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Beautiful in Burlap

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 15, 2013

Eco-friendly, rustic burlap is a fun fabric for DIY projects. Add some rustic flavor to your design scheme with these DIY projects. No-sew burlap curtains: You don't even need a...


Fabric can hide architectural imperfections. (Photo: Christa Richert/sxc.hu)

5 Clever Uses for Fabric

Posted by Linda Merrill | Aug 13, 2012

I am the queen of fabric. I love it, collect it, sell it or give it away, and start all over again. When I was quilting, I had several large plastic bins filled with small to tiny pieces...


These valances are the tablecloth valances described in the article. (Photo: Linda Merrill for Networx.)

Easy-to-Sew Window Treatments

Posted by Linda Merrill | Aug 05, 2012

I’m a big fan of fabric and it’s usually the first thing I look at what starting an interior design project. There are so many beautiful textiles available from cut yardage...


Properly hung curtains. Photo and interior design by Lee Anne Culpepper.

8 Really Good Tips for Hanging Curtains

Posted by Lee Anne Culpepper | Jul 10, 2012

Curtains add to the beauty of the room and are as important to the finished design as art and wall color. A well appointed window treatment can totally transform a common boring window...


7 Steps to Customizing Your Generic Living Space

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 03, 2012

Several years ago, when TV design shows had become really popular, I saw an interview with a designer/host from one of the big hits at the time. The show involved traveling around the...


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DIY Shower Curtain Ideas

Posted by Kass Wilson | Nov 23, 2011

You probably think that custom textiles for your home are beyond your means, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can start customizing your home's look in your bathroom, with...


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10 Energy-Saving Window Treatments

Posted by Linda Merrill | Mar 25, 2011

1. Plastic sheeting: Plastic sheet kits for windows are a relatively inexpensive item than can save big bucks on monthly heating bills. Kits are available in indoor and outdoor versions...


Interior Shutters

Posted by Linda Merrill | Nov 02, 2010

Interior window shutters, as opposed to exterior shutters, are generally used for more decorative purposes with a small amount of functionality. They are not required to protect the...