Not Your Grandma's Tab Top Panels

Tab top panels are a very traditional style and are often seen in historic colonial interiors.  Tab tops are a popular ready-made style which has given them a less than custom reputation.  But tab tops can be updated to be current, creative and unique and CUSTOM! 

So don't overlook the simple tab top, it is a great style that fits into an informal room such as a country kitchen or an elegant living room with silk taffeta tab tops on gorgeous hardware.

If the tabs are spaced apart 7-8" you can achieve a slouched design which gives a very pretty play of light and dark, shape and drape.

Enjoy these less than traditional tab top panel styles.

Tab Top Panels by Susan W. Schurz.  

Instructional Workroom Tab Top Panels DVD available from www.chfnetwork.com

I Love Fringe

Who doesn't?  Even if you are not a fringe-a-holic like me and so many others in the interior design industry you can still say "I love fringe" with pride.  Current trends in shoes and boots are embellished with fringe as well as hand bags like this one from Prada.

Fringe can even be found in nature.

Fringe adds interest and texture.  When you think of fringe on window treatment designs you may imagine heavy, victorian velvet swags with bullion or tassels.  Today trims are often simple, fun or even whimsical.  This simple roman shade is dressed with a pretty ball fringe.

And since ball fringe is so reasonably priced why not use it generously?  This funky arched cornice (from Better Homes & Gardens website) is covered with repeating rows of simple ball fringe.  This same idea would also make a fun pillow front.