When we think of slipcovers, we usually envision stretch-to-fit sofa covers for a beat-up old couch. The standard stretchy version can come in handy, but there are many other looks you can get with ...
Recovering a detachable chair seat is one of the simplest upholstery projects you can undertake. We’re far from skilled upholsterers, yet we’ve pulled off this project on a few different occasio...
I visited an alpaca farm last week and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the alpacas and the natural-colored yarns that were created from their coats. The undyed fibers perfectly matched the various alpacas...
We love pretty much everything about Lisa and Alex's Montreal house tour, but the detail that's really remained with us is the way they covered their table in a woven rug. It's a warm, unexpected ap...
Many who try their hand at a reupholstery job or retro-inspired detail go for tufting. While some of our favorite sofas are tufted, the projects shown here (throughout Apartment Therapy) show a head...
No doubt that Zooey Deschanel was chosen for the Cotton commercial as much for her personal style as for her voice. As we saw with her music room/studio featured in Domino this past February, Descha...
There are so many reasons to love this little bedroom. Let's just start with that Marimekko bed canopy......
We just heard from Lindsay about her great chair makeover: This was an old hand me down chair that I've had for about 6 years. I don't have a before picture, but the seat was stained and long past its...
Re-upholstering furniture is a great way to customize your home, and allows you to reuse old pieces. If you want to take the idea of customization one step further, we've seen some interesting appro...
Patchwork may not seem like the most modern of materials at first glance, but it can actually work really well in a contemporary home. The products and projects shown above and linked below all take...
We're fabric junkies, although we're not so great about using all the cool prints we tend to collect. We're guessing we're not alone in this, so we've rounded up a list of ways to put those scraps a...
Layered one on top of another, multiple patterns can sometimes be overwhelming, but if you set some limits for them, they can bring style and character to a space......
click thumbnails for larger pics Yesterday we wrote about the use of layered florals in British designer Kit Kemp's interiors; today we're looking at the larger floral trend that's been visible in wa...
click thumbnails for larger pics Pure cotton is a breeze to wear and is also a comfortable, casual material for décor. These are just five favorite home décor items in 100% cotton......
click thumbnails for larger pics Denim is so well-loved when we dress ourselves, so what about using it when we dress our homes? Here are a few looks at denim used in decor. A few of these are faux p...
click thumbnails for larger pics French company Pierre Frey specializes in high-end upholstery fabrics with diverse influences. Collections range from modern neutrals to ornate 18-century European pa...
click thumbnails for larger picsWhether a project is looming at home or not, we like to scour the fabric designs -- from the new to what's on sale -- from Repro Depot. Typically we're lured towards t...
This photo, spotted on House to Home, is a well-executed example of a great idea. The designer hung a black and white rug as a focal point on the wall, then framed it using molding painted the same ...
click thumbnails for larger picsA peek at what's new this season at IKEA hit our inbox this morning - from a sleeper sofa with built in storage to glossy white hard flooring (for only $2.25/sq foot!)...
We found these gorgeous Mexican bedspreads at Laviva Home and went searching for some more information. Handmade by Otomi Indians in Hidalgo, they're crafted from cotton muslin decorated in colorful e...
We just got a party invite: launching on April 1st, the perfect shoe for the interior design geeks out there! A limited edition Nike made from Hella Jongerius' Layers.......
click thumbnails for larger picsThe Angela Adams Collection are the high-end hand-crafted pieces that are made to order. The various series include rugs and tapestries that are complex, multi-layered...
This just in: Jessica Jones has developed her Fireworks and Calliope designs into a 12-piece series, including Stacks and Beads, now available through Braemore Fabrics. As admirers of Jessica (her hom...
Inspired by the old Poppytalk post featuring flea market floral trays (pictured above, linked below), mixing florals on your walls, among your accents, on the floor and with live flowers combines the ...
click thumbnails for larger picsWallpapers and textiles designed by Josef Frank have long been classics in the world of decor. They add a lovely mix of bold color, rustic imagery and a masterful use ...
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