Tips to help you choose the right flooring for different places in your home
Choosing the right flooring for your home can make a huge impact and dramatically change the way your property looks…
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Ways to choose the right flooring for different places in the house
Whether you are building a new home or remodeling an existing one, flooring is an integral consideration when it comes…
The use of glass in interior design and how to choose it wisely
When it comes to the use of materials in interior design, glass plays a major role as it adds the…
Wood materials used in interior design and furniture
Timber can be used for floors, cladding, furniture, doors and ceilings, with different roles and fixing requirements. Test colour and…
The aesthetic effect of marble in interior design
Variations in veining and colour give marble a distinct visual presence indoors. Marble-look porcelain provides another option, but it is…
How to choose the right sizes and types of tiles for interior spaces
Select tile for its location, expected water exposure and traffic, then coordinate size, colour and joints with the room. Room…
Bathroom interior design and the importance of choosing the right materials
In today’s world, modern bathroom interiors have to be planned in proportion to the shrinking size of homes.This is the…
The importance of window measurements and materials in the design of homes and commercial buildings
It is not wrong to say that windows are the eyes of the house, and they give an aesthetic and…
Different types of tiles and how to use them in interior design
Tile interior design has come a long way in the past few years, as this type of design is not…
Details of internal door measurements and methods of selection
Door size depends on room use, movement of people and furniture, and applicable accessibility and escape requirements. There is no…
The effect of natural wood in interior decoration
Timber can be used for floors, cladding, furniture, doors and ceilings, with different roles and fixing requirements. Test colour and…
City visions project information and facts
PIF identifies Rua Al Madinah Holding as one of its companies and describes its project as hospitality, commercial and residential…
Visions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah project and its absorption
The Public Investment Fund identifies RUA AlHaram AlMakki as a PIF-owned developer working on projects around AlMasjid AlHaram in Makkah….
House attributed to Hind Al-Qahtani: limits of the available record
This archive item presented a house attributed to Hind Al-Qahtani. The export does not provide a primary source establishing ownership,…
It’s time for an architectural revival
Why is it so important to reintroduce old building techniques and art forms?Traditional architecture has always been about art and…
Interior design of religious buildings
Interior design of religious buildings,Mosques, a constant sign of Islamic architecture, are outstanding architectural masterpieces from a long time ago.These…
Science fiction and interior design
Science fiction imagines relationships between people, technology, power and environment. Its spatial language can be discussed through film imagery, furniture,…
Interior design for health and medical centers
Healthcare design begins with the care programme and movement of patients, staff and services. Coordinate waiting, examination, support and privacy…
Interior design for shops and stores
Residential design focuses on residents’ needs, while retail design addresses a wider audience and the display of products.On the other…
Materials used in the construction of roofs
Roofing materials must suit roof slope, climate, loading and drainage. Options include tiles, metal sheets, slate, timber or asphalt shingles,…
Materials used in the construction of floors
A floor system includes a base, preparation layers and a finish, with waterproofing or acoustic provisions where needed. One mix…
