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Home Decor The Finishing Touch

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:27:40 +0000

You have already spent time, money and resources, preparing your home with new paint, wall paper, tile, and carpet, or whatever it took to get to this point for what I call the finishing touch. Let’s start one room at a time, first move everything out except your very large furniture pieces. Now sit down and look around, are you satisfied with your present furniture, if not consider reupholstering your furniture pieces or you may head out to a couple of furniture stores and check out there selections and prices. Maybe you decide Read More >>

Drapes – Drawing the facts together

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:50:52 +0000

Drapes are basically long curtains. They are used to dress the windows up. Window coverings come in so many varieties these days that it may be hard to decide what you want. The decision may come down to personal taste, but you can help yourself by doing some research on the different varieties of window coverings. There are many types of drapes like draw drapes, stationary drapes, lace, sheers, casual swags and many more. Drapes compliment the look of your house and give it a touch which is both traditional and stylish. They come in a Read More >>

Principles of Interior Design

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. The elements of design include space, line, form, color, and texture. The principles of design relate to how you use these elements. The principles of design are balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion and scale, and harmony and Read More >>

Furniture Slipcovers Can Transform Your Home In An Instant!

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:06:51 +0000

These days furniture slipcovers can be found for seats of all shapes and sizes, from wing backed chairs to sectional sofas, from loveseats to ottomans. Fitting a new slipcover to a favorite piece of furniture offers a simple yet effective way to instantly improve its appearance and give it a fresh lease of life. Ready made slipcovers for sofas and chairs are the cheapest option, but even having fitted slipcovers custom made can be relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to the costs of re-upholstery or buying a whole new suite. A Read More >>

Futon Sofas

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:54:12 +0000

The Japanese are the ones who started the futon bedding system. Actually, they used the word “shikibuton”, meaning mattress; it was the Americans who named it a futon. Unlike the Japanese, the American concept included the mattress, the convertible furniture it sits on, or both. Basically, a futon acts as a sofa during the day and is converted into a sleeping space at night. Some of the futons have wooden frames that can be folded and put away to save space. The futon sofa has cushions that are usually stuffed with cotton Read More >>

Tips To Create Style And Elegance In Your Home

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:03:49 +0000

Creating the perfect home requires a lot of time and energy. There are so many things you need to take into account, especially if you are new at it. There are some very basic things to get you started. 1) The first thing to look at is the personalities that are in the house. If you are single then you only need to look at your own personality. For couples, the personalities are very often opposites. One may be outgoing and the other conservative. Be prepared to compromise when making decisions on design and color. 2) Browse through Read More >>