Fearless fabric choice pays off
My friend Tammy readily admits she has a problem. She is a selfconfessed fabric junkie who never met a plaid, paisley or floral she didn’t fall head over heels in love with. We have a lot of fun leading her astray, giving her a quick call every time we get in a new fabric that will make her flip. So when Tammy, her husband, Tyler, and their three young kids moved into their new home a few months ago, it was exciting for us to see how she used fabric to help write the historic house’s newest chapter.
Selecting window treatments can be hard. They are an investment, so you want to pick something you will love for years to come. That’s idea can paralyze a lot of folks. But not Tammy. She didn’t hesitate to chose dramatic fabric for her window coverings. She is fearless when she decorates, trusting her gut and following her instincts. That’s why her house looks as amazing as it does.
Case in point: The gorgeous Roman shade in the kitchen that’s exploding with personality. At the top of their home-reno list was to gut their outdated kitchen and create this dreamy space that is a wash of warm whites. Tammy decided to add a punch of color through the window treatment over her sink. When she discovered this wonderful fabric, she knew it was the one. I could not agree more.
Tammy travels a ton for her job, so to pass the time when she’s sitting in airports and on planes, she thumbs through decorating magazines and blogs, looking for ideas. That’s where she found the inspiration for this window seat in her master bedroom. She finished this romantic space with adorable cafe curtains, hung on movable rods that she can swing open if she wants a full view of the back.
When Tammy’s daughter requested a navy bedroom, Tammy worried that painting the walls such a rich colour would make the space too dark. So she compromised by using navy as the room’s primary accent colour, paired with a perky pink. These Roman shades steal the show, with their bold navy stripe and magenta trim.
As beautiful as their home is, Tammy, Tyler and their kids don’t treat it like a museum. Along with their dog, they get comfy here, especially in this lower-level family room. Tammy opted for neutral upholstery on the furniture so she could add some zip through her window coverings. The stunning drapes she chose are just the ticket. The panels next to the fireplace can close for privacy, while those on either side of the back window offer a stunning frame.