Reupholstering old furniture is a win-win solution that benefits both your wallet and the environment. It's a sustainable practice that not only reduces the burden of furniture waste on landfills but also allows you to cherish and preserve the quality and memories associated with your beloved pieces.
Read MoreMANY people use the phrases ‘waterproof’ and ‘water resistant’ interchangeably but the two do not mean exactly the same thing.
Read MoreIn 2021, after being locked inside of our homes for a year, many people want to get outside and bring the outside in. Need proof? Just look at the soaring popularity of house plants. People are craving flowers, fresh air, and light.
Read MoreWHEN we describe the long, cold winter the color blue is often used to highlight our feelings of dark days. And this winter has been especially hard on everyone with our usual entertainments out of bounds and even visiting family restricted.
Read MoreWITH a new year comes a new brightness – and that is true quite literally with the Color of the Year for 2021.
For more than two decades, the color company Pantone has unveiled an official Color of the Year – but given the turbulence of 2020 it kicked off 2021 by announcing two.
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 MoreMismatching your interior design may be a scary idea at first, but after learning a few quick tips your house can have a fresh new aesthetic. To be able to have an aesthetically pleasing mismatched interior design, you have to consider two big factors: colors and patterns. When both of these elements are used together they create a unique look for your space.
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 MoreIn an all-too-often "throw-away" society, the act of embracing and honoring the history of a piece of furniture is becoming simultaneously rare and important. The truth is that we've become accustomed to de-valuing our possessions, believing that innovation will soon manifest a new, better version of whatever it is we're thinking about tossing. But, most of us have furniture that's worth breathing new life into.
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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