With the seasons changing, a lot of offices thinking of spring redesigns with more workers back in the spaces again, some of whom are new and some who’ve been working there since day one. It’s definitely time to think about the window treatments that you use for your space.
Read MoreWhen 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 MoreIf you have poorly insulated windows in your home, you know that your windows can play a vital part in keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If your windows aren’t insulated properly, you may find that your home gets very cold during the winter months. After all, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, up to 25% of your heating cost will literally go out the window.
Read MoreThere are so many different window treatment options that it can be hard to pick just one type. Luckily, you don’t have to! Although there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to decorating your home, we have plenty of tips and tricks for how to mix and match your favorite window treatments in your home.
Read MoreOne reason many office workers have been keen to embrace working from home is the opportunity to enjoy having a window while they work.
Read MoreAS the autumn evenings begin to draw in, so we find ourselves closing our curtains earlier and earlier.
Read MoreCOVERING your windows for some privacy or blocking out light may seem a simple affair – but a quick browse at your choices soon reveals a complex language all of its own.
Read MoreEYES are often said to be windows into someone’s soul – and this works with rooms too.
Read MoreAS the summer finally arrives, the mercury rises and the evenings grow longer there is nothing nicer than enjoying your outdoor spaces.
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 MoreWINDOWS come in a lot of different shapes, sizes, and styles – and there is just as wide of a range of treatments to finish them off with.
But not all treatments work well with every window type – it pays to take your time and consider the best matches to suit your windows.
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 MoreSTORIES and artwork are all part of the rich tapestry of life, recording our experiences – good and bad – for us to learn from and grow.
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 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 MoreSo far, 2020 has been nothing if not eventful. From vaccine-proof pandemics that stick around for months to murder hornet swarms popping up at random, the year has necessitated quick adaptation and change. The examples above have been overwhelming, to say the least, but other sources of change are comforting in that they’re evidence of an unshakeable undercurrent of creativity—namely, the dynamic changes to interior design trends predicted for the second half of the year!
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