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What Size Is Your Bed?  A Guide To Bed Sizes

What Size Is Your Bed? A Guide To Bed Sizes

Beds come in many different sizes, and sometimes the same size is referred to by a couple of different names, which creates confusion.  Never fear!  Read on for details on the different bed sizes on the market today, and be sure to bookmark this article for future reference.  You never know when you need toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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What Is Toile?

What Is Toile?

“Toile” is one of those decorating terms that often confuses people.  Like “matelasse,” this French word even has many tongues tied in knots!  Read on to learn a bit about toile… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is Cultured Stone?

What Is Cultured Stone?

Cultured stone, manufactured stone, stone veneer – so many options for your home, but what’s the difference among them?  Read on to find out… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is Matelasse?

What is Matelasse?

Matelasse is one of those decorating terms that baffles many folks; even pronouncing the word is a challenge!  Read on to learn about matelasse and how it can be used in your home decor. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Pocket Doors:  Yay or Nay?

Pocket Doors: Yay or Nay?

For some reason, I have talked with many people over the years who have very strong negative feelings about pocket doors.  Just today I was talking with a contractor who HATES pocket doors.  Who knew that something as basic as a pocket door could stir up such feelings of hatred? Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Repeat of a Fabric or Wallpaper?

What Is the Repeat of a Fabric or Wallpaper?

When choosing a fabric or wallpaper for a home decor project, it is important to know the repeat of the pattern you are considering.  The repeat can have a big impact on how much fabric or wallpaper you need, and what that product looks like on the wall, window or furniture. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Railroaded Fabric?

What Is a Railroaded Fabric?

Did you know that home decor fabrics can be made in either a standard layout or railroaded?  Read on to find out what that means, and how it could affect your next decorating project… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Double Rub?

What Is a Double Rub?

No, a double rub has nothing to do with a massage…although, it doesn’t sound like a bad idea after a long day!  Double rubs are one of those things a designer understands, but you may not – until now. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Tension Rod?

What Is a Tension Rod?

With so many different types of drapery and curtain hardware on the market, it can be hard to decide which is best for your window.  A tension rod can be a great, non-permanent option for many applications.  Read on to learn more about it… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is Indirect Lighting?

What Is Indirect Lighting?

When you shop for new light fixtures, you have two basic choices:  direct or indirect.  You need to know the difference between the two types of fixtures in order to make the best choice for each location in your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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