Learning how to upholster furniture to satisfy that Do It Yourself itch? We know it can be intimidating. One How To guide includes a list of 13 essential hand tools, 16 more suggested hand tools, 16 supplies, and 16 power tools and machines. Some of these items you may already have, like a fire extinguisher and glue gun.

Although it's possible that we're slightly biased, we thought it would be worthwhile to look at the various advantages and disadvantages of the DIY approach to reupholstering furniture projects. There really is great pleasure in pairing the perfect fabric with your favorite pieces of furniture, and breathing new life into your living space.

From the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles to the ever-expanding boundaries of hip Brooklyn, thousands of young, urban, professionals are discovering the benefits of loft living. While exposed ductwork and high ceilings might not be for everyone, many people of all ages love the contemporary look and feel of urban lofts.

In surveys, 47% of Americans indicate that they haven't updated their home's design in five years or more. If your home decor is starting to look (and smell) a little stale, then it's time to finally redecorate, and we're not talking about simply rearranging the furniture, again. No, it's time to give your home the facelift it deserves.

Michelle Obama plays many important roles -- she's the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America, she's the mother to two teenage girls, and she's personally led the charge to help children stay active and healthy. Of course, she also has another crucial responsibility.

So you're redesigning your home or loft and you're interested in purchasing the kind of modern, custom motorized shades NYC designers use in their work. In days gone by, the only people with access to custom motorized blinds technology were James Bond villains who really wanted to make their top-secret lair pop.

Many Americans are content to buy whatever pillows and pillowcases happen to be on sale at Ikea, and they end up with garish items that look like they were made out of recycled Lily Pulitzer knockoffs. But for people with an eye for interior design, custom pillows, accent pillows, and throw pillows can provide the finishing touch required to truly complete a room.

When homeowners get the itch to change up their interior design for a fresh look, one of the major projects they take on is finding new items to furnish the space. New furniture does make a big difference in the overall aesthetic and functionality of a space, but buying brand new isn't the only option you have for creating new looks. Reupholstering furniture is also a good way to change your interior design. Here are three tips and tricks to help get you started on your reupholstering project.

When it comes to interior design, the overall look and feel of things is always made up of smaller details, but almost half of Americans (47%) haven't updated their interior design in the last five years. Adding new window treatments to a room can drastically change the look of it, but it's important not to ignore the details, like tie backs. The tie backs are a part of any window treatment, but choosing unique and creative ones can add another touch of design. Here are three creative drape tie back ideas that you probably never thought of.

One of the best things about spring and summer is making use of the outdoor spaces at your home -- to either entertain or just to enjoy some leisure time. Though most homeowners don't think about it, drapes and curtains can serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose outside. Here are two fun ways to incorporate drapes outdoors, and what to think about when you're deciding on outdoor drapery designs.

Shifting into spring and into summer are pretty similar when it comes to interior design -- both call for lighter fabrics and lighter colors. However, it's still good practice to make a marked change from your spring designs into your summer designs, especially when it comes to curtains and drapery styles. If you're looking for custom drapery panels in preparation for your home's summer look, here are a few of the most popular trends in interior design in 2015.

Spring is finally in the air, which means it's time to start spring cleaning and swapping out winter looks for fresher and cleaner designs. An essential part of doing this is tending to your window treatments. It's refreshing to trade heavy and dark designs out for light airy spring-inspired designs, but there are a few key spring window treatment ideas to guide you.

Having a bay window in your home, these days, is something of a rare treat. Not many homes are built with them anymore, and any homeowner who has one knows they're lucky for it. The problem is that it can be tough to decide on a design for window treatments for large windows and the space created by the bay window can seem hard to make functional.

One of the benefits of buying custom drapes is that it's the only way to get the exact window treatments you want, but it can also be a tough decision to make since the possibilities of drapery styles are practically endless. For a fresh winter look, there are three major things you need to take into consideration when you're choosing your drapes.

Almost every homeowner gets the itch to make a big interior design change once in awhile. It gets old looking at the same furniture, colors, and designs, and making a change every once in awhile can be refreshing and a fun project to take on. The problem is that making big changes to a room can be pretty pricey. Here are three cheap and easy ways to make over a room without breaking the bank.