Once the basic design for the rooms to perform interior design is completed, then designer can start furnishing the room according to the latest trends. The designer can make many designs for one room effortlessly using sophisticated interior design software products. Designers can test for different combinations in paints, floors, and furnishings before finalising an appropriate design to work.

3D modelling is the major feature of interior design software products. By this facility the designers can create 3D designs of the interiors to be designed. 3D modelling enables the designers to view their designs from different angle throughout the design process.

Interior design software eases the job of interior designers as they can plan every small piece of elements in advance. Once accepted by the clients, the work will move in a fast pace. If any advancement for the existing design is required the designer can perform it quickly without disturbing the whole work.

There are different interior design software packages available over internet that will be useful for the home owners to do the sketches easily. Many of such interior design software trial products can be downloaded freely to your PC for doing designs.

Abtacadata Design is one of such interior design software that can be useful in drawing room plans. By this software one can adjust furnishings, colour schemes, and patterns. The software also facilitates an easy rotation of objects. Number of websites are available in internet which provides free downloads of this software.
House Beautiful 3D Interior Design is another interior design software product available on internet. You will get dozens of design from this software; using this software, 3D modelling changes can make with in second.

Live Interior 3D is one of highly useful interior design software. The standard version of live interior 3D is apposite for designing individual houses and apartments. The simple designs of Live Interior 3D are very easy for the house owners to draw the design they wanted.

Floorplanner.com, Gliffy.com, Autodesk Homestyler, Google SketchUp, Sweet Home 3D, Autodesk Homestyler, Home Office Design Software are some of the software packages available on internet to prepare interior design.

Honeymoon is considered as the most special vacation for couples. Travellers especially honeymoon couples normally excited about the trip and they may sometime unable to remember packing essential items into their luggage. Vacation packing checklist will give you an opportunity to pack all the essential items required for honeymoon travel.
Here are some important tips to be remember to pack for a luxury honeymoon
1.Select good quality vacation bags with wheels. Ensure that zips and locks are working carefully.2.Do not pack unnecessary items in your luggage. Overweight kills the whole excitement of the journey. It also attracts the fine from airline companies. 3.Personal items of spouses can pack in separate bag. Item for the common use (ex. Food, water, books, camera etc.) for the couple can pack separately in a suitcase.4.You should ensure that luxury honeymoon bookings are done in advance before starting the journey. Keep the booking details safely in your luggage.5.Garments should be suitable for the climatic conditions of the place where you are going to visit.6.You can keep pressed shirts, sports jackets, and casual cloths into your baggage. Keep the dry-cleaned items in drycleaners plastic cover to avoid wrinkling.7.Make sure you have tagged your name, home address, emergency contact numbers, and vacation address inside the luggage you are packing.8.The following items can be packed on the shoulder bag, a. Emergency medicines with prescription b.Travel guides c.Pain relievers d.Antibiotic creams  e.Birth control pills f.Cell phone, charger, camp coder/camera g.iPod h.Notebook, pen, map i.Underwater camera j.Sunglasses 9.You can pack toiletries like comb/brush, floss, lip balm, Shaving kit, Shampoo, tooth brush, tooth paste, mouth wash and oils for massaging. 10.Ensure you have packed all necessary travel documents, photo id cards, Business cards, copy of marriage document, and cash. Do not carry any valuable jewellery items.11.You can also keep travellers checks and receipt, vaccination documents, medical history, vouchers, coupons, tickets, and key of your luggage safely.12.Wife can keep makeup kits, sanitary napkins, makeup removers, Tampoons etc separately in her luggage.13.A surprise gift can pack and keep separately in the luggage; this will surely wonder your spouse with excitement.14.Do not forget to carry some extra baggage to keep the purchase made during the vacation.15.Before zipping your luggage you should check the packed items with the checklist prepared earlier. Ensure that no item is packed as extra and no item is missed from the check list.

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banking right for you? A TALE OF TWO CITIESLondon City Airport and Luxembourg
Airport prepare for the future NATION BUILDINGThe Dutch and Belgian companies building
a new world in the waves CITY CENTRALCould a one-bedroom flat change your life? SPECIAL SELECTIONBang & Olufsen takes on the iPhone AMERICAN DREAMGreenwich looks forward to a
star-pangled future ENTERTAINMENTOur pick of the best books, movies,
music and websites RESTAURANTSReviews of the best places to eat
across the destinations HOTELSSome of the finest places to lay
your head on your travels THE VLM AIRLINES GUIDE TO…Ticketing supervisor Angela Dirkin

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CURRENT POPULATION: 743,000 % POP GROWTH: 0.5 % CITY AREA: 219 KM2 CITY DENSITY: 4,452 INH/KM2 GDP PER CAPITA: €23,900 DIALLING CODE: +31 RESTAURANTS WITH FRIENDS BIHP ART FOOD DRINKS KEIZERGRACHT 335 TEL. 020 622 4511 Situated in the 9-straatjes (nine streets) area of the Jordaan, this charming restaurant has paintings on its walls plus a great lunch and dinner menu. The artists who pop in make it ideal for people watching – the peeking is best done sipping a glass of the wonderful house wine. ENTERTAINING A CLIENT ST JAMES GATE REMBRANDTPLEIN 8-10 TEL. 020 422 6886 Catering for international customers, this classic grand café is conveniently located near the city centre. The restaurant has a diverse and tasty menu, and the discreet staff allows for serious conversations over meals. The terrace is a popular place to soak up the spring sunshine. CLOSING THE DEAL L’OLIVIER WESTERSTRAAT 40 TEL. 020 625 2756 Influenced by French cuisine, but enhanced with a subtle international twist, Japanese owner and head chef Akiko and his Malaysian partner hit the right heights of cosmopolitanism while still maintaining a laid back Amsterdam feel. The lobster bisque is delicious! BARS STYLE HARRY’S AMERICAN BAR SPUISTRAAT 285 TEL. 062 155 8300 Tucked just off the Spuiplein in the centre of the English literary district, Harry’s is a New York-style cocktail bar with its own distinct twist of Amsterdam. The cocktails are creative, the staff superb and the front table is a great place for anyone wanting to see and be seen. RELAX CAFÉ ROULEAU AMSTELVEENSWEG 126 TEL. 020 671 9509 A firm favourite with locals, this chilled out Art Deco hangout is situated just behind the Vondelpark. Its menu combines tasty Dutch dishes with a modern international flourish. Weekends are busy, so reservations may be needed, though waiting for your table on the terrace on a sunny afternoon is a real treat. MUSIC MALOE MELO LIJNBAANSGRACHT 163 TEL. 020 420 4592 Maloe Melo is the retro metro centre for those looking for a little less house and a little more old school in their music. At this throwback to live rock, blues, punk and rockabilly, it’s old, it’s dirty, and it’s raw…that’s what happens when you love music! HOTELS VALUE QBIC WTC AMSTERDAM STAWINSKYLAAN 241 TEL. 043 321 1111 This is budget with the businessperson in mind. Located in Amsterdam’s financial district at the World Trade Center, each Cubi includes a bed, bathroom, safe and high-speed internet, all from €39 (£29). You can even pick your room’s colour – choose from yellow, red or purple. BUSINESS MÖVENPICK HOTEL AMSTERDAM PIET HEINKADE 11 TEL. 020 519 1200 Avoid the stress of the city centre by taking advantage of this fantastic location in the eastern docklands, while still being close to Centraal Station and the Passenger Terminal Building. With fashionable rooms and public areas, this stylish hotel caters primarily for the international business traveller. BESPOKE BILDERBERG GARDEN HOTEL DIJSSELHOFPLANTSOEN 7 TEL. 020 570 5600 This chic boutique hotel is within walking distance of the city’s top museums, trendy shopping district and fashionable terraces. The intimate ambiance of the Bilderberg, with its tastefully decorated, spacious rooms and luxurious accessories ensure a wonderful stay. The hotel restaurant, De Kersentuin, is one of the finest French dining experiences to be had in the city. KNOWLEDGE If you like walking tours but hate being part of a group, why not download a commentary of key attractions on your iPod or mp3 player at www.walki-talki.com. Then you can wander around at your own pace to your heart’s content. Although the Albert Cuyp is the largest street market in Amsterdam, the Nieuwmarkt hosts a popular daily market (www.amsterdam.info/ markets). Alongside flea market bargains, you’ll find the work of international artists and artisans, such as the funky hats of milliner Jelko Latkovic and the passionate paintings of Herzegovinian artist Mladen Jurkovic. A fascinating exhibition at the Nieuwe Kerk until 20 April displays an alternative view of Afghanistan (www.nieuwekerk.nl) . Called Hidden Afghanistan, 250 magnificent archaeological objects will be on show, most of which were ‘rediscovered’ in 2004 in the vaults of the Central Bank in Kabul. SECRETS Queen’s Day is 30 April, when the Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates the monarch’s birthday (www.koninginnedagamsterdam.nl). It’s the biggest party of the year and Amsterdam floats in the rubbish the following day. But did you know that the mess legally belongs to the Queen until it’s collected by her Royal Refuse Engineers? WORDS BY KIM CHANDLER

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RESTAURANTS WITH FRIENDS Bar Bik 3 Pierres de Taille/Arduinkaai Tel. 02 219 75 00 A simple spot to meet in a hip area. Order from the board: fresh fish, a classic steak or pasta. You won’t find too many frills here, but the food is simple, modern and comes at a pocket-friendly price. ENTERTAINING A CLIENT Nostra Culinair Huis 1 Van Ingelgomstraat Tel. 02 751 34 84 A short taxi ride from the airport and the east-side office complexes, this restored farm is ideal for business. The young staff serve up gourmet French cuisine with the precision of a three-star restaurant so you’re guaranteed an excellent first impression. CLOSING THE DEAL Nonbe Daigaku 31 Avenue Adolphe Buyl /Adolphe Buyllaan Tel. 02 649 21 49 In a town that has many fine (and authentic) Japanese restaurants, one wouldn’t think there would be room for improvement. There is. Gourmet fans and sushi connoisseurs are flocking to try Mr Suetsugu’s fresh, graceful and delightful Japanese cuisine. BARS STYLE Café Métropole 31 Place de Brouckère /De Brouckèreplein Tel. 02 217 23 00 Even as the leaves start to turn, the Café Métropole (outside the stunning Hotel Métropole) welcomes guests for a drink on its year-round heated terrace. With its downtown-street-side buzz and white linen, don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel ‘Parisian’. RELAX Caravan 2 rue Anneessens/Anneessensstraat Tel. 02 512 88 20 You might mistake Caravan for someone’s home. Bright and sunny, with well-used wooden furniture, it is rustic to say the least. But that’s the idea. After a freshly squeezed juice and a chat with the owner Sylvia, you’ll be ready to face bustling Brussels again. MUSIC Sounds Jazz Club 28 Rue de la Tulipe/Tulpstraat Tel. 02 512 92 50 Sounds Jazz Club has been putting Brussels on the music map since 1986. Some of the best have stopped here, but owners Rosy Merlini and Sergio Duvalloni really have an eye for new talent. Lovely Italian food and a snazzy cocktail list are an added bonus. HOTELS VALUE Hotel Queen Anne 110 Boulevard Emile Jacqmain /Emile Jacqmainlaan Tel. 02 217 16 00 A steal if you like a downtown location and modern design. Its 60 rooms are compact and clean and the service is super-friendly, mostly due to its hostel-like atmosphere. Online booking from €25 (£17) to €73 (£49). BUSINESS Crowne Plaza Brussels 3 Rue Gineste/Ginestestraat Tel. 02 203 6200 A different kind of business hotel, this 354-room beauty is the essence of modern art deco. Numerous original elements were preserved in the 2006 renovation; rooms are tasteful and boast period furniture. Check out the style of the Deco Verre bar-cum-lounge. BESPOKE Conrad Brussels 71 Avenue Louise/Louizalaan Tel. 02 542 42 42 When you want an impressive address, look no further. Grand style with old-world service, the hotel’s impeccable rooms are the largest in town. Premium suites give you even more room to entertain in style. Guests can also enjoy access to one of Brussels’ finest health clubs. KNOWLEDGE On the road and really need a pick-meup? Why not book a Stella McCartney or YSL facial along with a relaxing massage at Synergy (www.synergy-wellness.be)? The spa caters to the busy business professional with a selection of express 30-minute facials and massages for both men and women. Give yourself a break. Summer is over and that means it’s time for the opera season to begin. This season promises to mesmerise with Phaedra scheduled for September and a new production of Mozart’s Mitridate, Re Di Ponto for October/November. The classic theatre itself is worth the trip. Definitely book well in advance. (www.demunt.be). With Brussels being the capital of a bi-lingual (actually tri-lingual: German is also an official language) country, you tend to get everything twice. This is good news for theatre lovers. Both the Theatre National (www.theatrenational.be) and the Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg or KVS (www.kvs.be) have put together exciting multicultural seasons. The International Centre for Urbanism, Architecture and Landscape (www.civa.be) is hosting a travelling retrospective about the Finnish architect Eero Saarinen. Following Helsinki and Brussels, the exhibition will travel to the United States and Oslo as well. SECRETS Don’t feel like room service again or dining out alone? Grab a quick box of fries at a ‘frituur’. It’s not the healthiest, but think of it as a cultural experience: traditional Belgian fast food. Your ‘frites’ (French) or ‘frietjes’ (Flemish) will be hand-cut, deep-fried twice and topped with a glob of sauce. Try mayonnaise, like the Belgians. Country Code: +32 Jenn Schlegel

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RESTAURANTS WITH FRIENDS Funky Soul Potato 76 Volksstraat Tel. 03 257 07 44 Restaurants come and go on the trendy south side, but this little gem has stood the test of time. Maybe because of its simplicity? A baked potato with your choice of topping, a drink and that’s that. Good homely cooking with a lively atmosphere. ENTERTAINING A CLIENT De Kaai Hangar 26 Tel. 03 233 25 07 A popular lunch stop on the north side with spectacular views of the Scheldt. The diverse menu with fresh fish, generous steaks and fresh-fromthe-market salads is sure to please the toughest client. If it’s sunny, book ahead for a table on the river terrace. CLOSING THE DEAL Dôme 2 Grote Hondstraat Tel. 03 239 90 03 When you need to pull out all the stops, there’s only one place in town. French chef Julien Burlat’s refined cuisine follows the seasons, and even with only seven starters and seven mains it’s hard to opt for one over another. The €30 (£20) weekday lunch is a steal. BARS STYLE Velvet Lounge 6 Luikstraat Tel. 03 237 39 78 In a town where hip and trendy is practically a requirement, this lounge bar is a step above the rest. Sink into its hyper-modern couches, order one of the ab fab cocktails and let the signature lounge music hypnotise you. Before you leave, buy a Velvet Lounge CD to enjoy the vibe at home. RELAX Patine 1 Leopold De Waelstraat Tel. 03 257 09 19 This bohemian wine bar-cum-tea room is a haven of quiet right across from the Fine Arts Museum. Wonderfully light lunches, tasty cakes and early afternoon wine and olives all mix well together here. Try the lovely pavement café if the sun’s out. MUSIC Buster 1 Kaasrui Tel. 03 232 51 53 Right off the Grote Markt, this nonprofit‘ open podium’ hops practically every Tuesday through Saturday. Everything from jazz to stand-up comedy to alternative rock. Practically all the shows are free, so it’s rather informal. Doors open around 8pm and shows tend to start at 9pm. HOTELS VALUE Marnix Bed & Breakfast 16 Welvaartstraat Tel. 03 238 79 91 An authentic home-away-from-home located in a grand old townhouse on the south side, Marnix offers eclectic rooms, each with their own unique style. Singles from €50 (£33). BUSINESS Crowne Plaza Hotel Antwerp 10 Gerard le Grellelaan Tel. 03 259 75 00 Recently refitted, this popular hotel right off the outer ring features brilliant new superior rooms with flat-screen TVs and in-room workstations. With ample onsite parking, new conference facilities and still the best pool in town, your stay is sure to be a happy one. BESPOKE Charles Rogier XI 11 Karel Rogierstraat Tel. 0475 29 99 89 This private guesthouse is pure paradise – not a detail is left out. Opt for one of three gorgeously decorated rooms: Lady Bertinelli, Charles or Vendôme. Your hostess Katrin shares all her dining and shopping secrets to ensure that your visit is simply perfect. Don’t miss the generous breakfast served in ‘Le Petit Salon’. KNOWLEDGE Feel like a walk in the park? Head over to the Middelheim Open Air Museum (www.middelheimmuseum.be). While you are there, check out the bizarre inflatable sculptures from American artist Paul McCarthy. His exhibition of works, Air Born – Air Borne – Air Pressure, runs until the end of October. A Story of the Image celebrates MuHKA (www.muhka.be) or the Museum of Contemporary Art’s 20th anniversary. Part of a two-part exhibition and book, it is the first time that the entire collection will be examined. After Antwerp, this exhibition will head off to a new temporary home in Singapore. Rather small in size, Antwerp is best discovered on foot. To enhance your stroll around town, stop in at the tourist office (www.antwerpen.be) and pick up a walking tour booklet suited to your tastes. The various themed walks take you everywhere from the historical old neighbourhoods to the trendy new docklands and cover practically everything from Rubens to fashion. Pick what you fancy and start strolling! Serious chocolate fans wanting a truly authentic cocoa bean fix should head to Del Rey (www.delrey.be), the preferred chocolate and cake address for most diamond dealers in town. Order a light lunch, leaving plenty of room to top it off with your selected cake – or pick some chocolates to take home and share. SECRETS Belgium is known for its beer and Antwerp is extremely proud of its home brewery: De Koninck. Drafts of its amber nectar, known and loved by the locals as a ‘bolleke’, are served in a classy stem glass complete with the brewery logo – and enjoyed in pubs all over town. www.dekoninck.com Country Code: +32 Jenn Schlegel

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