Welcome May and the Spring Season with HGTV Color of the Month!

HGTV has announced on May 1st, 2013 their chosen color of the month...

 

It's Whisper Gray!

This soft, silvery gray is the perfect hue to ease into warmer weather.

 

 

 

When used alone this shade can appear luxe yet quietly cool as shown in the bathroom design but when paired with raspberry and green as shown in the bedding the results can be very lively and fun! 

(images: Bathroom design by Sarah Richardson and Bedding by Jonathon Adler)

 

 

 

Here we paired our Stretch Jacquard Damask Gray Slipcovers with Clay colored Loft Pillows and Gray and Orange Embroidered Dot Pillows for a suprise design element!

 

 

~ Will you use Whisper Gray in your interiors this Spring? ~

 

 

For more info on HGTV's chosen color for May, Visit Design Happens and read article by Liz Gray.

 

 

 

 

 



Paint Traditions... How much color is for you?

Flipping Your Paint Tradition

When looking for a quick way to add a punch of fun color, Paint the ceiling anything but white...

 

Paint your ceiling a bright color while leaving your walls white or in neutral hues. Bring the color down into the space with coordinating accessories like window-coverings, rugs, pillows and display pieces.

 

This room just wouldn’t be the same without that gorgeous warm color of this orangey-red ceiling. It’s just so striking. Painting your ceiling with a darker color will make your room visually feel lowered, giving your space an intimate and cozy feeling.

Brandy Ketterer Design Co.

Paint the walls and moldings the same color but make the ceiling and doors pop with contrast. grey ceiling, neutral walls... a beautiful contrast!

Valerie DeRoy Interiors, LLC

Colorful ceilings look especially great in kids’rooms

Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs

 

Bring 2013 color of the year into the home. Paint the ceiling emerald and work some fabulous green shades into the room. Pillows that speak to you, this room reflects the perfect mix of colors and patterns.

Artistic Designs for living - Sea Cliff

 

 

 

 

Design Tip: Be cautious when you punctuate the room with color. Color is more powerful then you think. Highlight with well placed color in small amounts to make a huge impact. Follow the 80/20 rule for an amazing but not over bearing result!

(color 20% ~ neutral 80%)

 

 

 

Would you add color to your ceiling? If yes, What color would you choose?

 

 

 

 

Dressing up your furniture for Valentine's Day!

Slipcovers offer a simple and affordable way  to bring luxury and elegance to a room for the holidays and with the seasons that you want it most.

 

Make a bold color statement.

Mix colors within the same slipcover collection. Keeping your space visually arresting, just one bold color choice can transform a bland room. The Stretch Pique Collection in garnet and black shown here. 



 White. Timeless. Polished. Always Elegant.

 

 

Shown: Matelasse Damask One Piece Slipcovers for the sofa, wing chair and pillows in white. Pillow accents to add elegance to your living space, Parisian-inspired Jute Script and Jute Cherub decorative pillows.

Unforgettable in flowers.

 

Ballad Bouquet, the first collection in our Waverly^TM by Sure Fit collaboration. This exclusive new slipcover design features full ruffled skirting and a timeless floral pattern that brings a fresh garden feeling into any room. Long Dining Room Chair Slipcovers in crimson available for your dining or kitchen chairs shown here.

Not sure if a color will match or perhaps you would like to add new textures into your decor. Sure Fit furniture cover fabric swatches are a great way to test your ideas!

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Through the month of February, we'll waive the $3 shipping and handling fee - just call 1-800-517-7458 to place your order! One free swatch order per customer. Up to 5 swatches per order.



Linen Sprays: Bring the delightful scents of the outdoors inside with one of these 4 linen sprays: Chamomile, Egyptian Cotton, Italian Linen, and Lavender. Refresh any room with an inviting fragrance.

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In Celebration of Valentine's Day ~ Save 15% Off Sitewide with promo code VL15. Fall in love with your furniture again with so many options of slipcovers styles to fall head over heels for!

Make a lasting impression on your Sweetheart!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stir Up Some Patterns...

 

Mixing Patterns: A great way to enliven your space and show off your personality. To keep the look cohesive, use patterns from the same color family and vary their scale. Keeping within the same color hue allows you the ability to mix almost any pattern you love.

  

 

Mix unthinkable patterns, as seen here in this photo from Better Homes and Gardens. Floral pillows in various sizes and check chair within the same color palette.



Plaids mixed with solids, keeping the decor subtle yet connected with a neutral cocoa hue. (shown: Soft Suede Plaid One Piece on the sofa and Cotton Duck One Piece on the chair with a mix of each fabric on the pillows)



 

 

 

 

We've done the mixing for you... Amelie Slipcover Pattern: Playful mix of three prints in one design (plaid, floral, and foulard)

 

 



What are your favorite patterns to mix together? Find a new favorite from this Guide to mixing patterns in your home from Making It Lovely.

 

Slipcovers offer you the opportunity to have a little fun without the major commitment. Experiment by introducing new colors and patterns with the seasons. Browse our slipcover collections:
 Pin or view some favorites here on Pinterest.

Unexpected Design Elements; Decorating With Area Rugs

Area Rugs: Art For Your Floor

Throw in an unexpected animal print or bold pattern into an otherwise traditional design setting for a fun and updated look. The area rug you choose can be the foundation to a gorgeous space.

image via HGTV 

Tips and tricks to choosing the right area rug:

•  Never use area rugs that are too small. Remember that all of the furniture should comfortably sit on the carpet. If space doesn't allow, be sure the front legs of any furniture pieces are on the rug.
•  Don't be afraid to break out of your comfort zone and try a bold pattern or new color. This is a great way to anchor a rooms design or add some unexpected flair. Maybe even try a layered effect to add texture and dimension to the room.
• Choose a size and shape that fits your room and the furniture that will be placed on it. This rule is especially important when the rug is placed under your dining table.
•  Choose a rug that fits your lifestyle. This is important to remember when you have kids and pets in the household. A pattern or color that will hide wear, stains or shedding pet fur. Consider using a low pile carpet with a single woven loop. This will protect it from nail snags and make it easier to clean.

Rugs can add comfort, warmth, character and mood to the space your decorating. To give your floors and quick and easy makeover visit our newly expanded rug collections:
See Rugs

 

Our New Spring 2013 Sure Fit Catalog Has Arrived

New Collections For The New Year - Our New additions feature new designs, fabrics, colors and accessories.

 

 

 

 

We are proud to introduce our largest new Spring collection ever, with 10 new designs and 28 new colors. New additions to our Premier Line - Bahama and Acadia.  These luxury quality slipcovers combine heavyweight fabrics with innovative decorator detailing for a slipcover unlike any other. Fall in love with our new accent slipcovers to jazz up any room.



 

Our newest catalog is in the mail... Would you like one? To get your free catalog, visit: Request A Sure Fit Slipcover Catalog

For your added convenience, our catalog is also available to you for download.

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Turn Your Ordinary Furniture Pieces Into Extraordinary Furniture Pieces!

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