Historic Period Interior Design and Home Decor

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[...] wallpaper suitable for American Colonial period interiors. You can find more of these at Restoration Fabrics & Trims and Old House Interiors. Early American Colonial Period-Appropriate Home [...]

[...] Neoclassical Federal Design & Home Decor in the United States Image © 2012-15 Restoration Fabrics & Trims American Federal Style is a distinct type of Neo-classical Design. American [...]

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[...] accent and does not get regular and consistent use. Fabrics rated from 9,000 to 15,000 double rubs are considered medium duty and are versatile and appropriate for use in many rooms that get [...]

[...] them with an approved fabric (usually cotton duck) in a back and forth motion. The number of double rubs counted before yarn breaks occur or noticeable wear is recorded is the abrasion rating. In [...]

[...] : Fabric Durability Durability is the result of a combination of factors. If the number of double rubs (Wyzenbeek) or Martindale rating is not available, your interior decorator or reputable [...]

[...] reviews and resources too -- are also our top gift suggestions for anyone interested in interior design, home decorating, and similar topics. The home decorating books we have chosen to include are [...]

[...] have to be a professional interior decorator to understand and apply some basic principles of interior design that will help you create a comfortable and functional home with style.Whether you want to [...]

[...] -up, sowing some cool season veggies, and doing a bit of spring cleaning. This blog is about interior design but we want to pay some attention to the exterior also. We've written about our Victorian [...]

[...] concurrent with the Georgian period in England. Federal neoclassic architecture, furniture, interior design, and home decor is plainer than the Georgian colonial style, with simpler decorative motifs [...]

[...] and purposes, used "historically green" architecture, building methods, and interior decorating. Read more. [...]

[...] American Colonial Period Interior Decorating The picture above shows an interior from the Jamestown settlement. It is available at [...]

[...] information about Upholstery Fabrics that you will want to consider when selecting your interior decorating fabrics. Many of us restoring or adapting historic homes will want to use vintage or [...]

[...] Style is a distinct type of Neo-classical Design. American Federal architecture and interior decorating were encouraged as a political statement as well as an aesthetic. This article [...]

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[...] fabric. However, Nancy wants to make the room more interesting and cozier. Plus she needs window treatments, has to reupholster a chair and ottoman, and some artwork and lighting to the room. STEP 2 [...]

[...] tips the more expert will appreciate. We have tried to cover a range of topics, including window treatments, pillows and decorating accessories, upholstery, fabric, period decor, and general interior [...]

[...] to purchase more in the future. If you want matching or coordinating upholstery and window treatments, the same advice goes. If you are decorating a period home or in a historic [...]

[...] (whether part of that seating group or elsewhere in the room), and/or as a valance for the window treatments.  Then your second fabric (such as a coordinating plaid or stripe ) could be used as a [...]

[...] Choosing Appropriate Upholstery Fabrics for Period Decorating: Part I We have written extensively about which types, colors [...]

What makes a fabric durable? Durability of upholstery fabrics is determined by multiple factors including the fiber type(s), how the fabric is woven, [...]

How can I determine durability of a fabric if the Wyzenbeek or Martindale rating is not available? What to look for: Fabric Construction Fabrics wit [...]

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[...] . In addition to color combinations, you need to consider other factors when selecting coordinating fabrics. One of those factors is the type of fabric. For example, are you looking for drapery or [...]

[...] This installment wraps up our short tutorial on coordinating fabrics and patterns. However, we will be posting sample boards based on a few more of your [...]

[...] and Arts & Crafts styles were adorned with beautifully woven and practical, easy-care horsehair fabrics. Today, horsehair is expensive (wholesale prices range from about $400 per yard to more than [...]