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What Is a Traverse Rod?

What Is a Traverse Rod?

Are you confused by all the terms associated with drapery hardware?  Read on to learn more about traverse rods and how they can work for you. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is Wainscoting?

What is Wainscoting?

You have heard of wainscoting, but you don’t know exactly what it is?  Read on… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Organic Patterns and Geometric Patterns:  What Is the Difference?

Organic Patterns and Geometric Patterns: What Is the Difference?

Have you ever heard the term “organic pattern?” It has nothing to do with sustainable farming methods!  Read on to find out what “organic” means in relationship to interior design and how it differs from “geometric.” Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

What Is the Fullness of a Drapery?

If you are thinking of sewing your own drapery panels or valances, you will need to decide what “fullness” you want to use in your fabric calculations.  If you have no idea what that means, read on…. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is the Hand of a Fabric?

What Is the Hand of a Fabric?

If you have ever worked with a designer or decorator, or shopped for a fabric from designer sources, you may have heard the term “hand” in reference to fabric.  Read on to find out what this industry term means. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is Ikat?

What is Ikat?

Ikat has been popular for the past couple of seasons, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.  But, what is it? Pin ItContinue Reading

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Light a Fire:  The Parts of a Fireplace

Light a Fire: The Parts of a Fireplace

Folks often get confused by all the parts and pieces of a fireplace.  So, I thought I would post this handy-dandy guide to the most basic parts to help you during your next home improvement project. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is Contract Design?

What is Contract Design?

If you’ve ever shopped for home decor fabric or furniture, you may have run across the term ‘contract’ in reference to particular items.  What does it mean? Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is a Monochromatic Color Scheme?

What is a Monochromatic Color Scheme?

Color is the single most important element of any interior space.  Thankfully, it can also be one of the easiest elements to change.  One simple way to use color is to decorate with a monochromatic color scheme. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is ‘Grout?’

What is ‘Grout?’

Most folks have heard of grout, but do you really know what it does and how to select one? Pin ItContinue Reading

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