'Home Decorations' Category

Nothing can match the beauty of wood furniture and as centuries-old antiques prove, it can last for generations if properly cared for. The same goes for the wood framing on your mirrors and art. Water, rough handling and negligence are wood’s worst enemies. [...] Read More

If you are having window treatments made for you then the supplier will measure the windows, determine the rods you need and install both rods and window treatments as part of the package. To do it yourself, first decide on the style and length if window treatment elements you want. You can install the rod just above and outside the width of the window frame to give the window the illusion of being larger or to maximize available light after the draperies or curtains are hung. [...] Read More

Most of the fabrics used for window treatments are 54 inches wide. Sheers and laces however come in 180 inches, making full and seamless curtains possible. The selection of fabrics is enormous, from humble muslins to opulent lames. [...] Read More

Curtains diffuse light and give privacy. Draperies dress up windows or offer privacy, darkness, and insulation. Traditional lengths for both are to the top of the window sill, to the bottom of the apron, or the floor. Both can be stationary or can be designed to open and close on a traverse rod. [...] Read More

Home decorating and sewing centers sell kits with everything you need but the fabric to make a custom window shade. Select a lightweight fabric such as cotton, cotton blend or linen that can take a hot iron setting which you will need for bonding the fabric to the shade. Follow manufacturer's directions to laminate your fabric to the non-woven base. Some shade-resurfacing kits use spray adhesive to bond the fabric to the base. [...] Read More

The unassuming roller shade can range widely in price depending on the materials used. Paper, vinyl and sized or laminated fabric are just a few of the choices. Some shades have perforated surfaces which allow in some light but block out harmful ultraviolet sun rays. [...] Read More

For an "inside mount," measure the width inside the frame from jamb to jamb, measure the length from the top of the upper sash to the bottom of the lower sash. For an "outside mount," include the left and right frame sides in the width and the frame top to sill for the length. Usually installation will be within the window's frame unless enough darkness cannot be achieved. [...] Read More

Dress your windows to complement the styles of your home and also to allow for the sunlight and privacy you need. Learn to keep them clean and operating smoothly. Window treatments can be a calm backdrop for colorful furnishings or a bold design statement behind simple furniture. [...] Read More

Orientals and other hand-knotted rugs should be vacuumed only in one direction, "following the nap," so the yarn always lie flat. This technique puts less stress on hand-tied knots. [...] Read More

Walking across an area rug laid against bare flooring will abrade or break yarns on the back of the rug. To protect your rugs, always use padding or a liner between the rug and the floor. Cut the material 1 to 2 inches smaller than the area rug to make sure the rug will conceal the edge of any underlayment. [...] Read More