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Looks aside, building homes with these high, vaulted ceilings helped move hot air upward, keeping rooms and gathering areas cooler and less stuffy. Not the most mysterious old home feature , but ...
There are many examples of star-painted ceilings in synagogues, particularly in those built during the late 19th century such as the Synagogue of Modena (La Sinagoga di Modena). This synagogue was built in 1873 and is one of the largest in Italy. [19] It features a large central dome ceiling which is painted blue and covered in golden stars. [19]
Haint blue is a collection of pale shades of blue-green that are traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the Southern United States. [1] [2] Hex #D1EAEB is a popular shade of haint blue. The tradition originated with the Gullah in Georgia and South Carolina. The ceiling of the slave quarters at the Owens–Thomas House in Savannah ...
Living room in Hollywood Regency style, drawing on its tendency to favor turquoise, mirrors, and strong dark/ white contrasts. Hollywood Regency, sometimes called Regency Moderne, is a design style that describes both interior design and landscape architecture characterized by the bold use of color and contrast often with metallic and glass accents meant to signify both opulence and comfort.
Vaulted ceilings can enhance spaces with their airy, luxurious feel, but they also pose some challenges for homeowners. We talked to experts about what to know.
A white ceiling feels boring to me and symbolizes little effort or design thoughtfulness. Some rooms, like an entry, dining room or living room, can benefit from more of a "wow" factor.”
The Pacific Design Center, or PDC, is a 1,600,000-square-foot (150,000 m 2) multi-use facility for the design community in West Hollywood, California.One of the buildings is often described as the Blue Whale because of its large size relative to surrounding buildings and its brilliant blue glass cladding.
By the 13th century blue had become a popular colour; its use by nobility meant it became a rival of red. [63] The two colours were the most popular in the known and used spectrum of colours even as new colours and shades came around. [63] For the next five centuries the two colours competed with each other and in many areas contrasted each ...