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Welcome Monday! Today we will be discussing Domed ceilings, which I typically associate with  mosques because that is where I have seen them. But not anymore! Islamic architecture is mostly represented within the design of Mosques (Islamic prayer halls). Muslims excelled in designing and decorating mosques under Umayyad and Ottoman reign, and continue to excel [...]

Finally!! The hard easy part of designing a functional, organized, and beautiful closet is done. Take a look… Here is my closet now, Wasted space… Important note: I keep my belongings in a dresser and armoire in our bedroom. So the closet is used to keep all my husband’s clothes and belongings as well as my clothes [...]

Today I am taking a break from planning my master bedroom closet design. In order to have a successful design, I have to abide by certain guidelines such as room dimension, ergonomics and functionality. For example, I should choose a light fixture that is scaled to room size, brightens without glare , and does not [...]

Welcome back! Its Monday and I am Still working on that design plan for the master bedroom closet!! I gathered ideas for closet organization units, ceiling design, color scheme and today I am looking for that perfect light fixture. I am lucky to have a window in my closet for natural lighting. Unfortunately, it provides that warm and bright [...]

As you already know, I am putting together a design plan for our master bedroom closet . I have an idea for a closet organization unit, a ceiling design, and now I have to think about a color scheme. If you have ever been to paint stores, then you know how confusing it can be to select a [...]

Welcome back! I was hoping to share with you a design plan for my master bedroom closet today, but unfortuantly I don’t have one….yet!!  I am still trying to figure out a functional, aesthetically pleasing solution around that darn vaulted ceiling. Speaking of aesthetically pleasing, I am thinking about painting the flat part of the ceiling. It [...]

The last big home project for me was the makeover of the mudroom that we finished in March. Its about time I start planning my next one…..the master bedroom closet. Our walk-in-closet serves its primary function of holding our clothes. But, there is a lot of wasted space that can be utilized more efficiently. Due to [...]

As I mentioned in my exploring islamic interior design post, muslim artists excelled in two unique forms of abstract art; Calligraphy and mosaic art. Islamic mosaics feature geometric and arabesque patterns interlaced to form astonishing designs. Today, I will introduce you to that third and final unique form of Islamic art that is ……the art of Arabesque. Arabesque [...]

Hey everyone, I don’t know about you but I am developing a fascination with patterns! Who wouldn’t after seeing all those amazing Islamic mosaics I blogged about in the exciting art of islamic mosaics? Today, I am just going to give you some tips on how you can use pattern to alter room dimensions. A Pattern [...]