Autumn is a time for cooler temperatures, delicious scents, changing leaves and of course, pumpkins and with so many of these beautifully orange gourds all around us, it only makes sense to look to them for inspiration when it comes to your home’s decor. Whether you’re looking for the perfect colors or the right textures, […]
Global Design Style Defined Global is pretty much what it sounds like: decor that encompasses multiple cultures. For those who have a love of travel, and especially for those who love to come home and display all of their gorgeous and unique finds, global decorating style is where it’s at. Elements of Global Design Style […]
Summer is coming to a close, which means it’s time to start looking to what’s hot in home deign this fall. From colors to trends, here’s your guide for the season ahead. Colors Pantone has released their fall fashion color report for fall 2014, which means many of these colors (or ones similar in nature) […]
Cottage Style Interior Decorating Comfortable and calming is what cottage design style is all about. Humble and full of heart, this design is more about atmosphere than it is about adhering to strict decorating rules. Its unpretentious and organic look is simple and informal, which easily caters to daily living. Think shabby chic meets country. […]
Midcentury Modern Design Styles Defined Over time, certain design styles seem to come back full circle. Partly because of widely popular show Mad Men, and just partly because it’s cool, this is exactly what has happened to Midcentury Modern. Midcentury Modern, or Modern, as it is more commonly referred to, is often used interchangeably with the […]
When you’re buying fabrics for interior design, it’s extremely important to get your measurements right. Inaccurate measurement can be problematic: too much fabric can be money down the drain and too little can put a huge (and sometimes disastrous) hitch in your project. Below you’ll find a guide that will hopefully make your measurements accurate […]
Many of us love to change up the color schemes in our homes to reflect a new season, and in most cases, this change includes any heavy drapes we have hanging around. Of course this makes sense, as heavy drapery fabric seems as though it might be too oppressive during the warm months of spring […]
Choosing fabrics is a huge part of decorating a home, and figuring out what will work best for your space can be exhausting, especially when it comes to down deciding between authentic and faux. Contrary to what many might believe, faux fabrics like leather, suede, silk and fur aren’t just for those people who want […]
Layering drapes is one of the most significant changes, as well as one of the most popular practices in curtain style today. Not only do layered drapes look lush, they also serve as a multi-functional window treatment, providing things like privacy, insulation and light control. When it comes to layering drapes there is a general […]
Whether it’s for fashion or for home decor, when it comes to fabrics, we’re often dazzled by colors and patterns more than we are by weight and durability. And while there’s nothing wrong with falling in love with a fabric for its looks, it’s important to make sure that it will serve your purpose well. […]
Although the popularity of animal prints has fluctuated over the years, it has always remained a constant in home design. And while you think it might be intimidating to combine animal prints with your other interior fabrics, it’s really not. There are in fact ways to tastefully design a room using them. Here we’ll take […]
If you’re thinking about updating the fabrics in your home, take some time to consider cotton. Cotton is one of the most universally used natural or cellulose fibers with 18 percent of the annual crop being used for the home furnishing industry (source NCC). In linens alone, cotton is the most dominant fiber, holding over […]
