Upholstered Headboards : Custom Bedding
July 27th, 2010 by CoryUpholstered headboards are back and more popular than ever.
The styles range from funky to formal, contemporary to elegant. The shapes, fabric choices and upholstery methods are numerous and exciting to see. Upholstered headboards fit well into modern and uncluttered decor but are also right at home in a traditional room.
The beauty of upholstered headboards is obvious, it just feels good to sit against padded upholstery and fabric offers texture, pattern and color, all things that make a room inviting.
Woven Woods: Bring Nature’s Beauty Indoors
July 14th, 2010 by CoryNatural woven wood shades are hand-woven and are relatively environmentally friendly. They come in a variety of materials: woods, bamboos, weeds, and grasses which can compliment a wide variety of decorating styles.
The grasses are generously loomed and are soft and flowing with an exotic, modern-feel.
The bamboo and reeds bring nature to its elegant best with a tropical flair, while the matchstick’s tightly woven, uniform construction gives a more formal look.
If something truly unique and eye-catching is your forte, consider a combination. These shades are intricately woven by using two or more natural materials in stunning patterns.
The color range of woven woods is naturally beautiful from creamy whites to luxuriant ebonies, and almost everything in between, including all hues of browns, gold, oranges and greens.
Similar to roman shades, the natural woven woods have a graceful, definitive construction. When in the closed position they feature either a classic flat roman fold or the elegantly looped hobbled fold.
The lift options include the standard cord, on your choice of side, with shade descending. A handy lift option is the top down/bottom up feature especially for bathrooms and bedrooms where privacy is important but sunlight is desired. If you’re dressing a large bay or picture window, a lift worth considering is the continuous cord loop with its heavy-duty clutch and pulley mechanism. Cordless woven woods have just hit the market and not a moment too soon. It’s an excellent safety option where small children or pets are a concern, or if you simply prefer the uncluttered look.
Additional options are privacy or blackout liners and edge binding. Since woven woods naturally have gaps, some more so than others, you’ll want to consider privacy liners. They provide just that – privacy, while allowing a soft glow of light to filter through. A blackout liner is ideal for bedrooms and home theatres. Fabric edge binding comes in matching or contrasting colors, in patterns or solids and, along with giving a finished look, can add lifetime to your shades.
Keeping Cool This Summer : With Clean Lines and Fresh Ideas
July 8th, 2010 by CorySummer is the perfect time to freshen up your rooms. Looking for Clean Lines?
One option is Honeycomb shades. They are simple an clean. Several colors, textures and operating systems are available.
Another option would be Roller Shades. Again this product also has several colors, textures and operating systems available.
The real beauty of these products is that they are not only simple, but a practical first step in decorating your windows. They allow you time to choose what will follow.
Maybe simple drapery panels on wrought iron?
Going Poolside?: New Custom Outdoor Pillows and Cushions
June 21st, 2010 by Cory
Jacoby Company offers high-quality pillows that will add years of comfortable style to your home!
We Specialize in custom outdoor pillows to your specifications. We only use quality Sunbrella fabrics, which are covered by a 5-year warranty against fading and stretching. Whether you need a small accent pillow, a standard throw pillow, or a huge bolster pillow to match your outdoor decor, Jacoby Company can custom make it for you!
Choose from our wide range of styles for chair cushions, chaise lounge cushions, seat cushions, bench pads, ottoman cushions and throw pillows or create your own custom shaped cushions.
Are you looking for a beautiful fountain, birdbath, or planter to complete your outdoor setting?
We can help accessorize too! The smallest detail can make all the difference .
Sunbrella Outdoor Fabrics
May 12th, 2010 by CorySummer is almost here…as are our family BBQ’s and special events. Outdoor Sunbrella drapery is quite the craze the days and to help those summer dreams come true we are extending a huge discount to our friends and their friends. We are offering 20% off any custom made outdoor Sunbrella drapery! With everyone entertaining at home these days it makes perfect sense to take our parties outside. By the way, have you looked at your backyard lately? It might need some attention.
Photo courtesy of sarahleeab
Let me help you…I can come over there and suggest a few drapery panels, complimented by some matching kidney pillows for your chairs, or we can recover any outside pads you have on your existing set already. There is no need to buy a new set just because the fabric is old and tattered…we can recover them! The drapery panels (if you have that room to install the hardware), really adds an exquisite touch to the outdoor atmosphere. Throw in a few candles scattered around, twinkling lights on the umbrella, fresh flowers planted in the garden and maybe even pick up a “zen” type water feature, and wa la, you now have a backyard that you can be proud of and enjoy.
We are all entertaining more at home these days, or at least it seems that way. So, why not make that space as special as you would the inside of your home. Once I am done decorating the backyard, all you need are your friends, great music, light the candles and open up your favorite bottle of wine or sparking water with lime, and away you go.
You need to BBQ though……
Call today, or send me back an email and we can set up an appointment to see if we can get the party started.
Interior Color: Lets Paint A New Day
March 5th, 2010 by CoryLet color
inspire you … living space personalization continues to act as a driver for color change, with accent walls or niche areas appropriate for small doses of high impact bold color while using more subtle hues on broad wall areas. Paint mid-range neutral tones and softer colors that will act as a backdrop for room schemes.
Eggplant has now made it into the paint palette for 2010. Purple continues to rise on the popularity chart for the home.
ICI the world’s largest decorative paint manufacturer has predicted Icy Blue as 2010’s color of the year. They sight that this light airy color is optimistic and symbolizes infinite horizons, new beginnings, renewed energy and a positive dynamic.
Yellow, one of the most popular paint colors of the past two decades, will be hotter and brighter than ever. For years, interior designers and color experts have sung the praises of yellow’s uplifting impact on our moods. . The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance. Yellow also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation. Benjamin Moore’s color experts expect this fresh take on yellow to have a subtle green influence, while gold tones will also rise in popularity.
Green will blend with yellow to finally move away from the sage greens that have dominated home décor for years. Green is also the easiest color for the eye to see, and is also the most restful and comforting of all colors. It is a color that, on its own, can contribute a vibrant pop to a room, or create a softer look when paired with neutrals. It also is a perfect foil for bright contrasts, such as deep blues and orangey reds.
Lavender will be the hands-down winner in the bedroom. It portrays luxury and elegance and evokes warmth and comfort.
Slate and charcoal gray will be the hot new neutrals, taking over from the browns and beiges that had been so popular. Cool gray can be paired with almost any color for a winning combination.
Aqua has been a recommended color by cutting-edge decorators for a couple of years and will continue to be strong. Deep Blues are making a comeback.
Shades of red will be darkened with purple and blue tones. Red and white pairings will also be popular.
Our Valentine Gift to you
February 11th, 2010 by CoryHome look tired? …Drapery outdated? …Let us fix that…29 years of design expertise to create the perfect Look for You… We are currently offering FREE Interlining or Lining on all Custom Drapery orders and 20% off all woven woods … From February 12th until March 15th… as Our Valentine gift to you…
How Lining and Interlining Work
January 20th, 2010 by CoryThe lining is the backing fabric used in the construction of a custom drape. It is used to create more fullness and protect the fabric from the harmful effects of sunlight. There are different types of lining and interlining, all come in a variety of colors and textures and they each serve specific purpose.
Between the lining and the drape fabric is the Interlining. The interlining is sandwiched between the two fabrics. Interlining is really where all of your options are and can make a huge difference in the value and lifespan of the drape.
Flannel interlining you increase the insulating qualities of your window treatments. Installing custom drapes with a heavy-weight cotton flannel interlining can reduce the loss of heat in the winter and also reduce heat gain in the summer.
For those who live in a frigid climate, you may also want to consider using an Bump Interlining which is about twice the thickness of flannel interlining. Bump is used in cold damp winters to keep homes warm. It is very heavy and you really have to know what your doing but the results are amazing. Bump interlining combined with sateen lining give a smocked panel a luxurious finish.
Blackout lining allows this drapery panel to keep a true color, matching the wall paper. It also lets you sleep late and blocks the sun’s harmful UV rays protecting interior furnishings. French Blackout is a lining method where a layer of black lining material is placed between the interlining and outer lining. This provides blackout with a very soft and high end finish.
You have great options today and there are some important considerations regarding the insulating factor of the curtain, the sound barrier performance and overall look of the product.
Lining and Interlining
January 19th, 2010 by CoryLining and Interlining materials play an important role in the overall function and beauty of custom window coverings.
Some of the benefits of using lining materials:
Adding lining helps to control light, provide insulation, gives a consistent appearance from outside the home, protects face fabrics, adds fullness and adds body allowing face fabrics hang, drape and perform better.
Wow! That’s a lot of benefit out of something so reasonably priced.
Discount for January/February
January 18th, 2010 by Cory- Woven woods 20% off!!!!
- Installation of grass cloth shades/woven woods is free!
- Order Hunter Douglas Architella Shades before January 31, 2010 and get a federal tax credit!
- ***You need to mention this discount when you call us for an estimate! 1-818-999-3468
