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10 Top Window Treatment Trends

When your window treatments — curtains, valances and cornices — have seen better days, it's time to try these window treatment trends to shed some new light on your space.

Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot in your home.

The Worst Window Treatments for Dogs

Your beautiful shades and drapes should last - so what should you NOT choose when you live with a dog? Here are the worst window treatments for dogs.

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

The Benefits of Fabric Protection for Carpet and Upholstery.

The Benefits of Fabric Protection for Carpet and Upholstery. Rug Renovating.

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

Is It Possible To Glue Fabric To Upholstery?

As I have said before, I have lots and lots of ongoing projects. I never seem to finish anything, at least not recently. Most projects are interconnected, for example, our laundry room which is also the household dump, needs to be reorganized. One of the ...

Inexpensive, cat proof, upholstery fabric?

Vinyl Auto Upholstery Fabric: What You Need to Know

Auto vinyl upholstery like our Arctic line is a tough seating vinyl that is meant for cold weather. This is what makes vinyl such a great fabric to use: it can withstand the cold, heat, and basically weather that would make other textiles crack<br>In fact, auto vinyl is meant to be durable and easy to clean. Vinyl can also be combined with other textiles like polyester to create an even stronger fabric. In cars, vinyl is great for upholstery, especially in restoration…

Fabric Dictionary: A Complete Guide for Interior Designers

This dictionary will teach you the most important fabric styles and properties when considering custom window treatments and other interior design textiles.

How Reliable Are Exterior Fabric Awnings?

When it comes to selecting the perfect exterior awnings for a home, the synthetic fibers used today are designed to provide great comfort and durability.

Tips on how to choose fabrics for your home

Instead of safe neutrals such as beige and white, try light green or pink, which are interesting yet subtle colours.

How to Clean and Maintain Fabric Vertical Blinds?

The upkeep for fabric vertical blinds is not hard – you just have to commit to the maintenance. Take the time to choose the fabric blinds that will work for you.

11 Places to Show Off That Leftover Fabric

How much fabric do you need for reupholstering?

I visited one of my favorite sites the other day called Little Green Notebook, and she had these AMAZING charts with how much fabric you need for upholstering c

DIY home: Upholstery guide

How to Clean Your Upholstery

Get the lowdown on keeping your fabric-covered sofas and chairs in good shape

How to Maintain Different Types of Upholstery

If you have beautiful upholstered chairs and sofa, you most certainly want to know how to take good care of them