Antiques can be intimidating to restore. You don’t want to do more harm than good and it can feel as though your family heirlooms and other antique items are fragile. We ran across an article in the Daily Herald titled Learn how to restore and maintain your antiques that gives some great tips for beginners. Carley Lintz writes, “Do you have an heirloom table you've always wanted to restore? Or a flea- market-find that needs some TLC? Before you reach for that can of shellac, you might want take … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Restoring Antiques
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Common Mistakes 20-somethings Make When Decorating their home
Learning how to effectively decorate takes practice and most people have to make mistakes to really learn how they want to decorate their home. Vogue recently posted an article titled 12 Home Decor Mistakes All 20-Somethings Make that has some ideas we agree with. Alyssa Kapito and Vivian Muller write, “Twenty-somethings often have artwork that’s just too small for their space. It makes a room feel cramped, while oversize artwork above your sofa, or a large gallery wall, will help everything … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes 20-somethings Make When Decorating their home
Drapery Recommendations for 4 Types of Windows
There are a lot of things to consider when shopping for draperies. You want a color or design you love, you want the right fabric, and you need the right width. At Half Price Drapes we can meet these needs at prices much lower than you think. As you consider your options, take a look at these recommendations for four different types of windows. Wide, long windows that require a lot of coverage In this situation, your best bet is to stick with fabrics that have some heft to them. Choose … [Read more...] about Drapery Recommendations for 4 Types of Windows
6 Tips for Mixing Patterns in Your Living Room
The old rule was that you couldn’t mix patterns. Thankfully, the interior decorators of today are much more lax on these types of rules. This is great news because, after all, your interior should reflect your own personal style. That said, if you’re going to mix patterns there are a few tips that can help ensure you do it successfully. 1. Use at least three different patterns Odd numbers work best but at least three different patterns should be your goal. Mix the scale and include both … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Mixing Patterns in Your Living Room
Three Simple Tips for Choosing the Right Drapes
Nothing makes a room feel quite as unfinished as a bare window. Whether you’re decorating a brand new home or giving your older home a makeover, choosing the right drapes or curtains is an essential part of the process. Consider these three super simple tips to help you choose the perfect treatments for your home. Keep the purpose of your space in mind Too often homeowners believe that window coverings should match throughout their home. The reality is that different rooms have different … [Read more...] about Three Simple Tips for Choosing the Right Drapes
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Drapes
Finding the perfect draperies for your home can be a challenge. You want affordable, high quality drapes, and you want something that will work with your current design and décor. Shop the many options at Half Price Drapes or read on to discover five things you can consider to find the right options for your home. 1. The architecture of your home If your home was built in a certain historical period then you’ll want to take this into consideration when choosing drapery. For example, a home … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Consider When Choosing Drapes