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Many of us work our whole lives for our dream home. When we finally reach our goal of buying, remodeling or decorating our dream homes we pay detail to the color palette we choose inside and out, the flooring, the window treatments and even the outside landscaping. One commonly overlooked element is the identifying address […]
Home designs have changed dramatically in the last several decades. The ceiling height of a standard home many years ago was 10 feet. Now, ceiling heights have grown to 20 feet or higher when a grand foyer is involved. No longer does a 3″ typical medium drapery medallion make a statement when it’s place 20+ […]
In the world of drapery hardware with so many different terms for decorative items, one can become easily confused! Take for example drapery medallions and drapery rosettes, a term that is interchangeable. Generally a drapery rosette is formed in a floral design while a drapery or curtain medallion can be designed in a vast […]
Address plaques don’t just have to be functional, they can be beautiful too! One important element in adding your address identifying numbers to the front of your home is the proper color combination. The key is to choose a color that contrasts the body color of your home but compliments the accent color of your […]
When creating a window treatment, interior designers and drapery workrooms must keep the projection of the treatment in mind. Projection is a term that describes how far your window treatment will extend from the wall. With a drapery rod, projection is determined from the wall to the center of the cup of the bracket. […]
As spring draws near, many home improvement DIY’s are shifting their sights from indoor improvement projects to exterior projects that improve the “curb appeal” of their property. A great way to make your yard more aesthetically pleasing and give your property an identity is by adding a decorative address plaque. Adding style to any home, […]
Providing decorative metal products means we attend many trade and interior design shows throughout the year. I recently attended a show and was in dismay when I saw the window treatments at the chosen venue. As you can see from the photo to the left, the drapery medallions that were used in this setup have […]
If you aren’t very skilled in the world of drapery hardware vocabulary, creating the perfect window treatment can be a difficult task. Knowing what the item is can make all the difference in creating a fabulous window treatment. Drapery tiebacks or curtain tiebacks are one of the most easily confused items as they can be referred to […]
Window treatments, if created correctly, can bring life to even the drabbest of spaces. While a beginner DIY home designer may be happy with a curtain that coordinates with a rooms decor on a fashionable rod, professional interior designers strive to create unique window treatments that include decorative hardware such as drapery medallions which are […]
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