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Framed antique mirrors are valuable because of its rarity, history and classic beauty. As an interior designer, you may want to suggest to clients the addition of an antique framed mirror to add a sense of timeless elegance to the room. However, it is useful to know even just the basics on how to determine whether a mirror is truly an antique and worth its asking price.Here are some indications that a mirror is truly an antique and not a reproduction: Size. For mirrors that go back to the …

Grow your list of satisfied wedding photography clients. After all, weddings will prove to be a very lucrative line of a photography business. Happy clients will refer you to their friends and will remember you the next time they need a photographer to take pictures of their anniversary celebrations or their children’s birthday parties.Here are a few tips for you to keep in mind when doing wedding photography: Talk to the couple about expectations. Even before signing off with the couple, …

As an interior decorator, helping a home owner stage a home can be an excellent way to widen your opportunities for work gigs. Home staging is the art of preparing the house for the viewing of prospective buyers. This requires an eye towards what attracts homebuyers and what factors could help cinch the deal.Home sellers may feel reluctant about spending “extra” on home staging, thinking that this is just an optional step towards closing the deal. However, experience shows that home stagin …

Mirrors have a special kind of magic. These silvery layers reflect beauty and light, adding depth and texture to a room. Mirrors have different effects depending on what shape and size you choose and on where you place them. Mirrors can be the superstars of the room or they can provide support for the room’s focal point.Now, here are the different types of framed mirrors and where you can place them:Framed rectangle mirror (vertical)The rectangular-shaped mirror is quite versatile. It work …

Mirrors can prove to be a great addition to your interior decorating toolkit. Mirrors are about light and reflections, energy and vibrancy, movement and “echoes”. Mirrors can be used to instantly brighten up and add size and dimension to a room. They can also provide a welcoming warmth, as well as a dash of personality and artistry to the overall ambiance.Here are some tips and interior decorating considerations when using mirrors: Play with the many ways you can use mirrors. You can pla …

As a professional photographer, one way of adding to the sales price of your photo is to have it professionally framed. Picture frames can serve to draw the eye to the photo and give a clear delineation between the piece and the wall. Also, the right choice of picture frame style and color, matting and glazing add to the visual impact of your photo. Meanwhile, a cheap frame can also make your photos look cheap and unappealing.InLine Ovals provides you with a wide range of picture frame cho …

Picture frames in the bathroom? Yes, absolutely! Make your clients’ bathrooms a reflection of their personality and unique sense of style. Picture frames are an affordable and easy way to do this. You can easily incorporate pops of color and soothing images inside the bathroom.Here are some places you can put picture frames in the bathroom: As a mirrored feature wall. Give your bathroom the luxe treatment by having one wall covered with mirror tiles. Then, add to the effect by leaning an …

As an interior decorator, sometimes the challenge is to create a visually attractive display while giving glimpses of the clients’ personality and passions. The job is not only to take key pieces (the living room furniture, the carpeting, etc.) but also add small touches that comprise something that your clients will call as their home.The good thing is that InLine Ovals provide you with the ability to display your clients’ prized mementos and heirlooms using display cases. These custom di …

Interior decorating is not just about adding beauty to a space. In some cases, your job as an interior decorator can also be about keeping the architectural eyesores away from view. There are areas in the home that are unavoidably not-so-pleasant to the eyes, and that can detract from the overall look and feel of the home. Your goal is to take the attention away from the eyesore or convert them into something that makes the space look better.Here are some tips to deal with eyesores in the h …

Art is more than just about making money. It is making your voice and heart heard through your choice of medium. That said, it takes some careful planning and business strategy to turn a passion into a career and so widen your reach as an artist.However, the steps towards recognition as a respected artist can be blocked by some mistakes that are actually avoidable. Here are some of them: No focused style. An artist will eventually be recognized by the distinctive style or voice that he us …