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
Summertime Is Almost Over?
Summertime is almost over. We've got 6 more weeks until it's over and three more weeks until Labor Day. Remember when that was the last week for a vacation before school started? Public schools opened this week. Pretty soon parents will be sending their "how did they get to be this old" children off to four years of high maintenance and hopefully passing grades. Continue Reading
Two Simple Solutions
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. If you want to make a quick, easy change to a room's decor here are two simple solutions.In the November 2009 issue of Southern Living, Associate Decorating Editor, Anne Turner Carroll used framed wallpaper along with an antique settee and a lamp to create an attractive setting Continue Reading
Walls That Wow
There are many new wall treatments that create walls that wow you without breaking the bank. Walls That Wow is a terrific paperback book by designer Jonathan Fong. He offers creative wall treatments without painting. Each idea is complete with instructions, level of ease, estimated time to complete, and even recommended music to accompany the work process. In Continue Reading
Who’s Blue?
I know I’m not blue but who's blue? The Saints won the Super Bowl so I, along with lots of other folks am still on cloud nine! But…the March issue of House Beautiful is all about blue-powder, denim, sky, teal, midnight, cerulean, navy, turquoise, cornflower, periwinkle, royal opal. Have I left any out? Editor Stephen Drucker says he’s always wanted to do an issue Continue Reading
