At the “not essential, but great fun and quite efficient” category for your home includes incorporating a laundry chute, either as a retrofit or as part of new construction. You do not want this to be too much fun, though, so give a thought to design considerations that will keep young ones — or pets […]
Month: November 2016
A tailored window valance has inverted box pleats instead of gathers, which causes a look that’s timeless and sleek instead of overtly feminine or fussy. A tailored valance subtly softens a bare window or conceals the hanging hardware for blinds or shades. Board mount your tailored valance to extend a clean-lined look that complements it […]
Bins of old doorknobs and door plates at the flea market can develop into a treasure trove of ornate curtain holders for your home. Crystal knobs, protruding from brass or painted metal plates, become ornamental hooks for looping tab-top curtains to frame an oddly shaped window or hang over the hallway sidelight. Three or more […]