The quality of furniture you purchase makes an enormous difference in how long things last in a home with children.
Category: Articles by Kerry Ann Dame
Do It Yourself for Budget Friendly Interior Design
Decorating for yourself is a lot easier on your design budget. Instead of approaching your interior design as an all-or-nothing project, think of it as an ongoing hobby.
What is Hollywood Regency Design?
Some of the accessories are very theatrical - such as extra-tall white plaster floor lamps with palm fronds, or mirrored dressing tables and fainting couches covered in satin or velvet. Lacquered and mirrored surfaces sparkled. While it is not apparent in the old black and white movies, the interiors were often brightly colored.
Window Treatment Design Solutions
Curtains came about because houses way back when were cold, drafty and stark. Even though our modern homes are insulated and newer windows keep out drafts, our trends towards larger windows make true climate control impossible. Custom window treatments are expensive, but they are a labor-intensive process that requires education, experience and good customer service. Purchasing fabric yourself and looking for a seamstress can have mixed results, as it may not save money and can create a host of problems. Be sure to get some good advice and think about privacy and light control before you choose a style.
Decorating with Blue and White
A brief history of blue and white, from folklore and porcelain imported from the Orient and its influence on modern Americans' and Europeans' passion for the color blue.