When you are beginning to shop around for drapery, you will notice there are many different styles and patterns of the fabric. These are called pleat styles. Pleat styles don’t refer to the colors and shapes that appear on the fabric, but how exactly the fabric is sewn and worked to create fullness. Here are a few examples of drapery pleating:
Read MoreFABRIC is all around us and provides us with comfort, warmth, and texture – but not all fabrics are the same.
Each material has its own unique characteristics and properties, making it suitable for different functions and purposes, all the while with the form being just as important for our own individual tastes and aesthetics.
Read MoreThoughtfully selecting fabrics for your upholstery and window treatments based on the room they occupy can go a long way toward helping set the mood you want in each of your home’s nooks and crannies. Not doing so can create disharmony in your interior design and the early wear of gorgeous but ill-advised textiles.
Read MoreWhether in fashion or interior design, when designers freely play with fabrics, patterns, and textures, it can produce a visual and sometimes even sensory masterpiece! And, if you’ve been thinking of spicing up your interior design style by mixing fabric patterns yourself, we’ve got some good news. You can mimic those talented designers’ years of experience by following 5 foolproof rules for fabric pattern play that will have your space looking professionally-designed in no time!
Read MoreIT is often said the windows of a building are like its eyes – and eyes, we are also often told, are windows on the soul. So, what do your windows say about your business? What message will prospective customers or clients take away from a quick glance at your business premises?
Read MoreIn a previous blog post, we explained the impact that custom window treatment design can have on a space. But, did you know that fabric choice can also have a huge impact on your window treatments? Once you’ve decided what type of window treatment you want for the space you’re designing (commercial or residential!), you’re faced with another decision- fabric choice!
Read MoreThe internet is a wonderful place for creators. Resources for every type of art, design, and craft work are available and free, and many websites offer handy DIY tutorials for small and large projects alike. But when it comes to custom upholstery, many DIYers find that they’ve bitten off more than they can chew – after they’ve dismantled their favorite bench, headboard, chaise, or chair.
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