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WELCOME
Aug. 03, 2010 newsletter
Learning & Support Tools help you succeed
People like to learn in different ways. Some like an instruction
manual at their fingertips. Others use the trial and error approach
and will read instructions only a last resort. Others prefer the
“show and tell” approach of narrated tutorials.
The DreamDraper team has developed a comprehensive
package of learning and support tools. Online interactive webinars,
plus over 40 online recorded mini-lessons, personal tutoring,
email and phone support, and the xChange forum for industry
professionals provide a variety of approaches. The most recent
addition is the updated DreamDraper Quick Reference Guide, full
of tips and techniques for rapidly getting the most out of your design software investment.
A Look At...
Upholstered cornices
by kathleen stoehr
A
fter looking at my pleated shade-covered office
window for quite some time, it finally occurred to me
what was missing: a cornice. I needed an upholstered
cornice to make the window look complete. Cornices,
whether upholstered, wood, metal or soft, provide an eyecatching focal point in any room. These treatments can be
a great solution for those areas in the home that cannot
accommodate a full drapery panel — and yet provide the
beauty of fabric nonetheless. And in my case, my window
is directly above a very wide file cabinet. There’s no room
for draperies; even curtains would crowd the area too
much.
A toile-covered upholstered cornice
sweeping across a bank of windows
makes a big statement.
Many architectural flaws have been hidden by cornices as
well: consider that windows of uneven height can be made
to appear level by employing a cornice or two; some can even be hinged on one side to swing out
from a window or French door, in case access is required on an infrequent basis.
Smaller accent cornice on a side wall.
Unlike many window treatments, cornices are not about
addressing immediate needs such as sun control or
privacy issues, more so, they celebrate much of what
is joyful about having a beautiful window to appreciate.
Cornices often will “finish” the design of a window by
hiding drapery hardware or even a damaged window
frame and will also add another dimension of detail
to a room. And don’t forget: cornices do not need to
be fabric covered in order to meld well with a room.
Consider how a wood cornice can add architectural
detail; how a wallpapered cornice could blend with
similarly papered walls; or how a painted cornice could
provide an attractive accent. Each choice will change
the look and feel of the interior.
photos courtesy of interiors by decorating den, decoratingden.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that DreamDraper has a Custom
Swatch Library for saving your favorite or widely used
fabrics? You only need to add your fabrics once and
they will always be available for your use until you
decide to delete them. There is no need to keep adding
the fabric every time you want to use it — a huge
timesaver in comparison to other design programs.
UPCOMING WEBINARS
FREE: Getting Started with QuickQuote
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd at 12:00 noon ET
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Tuesday, Aug. 24th at 12:00 noon ET
Space Planning
Thursday, Aug. 5th at 12:00 noon ET
FREE: Getting Started with DreamDraper
Tuesday, Aug. 10 & Thursday, Aug. 26th at
12:00 noon ET
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Thursday, Aug. 12th at 12:00 noon ET
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Wednesday, Aug. 18th at 12:00 noon ET
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