You may not think of your kitchen as a cozy space in your house, but why not? It’s considered the heart of the home, and wouldn’t you want the heart of your home to be a cozy, comfortable space? Fabrics and upholstery are traditionally thought of as living room materials due to their ease of… Read more »
Whether you have an actual beach house or you want to create a beachy ambiance in your home, there are certain kinds of fabrics, materials, and furniture pieces that will help you best achieve this effect. Using colors, textures, and other important elements, you will be able to customize your home the exact way you… Read more »
With all the home design shows out lately in addition to the pandemic lockdown, many people have taken an interest in decorating their homes with a designed feel. One designer element that keeps being mentioned is adding texture to a space, which helps a space look finished, grounded, and designed. As the weather cools down,… Read more »
Some people may like waking up to the sun in the morning, but if the sun’s rays are so bright they’re practically poking you in the eyes, it can be more of a rude awakening. For those who need to block out the sun’s strongest rays, or for those who just like to sleep in,… Read more »
You may have seen this Swedish word “hygge” floating around in magazines, websites, or articles. Pronounced “hooga”, it encompasses a feeling of warmth, coziness, and togetherness. Remember that time your favorite cousins gathered around the fireplace sipping hot drinks and laughing together while a storm blazed outside? Or when you and your best friends huddled… Read more »
Windows are much more than just a simple pane of glass in a frame. They should be able to serve several functions, such as allowing more light into your home, regulating the temperature in your room, and making a space more aesthetically pleasing. A good window treatment can make a house look effortlessly brighter, more… Read more »
We all love it when natural light shines in through wide windows. But no one likes the feeling of being woken up too early by unfiltered light in the mornings. Nor does anyone like the feeling of letting your neighbors see inside of your home. That’s why window treatments, like curtains or shades, exist. According… Read more »
For the past few months, we have had the luxury the summer sun flowing freely into our homes. But as autumn draws closer, the days get shorter, cooler, and darker. For some, having less light around will affect our mood for the worse. If you’re hoping to combat the moody days of fall and winter… Read more »
Is your house feeling a little outdated and in need of a facelift, but you don’t want to spend a ton on performing a complete remodel? Why not update your draperies? It’s surprising how much of a difference swapping out your window treatments can have on the style of your room, and here at Howard’s… Read more »
During the winter months, we do what we can to keep our homes warm. However, despite our best efforts, sometimes the heat escapes, leaving certain rooms colder than others. To help combat the winter chill, think about adding new window treatments such as blinds, shutters and fabric drapes to help keep heat in and winter… Read more »
