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Comment on Some Useful Decorating Rules by Leslie Bailey

Leslie Bailey — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:26:44 +0000

Hi Norma,
It is almost impossible to give you sound advice about your coffee and end tables without seeing them in place. The height of the coffee table is not an issue. What is most important is that the size or bulk of all the pieces of furniture in the room must be in proportion. If the style of the coffee table suits the height, and, most importantly, the table is in proportion to the rest of the furniture, then it is fine. For instance, my coffee table is a big wicker trunk and is higher than the sofa seat. I find the height really convenient and it does not look out of place, because the proportions are right for the room and the other furniture in the room. But… I do not have end tables, so the sofa is not overwhelmed by being surrounded by over sized tables. Also, having a set of tables is not in fashion at the moment. If you love the coffee table, keep it but return the end tables and get ones that are more unobtrusive. That way the coffee table will anchor the group.
One major rule in decorating, if you aren’t sure that it right — it isn’t! You have to live with this piece for years, so choose carefully.

Comment on Some Useful Decorating Rules by Norma

Norma — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:21:26 +0000

Hi Leslie,
Just purchased new coffee table and end tables and I am wondering if they are to big. I love them but the coffee table sits higher than my couch. the Couch is about 17&1/2 in high (that is the cushions you sit on) and the two cushions without the end of the couch is 5ft. 3in. The coffee table is higher measuring 19&1/2 in high,
length 4 ft 2 in. and width 2 ft 4 in. . I like the height in the end tables but wondering if they are to big also. 2ft high , 2ft 4in wide and
2ft 2 in. deep. The front of the table kind of has a wave to it wood with a glass top about an inch from the wood held by 4 corner pieces. Has
straight lines at the sides open underneath with a bottom shelf. My husband is having a fit because I have brought home 2 sets already and can’t make up my mind. Your input would be great. Thanks

Comment on Solving Ready Made Drapery Panels Problems by Mark

Mark — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:24:56 +0000

Your right adding the rings are great

We just hung a set up in our front window

With rings the gathering looks amazing

And they move well with the rings and rods

Come see our store we have hundreds of different panels and rods in stock.

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416-783-7373 Mark

Comment on Solving Ready Made Drapery Panels Problems by Leslie Bailey

Leslie Bailey — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:33:40 +0000

Thanks for the info and the link Mark! Yes, back tab panels solve the problem of wanting a pleated look without purchasing a traverse rod. I still think they look better hung below the rod on rings though! Just snip off the back loops!!

Comment on Solving Ready Made Drapery Panels Problems by Mark

Mark — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:27:35 +0000

http://www.draperypanelstoronto.com

We specialize in ready made and custom drapery panels

The back tab drapery panel is designed to look casual, at the same time have an even fold the size of the rod is not the issue.

People like different rods that is why we have so many different styles in stock

Over 1000 fabrics to choose from

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Comment on Bathroom Renovation Tip by Timber Doors

Timber Doors — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:22:05 +0000

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Comment on Some Useful Decorating Rules by Sandie

Sandie — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:06:21 +0000

Thanks A Million Leslie!! I will take your advice about getting a panel of light green sheers, another in white and another in black and see how they look from the road. Frankly, I am now leaning towards black sheers!!
Thanks again!
SANDIE

Comment on Some Useful Decorating Rules by Leslie Bailey

Leslie Bailey — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:08:25 +0000

Hi Sandie
White to the road is a relatively new ‘rule’. It came from apartment building rules – that the window treatments that showed to the road must be white or light beige. It simply keeps a building with a lot of windows from starting to look like granny’s patchwork quilt. As long as your pale green sheers don’t clash with the outside of your house, you are good to go! Rules were made to be broken, especially when they don’t make sense in your situation. One decades rules about decorating are considered out of date in another decade anyway. Just remember, decorating is about what works for YOU! Rules are to help you – not dictate to you. So go for the pale green sheers, if you don’t like them, return them and put up some white ones or some black ones! Get one panel of each colour and try them out, to see what you like best and then return the unwanted colours and buy more of the one you chose!!!!

Comment on Some Useful Decorating Rules by Sandie

Sandie — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:57:55 +0000

Hi There,

My guest room faces the front of the house. I have drapes which are a lime green with black squiggles and these are lined with white blackouts so they face white to the road. I want to add sheers in a very pale green. However I have been told that only white should face the road (or is this an OLD rule??). White sheers would not look as nice as pale green sheers.

MUST I have white sheers because of that rule?

Tks.

Comment on More Solving Drapery Panel Problems by Leslie Bailey

Leslie Bailey — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:39:08 +0000

No DIY articles about making grommet panels. I have not done an article on making grommet panels because it is so easy. The only thing easier is a rod pocket panel. Even a total beginner can make them. All you do is make a flat panel – that is hem a length of fabric on all 4 sides with a fat hem (4″) top and bottom and 3/4″w side seams. Buy enough packages of grommets so that you have either 7 per panel or 9 per panel depending on how close together you want them. Space them out evenly along the 4″ top hem. Follow the instructions on the package for putting them on the fabric. Basically the grommet comes in 2 pieces and you hammer them together which forms a circle and the fabric in the centre is carefully cut away, if it doesn’t fall out on its own. Then feed the grommets onto a decorator rod — like an accordian, back and forth, back and forth. It is very easy even for a beginner. You can make your hems with iron on sewing tape if you don’t sew, but do NOT wash the drapes as the tape tends to come undone in the wash and you will have to iron your hems back in all over again. It can be a mess.
Leslie