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Over the past months the question of drapery length is a popular conversation. My clients ask and both my drapery workroom and installer have opinions on the topic. Over many years, this expert Seattle interior designer has observed a shift. Historically, the rule is to allow 1/2″ of space between the finished floor and the drapes. More recently, I see a trend to allow the draperies to ‘graze’ the floor. When this occurs the drapery pleat becomes softened and the look more casual. See an example of ‘grazing’ below.

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Historically and currently, many workrooms, installers and window treatment professionals prefer to maintain 1/2″ as an allowance. See the example below.

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I am interested to learn your preference about drapery length. So let me know. Please comment and weigh in on this topic.

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Are you considering the purchase of an accessory for your home? Do you wonder what is useful and lasting? This question comes frequently via Ask Faith First for this Seattle based interior designer.

My tip this week is a garden stool. Not only are stools useful in all sorts of locations, they are equally traditional, transitional, contemporary and modern. They are useful indoors and outdoors. They come in a multitude of colors, sizes and shapes. My favorite company is Emissary which has a long, lasting history.

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The April issue of Veranda features the interior of a townhouse by designer sisters Kelli Ford and Kirsten Fitzgibbons. This Seattle interior designer is enthralled and inspired by the geometric elements of fabrics, rugs, pillows against the calm ivory, serene contrasts. It is stunning and I absolutely love the rug by Stark.

That geometric rug inspiration led to the discovery of a rug designed by Kim Alexandriuk for Doris Leslie Blau as part of her Modern Primitive collection. It’s another stunning rug to use as a definition for a black and ivory/white interior.

Kim’s rug was featured in the current issue of Traditional Home. According to the article, “Alexandriuk was inspired by textiles from Africa and the Southwest Pacific to create carpets that breezily cross borders. Her striped cotton dhurrie is based on a North African Abaya textile work as a coat by tribesmen.”

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Are you attracted to particular shapes? I know I am. As an expert Seattle interior designer, I generally am attuned to the shapes my clients find attractive, round, square, oval or rectangular, either by observation or interview questions.

When I visited the Hickory Chair showroom at High Point in April, I spoke for a few minutes to Mariette Himes Gomez, a leading designer with a collection for Hickory Chair. I shared my favorites with her and noted that I am a fan of softer edges and she concurred that so is she.

Take a look at some of favorites from Mariette Himes Gomez -

The shapely Charlotte side table; Continental Demi-Lune and Paris mirror from Hickory Chair.

What shapes attract you? not only as furniture but also as textiles, in art or graphics. Let the shapes you enjoy direct your choices.

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Over the past months I have worked with clients who have a very clear specification about upholstery. This expert Seattle interior designer was told at the beginning there would be no nailheads or any tufting. Given that nails are and have been HOT in all finishes and sizes this was a different direction. Nail heads often accompany tufting of upholstery so a clean and simple look was the direction for this couple.

Actually, as an experienced designer, it is refreshing to switch gears and step slightly off the current design path. The outcome is especially apparent in the dining chairs which used a great Donghia textile. The chairs themselves are from Hickory Chair (Madigan 5750) and favorites of mine as clients love the comfort and clean lines. Below are the before and after images for your comments.

Madigan Chair Revised

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