Think about updating the drapes you already have. If your curtains are puddling on the floor, hang them higher by moving the curtain rod closer to the ceiling. This is the best way to make the curtains look fresher. I recently moved the curtains in our bedroom into our dining room. This...
Rip all the plaster off the walls, show your bricks and chip the paint - or cover everything in matching prints. I love the idea of matching everything: curtains, sofa, hat - bold without being fussy. Alison and I sell fabrics because we want to encourage a bit of DIY, and to ...
This bathroom reminds me of the one in my grandparent's bathroom when I was a kid. *** The nostalgia is tangible—a fusion of vintage charm and modern functionality. Who wouldn’t love the luxury of stepping into a spacious shower without the hassle of doors or curtains? Plus, that ...
Rip all the plaster off the walls, show your bricks and chip the paint - or cover everything in matching prints. I love the idea of matching everything: curtains, sofa, hat - bold without being fussy. Alison and I sell fabrics because we want to encourage a bit of DIY, and to ...
Pattern appears in many locations in the style. ‘Geometric patterns can be used anywhere in art deco, from the floor tiles, curtains, fireplaces, doors, chairs, wall art, and coffee tables to name a few,’ says Jamie. As for furniture? ‘During the Art Deco period, large, opulent furni...
In terms of specific pieces, Vyas suggests starting with decor buys will never lose their appeal, like cozy rugs derived from nature (including sisal, wool, and jute), monogrammed sheets, towels or shower curtains with scalloped trims, and blue and white ginger jars. ...
Open the curtains and blinds during the day Consider adding skylights Use lighter colors when painting your walls Include more mirrors in your home décor Remove items that are blocking windows Light doesn’t resolve the problem of a small house, but it can make your home feel more spacious ...
Towards the end of the crematorium service, as the curtains were closing over the coffin, every door in the chapel suddenly, and very loudly, slammed close. The silence after was eerie. We could say it was just the wind, but one was left wondering. Andrew got the last laugh anyway. I...
Buying two or three sets of sheets does mean using up some already limited storage, but students not terribly laundry-responsible won’t go into crisis when the dirties pile up. And if beds are elevated for storage, get curtains to cover the clutter. ...
I’ve been noticing these fabrics, which are kinda floral-y and often feature birds (happy ones, not flattened-into-walls ones), being used more often recently and I wonder if you’ve noticed it too, or if I’m on the wrong end of this? Here are a fancy-schmancy designer patterns ...