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Cozy sitting area with a patterned round rug, a plush armchair adorned with orange and blue cushions, and a side table with a lamp. Curtains frame large windows overlooking the patio, transforming your home into your haven.

A House of a Different Color… or too many shades of gray?

When Green was King Long ago in the 1960’s and ‘70’s, green was king of interior design color trends. As in, one particular shade of avocado, used in tandem with gold, brown and burnt orange. It was everywhere. Absolutely everything that was used for the home, from dishes to crockpots to window coverings, came in this quartet of colors. I did not know back at that young age that it was even possible to decorate your home in anything else.

Hunter Douglas Blinds: The Timeless Window Covering

Hunter Douglas blinds transform the light in your home. They will enhance everyday living and define the mood of your unique and beautiful space. Natural light helps increase productivity, elevate your mood, and even improve your health. In many ways, nature’s brightness can also beautifully transform your home’s interior thanks to Hunter Douglas blinds. Horizontal Hunter Douglas Blinds Hunter Douglas provides the industry’s most beautiful wood, faux wood, and aluminum horizontal blinds. They are available in numerous colors, textures, and

A woman strolls through a room with ribbed walls and window blinds filtering soft light onto a patterned rug. She is wearing a light purple blouse and beige pants, accompanied by a modern chair and ottoman.

Window Blinds – What Kind Should I Get?

Window blinds create beautiful visual effects in your home. Before you buy a blind for a window, you should take into consideration the purpose of the room. A blind can increase or decrease the size perception of a room, and it also makes the decor stand out. On the other hand, if you choose a blind, or any window dressing for that matter, only by it’s price, the results might be disappointing. Window blinds are dressings that have individual horizontal

Decorative custom pillows featuring Paris motifs, such as the Eiffel Tower and elegant cursive writing, are paired beautifully with a smaller Union Jack heart pillow on a textured fabric surface.

Custom Pillows: Jewelry for Your Sofa

Custom pillows are one of the ultimate luxuries for your home. While they can cost the most per square inch of any custom-made product (with the exception of furniture), you’ll quickly learn that custom pillows are worth the investment. In fact, hardly any other design element makes such a statement of comfort and luxury in your space. When well-designed and constructed with care, custom pillows truly finish off nearly every room and bring other design elements together. Whether you add

Dining room with a long wooden table, chairs, a central floral arrangement, ornate chandelier, large windows adorned with elegant draperies, and framed wall art, overlooking a green outdoor area.

Why Draperies?

I focus my business on the window treatment aspect of interior design because I love that part of the business and also because I see a renewed surge of interest in covering windows. Several years ago, the trend was to leave windows bare but in the last few years there has been a new interest in making a more enveloping, sophisticated, finished-off look in homes. As a result, homeowners are considering window coverings but have no idea what to think

The living room features a black sofa against intricate patterned wallpaper, complemented by a stylish floor lamp, coffee table, and plant. A round rug on the wooden floor adds warmth and texture to this inviting space.

Wallpaper Is My THANG

People ask me fairly frequently, especially those who were homeowners in the ‘80’s: “Is wallpaper coming back?” My answer is always, “Wallpaper never left!” The problem is, when the home fashion world gets ahold of or promotes a trend it can suddenly become all the rage and people will move heaven and earth to get their hands on however much of the item is required to be secured into the “socially acceptable” category. This is precisely what happened with wallpaper.

Hand sketching a room with a canopy bed and custom bedding, ornate wall designs, and large windows. The drawing seamlessly blends with the partially furnished room, illustrating transitional stages from sketch to reality.

Custom Bedding: A Necessary Indulgence

Bedding as Self-Care Few things are as rewarding as sleeping in your own bed. In fact, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, so we should make our beds the best that they can be, and this includes custom bedding. Pillows! How many is too many? For a king-sized bed, three 26-inch Euroshams across the headboard, with two king-sized shams in front of the Euros, and a final row of two to three varied toss pillows in the very

The elegant living room features beige armchairs adorned with decorative pillows, large drapes that cascade gracefully, a rich wooden floor, and charming decorative bird statues. Completing the space is a side table enhanced with stylish ornaments.

What’s the difference between drapes and curtains?

There are a few differences subtle between drapes and curtains. They each suit different needs and aesthetics, and it’s important to choose the right one for your home. Curtains Curtains are lighter than drapes and are usually moved by pulling with your hands instead of using a pulley system. They are more informal than drapes and work well in a casual environment. They don’t usually use linings to keep them lightweight, but there are exceptions. Curtains are a great choice

Elegant living room with a chandelier, large windows adorned with custom window treatments, beige curtains, a white couch, armchairs, and a mirrored coffee table.

Advantages of Custom Window Treatments

Are custom window treatments really that important? You may ask, “I’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on my new home and all of the upgrades. Why should I now spend more on window coverings? Can’t I just buy “ready-mades” from the Pottery Barn website? Aren’t they just as good?” I understand. Buying or building a new home or renovating your existing home can be an expensive process. It can often cost significantly more than you originally estimated. By the

Modern dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a hanging light. Large windows feature Roman shades with pink accents, offering views of greenery outside. White cabinets and plants tastefully decorate the space.

Roman Shades: Which is Right for You?

The name “Roman shade” comes from the classic drapery styles of the Roman Empire era. Roman shades are custom-made fabric shades that are typically constructed in even folds. They fold up as you raise them, and unfold as you lower them. You can easily adjust the height with a cord to suit your privacy and light filtering needs. Roman shades come in a variety of styles and function levels, but which one works best for your space? Choosing the Right