With upholstery, it’s what you don’t see that matters. Before you toss out that tired-looking club chair and go shopping, consider recovering it. To decide whether it’s worth the expense, here are some things to look for:
Category: Care And Maintenance
Care and maintenance of your slipcovers and fabrics, furniture, and flooring.
Renovating Your Home Now for Added Value Later
The current slow real estate market may have some homeowners feeling trapped in their current property, and others looking to purchase finding their buying power diminished. How can we enjoy the home we live in when it is not our dream home? Tackle those small and medium sized renovation projects while the market is slow, and you can enjoy your home for the next few years while selling it may not be a possibility. And when it is time to sell, you’ll have an updated, freshly renovated home. More storage, [...]
Tips for Decorating Resort Rental Property
Beachfront income properties have their own particular set of concerns when it comes to interior design. Condo packages may meet budget goals, but often contain inferior quality pieces that don’t last. Vacation renters inflict heavy use; they track in sand, walk on carpets dripping wet, sit on furniture in wet bathing suits, and set drinks everywhere. Sofa cushions fade quickly from pool chlorine and dining chairs are spotted and stained; and it seems like the kids use the curtain rods for monkey bars! The sensible owner will make planned purchases [...]
Design Your Home for Organization
When a home is truly organized, it allows the homeowner to function smoothly and handle all the things on her plate each day. When everything has a place, the home is easy to keep clean and everyone in the family can help keep things running. Use interior design to incorporate the items you use often into furnishings that are part of daily life.
Pet Friendly Home: Love living with your Pet
SO MANY OF US pet owners consider our pets a family member. And they typically are treated as such. We give them treats and toys and so much love. They romp around the house and take naps on their favorite piece of furniture. They express how much they've missed us by the wagging their tails and sharing snuggly kisses when we walk in the door after a long day. Pets are great! If we could change just one small thing about our loving little furry children, wouldn't it be the [...]