Robert Brou, a Georgian designer, has recently designed the ‘Wave’ desk, an amazing looking furniture piece made using the “slice technique”. The product features two massive legs and a wooden tabletop. The unusual legs are “cut in slices”, each slice containing a small drawer for depositing office objects. The only problem with this design appears to be dusting, which is probably a very hard thing to do when it comes to the “Wave desk”.-via Beautiful Life

What You’ll Need to Learn

Becoming an interior designer is more than just using your artistic flair to decorate a space with the right furniture and accessories. Yes it’s true that interior designers are experts in choosing the appropriate color palettes, fabrics, furniture and other decorative elements of a space, but they are also well-versed in architectural elements, like lighting and other built-in units, and must know how to read blueprints, be able to do manual and CAD drafting, and be aware of a building’s safety and fire codes, along with federal, state and local design codes. Interior designers often work very closely with electricians, carpenters, and other contractors on the worksite. If you choose to become an interior designer, you must learn how to capture the preferred style of your client, enhance the space’s functionality, and make it visually pleasing, no matter what kind of space it is.  For instance, various projects may includes ones that are similar to a lobby of an office building in New York City, a large cottage-style house in the suburbs, or even one of the modern Bellevue apartments (URL: http://www.avaloncommunities.com/Pacific-NW/Avalon-Bellevue) in the growing city. Also, keep in mind that there are many creative and talented people attracted to this field so learn your specialties and work hard to develop your skills the best that you can.

Beginning an Education

Interior designers must have post secondary education. There are two- or three-year training programs that reward certificates or associate degrees in interior design which can help you become an assistant to an interior designer after graduation. You can also get a bachelors degree, which is recommended for most professionals, and go on to a formal design apprenticeship program. First, check with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and The Council for Interior Design Accreditation for accredited institutions that award degrees in interior design. After completing formal training, you’ll have to enroll in a one- to three-year apprenticeship program and get some hands-on experience before taking a licensing exam administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Depending on your state, you’ll be a certified, registered or licensed interior designer. Make sure to pay attention and be aware of all state requirements regarding your education in interior design programs.

Get a Mentor

Starting a career at first can be overwhelming, especially when there is a lot of specific post secondary education involved like the field of interior design is. It may be very helpful to your future career and current well-being to find a knowledgeable mentor to guide you along the process. If you can, try to look for a professional who works on the kinds of spaces you are most interesting in, such as retail, hospitality, residential, or kitchens and baths, and so forth. Look into your school and some interior design associations, which may be able to link you with a participating professional. Are there any special design events or networking events in your area? Keep a lookout for those kinds of opportunities to meet people already in the field. You may make some very worth while connections.

From  International Slate Company, these decorative tiles are the new trend in design.  Easy to use, they can create a variety of patterns and they can bring style and uniqueness to any room.

Embed them in your living room for a rustic touch and your guests will be amazed. This is a very practical solution for decorating your walls and your floors.

For more information on this product, you can visit the manufacturer’s web site.

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The range of Glass Sliding Doors from Albed are an elegant way to separate different rooms without completely losing sight of things.

Made from aluminum and glass, the doors seem to create more space and to bring more light into any interior.

A very practical design idea.

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We happened to run into these really interesting design ideas for bookshelves.

First off, we have the “Spiderweb Bookcases“, an amazing combination of lines and shapes, giving the impression of a spider building his web.  A very practical mix of lines, shapes and storing spaces.

The other design that caught  our eye is this lovely circular “library”.  It is meant for books, but also for sitting. However,  we have some second thoughts about the latter – there’s  basically nothing to lean on. Not a problem though, considering the creativity of the design.

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More and more interesting designs are being created every day bookshelves seem to be an endless source of  inspiration nowadays.

Made of cardboard, this particular design is not only symbolical, but also quite affordable.  The construction details were established  Eric Guiomar. Visit the website for other great design.

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If you feel your creativity is overwhelming and need more space and resources to express yourself, this sort of idea may suit you.

Having a blackboard wallpaper may turn out to be quite fun. You can leave message for your friends to see when they return home, doodle and play all sort of games that you would normally need paper for.

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A simple carpet that is suppose to attract attention on the matters of global warming.

Designed by by NEL artists Ricardo Casas, Alejandro Castro, Héctor Esrawe, Emiliano Godoy and Cecilia León de la Barra and distributed by  Nanimarquina, the Polar Bear Rug not only makes a statement but is also really cool to have in your bedroom.

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Viva Terra is such a furniture store. I was surfing their website and I found some interesting eco-products that might interest you.

1. The Teak Lotus Panel – which is a handcrafted wall decor. The manufacturers used recycled rough-hewn teak planks from old dwellings and community buildings from Thailand. Each piece is unique, thus the price goes up to $725 for a 5′x5′ panel.

2. The Branch & Glass Console Table – made out of wood branches. It retails for $495 and it’s also unique.

3. 10,000 Foot Organic Cotton Bedding – inspired by the lines and textures of crop rows, flowers, and irrigation canals in San Joaquin Valley, CA. Pillows have 100% New Zealand wool inserts with organic cotton covers. Perhaps you will find it a little expensive, but it’s something original.

4. Stone Cairn Lamp – The designer used river stones to create a a beautiful lamp. It costs $279.

5. Garden decors – The Owl Family is made from granite and impervious to summer rains, perch wisely on bench, pathway or patio. The guarantee they won’t fly in the night.

I truly recommend you Viva Terra, where you will find other interesting eco-products.

This design belongs to Vicente Garcia Jiménez and is inspired by the designer’s home lands of Mancha, Spain. The wall sculpture is not randomly named “Fields”, as the shapes, lighting and shades tried to suggests exactly that: open fields filled with soft mixed colors.

The materials used built this lovely lighting designs are methacrylate and aluminium.

“Fields”was created for Foscarini. You can visit the site and admire other similar products.