Pillows are a great accessory, and if you use them in the right way you can enhance the look of any space in your home. They are a versatile and stylish way to add personality to just about any room. Here are some ways to use pillows in your home décor.
Use pillows to create a focal point. This could be a large, patterned pillow or a group of pillows in different colors and… Read more »
The proper height to hang a chandelier or pendant fixture depends on a few factors, including the size of the fixture, the height of the ceiling, and the desired effect.
Size of the fixture: Larger fixtures should be hung higher, so that they don’t overwhelm the space. A good rule of thumb is to hang a chandelier so that the bottom of the fixture is 75-80% of the distance from the floor to… Read more »
If you are in the market for new window treatments, here are some helpful trends and tips to consider.
Natural Bamboo Blend Fabric Panel Draped to One Side
Choosing the right window coverings is an important task. As we look at current and future design trends, there are some notable influences.
Sustainable materials. There is a growing demand for sustainable window treatments made from recycled or organic materials. This trend is being driven by… Read more »
Decorating windows can pose challenges. Often in older homes the bathrooms can have funny little windows you are not sure what to do with. On the other hand in new construction, you might find large modern bathrooms with beautiful over sized windows. The problem there is being too close to a neighbor who shares the view! There are a few thing you have to consider as you explore your options. Because… Read more »
I just received these trim samples in the mail from Etsy. I’m working on a new drapery project and I thought this chain link pattern would make a nice statement for the tieback. The addition of trim can make a big impact on your design, and a little goes a long way.
Trim Samples Chain link Tieback
You can purchase a good quality ready made window covering and create a custom… Read more »
Summer is almost here, Happy Memorial Day! You can see the buds blooming and smell the sweet floral fragrances in the air. It’s so nice to be able to open up the windows and enjoy the fresh breeze. Summer is a great time to refresh your décor too. The excitement of the new season motivates me, and I like to lighten things up a bit when the weather gets hot. Take look around to see what you can do freshen up… Read more »
Every year since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute announces its “Color of the Year.” This year’s winner is called Very Peri. I’m definitely a fan of this year’s choice, as it is a pretty blue hue with a violet undertone. But how do we decorate with the shade Very Peri? Before we decide how to incorporate this trending color, lets ask a question. What comes to mind when we think of this shade? The… Read more »
I have been asked many times if DecoWrap could “return” back to the wall like a custom cornice. In creating the product, we made it as simple as possible so anyone could make a window treatment it in minutes. So while it was not designed to have returns, it can be accomplished in a few relatively simple steps. I have laid them out below, using a single 40″ cornice as an example to follow… Read more »
Cornice boards are essentially wooden boxes that hang above the moldings around a window. They have a long history and were a popular element of hanging curtains throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Although you would be hard pressed to find the elaborate wood sculpted and painted versions from hundreds of years ago, cornice boards are still popular today.
Fabric covered cornice boards are appropriate for both… Read more »
I recently got a call from a customer inquiring about using store bought drapery panels instead of cut fabric to cover their DecoWrap cornices. I want to share some of what I told her, as I think it is helpful and it can save you money in the process.
Drapery Fabric Panels from Target
When I invented Deco Wrap over twenty years ago, there was very little variety of ready-made window… Read more »
Tammy H. -Raleigh, NC
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