Pillow and Cushion Delivery

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Chair, cushions, fireplace MAK Designs, living space, outdoor living, outdoors, patio, pillows, seating, sofa

Just in case you were wondering what I was delivering in my last post, here are the pictures of the outdoor space they were made for.

 

Delivery Day

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Chair, chairs, cushions, delivery, fireplace, MAK Designs, ourdoor, outdoor living, patio, pillows, pool, sofa, textiles

I wasn’t sure all the pillows and cushions would fit in my car for the delivery today.  Whew, made it.

  

Antique Chair Saved

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antique, Chair, cushion, embroibery, embroidered, fabric, flowers, MAK, pindler, plum, reupholster, seat, seating, upholstered, upholstery

Did you ever inherit a family chair that needs attention? This pretty little chair had a hand embroidered seat with a tear right down the middle. So, we reupholstered just the seat to match the plum color in the flowers.  Turning  the embroidery on the back of the chair into the focal point.  Another antique chair saved.

Fabric: Pindler Firenze, Plumwine

Time to Update Your Window Treatment?

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accessories, Aria, Artisan, bathroom, bed room, bedroom, classic, classic shabby, Color, decor, decorate, decorating, design, detail, dining room, diy, draperie hardware, drapery, drapes, finial, finials, finish, finishes, function, glass, hardware, metal, mixed metals, mixed-media, rod, Rods, rowley, stone, Update, window, window coverings association of America, window hardware, window treatment, wood

  “Rowley Company is excited to announce the addition of new mixed-media finial designs and functional solutions to the AriA Metal Hardware line.  the new Artisan collection offers eight one-of-a-kind finials featuring glass, wood, stone and metal combinations in existing AriA metal finishes that can be mixed and matched to create a range of customized window hardware options. ” via Window Coverings Association of America, Facebook.  Give us a call if you’re ready to make the change.

Greige (Gray Goods)

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Chair, cloth, Color, curtains, cushions, decor, decorating, drapes, fabric, gray, gray goods, greige, greige goods, grey, griege, griege goods, loom, MAK Designs, material, pillows, sofa, upholserty, weave, weaving, window, window treatments

Sometimes we read in home decorating magazines the term Greige or Gray Goods?  What is it? Some refer to it as a color but, it is actually a fabric.   The official definition from Dictionary.com is:  It’s a “woven fabric as it comes from the loom and before it has been submitted to the finishing process”.  How to use it?

Read this Luxe article on how to incorporate Greige into your home

  Beau! Agency, Pinterest

 

Dan Marty Designs | Chatfield Design

 

 Blog: A Delightful Life

Tory Burch, Pinterest

“Block printing: the ancient art of hand block printing has been passed down from generation to generation”

Ever find yourself in this predicament?

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bed room, bedding, bedroom, Chair, chaise, comfort, cushion, decor, decorating, design, fabric, fabrics, help, hobbies, hobby, MAK Designs, reupholstering, upholsterer, upholstery, what do I do?

You thought it might be fun to reupholster your chaise.   Taking the old fabric off wasn’t so bad.  But when you began cutting fabric you realized this job was a bit more than you could handle.  What do you do?  Not to worry.  Do what this client did.  Keep all old fabric pieces, if you can, and take everything you have to you’re upholsterer.  If you’re in the greater Phoenix area, give us a call.  We’d love to help.

I’m Back

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accessories, bathroom, bed, bed room, bedding, bedroom, bookkeeping, business, buttonholes, cabinet, Chair, classic, classic shabby, club chair, coffee, Color, comfort, cornice, coverlet, cushion, cushions, decor, decorate, decorating, design, detail, dining room, diy, draperie hardware, drapery, drapes, drywall, duvet, education, embroidery, event, fabric, fabrics, Faux Iron Solutions, France, grand opening, headboard, home, interior, interior design, kitchen, life, linen, MAK Designs, ottoman, outdoor, owner

For the last 12 months i cared for my wonderful mother-in-Law.  We hung out together, went to dinner together, enjoyed each others company until her disease ended her life on June 30, 2015.  My business took 2nd place, but I wouldn’t change a thing.  I feel so privileged and fortunate to have been the one to care for her every need in the last days for her life.

So, now it’s back to working full time in my drapery and upholstery workroom.  Five chairs awaiting to be reupholstered, pillows and shower curtains waiting to be made.  Whew, I’ve got my work cut out for me.  Stay tuned.  I will be posting pictures.

Tuesday Tablecloth Inspiration

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decor, decorate, decorator, dining, interior, interior design, kitchen, MAK Design, outdoor, table, tablecloth, textile

Ready to start thinking about dressing your table for fall? Too early, you say? Why not start with the tablecloth. Here are some tablecloth inspirations to help you with the process. Check out our “Tablecloth Inspiration” Pinterest board.

MAK Pinterest Tablecloths

Incorporate a Club Chair into Your Decor

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Chair, club chair, Color, corner, decorate, design, fabric, furniture, patterm textile, read, relax, reupholster, textiles, tufting

Sometimes we’re afraid to add color and/or design to our decor. What about starting with a club chair? Call us to help you color your club chair.

Color Fix: Energize Your Room With a Colorful Club Chair

contemporary living room by Stephani Buchman Photography

Crisp – kelly wearstler

Finella designed by David Savage

Need to Bolster You Sleep?

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bed, bedding, bedroom, bolster, bolsters, comfort, MAK Designs, neck, neck roll, pillow, pillows, sleep

Confused on how to use bolsters on your bed? This article should answer all your questions and give you new ideas.

Better Your Bed (and Body) With Bolsters and Neck Rolls