Inspirations, Guides, How-tos
As the world gradually gets back on track, you’ve probably noticed all that pent-up demand is causing price surges pretty much across all categories of consumer goods. And shipping? Jeesh. Shipping is a mess. Clearly, a demand capacity threshold has been reached — and wildly exceeded.
Nothing even comes close to the unique beauty of leather. Whether you use leather on your living room couch, home office desk chair or the headboard in your bedroom, it will instantly upgrade the look and feel of your home and increase the value of your furniture. Well-made leather will last a lifetime, becoming more magnificent with age.
Many of us tend to have strong opinions about the color we bring into our homes. We either love a bright pop of color, find ourselves drawn to neutrals, earth tones, pastels, and sometimes even black and white.
You’re finally ready to choose curtaining for your new home or you’re revamping your existing home. Having always wanted to invest in quality curtain trimmings, you begin to browse online. There are so many different kinds of trimmings available, and you simply don’t know what to choose, or even how to choose.
Poorly chosen curtain and soft furnishing trimmings are simply inappropriate. When you use trimmings in your decor scheme, they should resonate with the style of decorations. Adding plush trimmings to a minimalist style may not be ideal, nor will adding a tight corded braid be appropriate to a Victorian and opulent style.
Leather or vinyl? Clients often wonder whether real leather or faux leather is the best choice for their project. The answer is that it depends on a number of factors, including the application, budget and personal preferences.
With the growing desire to use sustainable products that are safe for the environment, manufacturers and consumers alike are taking a closer look at how leather is made and the harmful effects the tanning industry might have on air and water quality. There is much discussion, as well as confusion, about the differences between chromium and vegetable tanned leather, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each.
e wayside. Yet, trimmings can really help you tie the whole design scheme together. Adding a quality tape, rope, or fringe can really make or break a design.
We’ve all been there. Washed that fancy new curtain you bought only to have the trimmings curl up like yesterday’s pasta, which is still stuck in the pot. Disaster!
When does the vacation begin? It’s not the moment your head hits the pillow in your hotel room or as your feet touch the ground your first morning. It’s the moment you decide you’re ready for a vacation.