of nothing. You can make your own open shelving with ease.
Glass Jars for Storage
When it comes to designing your bathroom, you need to have function in mind. This means that every design piece that you add should be stylish but also functional. Glass jars can be a great décor item that you add to your bathroom. In the glass jars you can store all types of bathroom supplies from cotton balls to first aid supplies. Maximizing the space in a functional way is also possible when you choose to create a hamper under the sink. This allows you to make the most of the space that is available and you can hide the hamper by using a trendy sink skirt that covers this area. Stackable baskets can also be a great option to keep on the bathroom vanity to hide all of your beauty products.
Accent Wall Art
The colors that you choose when painting the walls of your bathroom can also make a big difference in the way the room appears. Adding an accent wall will create the illusion that the space is open and much bigger. A neutral color palette is typically the best option for most bathroom spaces.
Many people think that you have to be a chef in order to cook in the kitchen. However, no matter what your cooking skill level is, it is possible for you to whip up a mouth watering meal. You just need to know w few secret tips that the most popular television cooks use. This means that you will be able to make some dishes that will delight. Cooking does not have to be impossible or stress filled. It can be fun and appetizing at the same time.
Here are some of the best cooking tips from the chefs that you find on television:
Prep
If you want to be able to cook a meal without stressing out or making a mistake,you need to take the time to prep. This means that you need to be sure that you read through the entire recipe before you begin. This might seem like a no brainer, but you will be surprised by the amount of people that do not take the time to look at the recipe before they start cooking. If you prep and know what you are making, the cooking experience will be so much simpler. If you want to be a cooking star, you need to take the time to prep before you begin in the kitchen.
Garlic
Garlic can be a great ingredient to add to just about any recipe to give it flavor, but it can also have an odor that seems to never go away. This means that when you are cooking with garlic, you can try out a trick that is designed to help you get rid of the garlic odor in no time at all. This means that your hands will not have to smell like garlic for days after you are done cooking. All you need to do is to rub your hands along your stainless steel sink for about 30 seconds before you wash your hands off with soap and water. This will help to get rid of the garlic smell for good.
Cutting and chopping can be a tedious task when you are cooking in the kitchen. If you are not a pro with a knife, it can be hard to chop up herbs. You can make things easier by adding salt to the cutting board when you are chopping up herbs of any type. This will keep the herbs from flying around.
Do you want to enjoy a juicy, tender steak and all of the fixings while you’re in the Windy City? If you do, you’ll love our quick guide. We’re going to point you towards three exceptional steak restaurants in Chicago, all of which offer the ideal blend of fine cuisine, pleasing decor and warm, friendly customer service. We think that this trio of steak houses is well worth a visit. Choose one, two or all of them as your preferred eateries while you are spending time in Chicago.
You’ll Love Dining at RPM Steak
Located at 66 W Kinzie St, this American-style steak house is a great place to indulge in a little red meat (or a lot!). This is a traditional Chicago steak house which is glamorous, sexy and trendy. It features a masculine vibe, thanks to its leather-bound booths, its mahogany wood walls and its dim lighting. We love the service at this eatery. Servers wear white jackets and there is a sommelier on-site, who will be happy to recommend wines which pair perfectly with anything on this steakhouse’s large menu.
Eat Hearty At Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
If you want a hearty steak dinner, you’ll find it at 1028 N Rush St. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is a perfect place to enjoy an ice-cold martini and a piece of red meat which is cooked to perfection…according to your specific preferences! There are also some amazing seafood dishes on the menu. Popular with business people and tourists, this steakhouse is decidedly upscale. It’s perfect for a fancier night out!
Choose the eatery’s signature Tomahawk 42 chop, in order to enjoy a real taste of Chicago…and consider a slice of Madadamia Turtle Pie for dessert.
Enjoy a River View at Chicago Cut Steakhouse
This popular steakhouse is situated at 300 N LaSalle Dr. and it offers a serene and picturesque river view, as well as impressive cuisine and decor. Popular with Chicago’s most powerful citizens, this River North restaurant delivers steaks which are “melt in your mouth” delicious. It also features a wine list which is extensive, yet well-curated. The secret of this restaurant’s continued success is the red meat that it sources from Colorado cattle which are raised one thousand and three hundred feet above sea level.
Which Steakhouse Is Right For You?
Now that you know three of Chicago’s finest steakhouses, you’ll have choices? So, why not book a reservation at one of them today?
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