Archive for June, 2009

The Versatility Of Fabulous Fabrics

June 22, 2009

Image: This Is Glamorous

Image: This Is Glamorous

Fabric is so versatile, a simple statement but one which is very true! You may not be an interior designer or an expert with a sewing machine and that is the great advantage of having ready made curtains in all different types of fabrics, styles and patterns.

With a little ingenuity and the help of inspirational interior design blogs and magazines anyone can transform their homes into chic and very stylish places quite effortlessly! Rather than have open cupboards or shelving hide everything away by using roller blinds or by simply use gorgeous fabric in eyelet or tab top curtains as doors.

The latest sheer fabrics, organza and silk are a great way to add both colour and texture to your rooms and can every brighten up the space under the stairs which are tired of looking at in a very affordable way.

Opt for these sheer fabrics if you want to keep a light and airy feel to the room or for total masking of areas you really don’t want to see either opt for blinds or thicker fabrics. The choice is yours and the outcome cheap and effective!

Image: This Is Glamorous

Furniture Shades By Greatboys

June 2, 2009

Stockholm designers Greatboys have come up with this ingenious piece of furniture which they have aptly named Shades!

shade-by-greatboys

shade-by-greatboys

Mixed reviews are being voiced, with many people saying it looks like an air conditioning unit, whilst others are saying it isn’t very child friendly. Whatever your opinions you have to admit that if you are among the hundreds of people who enjoy a minimalist look to their interiors and like to have everything matching this clever storage unit would look right at home when combined with white Venetian blinds!

It appears the operating system is just as versatile as a Venetian blind making it easily accessible and a great way to keep clutter kept neatly hidden and out of sight!

It will also appeal to those who opt for all white interiors, providing clean sleek lines. It may even be extremely useful for offices as well as ideal storage space in teenager’s bedrooms with its non-fussy appearance.

Image:  Freshome