Bay Window Curtains: Traditional Style You’ll Love
Bay windows just beg to be extravagantly dressed. Even very small, square bays become something special when hung with beautifully fitting bay window curtains. But especially for really wide sweeping bays, whether they’re perfectly curved or angled, not giving them curtains that are the equal of ball gowns seems almost criminal.
Bay window curtains are the [...]
French Door Curtains for a Romantic Touch
French doors are so romantic, and so, well, French. But whether you’re looking out over the Loire Valley or enjoying the view into your own garden, terrace, or balcony you can add to the sumptuous atmosphere the doors create by the addition of equally gorgeous French door curtains.
Traditional, double opening French doors need special window [...]
Thermal Curtains: Go Green with Style
So long as we’re all trying to save energy, not only for ourselves in the form of paying out less on heating bills but also for the planet by way of reducing our use of fossil fuels and shrinking our carbon footprints, we ought to turn our attention to the conservation heat in our homes [...]
Use Slipcovers to Hide Upholstery Problems on Barrel Chairs
Barrel chairs represent a type of chair, usually with a small frame, which is built to imitate the shape of vintage nail barrel. One side is cut out for a seat, and the chair is upholstered all over. Most barrel chairs are swivel chairs, and used in casual décor, often with a matching ottoman. You [...]
Slipcovers Keep Your Parsons Chairs in Order
Parsons chairs have tall, rectangular backs and are fully upholstered. Some have wooden legs, some upholstered legs, and some come with skirts. But no matter which variation, a parsons chair makes a great, sophisticated addition to any room. You can find a range of attractive slip covers for them.
Slipcovers Can Add to the Presentation of Your Dining Chairs
Dining chairs are, of course, meant to be used as seating at a (preferably) matching dining table. They may come with arms (called “armchairs”) or without arms (called “side chairs”), and they may be either fully or partially upholstered. Dining chairs lend themselves to a variety of attractive slipcovers.
Photo Picture Frames: Have You Overlooked These Great Accent Pieces?
One of the more important – yet often overlooked — items for home décor accents are picture frames. Certainly the photos or pictures they frame can be priceless mementos, reminders of a favorite sport or hobby, or even expensive paintings or reproductions.
Use Slipcovers to Protect Your Dramatic Wing Chairs
A wing chair is a fully upholstered “easy” chair. It has a pair of large upholstered panels (termed “wings”) mounted to its armrests , extending out from the top back of the chair and curving down toward the arms. It is usually large, and provides a dramatic focal point for a room. They lend themselves [...]
Slipcovers for Your Furniture: A New Look for Less
Need to hide some old or worn upholstery? Want to opt for a new décor style, or perhaps just add some fresh new accents to an all-too-familiar room? And want to do it without spending much money? Your answer could be slipcovers.
Yes, in times past homeowners may have viewed slipcovers as tacky or cheap, but [...]
Baby Picture Frames: Do You Know How to Capture the Cuteness?
If you’ve got a new baby in the house, chances are most of your photographic efforts are going to be devoted to capturing special moments, special occasions, and those times when your infant is simply being too cute for words.