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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Current and upcoming trends in textiles</span> across the fashion industry include one keyword: Texture. And, the way we are choosing to bring texture into our designs is expanding every day. One of the most popular forecasted textures in fashion is the adaptation of historical lace designs.</div>
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Lace creates <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">opulence </span>within a space or design. History reminds us of its value and extravagance dating back to Queen Elizabeth in the 16thC. It is important to note that the current trend does not include "vintage" references, but rather, specific <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">historical references</span> from such eras as Rococo, Renaissance, and Baroque. How we are choosing to adapt them into our designs is left to artistic license. The above prints by F. Shumacher show entire lace patterns arranged into a detailed graphic print.</div>
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Instead of taking entire lace patterns and creating a motif, one of the most beautiful textures comes from an up-close look at the open-work construction of lace design. The fabrics above are wonderful examples of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">suggestive lace motif</span>. If you look at the fabric print on the left-hand side, it almost appears to be snake skin which creates even more interest and textural appeal.</div>
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A more modern pattern of lace is looser in its historical translation and becomes a suggested outline of open-work lace. These patterns are unlike the traditional soft and delicate feel, but rather, a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">bold, hard-lined</span> translation often resembling a mosaic.</div>
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Outside of prints, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">layering lace</span> on top of fabrics creates luxurious details. These details are emphasized when hues of gray, copper, and brass are woven into lace for modern-day appeal.</div>
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Are you using <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">lace details</span> in your designs? How do you bring <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">opulence</span> into your space?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Fabric prints by F.Shumacher, Lace trim and overlays by Mariocuccheti Tessuti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana;"> and </span>Solstiss Lace</span></div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-58498623160205459682012-07-02T07:00:00.000-04:002012-07-02T07:00:13.039-04:00Interiors: Patriotic Design<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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The week of <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">July 4th</span></b> is upon us and many of us will be spending time with friends and family to celebrate our great nation. What a perfect time to reflect on Patriotism and how it is used in interior design not only to reflect long standing traditions, but also, the latest trends! </div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Americana</span></b> encompasses the folklore and heritage of the United States. In many cases, Americana refers to a more rustic view on interior design being used mainly in country settings, cabins, and frontier homes. This is not always the case...</div>
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The room shown above demonstrates a more modern Americana design. It does incorporate the American Flag; however, the design motif is translated, not so obviously, through pattern and texture. Here, the designer has pulled the "Stripes" out of the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Stars and Stripes"</span></b> to create a play on words in the form of texture and pattern. The pillows, flooring and drapery fabric are "striped" in keeping with the theme. Different hues of blue and white are used in the room with small accents in red. Bold graphic prints cover the bed and the <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/aria.asp">modern metal drapery hardware</a> anchors the crisp drapery panels within the design.<br />
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Fabrics and custom upholstered pieces are another great way to show Patriotism through design. The two chairs shown above are created with modern color ways and an artistic graphic layout. These designs create both nostalgia and a modern focal point within a space.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Patriotism</span></b> is also brought out in design through global events like the upcoming <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">London Olympics</span></b>. As many of us are glued to the television watching Olympic trials this week and feeling great pride in our athletes, a new design trend is "jumping the pond". Not only is Americana showing up in our designs, but also, the Union Jack. We can easily identify with Britain through language, intertwined history, and patriotic colors. Therefore, this year, it only seems fitting that these two Patriotic symbols are woven into our designs and in may cases, within the same spaces.<br />
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The silk color block draperies shown above create a bold accent for any Americana or British design combination. <br />
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Feeling Patriotic this summer? The best way to <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">infuse a Patriotic theme</span></b> into a space without a complete re-design is through small accents like pillows, throw rugs and ottomans. If nothing else, they will create a wonderful backdrop for watching the upcoming Olympics!<br />
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<br /></div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-69326998968987643582012-06-25T07:00:00.000-04:002012-06-25T09:31:06.540-04:00Ombré Design Trend<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Ombré</span></b> draperies can be achieved with a Bohemian tie-dye of sorts or color-blocking, with finite attention to detail in the graduation of color within the fabric or finish. Draperies are the most dramatic way to use an ombré finish in a room. These treatments define the height in a room, create a cohesive design and direct the eye to the room's focal point or main motif. Pairing <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/AriaCatalog.pdf">metal drapery hardware</a> with natural tones of <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/aria.asp">satin nickel, brushed nickel and matte black</a> with an ombré design creates a fluid and smooth transition from ceiling to floor or floor to ceiling. <br />
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The photos above create an ombré pattern using the entire space and draw the eye into the heart of the design. The top photo defines the architectural focal point of the bay window and draws the eye down into the design while washing down and out through the floor. The bottom photo does the opposite. It washes down from the light ceiling and grounds the eye into the deep blues in the furniture and floor covering as the focal point in the room.<br />
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Wall coverings and paint finishes are another dramatic way to add <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>ombré</b></span> to a space. It can be accomplished with a sophisticated graduation of one color or many as shown above.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Color</span></b> is beginning to bloom back into our designs this Spring! Even though hues of gray and <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/2011/05/burlap-and-boas.html">burlap</a> continue to appear on our design boards, we are breathing new life into the doldrums of tonal textures. The number one take-away from the Spring High Point Furniture Market: accents of color in <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Plum</span></b> and pink. We were surprised to see so much pink as <i><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/2011/02/inspirations-of-color.html">Honeysuckle</a></i> was Pantone's color of the year in 2011. It did appear with a new coral twist and was used mainly as piping on upholstered furniture. </div>
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We would be remiss not to mention this year's color, <i>Tangerine Tango</i>, which was well-represented. However, plum, lavender, eggplant and every shade in between took center stage in almost every showroom as an accent piece.</div>
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In the <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=27">Fall</a>, we noticed some color mixing of a 70's throw-back, mustard yellow. It has re-appeared in a brighter form this market and brings life to the neutrals that have become the basis for most of our design work. Let the sun shine in!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Color</b></span> was also well-represented in the abundance of hand painted furniture. Bold graphic prints were mainly used on the individual pieces. The most unique aspect of the hand painted furniture was adding/adhering a thick woven canvas on top of the wood structure. Not only did this give it a fabulous texture and depth, it appeared as if it was wrapped in an artist's canvas. They, themselves, seem to tell a story and would make for great conversation pieces in a any design setting.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Nautical</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> has been around for several seasons as a popular design trend. Crisp colors of royal and navy blue donned most of the designs, but we saw a cooler aqua and cornflower blue mixed in with deep coral shades. It is apparent that this trend is here to stay for a while and with good reason. They, too, bring life to even the most land-locked design and color to the doldrums of tonal textures. </span><br />
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We are excited by what we saw in High Point last month! We cannot wait to see how you interpret and incorporate this Spring's design style into your treatments. Injecting color into our designs no matter how slight, brings new energy and fuels our passion to add interest and zest into every creation. </div>
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If you haven't caught onto the craze of <i>Pinning</i>, you may be missing out on an important business tool as a professional designer or workroom. This is no ordinary digital mood board; it is a powerful social platform for sharing ideas, products and photos from around the world. For those of you familiar with Pinterest and are already in the throws of a late night <i>Pinning</i> addiction, you know about its magnetism.<br />
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It is free to join and you can request an invite from <a href="http://Pinterest.com/">Pinterest.com</a>. The "pins" are organized on Boards that you create to show your interests, hobbies, "wants", and anything that inspires you. You can add a <a href="http://pinterest.com/about/goodies/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Pin It button</span></a> to your Bookmarks Bar at the top of your web browser. Simply click the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Pin It</span> button when you run across anything online that inspires you. The social aspect is that you can also Pin other peoples pins, follow them or their boards.<br />
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Pinterest is a great website to visit for inspiration on any project. You can search by <b>Topic</b> such as <i>Draperies, Drapery Hardware, Interior Design, Sun Room</i>, etc. Or, you can search by product, company, website or source. You can see what people are <i>Pinning</i> about Finestra <a href="http://pinterest.com/source/finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br />
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Organize <b>business tools</b> around the web, company resources, etc onto a Board. This is a great bookmark and reference that you can revisit at anytime and access from anywhere with an Internet connection. </div>
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Create a Board for <b>How-To Videos and Webinars</b>. You can Pin directly from YouTube or Vimeo and choose the ones that are pertinent to your business or ones that you would like to catalog for later viewing. We have pinned a Rowley video below on Sew-On Tapes. Click to view a complete list of Rowley <a href="http://rowleycompany.com/content/video-solutions.asp?">Videos</a>, <a href="http://www.rowleycompany.com/content/How-To-Guides.asp?">How-To's</a>, and <a href="http://www.rowleycompany.com/content/webinars.asp?">Webinars</a> that you can add to your arsenal of business information. </div>
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It is important to follow some rules of etiquette when posting on Pinterest. It is not a site to solely promote your business and spam everyone with only your creations. This is a community and needs to be respected. That being said, adding photos and links of your favorite projects or How-To's onto a Board is a great idea to round out your inspirations and <b>Brand Yourself</b> as a professional. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">This is one of the newest tools on Pinterest and one of the most exciting business tools! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Clients depend on us to translate their emotions and needs into a cohesive design. You cannot only point a client to look at your Pinterest Boards, but you can also share them. What if you had your Boards organized into different design genres: Traditional, Eclectic, Mediterranean, Urban Loft, etc? Or, by color? Either email your Pinterest link to your client or review the Boards with them. This may give them a better feel for your design style and help define theirs in the process.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">A favorite way to interact with a client is to <b>make them a Contributor</b>. You can edit an existing Board and add them as a Contributor or create a new one as we have done <i>above</i>. We have titled it <i>Jan's Garden Room</i>. Now both the designer and Jan can Pin to the same Board about inspirations that move them. This is a great way to communicate with clients, define a style quickly and/or involve a hands-on client.</span></div>
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Boards can also be used in collaboration with other design professionals about a joint project. This would be a great way to communicate between a designer and a workroom for example. They could share inspirations and even specific industry techniques that would help them work together to create the best end result.</div>
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Whether you are a Pinterest veteran or an interested on-looker, now is the time to get <i>Pinning</i>! This platform was made for our industry. What inspires us, what we create and what our clients are drawn to are larger than words can describe, but a <b>Photo on Pinterest</b> can!</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Separate your business photos, apps, etc from your personal ones. Create separate folders on your tablet or smart phone for supplier catalogs, price lists, portfolio renderings, photos, industry publications, social media and design applications like <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/colorsnap/id316256242?mt=8">ColorSnap</a> , <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/color-capture/id318034543?mt=8">Color Capture</a>, and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mypantone/id329515634?mt=8">myPantone</a>. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add live web links in a folder for suppliers, designers, workrooms, trade shows, etc that you favor. Obviously, these will only be accessible if you have an Internet connection.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The most important!</span> Download current pdf catalogs, price lists, renderings, etc onto your device. There are times when you will not have access to an Internet connection or a very slow connection while presenting to a potential client. Downloading these files will save you time and keep you on top of your game for a fluid and professional presentation. </li>
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Do you have all of the Finestra catalogs downloaded to your tablet or iPad? Here is a list to add to your organized folders:</div>
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Click on the topics below on your tablet which will take you to the link and <i>Add</i> them to your <i>Home Screen</i>. From there, you can drag them in the appropriate folder.</div>
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<li><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/quickShip.asp">Quick Ship Program</a> </b></li>
<li><a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/0fe2c868#/0fe2c868/1">Quick Ship Interactive Flip Catalog</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/aria.asp">Aria Metal Hardware Program</a></b>: </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/3f1a912c#/3f1a912c/1">Aria Interactive Flip catalog</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/05_video.asp">Videos</a></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/">Blog</a></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/05_instruct.asp">Installation Instructions</a>: </b>This is an invaluable resource to have on your device. You can use it on the job site or email while on the go to your installers.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/05_orderform.asp">Order Forms</a></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/05_finishes.asp">Finishes</a>: </b>This is a fantastic interactive finish chart! Click on the finish to expand and see true to life colors.</li>
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Click on the topics below which link to the pdf files. Either save the pdf file onto your computer and email or sync it to your device/saving it to your iBooks, or use a downloading tool like DropBox.com.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/FinestraQckShpPriceList2012-v6.pdf">Quick Ship Retail Price List</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/AriaCatalog.pdf">Aria Metal Hardware Catalog</a></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/FinestraAriaMetalPriceList-Jan2012.pdf">Aria Price Retail List</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/Install_Instruct_FixedLengthPole.pdf">Installation Instructions for Aria Fixed Poles</a></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/Install_Instruct_9200.pdf">Installation Instructions for 9200 Decorative Traverse Rod</a></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/Install_Instruct_4003.pdf">Installation Instructions for 4003 Decorative Traverse Rod</a></b>: </li>
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By using some of these easy tips, your tablet or smart device will become your most valuable sales tool on the job, not to mention a fabulous personal assistant. With measurements, catalogs, renderings, web links, price lists and even color swatches, you will be one step closer to having all of your business resources at your fingertips and on to the eyes of potential clients. </div>
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<b>Harvest Gold</b> creates an element of subtle glamour and lustrous matte gold detail. It's deep gold leaf base is antiqued with a light gray wash to create a matte finish and define the hand carved detail within the pieces.<br />
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<b>Linen</b> combines an off-white base with textural accents in ochre and buff. It adds a light textural layer to any window design.<br />
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<b>Rustic Taupe</b> features a natural taupe with pearl gray overtones and subtle highlights of platinum to give depth to the smallest of carved details. This finish combines two of the hottest trends in color: tone on tone and the color gray.<br />
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<b>Urban Bronze</b> is a metropolitan mixture of deep russet tones, sunset gold and antique bronze. This metallic finish blends with both rustic and refined environments.<br />
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<b>Weathered Wood </b>features a walnut wood tone with a gray antique wash. It is naturally distressed to show its timeworn character and compliments both heirloom and modern-day decor.<br />
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<b>Walnut</b> is a classic wood stain applied by hand to give depth and texture to any window treatment. Its chocolate colored attributes make it a delicious accent to pull wood tones, leathers and browns out of fabric and furniture alike.<br />
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In addition to these 7 trend setting new colors, Finestra has 18 more hand finishes in its repertoire. Which finish will you choose for your next design project?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Sources in photos: Greenhouse Fabrics, Fabricut, Restoration Hardware, Trina Turk Fabrics, Schumacher, High Point Furniture Market</span>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-46467830240202187462011-10-28T18:29:00.000-04:002011-10-31T08:08:26.752-04:00Snapshots on Trend: High Point Furniture Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Color, texture, and pattern is an ever changing palette for designers. Keeping a pulse on industry trends is an important part of being a creative professional. We attended the recent High Point Furniture Market and it provided us with inspiration, new color palettes, and creative techniques to bring back to our workroom and design center.</div>
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The two predominant background colors exhibited were variations of gray and taupe with pops of accent colors in plum, lavender, orange, aqua, and green. We even saw the resurgence of avocado green, rust, and mustard yellow!</div>
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Nail heads either decorative or rustic were exposed and on many of the upholstered pieces. Some were used in practical applications and others such as the <a href="http://finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/2011/06/studded-designs.html">diamond head upholstery nails</a> above were used to create shiny accents and motifs within the furniture design itself.</div>
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One unique design tip we noticed was the textural accent that was created with the button forms sewn on the corner of the lavender pillow shown above. What a wonderful way to add dimension and depth to a tonal accent!</div>
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The handmade look has become infused in the design of pillows, drapery panels, lampshades and other home accents. This look also gives depth and dimension to a visually smooth surface. At market, drapery panels donned appliques and hand sewn cutouts. Pillows had felting and layers of fringe or ribbon tacked their surfaces.</div>
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The tactile experience continued with <a href="http://finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/2011/05/burlap-and-boas.html">burlap</a> and linen fabrics on everything from draperies and lampshades to bedding and floor coverings. Weaving and layering these textures in and out of designs was very popular. The juxtaposition of tailored and traditional techniques like smocking on time worn burlap created intrigue and drama in what is usually a simple accent. </div>
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Contemporary graphic prints on fabrics and floor coverings were abundant in mod hues of gray and taupe with the interesting high gloss additions of patent leather and shiny sequins and stones. Paired with these eye-catching accents were matte furniture finishes of driftwood and weathered patinas.</div>
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The take-aways from High Point were in the details! The base for much of our design as far as colorway (gray and taupe) has stayed the same over the past couple of years, but the embellishments have increased and are being used in new and different ways. Texture is the #1 take-away from the market. How you choose to use it is up to you. It can be achieved by playing with gloss and matte finishes, weaving and layering, hand-sewing appliques, and eye-catching accents like diamond head upholstery nails.</div>
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Patterns play an important role in interior design. Patterns add color, depth, dimension and texture to any room or window treatment. The scale of pattern may be small, medium or large in size and any patterns used in the same space must relate to each other in order to create a cohesive design.</div>
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When used properly, pattern can ground a design that shows two distinctly different shapes, scale and proportion. The large bold orange striped draperies in this room anchor the small scale pattern in the floor coverings. It allows the eye to see the design, color and texture as a whole and not as different distinct parts.</div>
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Believe it or not, pattern in design also signifies the shape of furnishings, lighting and accessories. This particular design is very tonal with a pop of lime in the furnishings to ground the eye away from the multi-pattern ceiling treatment. Take note of the chair back designs; they repeat the shapes in the mirrors, lighting, floor covering and the ceiling design. This is a perfect reflection of using the shapes throughout a design to create an elegant and harmonious feel within the space.<br />
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Texture is created with pattern by directional movement and contrast. These two designs use directional movement and distinct contrast in the black and white patterns. Look closely at the Chevron design on the right. Not only is it directional, it has a pattern within the pattern of a Greek Key design. This adds depth and texture.</div>
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Think about how you use pattern in your designs. How does it affect your design style? Experiment with different scales, proportions, and colors to find the right balance for your next project and signature look.</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-13596053629111177122011-09-20T11:08:00.002-04:002011-09-21T09:23:56.246-04:00Dressing your Studio with Hardware<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Everyone loves an organized workspace! These are the places whether inside or outside of our homes that we meet with clients and create beautiful spaces for a living. It is a place where we draw inspiration from color, texture and pattern. Out of these elements, fabric is a large part of this process and displaying it in an organized and visually pleasing manor facilitates creativity.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, why not feature two important design elements in your studio for organization and inspiration?!<br />
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<a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/aria.asp"><span style="font-size: large;">Aria Metal Hardware</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and Fabric </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">3.</span></strong> Install an Aria Metal Hardware pole either like a French Rod or with decorative finials. Place a small grommet (<a href="https://www.rowleycompany.com/01_grommets.asp?id=2968608">GR2/</a>) on the corner of your fabric sample. Next place shower curtain rings (<span style="color: purple;">ST18</span> or <a href="https://www.rowleycompany.com/10_search.asp?goto=productsearch.asp">ST19)</a> on the rod and open the clasp. This will allow you to easily slip the grommet on the fabric swatch over the curtain ring and then snap in place. When you want to remove it, unhook the shower curtain ring clasp and pull fabric sample off the ring. This is a more secure way to hang your fabric and will support light to heavy weight draperies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Organize and create inspiration in your studio today!</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-25568868154831696622011-09-08T10:15:00.001-04:002011-09-21T09:58:31.570-04:00New C Ring Traverse Rod Hardware<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UYLv4QKxmX9sHB5ptpRQwl4cWzknoAtOfKj5xZSCQ1LNxmgjWJ493JDej_NtiiBzW-xRM36XMIiwmSsSE6YsJXKislMzB8gJx4B51WZdF3mpkKFe1D77SpV3PqGbUim_NAc1-o9cO6-X/s1600/DSCN2632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9UYLv4QKxmX9sHB5ptpRQwl4cWzknoAtOfKj5xZSCQ1LNxmgjWJ493JDej_NtiiBzW-xRM36XMIiwmSsSE6YsJXKislMzB8gJx4B51WZdF3mpkKFe1D77SpV3PqGbUim_NAc1-o9cO6-X/s400/DSCN2632.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><br />
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We are so excited about our new traverse system with C rings! It has significant improvements over traditional C ring systems. The system is offered in cord draw or baton draw in Brown or White track and all components are ball bearing. <br />
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Finestra can assemble and paint your traverse systems in one of our 36 custom hand finishes. Or, you can purchase components individually and assemble and paint your own system. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Easy to Order</strong></span> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Checklist</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>1. </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">Length of Pole/Track</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">2.</span></strong> Fluted or Smooth</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>3.</strong></span> Center, Left or Right Draw</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">4.</span></strong> Cord Left or Right</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">5.</span></strong> Length of cord drop (Standard is 72")</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">6.</span></strong> 3" or 6" return brackets</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>7.</strong></span> Brown or White Track/Cord/Tension pulley</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions about our new C ring traverse system, feel free to give us a call!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>1-888-443-8182</strong></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aria Metal Hardware showcases clean lines and contemporary brushed metal finishes. It is perfect for both residential and commercial applications. Outside of simply installing beautiful poles, brackets, rings and finials, there are other creative ways to use the metal hardware designs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FM100/BN Glass finial in Brushed Nickel on 1460 Finestra wood hold back<br />
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</tbody></table>One of the key design components of contemporary hardware is glass. We offer both blown solid glass and crackle glass ball finials. Recently, we had a customer ask us if we had blown glass hold backs. She wanted to hang her panels from glass hold backs in a contemporary setting. Since hanging drapery panels and tab top treatments from medallions are still very popular, we thought that this was a great idea and came up with a creative solution with the designs we already offer. <br />
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The Aria line offers 9 brushed metal finishes for the finials. You may choose from any of the 36 Finestra finishes for the wood hold back bases to accompany your glass ball finial. If you are worried about matching the wood hold backs with the metal finishes, we have a solution for that too! A very popular option is to finish the wood bases in the same color as your wall color. With our color matching, you can choose from any Ben Moore or Sherwin Williams paint color. This way the beauty of the glass shines through in your design and the bases become utilitarian and fade into the background. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>Solution for glass hold backs:</u></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Choose Your Glass Ball Design and Finish</span><br />
FM107/ for blown glass<br />
FM108/ for crackle glass<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. Choose your hold back return and finish</span><br />
1460 for 2" return from wall to base of finial<br />
1460 plus 1461 for 4" return from the wall to <br />
the case of the finial<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. Attach the finial to the base and Install</span><br />
The Finestra hold back attachment is easy to install with a back plate that screws of the base, attaches to the wall and then the hold back stem is installed onto the back plate.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">FRENCH ROD TREATMENT</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aria Metal poles shown in Brushed Nickel with Elbow FM402/ also in Brushed Nickel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside Mounts FM401/ in Brushed Nickel shown to attach the pole returns to the wall</td></tr>
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</div>Another popular treatment are French Rods. With French rods, no finials are used and the treatment simply returns back to the wall. It is very sleek and would work well in spaces where you have no space for finials or even industrial applications. It is easy to achieve this look with the Aria Metal Hardware!<br />
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</div><strong><u>French Rod Components:</u></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Three metal pole pieces in selected finish and length</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Two small pole pieces are for your return, and one pole is for the length of your window span. You will still need to support the span with the standard brackets FM400, so your return off of the wall is adjustable from 3.5”-5”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Two Elbows <span style="font-size: small;">FM402/</span> in selected finish</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">. One pair of inside mounts <span style="font-size: small;">FM401/</span> in selected finish</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once your return pole pieces are cut, attach the elbows to each side of the long pole for the window span. These return back to the wall at 90 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. One Pair of Inside Mounts </span><span style="font-size: small;">FM401/</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">To finish the look and for added support, install the inside mounts to the wall and place your return pole in it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Then, it is complete!</span><br />
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Creativity is at your fingertips with Aria Metal Hardware and these simple steps! <br />
We love coming up with creative solutions to your design ideas. Keep them coming!</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-49218704440540804122011-08-08T11:40:00.003-04:002011-08-16T12:18:17.056-04:00Designer Spotlight: Debhelin Designs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTXLJm4zxJNguyQdgzcpNrcUt-qb8-n3F4Qz-UvbyXnHE6AxnL3MjMjlzurVXcZYTGxCNmh-Jm04Ue6fwe7DewhTtSlsvSM7BIrBNjMDh2nhoOW4MQuOjD7Vz4weKz5pBXb1CD1saVB73/s1600/Cloud+Nine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266px" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFTXLJm4zxJNguyQdgzcpNrcUt-qb8-n3F4Qz-UvbyXnHE6AxnL3MjMjlzurVXcZYTGxCNmh-Jm04Ue6fwe7DewhTtSlsvSM7BIrBNjMDh2nhoOW4MQuOjD7Vz4weKz5pBXb1CD1saVB73/s400/Cloud+Nine.jpg" width="400px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/07_timeless.asp">Cloud Nine</a> Finials on 3"D Smooth Pole in Old World Gold</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is always an honor when customers like Debbie Millet with <a href="http://www.debhelindesigns.com/">Debhelin Designs</a> share their works of art with us. Debbie is located in Louisville, KY and her designs are outstanding. She has a keen eye for color blending and great attention to detail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the main architectural details above is the chocolate coffered ceilings and amber chandelier. Debbie accentuates these features by adding drama with large 3"D poles and Cloud Nine finials. By installing the pole high above the window, it draws the eye up into the beautiful ceiling. By choosing the Old World Gold finish, she has not only incorporated the chocolate/mahogany color, but also the amber chandelier with the gold accents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/02_holders.asp">Fall Reflections</a> Hold Back in Rubbed Gold </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Arched windows can create design challenges. This hold back treatment is a wonderful solution. It softens the hard lines and stark white trim by placing drapery panels on either side. It also leaves the view open to be enjoyed by all. Matching hold backs were used on both panels below to elegantly tie the drapery panels back. Beautiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/02_holders.asp">Fleur de Lis</a> Hold Back</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top treatments are very popular in window design. They are frequently used in kitchens and bathrooms. Debbie does a wonderful job anchoring this treatment with dark finished Fleur de Lis hold backs and dark fringe. This not only ties in with the furniture in the room, but also, stabilizes the light colored fabric from fading into the wall color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/07_regale.asp">Isabella finials</a> on 2"D pole</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And, yet, another amazing treatment from <a href="http://www.debhelindesigns.com/">Debhelin Designs</a>! This one-sided swag on Finestra wood poles balances the weight of the cherry built-ins in this room. It creates a warm and inviting space and allows our eyes to focus on the room's main architectural details, the mahogany woodwork.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Debbie, your work is inspiring! Thank you for sharing!</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-23818824497880303482011-07-27T14:28:00.001-04:002011-07-27T14:32:00.854-04:00It's Black and White!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Match decor with <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/03_animalSeries.asp">handpainted finials</a> by Finestra</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Fur is a popular way to exhibit texture in white, black and the both combined. Upholstered sofas, pillows, ottomans and floor coverings are all good canvases for the use of fur.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Patent leather has made a comeback on the fashion scene translating into home decor. Both black and white patent leather are being used for it's modern, smooth and reflective surfaces. Upholstered furniture like the chair above used chrome metal nail heads to accent the patent leather seat. Clear vinyl is even used as the chair back to keep the reflective surface quality of the overall design.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The new <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/pdfs/AriaCatalog-small01.pdf"><span style="color: #666666;">Aria Metal Hardware</span></a> line from Finestra is ready to ship! Update your designs with contemporary metal hardware in eight finial designs and nine brushed metal finishes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> There are several key selling features with Aria. The poles are fixed lengths, 1 1/8"D, available in 4ft, 6ft and 8ft lengths. To create longer pole lengths, splices are available. Most of our finishes have matching round and square grommets as alternatives to drapery rings. The drapery rings include a silicone insert inside of the ring to aid in ease of movement across the pole. Other accessories are offered including: hold backs, inside mounts, double brackets, adjustable returns, elbows, end caps, and clip on and sew on rings. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Ikat is the method of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft fibers. The dye is applied prior to the threads being woven to create the final fabric design. There are many different types of Ikat: warp, weft, double, Oshima, Cambodian, Thai, and South and Central American.</em></div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Ikat is tribal and creates a worldly and eclectic palette in design. It spans generations, design styles, and motifs with its mixture of color and tribal reference. Both contemporary and traditional room designs embrace the patterns and arrangements.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ikat patterns can create drama in a room on headboards, pillows, upholstered furniture pieces, bedding, wall covering and draperies. They are traditionally used as accents within a room to create a collected look filled with worldly treasures. With today's trend of re-using and re-design, the Ikat has a way of bridging the gap between the new, the old and the collected.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bring artistic marvels to your drapery treatments and interiors! When we think of Pop Art, we think of Andy Warhol, vivid colors, simplistic bold patterns, kitchsy elements and a retro style of design. For contemporary or artistic expressions, try infusing the Pop Art style into your space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Choosing basic or minimalistic shapes in drapery hardware designs lend themselves well to Pop Art design. As shown above, a simple end cap can be transformed into a "pop spiral" hold back. Plain ball finials and smooth poles create a blank canvas to paint inspiring modern elements. Square end caps are a wonderful guide to painting "pop squares" to match fabrics and room decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Order any of the Finestra Decorative Hardware unfinished to paint your own, or have us paint it for you. One great option we used above was to base coat the hardware in flat white and them apply our Pop Art designs. This is a "groovy" way to create your own masterpiece and artistic movement within a space.</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-1598878275980895772011-06-08T12:40:00.000-04:002011-06-08T12:40:52.953-04:00Studded Designs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Studs are now being used not only on upholstered items, but also on pillows, mirrors, drapery panels, bedding and wall treatments. The buttons and nails come in many different shapes such as round, square, floral, and domed. Sizes range from 9/32" to 15/16". Finishes vary from brass to nickel and everything in between. To add extra "bling" to your creations, there are diamond studs made of natural stone, faceted acrylic and even Swarovski Crystals!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> This beautiful cornice treatment used Bronze upholstery nails to outline its black detail and accent the metallic custom drapery hardware and silk fabric.<br />
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How can you incorporate "studs" into your room design?<br />
</div></div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-86696870576392516552011-05-31T10:06:00.003-04:002011-05-31T10:09:23.876-04:00Sun Inspired Interiors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZmI0U6H-FEN6YHTOwmnI4g-rBeBe-sZa_NlZRm3VkRvcgoicmbTydl64kbrvfBNBTZUoglUOZixqV-vP_RzlkVrUUomBkFo0eUkDxzVgFNukeWtQYntdCL5bjkkFE-S_Yk4nInF4iA_g/s1600/sun+mirror2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZmI0U6H-FEN6YHTOwmnI4g-rBeBe-sZa_NlZRm3VkRvcgoicmbTydl64kbrvfBNBTZUoglUOZixqV-vP_RzlkVrUUomBkFo0eUkDxzVgFNukeWtQYntdCL5bjkkFE-S_Yk4nInF4iA_g/s320/sun+mirror2.jpg" t8="true" width="212px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Interior design can center around a season, motif or overall feeling. The sun is one of those symbols that can be used to inspire a room design or seasonal decor. How can you let the sun shine through your designs?</div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">One way is to accent the shape of the sun in a fabric or wall covering design. The cornice fabric design above uses <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/02_buttonEmbell.asp">Finestra swirl buttons</a> and starburst buttons to accent the motif. These accents are also great on pillows, drapery headers and headboards. This draws the eye to the pattern and accentiates it within a room.</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Furnishings such as mirrors in the shape of the sun is a more literal way to use the theme within a space.</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Using natural sunlight in your design is a less literal way of including the sun motif. Sunlight creates bright, crisp and clean lines in a room. Painting a room white is another technique to bounce the light around the room. Adding skylights to a room or using sheers for the window coverings also enable the flow of light.</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The sun can shine all year around in an interior space by choosing the best combination of colors, accents and natural light!</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-82859962420008681262011-05-09T08:00:00.101-04:002011-05-09T08:00:14.078-04:00Burlap and Boas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap used on table linens, ottomans, draperies, chairs, and pillows.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Texture and natural fabrics are an important part of today's interior design. Juxtaposing coarse or deeply textured objects and fabrics with soft, delicate and luxurious ones creates depth and tactile interest within a room. Two such textures are Burlap and Boas(feather fringe, that is).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Burlap can come from left over upholstery remnants and even recycled coffee bags or feed bags. If you wanted to create your own motif with burlap, it is easy to print onto its canvas as well. Pillows, upholstered chairs, ottomans, table linens, and draperies are perfect accessories where burlap can be used.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidy2oz2lBEhBhb-cWvzCoa3ashyphenhyphenktkvQFOEtrFifdY-t-_THJYiGvR7VYIYd9ga1v7nMj8dhugr6sv72xWakc1Pieoy4aLHAkHseP1MR90D3mmRtizu64bLJNxFqKZMnyZubrAP0f4q_6v/s1600/Boas.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Feather fringe softens the coarse texture of burlap and is available in many color ways and designs. Burlap becomes sophisticated with accents of peacock feathers and can also create ties into an <a href="http://finestradecorativehardware.blogspot.com/2010/12/avian-design-inspirations.html">avian decor theme</a>. Whimsical features can be evoked with brightly colored or beaded feather fringe.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burlap, Black Feather Fringe and Aria Metal Hardware by Finestra, Metal grommets by Rowley</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Draperies are one of the most dramatic ways to use burlap and often unexpected. Lining the header of the drapery with black feather fringe as shown above softens the treatment and adds another dimension to the cross-hatched burlap design. A third layer of matte black drapery hardware brings a sleek metal texture into the picture and coordinates with the metal grommets and fringe.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Trying new textures and combining them in unusual ways can become the inspiration for any space.</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-91659355868506792522011-05-05T09:44:00.002-04:002011-05-05T14:27:16.438-04:00Nautical Inspiration<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nautical Treatment by CHF/ Sue Fresconi/Shady Characters</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> What a fabulous treatment by Sue Fresconi and the CHF Academy displayed at the recent Vision '11 Expo in Las Vegas! This creative treatment features Finestra medallions with hand painted nautical flags at the top of the interior awning. A diagonal striped shade peeks through the rope-lined leading edge as if a sail boat were passing by. Ahhh...can you feel the salty breeze whisk by and the sound of waves lapping at the shore?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nautical Flag Alphabet</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Since this display sailed and docked at the Vision Expo, the hand painted flags spell out "V.I.S.I.O.N". Spelling a name or word out onto a "nautical canvas" is made easy when using the Nautical Alphabet. Burgees can also be painted to correspond with any yacht club.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The medallions chosen for the treatment were manufactured with a screw only coming out of the back of the piece 1 1/4" so that it could be screwed directly into the top of the awning. These are custom features that Finestra can provide to aid creative designers and fabricators like Sue Fresconi.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The textures, patterns, and colors of this treatment and their ability to paint a nautical picture are truly inspirational!</div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-50257389599361803552011-04-18T09:00:00.002-04:002011-04-18T10:26:16.244-04:00Trends: Chevron Pattern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7OvZNANHjFOQtOR305u0fH4b9bzgebxmaSUM0W5I9EERhSW33oF4Wgkm-RAtjL3vPk6w_fD8Dnbnzh7jpORiAEturHrl8ldq9p-GpAKrEWj02TX1r4PjcU-V5AFduCD_-bfuJUeAu9Rj/s1600/Chevron2.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596926814090623810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7OvZNANHjFOQtOR305u0fH4b9bzgebxmaSUM0W5I9EERhSW33oF4Wgkm-RAtjL3vPk6w_fD8Dnbnzh7jpORiAEturHrl8ldq9p-GpAKrEWj02TX1r4PjcU-V5AFduCD_-bfuJUeAu9Rj/s400/Chevron2.png" border="0" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJRsChO-vvrlktZqgjDRUXITuKt8glU7_lXBV0Zch-isAUMcLh7m7fMSUi0N_YMYAqlPs8K3rfPyO5EUIOhQDyvkA0C9XUFbsgcvsrXOvQuwPFmVRPU4FSBSaive6C5gL3z3mov269Dwn/s1600/Chevron.png"></a><br /><div align="center">The Chevron Pattern in fabrics, rugs, bedding, draperies, furniture and flooring has re-emerged as a popular trend in home decor. The definition of chevron is a "V" shaped pattern usually pointing down. This pattern can create a bold statement with visual "pop" in a space or simply create texture with its linear pattern.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596928634270123058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 271px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFJ7CUWevx43CnrdUzNV1NYQsXJBkLZYvJgSxlg033_ZZhN1026fJbzYazQW_6Ocj38xaRLrUxd5kiQGBpa2L2LrE4_GB7-_g7oyHK2K1AepUCl3H31kSjXyF-ZeCwXGsLSM7CqweEu8A/s400/chevronfloor.png" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">To create texture within a space, use the chevron pattern on flooring with reclaimed wood or interwoven natural fabrics. The pattern will create visual interest and depth within your design even when using natural and tone on tone elements.</div></div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-39601538551298600592011-04-08T09:46:00.014-04:002011-04-08T13:58:08.654-04:00Color Me Yellow<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593244036161814626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SvZRz7Kn9fN8NXWDCx1snW0GXRYeiusyBvNz9xjuaPq0NtBhc7ou06dnPOKHi6b4SgeyBTKuUXJ8FccGZQoiwk5uvbvrUquKt6Ntw6X6RdE0upmBRYM4q9nWQ_fySfMezuk3RQbBFX-Q/s400/Yellow+Collage2.png" border="0" /><em>Yellow</em> brings optimism, hope, rebirth, and renewal to interior design. Its palette varies from bright canary yellows to marigolds to hollywood golds to butter creams. It can brighten up any space, create drama, and/or bring clean crisp lines to a design. It can be used sparingly as an accent color, or as an entire design template. </div><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593235972200552386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 382px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXtXP13nomlYA-7i35Pa2LVBceyBYlywZ0Nmm3qtPqDDKwok-hZPBKcTGIOgiIJXToOegQMJPR76Pf8ggv4GsENiEQNR5Rfk8t7yNxDyPo-3vwLWKjymwx9-CUu7jDsebrcy38rLFPF_3/s400/Yellow+Collage.png" border="0" /> <br /><p align="center">The color <em>yellow</em> can also present itself through natural materials and textures. The Natural Bamboo finish by Finestra is one such way that yellow can be introduced into a space representing a "green" element and a textured effect to drapery treatments. This enables upscale depth and dimension within your designs. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpDrCqjXlrz8P8ashCmQg4sMkLv3oP7d1J_nA41fUsFuFp_dJ80_RB9GNJJ6ZHgyt35L3Ljjw3-ToAEuhxO32h_xAtudCsclYFytE56n8_gTvWGkVsdwpDwPuGrUmIw4SDu3MAHHjZGJ2/s1600/Bamboo+collage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593223602208221730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 412px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 383px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpDrCqjXlrz8P8ashCmQg4sMkLv3oP7d1J_nA41fUsFuFp_dJ80_RB9GNJJ6ZHgyt35L3Ljjw3-ToAEuhxO32h_xAtudCsclYFytE56n8_gTvWGkVsdwpDwPuGrUmIw4SDu3MAHHjZGJ2/s400/Bamboo+collage.jpg" border="0" /></a> Fabrics that feature <em>yellow</em>, can add bold accents or subtle tie-ins to the overall design themes. They can be used in contemporary, ultra-modern, or traditional spaces. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOv_MPyea8fYTCWH8V64B4nvgudo46kQGPvm2b5TFd_bs6qrmQJ307GxZNHt46GnsrnrANelY9KURnS3BIDLDjSXApW0agCB9b04HdfZ2LNrFtSy7dSuHZBGSAIP0mMbMvLCM2kVZ12p8/s1600/BMB.jpg"></a></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsU6PQ6iKz6LISb8uZxnUjRKn9MietKooxhyphenhyphenWtuoIFzqe2_LBPbv2yj3dX90jilcAqU5OjzOnxJWLS-F0l2dslEb0UUPjdPAXKiCclvABqBkp8tqDgLypfqrE662_ud_RMsjhHLp2FdVt/s1600/Yellow+Fabric.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593208934409834786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 645px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsU6PQ6iKz6LISb8uZxnUjRKn9MietKooxhyphenhyphenWtuoIFzqe2_LBPbv2yj3dX90jilcAqU5OjzOnxJWLS-F0l2dslEb0UUPjdPAXKiCclvABqBkp8tqDgLypfqrE662_ud_RMsjhHLp2FdVt/s400/Yellow+Fabric.jpg" border="0" /></a> Remember: You can brighten, electrify, and polish any design with the color <em>yellow</em>. </div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-71951941233509609282011-03-21T11:00:00.000-04:002011-03-21T12:03:41.781-04:00Translating Fashion into Draperies<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9xL9RdjvWtrY8md4nQbSr7GDiYEs1ZUYaWbVqFLY8GHIbVh8BVKGkrWzMyYVTIiIF09CUWe_xQnO979BTwuJq-ammYrxFlELS_0WU90TPldIehDVvWQclHEdzfCt0Tm3TTAZ_R8Mn9Jm/s1600/Fashion1.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586544682837988386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9xL9RdjvWtrY8md4nQbSr7GDiYEs1ZUYaWbVqFLY8GHIbVh8BVKGkrWzMyYVTIiIF09CUWe_xQnO979BTwuJq-ammYrxFlELS_0WU90TPldIehDVvWQclHEdzfCt0Tm3TTAZ_R8Mn9Jm/s400/Fashion1.png" border="0" /></a> Inspiration for designing windows can come from anywhere. One of the more relative design inspirations comes from fashion. The way we create movement within the treatment, color, texture, and unique sewing patterns and techniques can all be used in creating window fashion masterpieces.<br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586545656708040498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 437px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7wON2kRKG1-srAdI6YOXVz403ulpgWnSkBtUYLCDV55KBZcy0r18wrf-tkSiuZ8yHNUBeQOUfj5rF2EI3CI2X3Y7tgSIvLaxazPU98RSEtIacbAkUS5tAnWK1DvMLgl2C3awxTcJvlNx/s400/Fashion2.png" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">Did you ever think about a drapery treatment as sculptural? All of these examples shown here are part of an art exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, <a href="http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/411.html">Roberto Capucci: Art into Fashion.</a> These fashion "sculptures" represent contemporary fashion with a"masterful use of color".</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586546727097928050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 414px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRI2diNUgeG5jgRCVatn-JdBbtZAlyFqEmJh0ZW4yNHVWqsVrMaNcr5M306S5S-OzusNIZimcN5m9I7wSelx700w7JFK-jnp8tpw7uCkjUznhsjzzzOKuOBtCMpZqgJ_IGZtDgFACpCLIQ/s400/Fashion3.png" border="0" /></div><p>The sculptural elements translate into the same design elements we use in drapery creation. Scale, proportion, symmetry, contrast, and balance are all taken into account and how it relates to the space or room.</p><p>Imaginative use of color, use of multiple fabrics, and decorative embellishments all aid in not only <em>upscale</em> fashion design, but also, in <em>upscale</em> drapery design.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586553668846196770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 431px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCDHX6ylrPavloR9NaQgdF5Ygz9jcIdNRaecj7mUjLO_WlCAJAPn5WaPjfNYIjZ3ZTOhJHS21735p16kY1WO6JPFG1kHo8NnI66TD3t8k359vbfhcH02c6CEeLS9OZuLCaa75W0oDd5ud2/s400/Fashion4.png" border="0" /></p><br /></div><p align="center">Drawing inspiration from fashion can facilitate unique upscale designs with extraordinary attention to detail, textural layering, and creative use of color.</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photography by Claudia Primangeli / L.e C. Service</span></p>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750919267963544081.post-22311848688769717962011-03-15T11:00:00.001-04:002011-03-15T11:00:27.482-04:00New Product Videos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4k1I9jGOKjNg_ByRLO1VhV9gMOhPxsIKXLKyNOvDa8Wyye-vbpwSc_7C4RO18uvzyBu1gLXZFbw_G0Cb0yJ31uyERJ6eQu_NKoG_U0NRitCjMnlf2sOiGhE-i6IwtUmdiW77jzEokE7n/s1600/Buttons.Tassels%25283%2529.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584319249697488578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4k1I9jGOKjNg_ByRLO1VhV9gMOhPxsIKXLKyNOvDa8Wyye-vbpwSc_7C4RO18uvzyBu1gLXZFbw_G0Cb0yJ31uyERJ6eQu_NKoG_U0NRitCjMnlf2sOiGhE-i6IwtUmdiW77jzEokE7n/s400/Buttons.Tassels%25283%2529.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">See our new product videos at <a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/05_video.asp">FinestraDecorativeHardware.com.<br /><br /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/vid-ButtonsTassels.asp">Finestra Decorative Hardware Buttons and Tassels</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Includes buttons, button borders and decorative tassels.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.finestradecorativehardware.com/vid-RoutedPoles.asp">Finestra Decorative Routed Poles</a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Information about our new routed wood fascias for tracking systems.<br /></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">For a complete list of Rowley Company video solutions:</span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://www.rowleycompany.com/02_videoSolutions.asp"><span style="font-size:85%;">https://www.rowleycompany.com/02_videoSolutions.asp</span></a></div><br /><div></div>Finestra Decorative Hardwarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18034183890320718114noreply@blogger.com0