Stylish Steel for a Modern Kitchen
Two of the hottest trends for a modern kitchen makeover are continuing to gain ground, partly because a sleek techno-industrial style is the perfect place to splash out with those…
Drapes – To Match or Contrast With Wall Color?
From the mailbox, this reader has a question about choosing a window treatment:
Choosing drapes, is it better to pick a fabric color that matches the color of the walls, or should the drapes contrast with the walls so the window will stand out? ~ Chris
Great question, Chris!
And of course, as in so many decorating decisions, the answer is… it depends!
How many windows do you have to dress, and what size and shape are they? This will determine the overall visual impact of the window treatment just as much as the fabric you use. Full-length drapes with a swagged valance over top will have a much greater “weight” in your color scheme than a simple cafe curtain, obviously.
Here's the Mother Lode of really cool Virtual Kitchen Planning Tools
European Decor Style meets the Virtual Kitchen — I won't waste your time describing all the kitchen planning goodies to be found at ALNO (UK branch), and the slightly different…