Unless they are sheers, they must be lined. Off-the-shelf options are usually not lined and when hung they disappear against the wall or window. Why bother? We often line them with off white, but you need to consider how that works with the exterior. For certain projects a color or even another pattern might be appropriate on the backside, but interlining will need to be usedDon't let them puddle. There was a time when that was in, but not in years. We…
Purchasing drapery, adding shutters or using motorized shades can help reduce your energy bill. For many people, that can be one of the biggest expenses...
Looking for an alternative to curtains and blinds? Here are a few ideas.
Spring is here, and the change of season means deep cleaning, reorganizing and updating. I love to change things up in …
Draperies, one of the most widely used applications of vertical fabrics, are often thought to be difficult to maintain.
Draperies are a design element that has so many looks and so many functions! The versatility of draperies means that they can enhance the openness of your rooms to make them appear larger – or make…
How to make blackout curtains! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to sew energy efficient back tab blackout curtains-- perfect for a bedroom!
From controlling a room's natural light to offering varying levels of privacy, not all curtains are the same.
First off, thank you so much for being so kind about my new curtains in the dining room ! I am taken aback daily by how many genuinely nice people there are in this blogging community. Thank you for loving the curtains along with me, and also thank you for just being plain ol’ niceNow, shall we get down to bid-ness?Let’s talk Curtain Rods. More specifically, let’s talk about my dining room curtain rod that I DIY’d.I should dedicate an…