What's not to love about tufted furniture? Although it's been around for quite a while (you'll see lots in Downton Abbey episodes) securing cushioning to the backs and seats of upholstered furniture, today tufting is more for visual interest than function. It adds dimension and drama to upholstery by highlighting the fabric and casting shadows within the tufts. Continue Reading
Get Your Dorm Room On
Get Your Dorm Room On.College students are gearing up for moving into their dorm rooms soon and everywhere you look there are articles online and in print giving advice. Well, this is more of a visual list to consider.Our top-notch intern created these Olioboards as visual concepts for a girl's and boy's version of dorm rooms. I think they show a lot of Continue Reading
Living in Small Spaces with Style
Living in small spaces with style takes some simplified work.This post started out about dorm rooms but it's really inspired by the latest IKEA catalog and their cover, "A home doesn't need to be big, just smart." I'm all in agreement of that statement. I'm realizing this in real time as I help my son shop for items for his first apartment and choose things that Continue Reading
Closet Style
Closet Style is Showcased with Organization & Purpose Most people shut the door to their closet to hide all of the clutter and chaos. Try tackling the almost impossible and organize your closet to make things easier to find. Trust me, it's worth spending a day cleaning out, organizing and redesigning a closet that you can actually use and find things than dealing Continue Reading
Stairways to Heaven
So I've got some great ideas for dreamy stairways to heaven -- how to renovate your stairs without major construction.Below are several great ideas for stairways using just paint. I will say this though, if you aren't patient and don't pay attention to detail this is NOT the DIY project for you. There is a ton of taping, prepping and touch up work that needs to be Continue Reading
