A bowl of freshly cut, fragrant peonies. A custom-designed suit made to measure. A spacious bathroom with heated floors. It’s the little details that make the biggest impact. From special amenities only found in luxury hotels to a one-of-a-kind piece of art from a trip to Africa, details make a house a home and take interior design from everyday to amazing. Here are some of our favorite ways interior designers incorporate little details to achieve effortless chic. Contrast = Interest There’s a reason ... Continue Reading

Choosing the right window treatment for your home is an important decision and one that will be with you for years and years...so please do your homework on finding the right company. Here is one story, and I have many of them, that might wake someone up out there! Here is a story to share.. This week I met the most lovely 32 year old woman who bought a fabulous condo in West Hollywood. To set the stage, the condo is on ... Continue Reading

The secret to the well-dressed window? Add layers of volume, texture, and effortless design... The right window treatments are the finishing touch that completes the look of any room. Drapes provide the privacy and insulation you need for a safe and comfortable home. Here are two great examples of  banded drapery panels. Adding that personalized touch.  Both on custom wrought iron hardware.Whether you have a specific vision in mind or want to create something completely custom , we will work with you to exceed your ... Continue Reading

  We has so much fun picking up new colors for this Master Bedroom... We went from warm browns, creams and purples. To light greys and ivory. I am so in love with this room. We kept the original wrought iron hardware and just changed the finials.  We selected a textured silk in ivory  with silver and bronze undertones to replace the embroidered over drapery. When changed the netted under sheer drapery to a shimmery ivory sheer.   What a difference! Continue Reading

Eclectic Bedroom by Los Angeles Photographers Erika Bierman Photography When it come to custom window treatments I simply love, love, love roman shades... Just look at the variety of styles from just a simple change fabric...     Call us today 800-921-8686 we would love to help you find your perfect look Continue Reading

1. Change your Wood Blinds to Shutters People don't normally know this but a simple update of changing your wood blinds to shutters can create value in your home. Why? Well, simple as this. IF you ever sell your home, the agent will say, "featuring plantation shutters" while the house is listed. Insider trick: They will never do that no matter if you spent 100,000 on custom curtains. They only mention shutters as a point of reference to window treatments. Go figure! ... Continue Reading

              People are always wondering what types of window treatments they should pick for their house. Leave it up to a professional to tell you! Here are your list of options and what I love about each type we style most starting with the most expensive working my way to least expensive. 1. Custom Drapery For a window 96 x 96 you can plan on spending anywhere from $1,500-$2,500 in custom drapery! 2. Custom Roman Shades 3. Custom Pirhouettes 4. Custom Basswood Shutters 5. Custom Roller Shades 6. Custom ... Continue Reading

The John Robshaw for Duralee furniture collection will make its debut at High Point Market this April, signifying a growing push into furniture-making by a company traditionally known for its fabrics. We bought some new modern sofas, I was able to use this loom and leaf discount to save some money. Each of the collection’s 18 upholstered pieces, including the four-poster Sinan Bed and the Majal Sofa, draws inspiration from palace architecture, tea house seating and other eclectic influences from the ... Continue Reading

This room was put together just perfectly in warm shades of gray. From the counter tops and lighting to the custom drapery and roman shades. Continue Reading

Robert Allen's Spring 2016 Color Library: Drenched Color uses the concentrated colors originally found through natural dyeing methods as inspiration, such as the shades gained from berries, barks, and roots. The five stunning colors —Beet, Mussel Shell, Cassis, Henna, and Interior Designer Color of the Year Batik Blue —provide an updated palette that is both elegant and modern and embody the organic aesthetic of their namesakes.   Each color was developed in-house at Robert Allen and custom dyed so that it is unique ... Continue Reading