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Do you know that your brain sees even when you don’t? The unconscious processing abilities of the human brain are estimated at roughly 11 million pieces of information per second. It means that your brain perceives colors, lights, and shapes every single second, and you don’t even notice that. If you want to create an interior design that will not “irritate” your brain, you should learn more about interior design psychology. In this article, we will explain to you what co …

Tis the season for new home upgrades! Let’s face it, it can be frustrating when family members come into town and immediately start pointing out old or outdated home furniture you were planning to upgrade eventually but just haven’t had the time or money to do so. And it can be especially frustrating when this happens consistently every year during the holiday season. But no need to worry, because this year, it’s time to finally make the leap and purchase a few, inexpensive li …

The man cave, while it’s a completely optional addition to a home, is often quite an important one. Man caves are rooms where the men of a household go to unwind, indulge in sports games, hang out or drink with buddies, and just be “men” for a while. Some men choose to have a man cave in their home simply because they like the idea of having a place to get away to and have fun. Other men, however, enjoy having a man cave because it means peace and quiet away from the women and …

Lighting your artwork can be nerve-wracking. How do you determine the best way to light it? What type of light and fixture is best? Cocoweb’s here to help you determine the best way to light your artwork and make a few recommendations. Three elements are the enemies of art: heat, infrared, and ultraviolet light. Certain types of light, including natural sunlight, contain some, if not all, of these elements. Over time can damage your art; causing it to fade, crack, and peel. Types …

Reclaimed wood or lumber is processed wood that has been retrieved from old buildings for reuse. Reclaimed lumber companies carefully deconstruct wood elements in old structures, preserving the shape and integrity of beams and boards so that they can be used in a new building project. The reclaimed lumber industry first bloomed on the West Coast during the 1980s. At the time, lumber and construction industry experts were concerned that the quality of available lumber just wasn’t up to par …