Mirror Tricks and Other Inexpensive Décor Touches
Three mirrors opposite a window add life and the illusion of space to this room. Notice the decorative square and bolster pillows on the sofa. Traditionally mirrors have been used in the entrance way or foyer of the house. They…
Bold Trends are the Rage for Dorms
Bold patterns and colors are the rage for dorm rooms. Stripes are a fun pattern for sofas and chairs. The classic chevron (zig-zag stripe) pattern is making a major comeback on everything from flooring to pillows to upholstering. Chevrons can…
Dress Your Home for Fall
Are you getting your home ready for fall? I don’t mean having it weather-proofed or having the heating system checked (although those are certainly wise things to do). I mean will your home be all decked out in new colors…
Eclectic Interiors
Decorating the modern home is so much fun. There is an increasingly wide variety of home décor fabrics and accessories to chose from. While matching interiors were a great trend for many years, today’s designers and homemakers have thrown that…
How to Sew On Upholstery Trim
Cording and piping can be used to make your upholstery project both more durable and more attractive. Inserting piping into the seams of seat cushions is a relatively easy process which is done as the seams are being sewn. Piping…
Fabric and Home Decor: Valentine’s Day Fabrics
Let’s start the month off with love. It is not too late to add a hint or two of Valentine’s Day to your home decor. Here are just a few ideas that might result in some flowers and candy from…
A window on the world or how to decorate a window seat
A window seat is often just a small area placed in front of a window that is wide enough to sit on or, if you are really lucky, fully recline. They are often carved out of an area on a…
Fabric: Five fall favorites #3–chunky knits
Who doesn’t love to pull on a warm, chunky knit sweater when the thermometer takes it’s first dip? It just makes us feel so cozy and comforted. Well that same idea has been introduced into your home decor in the…
Home Decor: go big or go home
While many people prefer a serene bedroom that is a respite from the outer world, others like BIG statement pieces in the bedroom. Take, for example, this oversized upholstered headboard by Victoria Webster 2009 Home Tour. It literally dwarfs those…
Home Decor: Around the world with globes and maps
For many of us, summer is all about travel. If you are lucky you have enough time and money to explore new destinations here at home in the U.S.A. or to foreign countries. Others may travel to relatives homes for…