25 January 2012, 10:57 pm
Charles Dickens wasn't just a stickler for the intricacies of plot and character development. Home decoration was also a lifelong obsession, writes Hilary Macaskill It was only when I read his article on wallpaper that I realised a hitherto unappreciated aspect of Charles Dickens: his interest in interior decor. Charles Dickens at Home, the book I was writing about the houses and areas where he ...
25 January 2012, 6:20 pm
The opening for a new top judge of the appeals court in Brooklyn has an unusual draw: an office with 15-foot ceilings, antique furnishings and a porcelain private bathroom.
25 January 2012, 4:49 pm
Middleton-based Springs Window Fashions has added to its window covering product line through recent acquisitions in Florida and Wisconsin by its wholly owned subsidiary, Cesta, the company said Wednesday.
17 January 2012, 3:31 am
This new Arduino-based curtain idea for interior design automation by Jamie Zawinski is for the really, really lazy.
Create a summer getaway experience island/beach style right at your home. First thing is to create a crisp backdrop, a possible solution is to use a white dove to create a classic backdrop for the huge brushes of island colors that will added later. Second point, forget the classical white and navy palette. Beach and Island environments have evolved from the blue and white so common in the last century. Start with neutral furniture pieces in creamy whites and tans. Bring in modern patterns by using sunflower bright yellow, oranges, green and light shades of blue. Third advice, include patters all around by using many patterns on natural linen fabrics. Choose floral prints for pillows, headboards, bed skirts and chair seats. Enrich your environment with traditional handcrafted pieces and bright colored tiles. Most beach and island homes have wood or tile floors, so it is vital to cover them with resistant and practical rugs. Sisal rugs are a goos option with a solid border or stripe rugs with yellow sand and blue details. But the most important aspect is to maintain a light and airy feeling in your room, by choosing drapery in linen that will gently flow to the floor. Creamy white shades can be added for privacy.
Home windows define the soul of an house and greatly determines how you are going to feel and live in your home environment. Therefore, decorating them using drapery fabrics adds elegance, charm and equilibrium to the home. Drapery hanging in your dining or living rooms will allow to control the ambience light, enhancing the light conditions in your home. Draperies are usually found in larger houses with plenty of space. The fabrics used can be chosen to meet the requirements of your room and decoration wishes.
Drapes are the classic and more common way to decorate your windows by adding shape and elegance. There exist many drapery fabric types: acetate, nylon, acrylic blends, polyester, cotton, silk rayon and linen. The choice of the cloth type should be based on its ability to pleat and ruffle. Use your creativity and adapt your design in order to enhance the beauty of your windows and home and please your own feelings.
There are numerous drapery fabric styles and patterns to choose from, even before making a buying decision it is advisable to do considerable research in order to find the style that will adjust better to your room. Three important issues that must be observed while choosing the fabric of your drapes are function, form and, last but not the least, quality. Function can be described as how the drapery fabric will be used, form is what the drapery fabric will appear like and quality guarantees durability and excellence of function and form. There are a lot of patterns, textures and weights to choose from.
Add shape and elegance to any room with window drapes.
Before choosing fabrics, it is important to decide whether to focus on stain resistant material or one that will not be kept dirt free easily and might be much more subtle. Find a drapery fabric that creates a balance between the practicality and the look you desire. Knowing the appropriate uses of drapery fabrics will help you in choosing the material that is right for you.
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