Interior Design Gallery

Thanksgiving Tablescape Styles to Consider

2012-11-07T19:58:20Z

Thanksgiving is only a mere two weeks away and if you have yet to set your table or even begin thinking about its design then now is the time! After all, aside from the menu and spending quality time with friends and family, your tablescape will be center of attention as everyone gathers around. And no matter whether you’re looking to have a traditional table setting or one that is a little more unique and daring, we have just the inspiration you need so go ahead and take a look!

Contemporary

Traditional

Modern

Country

Glamorous

Do you see yourself using any of the ideas from those gorgeous table settings? If so, as you begin getting your table together be sure to visit Interior Design Gallery in Austin to pick up a few accessories to add to the mix!

Images: houzz, hostess with the mostess, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Lonny

5 Interior Designer Secrets to Finishing Your Room

2012-11-05T16:36:12Z

Do you think you’ve finally come to a stopping place in designing your home, but it still feels as though you’re missing a few finishing touches? We know this can be an extremely frustrating stage in the design process, so we’d like to help. We recently came across a few insider tips from interior designers on houzz that may help you tie up any loose ends.

To decide what finishing touches your space needs…

Photography your room so you can view it with a critical eye.
Create cohesion throughout your home by using varying layers of the same color in multiple hues.
Remember that less is more when accessorizing, especially in an area with a simple function.
Add personal touches that speak of your personality to your vignettes.
Insert a splash of red for visual interest.

If you find yourself at wits end and would prefer professional help finishing the interior design of your Austin home contact Interior Design Gallery at 888-468-8544.

Source: houzz. Image: houzz

Terms to Know When Shopping for New Drapery

2012-11-02T13:28:55Z

A quick and easy way to change the look in any room in your home is with new drapery, but you can find yourself dazed and confused if you don’t the lingo. Before you head out to begin looking for new drapery for your home, familiarize yourself with these terms that you are sure to come across.

Leading edge- the sewn fabric edge at the opening of a window treatment

Break- when the drapery panel hangs past the finished floor length

Hem- Any part of the drapery fabric folded over toward the back of the treatment and sewn

Puddling- when long drapes fall to the floor and create a puddle of fabric

Tieback- holds drapery fabric away from the center of the window

Curtain- varies in length; draperies fall all the way to the floor

Inside mount- the window treatment is installed inside the casing

Outside mount- the window treatment is installed outside the window casing

Now that you know the lingo head to Interior Design Gallery in Austin and allow us to assist you in choosing the best drapery for the interior design of your home.