Archive for the 'Design Tips' Category

Tips for Staining Wood Blinds and Shutters

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to window treatments yet you really want to put up wood blinds or shutters you may want to consider the alterative of buying unfinished plantation shutters, for example. These are untreated, and as such are usually quite a bit cheaper than regular finished shutters. The beauty of [...]

Patio Furniture Buying Guide

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Every patio needs to have a quality set of furniture if you really want to enjoy it.  Whether you’re just replacing a few old pieces of furniture or you’re buying a completely new set, by doing it right the first time and buying furniture that will last for years, you’ll create a great looking patio [...]

Futon Covers in Leather and Suede Looks

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Leather and suede are popular choices for covering furniture for the luxe feeling that they lend to any room. While these fabrics are often quite pricey, there is no need to go over budget in order to get a sofa with a similar finish. Instead of spending a few thousand dollars on a new couch, [...]

Decor Style Shabby Chic

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

The style known as shabby chic has been around since the 80′s and continues to be very popular. Experts are not predicting any decline this year. It was started in the US by Rachel Ashwell who has expanded her line of shabby chic furniture across the country and to other countries as well. What exactly [...]