{"id":721,"date":"2026-04-06T20:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/?page_id=721"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:24:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T19:24:16","slug":"interior-design-commentary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/interior-design-commentary\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Design Commentary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Design Commentary \u2013 Insights for Homeowners<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1__Etsy-Banner-for-InteriorDesignCourse-with-Brighter-Background-50-Saturation-1024x256.png\" alt=\"Interior Design Commentary: Spectrum Interiors - Engaging Interiors with Ambiance Tailored to You!\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1__Etsy-Banner-for-InteriorDesignCourse-with-Brighter-Background-50-Saturation-1024x256.png 1024w, https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1__Etsy-Banner-for-InteriorDesignCourse-with-Brighter-Background-50-Saturation-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1__Etsy-Banner-for-InteriorDesignCourse-with-Brighter-Background-50-Saturation-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1__Etsy-Banner-for-InteriorDesignCourse-with-Brighter-Background-50-Saturation.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interior Design Commentary &amp; Insights<\/strong> <strong>by<\/strong> <strong>NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer<\/strong>, <strong>Steven C.  Adamko<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to My Commentary on Interior Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to my <strong>Interior Design Commentary page<\/strong>, where I share over four decades of professional interior design experience and insight helping homeowners create <strong>luxurious, functional, and deeply satisfying living environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interior design, when done properly, is not about trends or fads. I do not follow trends or fads, and I do not teach them. My work is grounded in <strong>classic principles of interior design and architecture that have endured and proven themselves over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, I offer insight into not just <strong>the Look<\/strong>\u2014what a space appears to be\u2014but the <strong>Ambiance<\/strong>\u2014<strong>how it feels<\/strong>; plus how it functions, and how it supports the way you live. When these two come together, you achieve the complete result: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/interior-design-philosophy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"890\">the whole enchilada<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my <a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/steve-adamko-interior-design-school\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"230\"><strong>Steve Adamko Interior Design School<\/strong><\/a>, I go further. I don\u2019t just show you what to do\u2014I teach you <strong>how to think like a professional designer<\/strong>, so you can make confident, intelligent decisions for your home that stand the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also explore additional perspectives through the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/interior-design-beat\/id1315119446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Interior Design Beat Podcast<\/strong> <\/a>and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DesignAmbiance\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DesignAmbiance YouTube Channel<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Written Interior Design Commentary &amp; Articles \u2013 For Thoughtful Homeowners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The articles and interior design commentary presented here are intended for homeowners who want more than surface-level design advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I write about how successful interiors are <strong>actually created<\/strong>, beyond appearance; what homeowners should understand <strong>before making design decisions<\/strong>; and how to approach interiors using <strong>clear thinking and sound judgment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also explore the relationship between <strong>architecture, interiors, and daily living<\/strong>, along with the difference between a space that simply looks designed and one that truly works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/interior-design-philosophy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"890\">A central focus is the integration of Look and Ambiance<\/a><\/strong>\u2014creating spaces that are not only visually appealing but also emotionally satisfying and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These writings provide perspective\u2014but they are only a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn how to apply these ideas and develop the ability to <strong>think like a designer while creating both the Look and the Ambiance<\/strong>, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/steve-adamko-interior-design-school.thinkific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steve Adamko Interior Design School<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interior Design Beat Podcast \u2013 Conversations &amp; Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/interior-design-beat\/id1315119446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interior Design Beat Podcast<\/a><\/strong>, I explore ideas, observations, and professional insights drawn from years in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These conversations offer valuable perspective\u2014but listening alone is not the same as learning how to apply these principles with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete, structured understanding of how to create interiors that achieve both <strong>Look and Ambiance<\/strong>, explore the <strong>Steve Adamko Interior Design School<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DesignAmbiance YouTube Channel \u2013 Visual Insight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DesignAmbiance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DesignAmbiance YouTube Channel<\/a><\/strong>, I present visual examples and discuss design ideas in a more immediate format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These videos demonstrate what works\u2014but understanding <strong>why it works and how to think through decisions<\/strong> is what ultimately creates success in your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To move beyond observation and develop real design understanding, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/steve-adamko-interior-design-school.thinkific.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Steve Adamko Interior Design School<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Consulting \u2013 Personalized Guidance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who want direct, personalized input, I offer <strong>private interior design consultations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In these sessions, I work with you to evaluate your space with a professional eye, clarify design direction using <strong>proven principles<\/strong>, help you achieve both <strong>the Look and the Ambiance<\/strong>, and guide decisions involving <strong>furniture, rugs, lighting, and artwork<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/private-consultation-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1022\">Schedule a Private Consultation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Homeowners Choose to Learn from Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I teach you <strong>how to think like a professional designer<\/strong>, not just what to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I show you how to create both <strong>the Look and the Ambiance\u2014the whole enchilada<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I work from <strong>timeless, proven principles<\/strong>, not trends or fads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I bring over <strong>40 years of real-world experience<\/strong> directly to you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am the <strong>sole instructor<\/strong>\u2014you are learning directly from me<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I guide you in creating interiors that are <strong>elegant, functional, and enduring<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/interior-design-school-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1024\">Apply to  the Steve Adamko Interior Design School <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Continuing Body of Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Commentary section will continue to grow with new articles and selected writings from earlier years\u2014each offering perspective grounded in experience, not speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a homeowner who wants to create a space that is not only visually appealing but <strong>deeply satisfying to live in<\/strong>, these writings will give you a foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are ready to go further\u2014to develop the ability to <strong>think, decide, and create with clarity and confidence<\/strong>\u2014I invite you to <a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/steve-adamko-interior-design-school\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"230\"><strong>explore my school<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-721_7efe3a-69 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-721_7efe3a-69 .kt-divider{border-top-width:9px;height:1px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-721_7efe3a-69\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you think it&#8217;s expensive hiring a professional,<br>wait until you hire an amateur.&#8221; \u2014 Red Adair<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">Explore My Expert Insights &amp; Interior Design Commentary<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-posts-id-721_4e52fe-73 .kb-post-list-item{display:grid;}<\/style><ul class=\"wp-block-kadence-posts kb-posts kadence-posts-list kb-posts-id-721_4e52fe-73 content-wrap grid-cols kb-posts-style-boxed grid-sm-col-2 grid-lg-col-3 item-image-style-above\"><li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-1001 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-design-guidance tag-avoid-interior-design-mistakes tag-homeowners-design-tips tag-how-to-avoid-interior-design-mistakes tag-interior-design-education tag-interior-design-mistakes tag-why-interior-design-projects-fail\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/category\/design-guidance\/\" class=\"category-link-design-guidance\" rel=\"tag\">Design Guidance<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/why-most-design-projects-fail\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Why Most Interior Design Projects Fail<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t<span class=\"posted-by\"><span class=\"meta-label\">By<\/span><span class=\"author vcard\"><span class=\"fn n\">Steven C. Adamko, Interior Designer, NCIDQ<\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-19T20:40:45-04:00\">April 19, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-05-09T20:28:17-04:00\">May 9, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Why Most Interior Design Projects Fail \u2014 And How to Get It Right the First Time A Personal Message from Steve Adamko Hello\u2014this is Steve Adamko, speaking to you from my studio here in Portage\/Kalamazoo, Michigan. I\u2019ve been doing interior design seminars since 1979. I founded Spectrum Interiors in 1982. And at this point in&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/why-most-design-projects-fail\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Why Most Interior Design Projects Fail<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-820 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-design-philosophy tag-ambiance tag-design-principles tag-home-ambiance tag-interior-design\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/category\/design-philosophy\/\" class=\"category-link-design-philosophy\" rel=\"tag\">Design Philosophy<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/elegance-of-ambiance\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Elegance of Ambiance and How to Create It<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t<span class=\"posted-by\"><span class=\"meta-label\">By<\/span><span class=\"author vcard\"><span class=\"fn n\">Steven C. Adamko, Interior Designer, NCIDQ<\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T12:13:44-04:00\">April 10, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-19T16:30:16-04:00\">April 19, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>First, let\u2019s define what ambiance is. Ambiance is the mood, character, quality, tone, and atmosphere of an environment or milieu. It\u2019s the intangible element that you experience that makes a room seem \u201cmagical.\u201d Creating ambiance is more than creating a look\u2014it goes far beyond that. Many looks just seem to be superficial and lack the&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/elegance-of-ambiance\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> The Elegance of Ambiance and How to Create It<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-812 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-design-philosophy tag-intentional-living tag-lifestyle-design tag-personal-identity\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/category\/design-philosophy\/\" class=\"category-link-design-philosophy\" rel=\"tag\">Design Philosophy<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/design-mission-statement\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Your Interior Design Lifestyle Mission Statement<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t<span class=\"posted-by\"><span class=\"meta-label\">By<\/span><span class=\"author vcard\"><span class=\"fn n\">Steven C. Adamko, Interior Designer, NCIDQ<\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-09T19:59:23-04:00\">April 9, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-19T18:26:25-04:00\">April 19, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Your lifestyle mission statement is key to the implementation of a successful interior design or interior decorating project. It is the \u201croad map\u201d that identifies where you are, as well as helps you determine how to get to where you are going, or want to go. It is said, \u201cIf you don\u2019t know where you\u2019re&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/design-mission-statement\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Your Interior Design Lifestyle Mission Statement<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-764 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-design-philosophy tag-ambiance tag-emotional-design tag-interior-experience\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"entry-header\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-taxonomies\">\n\t\t<span class=\"category-links term-links category-style-normal\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/category\/design-philosophy\/\" class=\"category-link-design-philosophy\" rel=\"tag\">Design Philosophy<\/a>\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-taxonomies -->\n\t<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spectruminteriors-designs.com\/staging\/creating-ambiance\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Creating Ambiance in Your Residential Interior Design and Decorating \u2026 No Matter What the Budget!<\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"entry-meta entry-meta-divider-dot\">\n\t<span class=\"posted-by\"><span class=\"meta-label\">By<\/span><span class=\"author vcard\"><span class=\"fn n\">Steven C. Adamko, Interior Designer, NCIDQ<\/span><\/span><\/span>\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\">\n\t\t\t\t<time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-04-08T21:24:46-04:00\">April 8, 2026<\/time><time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-19T18:47:13-04:00\">April 19, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-meta -->\n\t<\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>What Ambiance Really Means When it comes to interior design and decorating, it\u2019s truly all about the magic and excitement of ambiance. But how many people really understand what ambiance is? You could look it up in the dictionary\u2014so let\u2019s do that. 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