The Interior Decorator

At one time, wrought iron was used to adorn the castles of Kings and Queens in royal elegance as well as being used for a variety of outdoor items. Wrought iron is a pleasantly enduring material that has many uses. You can choose from some lovely patterns of wrought iron for your window treatments, such as wrought iron curtain rods, drapery rods and drapery hardware to create a sturdy and rustically beautiful ambiance in any. The addition of wrought iron curtain rods can add a bit of drama t[ ... ] [.. Read More ..]

To keep your house warm in the winter and cool in the summer, dressing windows properly is very important.  Attention also needs to be paid to the window when making the right choice of curtains. Many windows installed in homes are not designed for cost effectiveness. To keep your heating and cooling systems running more efficiently hang window treatments that can aid in the process. An older home may have larger windows tha[ ... ] [.. Read More ..]

These types of drapes are especially popular throughout the spring and summer months when it is warm outside. Some people will then take these down and put up something warmer for the winter months while other people will not.  If you plan to use these drapes you are going to need to take some special precautions. Since they wrinkle easily you will need to have a steam iron to use in order to remove these wrinkles. Static may also wreak havoc, keeping your drapes from hanging properly. Running[ ... ] [.. Read More ..]

Rods for your drapes were once little more than utilitarian pieces of wood or metal that was used to hold up curtains or draperies. These days, they are exceptional design tools able to dress up any room in your home. In fact, there are so many colors, styles and materials used to make them; you will likely find the perfect match for your draperies. Some rods look like works of art and could almost stand alone on their own merits! Metal is a common material used for the rods as it makes [ ... ] [.. Read More ..]

For every home style, there are drapes that fit the decor perfectly. Style, fabric and design are key to making the best choice for each room in a home. In contemporary mode, draperies can be tabbed, pinch-pleated, swagged or any combination of these. Attractive Drapery Patterns Most fabric shops have a broad range of easy-to-follow drapes available for those who prefers custom made.  Selecting appropriate fabric for the pattern s[ ... ] [.. Read More ..]

Not long ago, some very good friend purchased their first home. Full of excitement to decorate their home, they were perplexed by the problem of covering the expanse of windows at their front door. Their house is full of floor-to-ceiling windows and they were eager to cover each one of them without ruining our view outside but didn’t wish to feel like fish in a fish bowl with uncovered windows, either. The front door has 4 inset windows, is bordered by 4 small vertical windows on either s[ ... ] [.. Read More ..]