Decorating 101: what the best sheets are made of

The best bedding sets are expensive. Have you ever wondered why high-quality sheets and duvets cost so much? The answer has a lot to do with the raw cost of materials and there isn’t much that manufacturers can do to reduce the price. The bedding set in the picture is all cotton. The sheets are…

Furniture mods: how to customize a bench

When you buy storage furniture, there are usually several ways to customize your new furniture. For the storage bench in the picture, I changed the cabinet pulls, the pillow on the seat, and the pillow cover. These modifications shifted the aesthetic of the bench from outdoors to indoors. Customizing new furniture allows it to meld…

Sewing 101: how to make luxury pillow covers

In interior decorating, if you want overstuffed luxury throw pillows, your best choice is to make them yourself. In the picture, I replaced a set of Armani silk and golden silk wool pillow covers with a custom Mood Fabrics screenprint and silver glow in viscose-linen blends. The cost of fabric for designer pillow covers is…

Furniture mods: upholstering like an expert

Upholstering your furniture with professional results does not require extensive interior design expertise. The papasan chair in the picture was transformed from a modern vibe to a rustic lodge aesthetic with a natural wool pillow cover. I used a wool wash with lanolin to soften the cover for an extra-cozy touch. Pillow covers versus upholstering…