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A Room Without Fabric?

A Room Without Fabric? wjfigw4q3

Fabric may be used extensively to enhance interior decoration. Today’s home designs include hardwood floors instead of carpet, granite counter tops replacing old style Formica and appliances that are stainless steel instead of enameled finishes in white or black. Now look at the windows. You will find materials like woven natural shades or solar shades, shadings, shutters and wood blinds. What do floors, appliances and window fashions all have in common …they are all hard surfaces. While colors abound in these categories the predominant choices by today’s consumers remain neutral colors.

The missing elements:

COLOR

Look through Window Fashion Vision magazine, or search drapery and roman shades on Pinterest. (you can search for drapery and shade styles on Pinterest at Metropolitan Window Fashions.) You will see hundreds of images that combine hard window fashions (Hunter Douglas shades and blinds) with fabric or windows with just fabric alone. Look for opportunities to bring out color and enhance the room’s appearance. If the room is loaded with hard surfaces look around the house for color in other elements of the home, art, area rugs, furniture even tableware and wall colors. Picking up on color themes can be your guide to adding a splash of color in pillows, valances and panels. We offer over 40,000 fabric choices from great sources like Duralee, Robert Allen and more.

TOUCH

The strongest senses in design are touch and sight – in many ways they are linked together. Just by looking at a surface you instantly know if it is a soft or a hard material. Notice when you look at fabric it is an instinct to touch it. Comparatively we all know what a wood blind feels like and we ignore it. When we talk about 2 different fabrics we often use the term “HAND” to describe how the fabric feels and how it will drape for the particular application. Fabric also adds texture; most modern elements in today’s home have a smooth texture. Fabric helps break that up by offering a different tactile experience.

Soft material also evokes feelings of comfort and warmth. A great side benefit of using fabric is its acoustic properties it will absorb sound making conversation, listening to music or watching a movie a better experience.

PATTERNS in FABRIC

Most of the elements in our home have little pattern. Fabric gives you the opportunity to add an interesting visual element into the space. Rooms with lower ceilings can be enhanced with vertical patterns and stripes to make the room look larger. Adding a pattern, whether geometric or a natural pattern like a botanical, is like adding art to the window. The blinds may be great looking but it is the pattern that is visually interesting to our eyes and can become a topic of conversation.

When we see a room without fabric, we want to help. The most attractive shade will never outshine the visual appeal of a fabric panel, a great splash of color from pillows or that crowning finish of a cornice or valance. Contact us today to have one of our talented designers come to your home or office for a free decorating consultation.
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Metropolitan Window Fashions would like to thank Jennifer Rose from America’s Window Covering Buying Network (AWCBN) for the content of this article. AWCBN is a network of the largest independent Window Fashions retailers in the United States.

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The classic, high contrast pairing of black and white is renowned for adding sophistication and drama to any decor. From draperies to accent pillows–or even updating a piece of furniture–black and white custom upholstery will create a stunningly chic appeal in your home. The black and white collection by designer Clarke & Clarke is a perfect resource for finding your custom upholstery inspiration! Do you have a well-loved piece that needs a makeover? Are you thinking about adding a fabric headboard for stunning design? Black and white custom upholstery may be the perfect addition to your home. We’ve gathered a few of our favorites to show you the range of possibilities with this elegant design option. Want to see more? We’d love to come to you for a free, in-home consultation!

Striking Florals

custom upholstery florals

The delicate leaves of this black and white floral fabric add a soft, graceful touch to this custom upholstery. The stark black adds depth, and makes the accent colors in your decor more vibrant. This chic design would work well as a custom drapery. Imagine the swirling leaves standing out as a beautiful frame for your windows.

Sophisticated Geometrics

custom upholstery geometric design

Beautiful geometric patterns are always in style, and with this sophisticated geometric design, it’s easy to see why! The intricate detail adds amazing definition to your space. A great choice for decorative touches like accent pillows or a favorite chair, this custom upholstery is elegant and refined.

Alluring Zebra Stripes

custom upholstery zebra stripes

Fresh and fun, this black and white zebra stripe pattern is a daring choice with big-style results! The simplicity of the design helps it blend with your current decor, while adding a flare of edgy sophistication. The alluring zebra print custom upholstery would be great as an accent piece in your study or office, or as an upscale, refreshing addition to a teen’s bedroom!

Classic Houndstooth

custom upholstery houndstooth

This classic houndstooth design has an undeniable old world charm, yet the black and white color pattern lends a modern feel. Houndstooth adds a masculine touch to your decor that can be softened with the addition of a coordinated splash of color. This time-honored style would be the perfect custom upholstery for a bold fabric headboard!

No matter how you define your style personality, the classic black and white pairing can do wonders for your home. Browse the full Clarke & Clarke collection, and find your fabric inspiration today! When you’re ready to get started on your custom upholstery project, contact us at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free consultation, or come on in and view our extensive collection of fabrics at our Fabricland location.

Recreate Your Favorite Scene with Custom Draperies

Recreate Your Favorite Scene with Custom Draperies wjfigw4q3

Are you a Houzz addict, just like we are? We can’t think of a better way to spend time on a quiet Sunday morning than sipping a steaming cup of coffee while browsing through our favorite decor site, saving beautiful photos. When you finally find the perfect scene? Is there nothing worse than discovering that the fabric displayed in the custom draperies you want is discontinued? Discontinued? Say it isn’t so! Even if the fabric is current, sometimes you just can’t seem to locate it. It’s almost heartbreaking–but we have the answer! At Metropolitan Window Fashions, we can help you recreate the custom draperies and fabric accents you have your heart set on. Take a look at some of these gorgeous room settings, paired with fabrics from Thomas Paul by Duralee Fabrics that will recreate the look in each space. And then start saving the photos you have your heart set on. We’re up for the challenge! We want to hear from you.

Timeless Geometry

My Interior

This geometric print in white and navy will surround your living room with a smooth pop of one of the season’s most sought-after shades. Custom draperies that feature the intricate details of honeycomb designs will always be in style, bringing dimension to the space with contemporary appeal. Looking for the same design in a different color? Take a look at this navy fabric, along with what Duralee fabrics can offer you in other color ways.

Floral or Coral? You decide.

Study sitting area

Orange may not be the new black when it comes to decor, but this shade has come onto the style scene with serious statement-making charm. Orange is personal–it’s invigorating and intentional. Custom draperies that showcase orange prints will set the tone of a room with powerful energy. Recreating the look of the orange design in these custom draperies is easy with Orange Mum and Coral Barrier 2.

Sunny Breakfast Nook

Crestwood

Remember that quiet Sunday morning we were talking about? If you don’t already have a relaxing, cozy spot where you can spend that morning time, you deserve one. And we can help you make it all you hope it can be. Custom draperies, like the fabric roman shades seen here, will offer both the beauty of color and pattern with the function of light control when that breakfast sun is high in the sky. We love this Sanctuary fabric in yellow–the perfect addition to your very own sanctuary.

When you find a scene you love, save it! We want to help you recreate the custom draperies and fabric accents that will make the perfect statement in your home. Need inspiration? Our design team will come to you with ideas and inspiration for your home. Contact our team, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

Duralee Fabrics: The Bright, Bold and Beautiful Shades of Summer

Duralee Fabrics: The Bright, Bold and Beautiful Shades of Summer wjfigw4q3

A renewed feeling of enjoyment comes about this time of year, as the blossoms of springtime brighten our lives, while the sunshine offers invigoration, just on the cusp of a new season. Duralee fabrics is starting this new season out right, with top designers introducing collections that speak volumes of bold, bright excitement, like this collection from Thomas Paul. It couldn’t come at a better time. With a mixture of chilly springtime days and a glimmer of the heat of summer, we are inspired to start new projects, renew spaces, and bring a refreshed feeling to the outdoor areas around our homes. Ready to get started on your next project? We’d love to help! May is the perfect month to plan! You’ll get to enjoy the results all summer and into the coming year! Check out the latest promotions we have to help you get started.

Go Outdoors!

Duralee fabrics Laura Kirar fabricsWith the latest collection, Laura Kirar II for Highland Court, Duralee Fabrics will have your outdoor space feeling like something out of dream vacation. We love this Sombra fabric with nailhead trim–it looks like the perfect spot to sip lemonade on a hot summer day. Loving this color scheme for outdoors–or in? Take a look at some of the other pieces in the aptly named Emerald/Lapis line of colors.

Create the Ultimate Staycation.

Duralee fabrics Tilton Fenwick fabricsSummertime means travel and leisure time in your favorite spots, but who says you can’t have all the charm and chic sophistication of your summer home in your bedroom year-round? Create this soothing summertime feel in your own space with Duralee fabrics from the Tilton Fenwick collection in shades of Poppy & Lipstick. In shades ranging from bright and exciting, to those that evoke calm, you will find your favorite prints to coordinate your space.

Customize the Accents of Your Home.

Duralee fabrics John Robshaw fabricsExcitement. Invigoration. Leisure. The words that represent the feelings summertime brings can be harnessed for year-round refreshment in your next project. Surround yourself with the designer looks of Duralee Fabrics, like these intriguing prints from John Robshaw. Accent pillows, bedding, upholstery, custom draperies…the sky’s the limit, and we can help you embrace the style you want in your home. With fabrics, inspired by nature, like peacock and chilipepper, you’ll feel the summertime vibe and enjoy it throughout the year.

We are excited to help you get started on a project with Duralee fabrics. From the subtle, cool sophistication of relaxing prints and colors, to the bold and bright shades of refreshing summertime, you can customize the look and feel of your home–outside and in! Contact our design consultants, at Metropolitan Window Fashions, for a free, in-home consultation.

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