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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Window treatments aren’t just a decorating tool to enhance your home’s design. In fact, adding window coverings, or updating any outdated ones you have, are actually a great way to increase your home’s value and provide it with extra care. Whether you choose shades, shutters, blinds or custom draperies, choosing the best window treatments suited […]
 Valances are a wonderful way to add that finishing touch to the windows in your home. Because of their versatility, they can be used to complete the look of your drapery by decoratively concealing hardware and fixtures, or they can simply be used to add some visual interest by themselves without overloading the window with […]
Windows are inevitably the focal point that will set the tone and structure of your decorating plan, so it’s important to take how you’ll accessorize them into consideration. Here are some window treatment trends, both timeless and new, that can help guide your decisions when making purchases. Neutrals. If you just don’t know what to […]
Window treatments are the perfect way to finish off the look of a room, but it can be difficult to make a decision unless you know what style suits you. Before you deck out those windows, it’s important to know what window treatments are out there to choose from. Here we’ll take a look at […]
As you decorate your home, don’t forget to pay attention to your windows. Adding window treatments such as draperies is a wonderful way to complete the look of your design, while still providing a function. If you haven’t given much thought to draperies, here are 4 reasons that might make you consider their importance. 1)Â Â Â […]
One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when it comes to window treatments is getting the proportions wrong. It’s important to understand that scale and proportion are different. Scale refers to the size of an object compared to the space it’s in, while proportion is all about relationships. For example, an overstuffed sofa crammed […]
