Once the warm weather is ushered in, we’re given days that give us the opportunity to gather with friends and family to reflect on our freedoms. Whether it’s Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or Labor Day, you have the chance to display patriotic pride in your home. Let’s take a look at some ways […]
A versatile style, with casual beauty, Americana can be patriotic, primitive, farmhouse charm, or a combination of all three. It’s a style that can be adapted in a number of ways, making American a design style so appealing that it can be used all year round. Patriotic Americana This form of Americana is probably the […]
Each year we’re bombarded with new trends–economic trends, social trends, music trends, fashion trends, and of course, trends for the home. Visit a home decorating website and you’ll most likely find a yearly prediction of what the popular picks will be. It’s great to have a lot of input, but it can also make your […]
Window treatments offer the finishing touch to a room’s interior. When you think your choice may be wrong, remember that you’ll always be right when you opt for the very versatile Roman shade. What are Roman shades? Roman shades are a type of window covering used to block out the sun. Unlike standard shades, which […]
Now that winter is over, are you on the hunt for new outdoor furniture, cushions or other outdoor materials? As with indoor fabrics, there is a wide array of choices on the market–and understanding some basics for selecting outdoor fabric will make the shopping process much easier. Let’s take a look at what some of […]
Tran·si·tion·al [adj.] 1. Marriage of traditional and contemporary, equating to a classic, timeless design. Love a worldly feel but with a modern touch? Enjoy color in moderation? If so, then you’ll love transitional design. Transitional style is a blend of traditional and contemporary design a “just right†space for those who love the best of both. […]
Table covers help protect kitchen or dining tables and dresses up the table settings. While you can use tablecloths, runners and placemats all at once, you can also just pick one or two that work for you. If you want a formal table setting you might use all three, whereas a more casual kitchen table […]
Create beautiful, affordable cushions for outdoor furniture using our outdoor fabrics. If you already have cushions on your outdoor furniture and just want to update the fabric, you can save money by re-covering the old cushions. No need to even take off the old covers unless the fabric is in really bad shape or you […]
Window treatments are expensive. This is partly because of fabric markups, which jack the price of fabric up even before it’s turned into curtains, draperies and valances. You can get around this by purchasing fabric from Cutting Corners, Interior Fabrics, and Fabric Resource. Even if you’re not good with a sewing machine, you can quickly […]
Do you love pillows? Me too, but decorative accent pillows always seem so expensive. You can save money, and make sure you get exactly the type of pillow you want, by making throw pillows yourself. DIY accent pillows are a very simple project that yields fast, attractive results. All you need is fabric and some […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner–but truth be told, you don’t need a holiday to dictate romantic decor. A lot of time is spent in the bedroom, so in all reality, there’s nothing wrong with keeping that soft, soothing and romantic vibe all year long. For inspiration, we’re going to use the five senses. […]
It’s a new year, which means new home design trends are on the horizon. Here are 8 trends to keep a look out for in 2016. Formal dining rooms. If you don’t entertain a lot, then a separate area designated for doing so probably won’t be a priority for you. But for those who do […]
