Trims and Tassels

A knowledgeable interior designer once said, “Trimmings rise and fall with the state of the economy.” Having been in the design industry for over 20 years, we have seen this cycle and know it to be true. It was most evident when the economy went into recession after the 2008 financial crisis; trimmings were the first  detail to get cut.20171116_121141 Continue reading…

Adding Warmth by Layering

Okay – You want to give your room some character, warmth and depth.  Here are some quick inexpensive ways to accomplish your goal.

Layering will add warmth to a room. If a room appears cold and boring adding layers of fabric can turn up the “heat” and give the room some needed textures.  For example, add a rug, add cloths to the tops of tables, add custom made decorative throw pillows of different shapes and sizes to that boring couch and add accessories that have texture. Your room will gain instant warmth.

Hint: You can use beautiful placements under lamps. Try placing a smaller square table cloth on your table (on the diagonal) so that the corners are on each side of the table as opposed to the corners of the table – leaving the corners of the table exposed. Or try crisscrossing two table runners for a different effect. If you have a favorite table cloth now, try getting some bold colored fabric napkins to coordinate with your table cloth. If you have curtain panels up now that you love – try adding a valance that compliments the room or add custom length drapery panels to the window that currently has only a valance to spice up the décor you already have!

Texture will add depth to what might otherwise be considered a rather flat fabric or element.  Many of today’s fabrics are beautifully accented with texture. A certain amount of texture should be introduced in every décor.  It will visually stimulate the eye, and help produce a beautiful room.

Texture can be added with materials that have a “character” of their own such as wood, wicker, tile, marble, glass, fabric and metal. It can be added with decorative embellishments such as tassels, bows, cording, and other decorative trims. You can add warmth with faux painting techniques, wallpaper and window treatments to name a few.
The most important part of decorating is obviously creating an atmosphere that makes you feel good and comfortable.  Many times we try to copy a decor we see in a decorating magazine because it looks stylish and later realize that the room wasn’t created so much to be lived in as it was to be looked at.  As long as you stick to what appeals to you and colors you enjoy, it’s hard to go wrong.

Custom Bedding – Freedom at Last

We have all been there. Found the perfect comforter or duvet cover only to find out that you can’t get the size dust ruffle you need or that the set you like doesn’t have any curtains to match. Very frustrating to say the least. You would think that with all the different comforters and bedspreads available you could readily find what you need. Not so, especially if your mattress is not a standard size. And let’s face it today’s mattresses range from low profile mattresses of no more than about a 10 inch drop to higher profile mattresses up to 22 inch drops or more.There just in no such thing as a standard mattress anymore. Custom bedding allows you to purchase dust ruffles and custom comforters in the drop height needed for your particular mattress as well as offering you the flexibility to mix and match fabrics of your choice for the coordinating dust ruffles, drapes, throw pillows and shams. Need a California King dust ruffle with a 20” drop – no problem! You can have your pillows and pillow shams made using one fabric for the pillow body and another contrasting fabric on the ruffles. If you want your bedroom to look as if you hired a professional decorator – choose custom bedding! You be your own designer and get the sizes you need for a custom look without the “professional decorator” price.

Don’t Worry – We use our fabrics or yours!

Love our window treatment styles, chair cushions, custom bedding, upholstered cornices and decorative throw pillows, just not our fabrics?  Don’t worry!  We make all of our products using any of our 350 decorative fabrics or in a fabric of your own!  Decide on which window treatment or other home décor product you want made and give us a call.  We will tell you how much fabric to send in and the cost for our labor only!  It’s really that easy.  We will sew your products for you and mail them right back to you in about one week.  There is simply no easier way to have a custom looking home without paying the high costs of hiring a decorator.  Coordinate your window treatments, decorative custom sized table runners, chair pads or you valance and shower curtains and all your bedding.  You can have a beautifully decorated home at a fraction of the price!  Our consultants are available to discuss styles, fabrics and sizing with you at no additional cost.

Don’t Forget Some Color Variation

Color is fun and exciting, but it is contrast, or differences in values that often make the room design successful. Without contrast in value between your walls, furniture and window treatments the colors will blend together and your room will get lost in itself. Don’t be afraid to add some color – contrast in colors will clarify and add depth to your room. If you like neutral colored home decor fabrics for your drapes, no problem, just don’t forget to add that colorful table runner and decorative throw pillows to spice up your room!

Treat yourself to some custom bedding this season.

Custom bedding can brighten up your bedroom and show of your style.  Decorating a bedroom just the way you want it is always a fun project.  There are many nice bedroom sets to chose from at retail stores, however we offer 350 different fabrics that will be custom sewn into a bedding set just right for you.  Have the drapery curtains and throw pillows made to co-ordinate with the bedding and the room will be complete.