Wide Pocket Brackets

One of the most common questions we receive is: How do I take down or reassemble my wide pocket rod? While the process may vary depending on the brand, this video demonstrates how to handle the brackets on one of our Graber Dauphine rods.  

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Bed Scarves/Bed Throws

Bed Scarf or Bed Throw

A traditional bed scarf or throw usually stretches across the bed’s width and covers about one-third of its length. For a full-size mattress that measures 75 inches long, one-third would be 25 inches. The width of the scarf is based on where you’d like the edges to fall. Since a full-size mattress is typically 54 inches wide, you’ll need 54 inches plus twice the side drop. If you’re calculating yardage to make one, be sure to add extra inches for hems and seams.

Custom Fabric

In our custom workroom, we recommend 2.5 yards of fabric per side. For fabric on both the front and back, order 5 yards. You can use a lining fabric on the back to save costs. Hotels often use bed scarves to help extend the life of their bedspreads. InteriorDecorating.com suggests consulting with your decorator or workroom for yardage needs, as requirements vary by fabric. If you’re handling the project yourself, remember to order extra fabric to allow for any mistakes or pattern matching. Please note that we aren’t responsible for discrepancies in yardage.

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Transform Your Space with Passementerie: Elevate Your Decor with Ornamental Trimmings

 

When it comes to decorating, it’s often the small details that make the biggest impact. Passementerie, the elegant term for ornamental trimmings, is a wonderful way to add that final flourish to your space. Tassels, cords, and tapes not only provide a pop of color but also bring texture, personality, and a sense of sophistication to your decor.

Think of passementerie as the finishing touch—the bow on a perfectly wrapped gift. Whether you’re aiming for a sleek, minimalist design or something a bit more luxurious, trimmings can be that versatile element that ties everything together. Here’s how you can use these beautiful details to elevate your home.

 

Mixing Modern Minimalism with Intricate Trimmings

In today's design world, blending different styles creates an intriguing contrast. Don’t shy away from pairing simple, clean lines with intricate trimmings. A minimalist space can come to life with just the right touch of texture. For example, adding velvet trimmings to a pillow creates warmth and luxury, perfect for creating a cozy, inviting space.

 

Imagine a deep green velvet trim against a neutral-toned pillow—it instantly makes the pillow feel more special, without overpowering the rest of your decor. Likewise, placing a tassel in just the right spot on your mantel or a delicate cord along your drapes can subtly elevate the room, creating a balance between modern and classic design elements.

 

Cozy Up with Earthy Tones

When incorporating passementerie into your decor, color is key. Deep earth tones or soft beiges work wonders in creating a cozy, inviting winter atmosphere. These natural hues blend seamlessly into a range of color schemes and add a sense of warmth to your space.

 

For the winter months, think of rich browns, warm taupe, and soft creams. These colors not only evoke the season’s cozy spirit but also provide a neutral backdrop for you to experiment with brighter accents, like a pop of red or green during the holidays.

 

Creative Ways to Use Passementerie in Your Home

Passementerie is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways to add charm and personality to your space. Here are a few fun ideas to get you started:

 

• Tassels on the Mantel: Drape tassels around the stems of pumpkins during fall or place them along your mantel as an accent during the holidays.
• Tassels as Drawer Pulls: A tassel makes for a charming and unexpected drawer pull, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to furniture.
• Tassels for Tablecloths: Secure the edges of your tablecloth by adding tassels at the corners to keep it in place and add a bit of flair.
• Tassel Garland: Create a festive garland using tassel fringe to add texture and color to your holiday decor.
• Stocking Accents: Add a colorful tassel to your holiday stockings to give them a little extra personality.
• Cords for Drapes: Tie back your draperies with elegant cords for a polished, classic look that complements both traditional and modern decor.

The Finishing Touches

Passementerie is all about those finishing touches that transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you choose to use intricate trims on your pillows, tassels on your mantel, or elegant cords on your drapes, these small details add a sense of thoughtfulness to your home decor.

 

With a few simple, creative ideas, you can embrace the timeless beauty of passementerie and bring warmth, texture, and elegance into your space. So the next time you’re redecorating or adding seasonal accents, consider the power of these ornamental trimmings to give your home that perfect, polished look.

Drapery Pin Settings How-To

At www.InteriorDecorating.com we can help you order custom made draperies and curtains (and lots more). One of the questions on our custom drapery form asks for your pin setting. This is a measurement from the top of the pin to the top of your drapery. Drapery pins can be hooked into a curtain ring or a traverse rod carrier. Although drapery pins can be reset by hand, it is a tedious process that is best done by the professional making your draperies.

Things to Know

Pins can be adjusted - just remember to keep the height the same across the panel. Move the pin down to shorten your draperies and move the pin up to lengthen them.
Typically, there will be one pin per pleat.

Determining Pin Settings

Start by measuring where you want the top of the drape to "hit". With a curtain ring, typically the top of the drape touches the bottom of the ring. With an eyelet, this usually requires a 1/2" pin setting.

For the traverse rod shown, if you want the drape to touch the bottom - typical with ceiling mounted track, it would be 1/2 inch; if you wanted the pleats to cover the rod and reach the top, it would be 1 1/2" inches.

Inserting Drapery Pins

For uniform gathers, space the pins evenly, usually every four to six inches. If your draperies have pleats, insert the pins into the lower backside of each pleat for a crisp appearance.
Insert the pointy end of a drapery pin into the fabric at your marked spot, ensuring it’s secure but not poking through to the room-facing side. Repeat this process until all pins are positioned.

Please note that with our custom-made draperies, the pins are inserted at your specified position in the workroom.

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Is it worth it?

Is your sofa or favorite chair starting to show a little wear and tear? Maybe it's time for a fresh new look! Discover all the things to consider when recovering and reupholstering your beloved furniture. Give it a makeover that will make it look as good as new!

Recover: replace the fabric on the outside

Reupholster: replace both the fabric on the outside and parts on the inside such as webbing, foam cushions, etc

If you've got a trusty piece of furniture that's been by your side for over a decade and is still standing strong, chances are, it has a sturdy frame that's built to last a lifetime. Keep in mind that a good upholsterer can enhance, repair and strengthen your furniture pieces as well.
Check with your upholsterer for yardage requirements. Some shops will allow you to bring your own material - customarily called COM fabric (customer's own material) and some require you to purchase through their shop. This is something you will need to know before beginning your fabric search.

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