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We at Cecil’s Re-upholstery believe everyone’s home is their castle and that there is no better means of expressing creativity than implementing one’s own personal flair in their castle. We know too that this need not be an expensive venture, it can start with simple steps; such as a touch of paint, perhaps re-arranging a few things, or even breathing some life into your favorite furniture. (You know...the ones you just cant seem to part with because they have too many fond memories attached to them.)






Here at Cecil’s Re-Upholstery will treat your treasures like heirlooms, because we know they are important pieces of history from within your home....



We invite you to take a look around this page. It was designed to provide some helpful tools and tips to make your self expression simpler for you. We have provided articles which we regularly update, a color blender tool and a home interior design tool to help you get what you have envisioned in your mind into a tangible plan.





We would be pleased to discuss with you any re-upholstery needs that your decor plans involve. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, there are absolutely no obligations in doing so, it would simply be our pleasure to assist to you.







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If there's one thing that professional designers agree on, it's the capacity of fabric in various textures and colors to bring life to a room. Fabric, when incorporated properly, can define the theme for the season or the mood of the room, and can bring life to even the dullest spaces. Photobucket
Posted by BigRussell |

Do you have ugly lamps just sitting in your attic or basement collecting dust? Do you want a lamp for a specific room in the house, but they're way to expensive to buy new? I had 3 small, ugly plain 'ol lamps just sitting in our attic. I didn't feel like spending a hundred bucks just to get a new lamp. I knew that with a little magic I could get these lamps to look awesome in whatever room I wanted.

Typically, a lamp will come with a plain white shade. That is exactly what you need!! Even if you have an ugly lamp base, a pretty shade will make the lamp look totally different. And just giving an old base a good bath will make it look different too. Just because you know the lamp is old, doesn't mean all your guests will. Now if the base really is ugly, give it a little paint job to match the decor of the room it's going in.

First, decide on what color scheme you're going to go with. My son's room is done in bright colors with tropical fish, so I chose a bright yellow to match perfectly. I found a very inexpensive sponge and sponge painted the yellow over the entire lamp shade. You could also use the sponge to cover the entire shade one color and then sponge paint on a different color. You could do 2 contrasting colors or choose 2 colors that are very close. Instead of sponges, you could also find some painting stamps and stamp designs on the shade. Embellish the edges with ribbons or gems to give it a fancier design or leave the edges alone.

Design your shade on paper first before you begin. The options are endless, just be creative and have fun with it!


Jennifer is a work at home mom with 2 wonderful boys and the owner of many websites including MomOnABudget.com She also owns and operates Find me a work at home job [http://www.findmeaworkathomejob.com] and where to find cheap web hosting [http://www.chooseahostingplan.com].
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3:56 PM

TIME TO TAKE THE LIVING OUTDOORS

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The concept of having our indoor spaces and outdoor spaces work together is not a new one.

As an interior designer, I recommend approaching the design of our outdoor rooms in the same way you would an indoor room. If you are thinking of creating a new outdoor room, or redesigning your existing outdoor room, here is a planning process to follow:

First, always remember 'form follows function'. Determine the ideal usage for the outdoor space. For example, is it a space you will want to watch TV in? What about music? When you entertain, will you want easy access to the grill? How about refrigerated beverages? Jot down your wish list for the ideal outdoor space and work from there. Even if you don't have the resources to fully realize your 'ideal', you will have the proper plan in place to execute against. Look on-line and in magazines and cut out pages of spaces that appeal to you. You can even tour some of the resorts and take pictures.

It is important to have the design of the outdoor room compliment the indoor décor. So, if you have a rustic Southwestern look and feel inside, you would not want to create a shabby chic cottage look outside. As an example, a saltillo tile patio floor will complement a Southwest, rustic décor, while an acid stained concrete might be a better choice for complementing a contemporary modern interior. Furniture materials include; teak, faux wicker, aluminum, iron and composites. Covered with plush cushions covered in solution dyed outdoor fabrics, and accent throw pillows will create a comfortable, beautiful seating area.

Sketch out a plan. Don't worry about scale and artistic rendering, just place things to get a feel for how your outdoor room will be set up. Do you want a large outdoor sofa to recline on? How about a hammock? How many people will you ideally be able to seat at a table under a covered patio? Will you want or need a secondary covered area in the yard? If so, you will want to investigate gazebos or large free standing umbrellas.

There are some amazing products that have been adapted to suit the outside elements. You can get an outdoor TV (sunbritetv.com), cabinetry designed to withstand heat, cold and water (outdoorcabinetry.com). There are extensive choices for area rugs that are designed for outdoor usage. The area rugs can be found at local retailers and a multitude of on-line resources (i.e.Ballard Designs, FLOR, Home Decorators). By the way, these area rugs are so functional and pretty, I recommend them for indoor heavy pet and children areas too!. Much like the area rugs, outdoor fabrics are so fabulous to look at and touch, they are suitable for use on indoor furnishings too (Sunbrella, Perennials). There are even outdoor fabric trim options available to dress up your throw pillows. If you have old, moldy, dull cushions, but your furniture is in good condition, I recommend replacing the cushions versus starting over with new furniture. Furniture upholstery vendors (Gemini Upholstery) are very knowledgeable about the proper interior foam and fabrics to use on outdoor seating. Outdoor lighting including floor and table lamps and window treatments both for looks, and to block the sun and provide privacy are quite popular too.

Of course landscaping is a key design element too. Carefully placed trees, shrubs and ground covers will add color and texture. For the under patio areas, potted annuals will add bright splashes of color to complement your outdoor fabric choices. Free standing water features will add an additional feeling of relaxation to the space as well.

Before we know it the temperatures will climb into the triple digits so now is the ideal time to create, and fully enjoy our outdoor family rooms.



About the author:Suzanne Lasky, Allied ASID is the owner of S Interior Design. S Interior Design makes homes harmonious, functional and beautiful for families with 2-legged and 4-legged members. Suzanne has an M.B.A. and an A.A.S. degree in Interior Design. Suzanne offers years of real world experience, giving her clients the peace of mind to know that their projects will be professionally handled from start to finish. She is an experienced residential and small commercial interior designer and is the exclusive provider of Pawprint Design Services™ 'Stunning Interiors with Pets in Mind'. For more helpful tips-visit http://www.sinteriordesign.com/

4:10 PM

A LITTLE BIT OF DAYDREAMING FOR YOU

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Solar Shade Fabrics For Home and Office

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There are a wide variety of solar shade products. You're sure to find a high quality, beautiful and highly functional solar shades that meets your business needs.


THERMAL PROTECTION Solar shades are available in a variety of densities and colors which can provide solar protection along with reduced glare and brightness on work surfaces and computer screens. This allows for more comfortable working conditions, helping contribute to productivity.


Up to 90% of thermal radiation can be blocked with solar shades. Businesses will benefit from a reduction in heating and cooling costs, allowing you to enjoy more comfortable temperatures.
DAYTIME PRIVACY With solar shades on your windows you can be assured complete daytime privacy while still providing an exceptional view of the exterior and blocking harmful solar radiation.


LOW MAINTENANCE Solar shades offer outstanding durability in climatic conditions of all types. Easy to clean and operate, maintenance is kept to a minimum while your solar screens remain beautiful.


MOTORIZATION Motorized roller shades are also available for your solar screen. These features are helpful for large or high windows, large buildings, and businesses.


FABRICS There are a tremendous selection of Solar Shade Fabrics. Solar Shade Fabrics are divided by what is known as its "Openess Percentage". 0% being the tightest weave and least open, to 25% being the most open weave. The best way to select a solar shade fabric is to understand what issue needs to be addressed. Is it too much heat entering the room, or is it too much glare that the computer screens can't be seen well?


The tighter the weave, or lower the percentage number, the fabric will perform better. There is also the issue of color. Lighter colors reflect more heat and darker colors reduce more glare.
Which ever problem there may be in a office, or a home, there is a solar shade fabric that will come to the rescue.


The author, Neil Gordon is the owner of Decorating with Fabric Contract. Decorating with Fabric Contract provides a complete offering of window coverings for Solar Solutions and Light Management. We serve the commercial market including Office Buildings, Hospitals and Nursing Homes.


Motorized and manual systems are available in an extensive selection of Solar Screen Fabrics, Cellular Shades and Smart Fabrics. We also are experts in fabric fabrication and can assist in any Drapery, Reupholstery and Wall Upholstery projects.

Liquid Leather For Car Upholstery - Does it Really Work?
By Theresa Kruger




Liquid Leather's claimed innovation is that it fixes torn leather for car upholstery. It's been around for decades in one form or another. The original product was invented in the 1960s and called Minute Mender. To use Liquid Leather, all you need is to apply a little dab of the correct color, then apply heat and you're upholstery looks like new again. Well it would be nice if it was that simple.

Liquid Leather isn't actually leather. It's actually a urethane compound. It solidifies into leather like pliancy when it's heated. According to the directions, you first clean the leather with soap and warm water. Then you simply spread it over the afflicted area. You then use a piece of grain paper to impress a leather pattern into the urethane. Then apply heat for two minutes and remove the paper. There you have it! You have a perfectly matched, indistinguishable repair. Is it really all that easy? Here's the downside.

Even with your best efforts and if you follow the directions very carefully, you may not get a color tone that matches exactly. You'll be looking at a slightly off-color patch on your car, couch or jacket for years to come.

-If you get the colors to match when the mix is wet, the color changes somewhat when it dries.
-The finished repair looks worse than the original damaged area.
-The tear may be in a curved area like a couch cushion, so applying heat might be a challenge.
-It's really messy to work with.
-Even if you do repair it and it looks half decent the fixed area will start to crumble and pull apart because it's not flexible material.

Liquid Leather is not something you'd want to use on expensive car interiors. It's best left to professionals in the leather repair field. I really can't understand why this product has been around on the market for so long.

Interested in learning more about car care and other gas saving products seen on tv? I'll be reviewing more products throughout the summer months. Please come by for a visit at my blog HonestInfomercialReviews.com.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Theresa_Kruger

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