Decorating Materials & Supplies

Learning to cut mats goes a long way in developing your creative eye as well as learning to trust it. Cutting mat board with a manual cutter requires taking simple measurements and some simple...

All children enjoy having a fun and stylish bedroom. But children grow up so fast that buying new furniture to keep up with their changing sizes and tastes can be expensive. With a little bit of...

Slipcovers can provide furniture protection from active kids and pets, and can give old or new furniture a different look to meet your decorating tastes. You can use your sewing skills to make...

Unused space in the home can easily be repurposed to hold knick-knacks or books. An innovative use of such spaces is to create a small wine rack or wine cellar. A wine rack can be made from...

Exterior window shutters were invented to close over windows during storms. Those remain useful in hurricane-prone regions, but most people use shutters today as exterior decor. If you're going to...

In Victorian times, tables and even pianos had draped fabric covers; it was thought socially unacceptable to reveal their legs. Today, a table skirt conveys a sense of gracious elegance rather...

Curtains can be made simply and inexpensively to match your decor and be the exact size, shape, and texture that you need. Curtains in the stores, on the internet, and in catalogs can range from...

Tablecloths are essential for decorating, especially when setting up a table for a party. Using them can help prevent damage to priced antique tables as well as soften their look. Using...

Twin quilts are made to fit on twin-sized beds. They must be large enough to cover the top of a twin bed completely, but they may vary in size, depending on the hand length of the quilt on each...

Table runners are a simple and great way to add a designer touch to any table or buffet--and no-sew table runners are a simple solution to making inexpensive runners in no time! Read on for the steps.

One of the most beautiful additions you can make to your decor is a large framed mirror. A mirror adds welcome light and warmth, reflecting both sunlight and candlelight. A wide variety of frames...

Because we spend about as much time sleeping as we do working, comfort is definitely a necessity. So choosing the right bed pillow is just as important as choosing your mattresses and sheets; they...

Buying fabric for curtains can seem overwhelming. Here's a guide to choosing the right fabric for the job.

Sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. You may find yourself ready to take a nice shower at a summer camp in the woods when alas, there are no shower curtains! Or maybe there are...

Do-it-yourself tiling projects are great ways to improve the appearance of many surfaces in your home including walls, floors and counter tops. However, it's important that you purchase the right...