Padding About The Carpet

  "Carpet padding comes in a variety of types, weights, and thickness in order to cover a range of traffic conditions.  Sponge rubber, foam rubber, urethane foam, bonded urethane, and felted (a mixture of hair and jute) are the most common constructions.  In order to select the proper type, weight and thickness, it is important to carefully describe the type of traffic found in each area to be covered by carpeting.  It is popularly believed that a thick, soft padding gives the most desirable feel underfoot.  Soft padding, however, is not at all recommeneded for such high-traffic areas as stairs or family rooms.  It would only encourage excessive flexing, buckling and wrinkling which would promote undue wear in the backing yarns of the carpet.  For these areas, denser, firmer padding should be the choice.
  Your newly decorated room should be a statement about you.  It should be a reflection of your tastes and life style." - On Interior Design

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Shadow Image Sculpture

”Shadow Image”

17”W x 8.5”D x 30”H

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Bedroom Photo

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Cover Story

  "Instead of slaving over a problem wall with spackle, sandpaper and paint, it may make more sense simply to cover it with fabric.  Not only does the use of fabric lend a touch of luxurious texture, but it insulates the wall against cold and sound, as well.  Gathering or shirring fabric takes several times as much fabric to cover the wall as would be needed for a flat application.  Lightweight fabrics drape better than heavy fabric when this method is used.  As for hardware, all that is needed are extendable rods and extension brackets for hanging the fabric.  A striking effect can be achieved by simply covering a single wall using this technique.
  The decorating possibilities for your home are boundless.  Working within your framework of affordability, you can create an environment that expresses your individuality and lifestyle preferences.  Decorating your home need not be an expensive proposition.  Make choices wisely.  Tackle one room at a time making the end results a reflection of your needs and desires." - On Interior Design

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Jazz Sculpture

“Jazzie”


14”W x 11”D x 30”H

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Picture

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An Island Retreat

  "Even big kitchens have their problems.  For instance, the points of the work triangle (consisting of the sink, refrigerator and cooking range) may be spread too far out that they render the kitchen inefficient.  Generally speaking, this can be the case when these elements of the work triangle are separated from one another by eight feet or more.  This would create a triangle, the sides of which would add up to twenty-four feet.  Kitchen designers like to keep the sum of the sides of a work triangle under twenty-two feet.  However, a large kitchen's salvation may take the form of an island.  By locating the cooktop, for instance, in an island setting, the work triangle may be shortened.  The island also contributes to overall kichen efficiency by routing traffic around the work triangle.
  When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, we feel strongly that a qualified designer should be assigned to visit your home and get a "feel" for the home and how the kitchen relates to it.  This is where our experience really pays off for you.  [Carole Frances Interior Design] can assist you [in] mak[ing] that dream kitchen a reality." -On Interior Design


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