Installing beautiful drapery involves more than choosing fabric and narrowing down your preferred style. In fact, one overlooked component— or at least one that seems to rank less in importance— is hardware. Drapery hardware can make a huge difference in both the look and functionality of your window treatments, so it’s important to carefully consider […]
If you haven’t given linen much thought, today is a great day to start. One of the oldest-known fibers to man, linen has so much to offer, yet it is often overlooked as a decorating fabric. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this fabric a perfect choice for the interior of your home. […]
Since most of us aren’t interior designers by trade, it can be a struggle to find the right colors for your home. Sure, it’s easy to pinpoint the colors you love. Actually pulling them together into a scheme and decorating with color, whether for a single room or an entire house, however, is a whole […]
The furnishings we choose are an (yes, expensive) investment that turn our house into a comfortable home. If we wish to retain the beauty and value, however, it’s important that the fabrics receive continuous care. In all honesty, regular maintenance on furniture doesn’t require much effort–yet many people forget to go through even the basic […]
Do you ever watch home decorating shows and feel your jaw hit the floor when you hear how much money people have to spend? I know I do! Most times, I can’t even begin to wrap my head around having such a large budget to work with. Eventually, though, I remember that for most people […]
If you’ve been in your home for a while, it might be time to do a little updating to your living room. Sometimes, however, it can be a challenge when it comes to figuring out what to do without breaking the bank. Below are some easy and cost-effective ideas that will hopefully inspire you to […]
Children love to play and it’s important that they have a special place of their own to do so. Many homes (like mine), however, aren’t equipped with an extra room that can be dedicated to play. In cases such as this, the child’s play area often defaults to their bedroom, the basement, or a small […]
Outdoor furniture has come a long way. Today, there are so many choices it can be challenging to make a final decision. Since outdoor living spaces have become so popular for social events, manufacturers are constantly producing innovative fabrics. These fabrics make it possible for homeowners to express their indoor style, outdoors, all the while […]
When temperatures plummet, it’s nice to have a warm space to escape to–and what better place than your bedroom? The bedroom is the most personal space in a home, so it’s definitely a space that shouldn’t be ignored. Just by warming up your bedding and adding some warm decor, you can block the winter chill […]
As time passes, we become comfortable with our surroundings. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes that comfort makes us oblivious to the obvious signs that tell us it’s time to redecorate. According to the 2017 Houzz and Home Survey, homeowners report they plan to spend an average of $27,300 on their next home […]
Of all the fabrics out there, there’s just something to be said for cotton. Cotton is one of the oldest known natural fibers to man. It has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and holds an important place in the world today. Thanks to modern machinery and other technological advancements, cotton is able to be […]
Out of all the window treatments available for your home, draperies and curtains remain the two most popular choices. Both seem to perform the same function, which is probably why many people think they are one in the same. This, however, is not the case. While there might not be a huge difference between the […]
