General
Design Addict
http://www.designaddict.com/
A resource for modern and post-modern design of the 20th Century where one would find
information on furniture, dinnerware, glass, lighting, ceramic, plastic, wood or
metalware.
Homeportfolio.com
http://www.homeportfolio.com
This is a useful interior design related site that
helps a consumer with different home design issues. They help with products, stores, and
design professionals. This site partners with the American Society of Interior Designers
(ASID) to locate an ASID - qualified designer by entering a zip code.
Mining Company Guide to Interior Decorating
http://interiordec.miningco.com/
Provides advice on buying art, framing, and how to solve decorating dilemmas using
artwork. All what one need to know in order to find, interview, hire, and work with a
professional designer. Get simple, step-by-step instructions, tips, and related
articles on easy ways to clean, decorate, and organize your home. It has resources for
Design Students.
Lighting
American Lighting Association
http://www.americanlightingassoc.com/
EPA EnergyStar Residential Light Fixture Program
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting
Home Lighting and Accessories Web Page - Magazine
http://www.homelighting.com/
Lighting - Department of Energy (DOE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov//buildings/info/components/lighting/
Lightolier
http://www.lightolier.com/
Wall Coverings - wall papers, etc.
Paper Hanging Institute
http://www.paperhanging.com/
Floor/ Floor Covering Materials
The Carpet and Rug Institute
http://www.carpet-rug.com/
National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
http://www.woodfloors.org/
3M - Scotch Guard Consumer Market - Carpeting
http://www.scotchgard.com
Color and Paint
Color Marketing Group (CMG)
http://www.colormarketing.org/
Paint and Decorating Retailers Association
http://www.pdra.org/
The Paint and Decorating Retailers Association is a not-for-profit trade association of
locally-owned paint and decorating stores in the U.S., Canada, and around the world.
PDRA's 3,500 professional members can offer you professional advice, personal
service and quality products for every paint, wall covering, window treatment and floor
covering project.
Paintinfo
http://www.paintinfo.com/
Formerly just the Master Painters Institute
the site now hosts more painting information, standards, and specifications.
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute
http://www.paintquality.com/
Furniture
Home Furnishing Netquarters
http://www.homefurnish.com
Architectural
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Last updated:
10/27/08
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