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 […]
Arts & Crafts Design Style Defined Arts and Crafts style, also knows as Mission style, is simple and straightforward. What began as a rebellion of sorts against the reliance on manufactured mass-produced furnishings, as well as the excess of Victorian decorating, has now become a style that’s incredibly unique. With inspiration fueled by a deep appreciation […]
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) […]
Curious how your friends and family perceive your decorating and drapes? Did you know that your window treatments can say a lot about your personality and preferred design style? Although there are numerous design styles out there, the three main ones most people fall into are traditional, contemporary and transitional. Let’s take a look at […]
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 […]
Color is a beautiful thing, and although many homeowners want to put more of it into their home, most are too afraid to do it. There seems to be an endless amount of color out there, so it’s understandable that the task of incorporating more of it into a home’s decor can be intimidating. Surprisingly, […]
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. […]
