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John Francis's Articles in Interior Decoration

  • Enhance Your Room With A Closet Door Mirror
    Mirrors are a good addition to any room. They immediately make the room look larger, which is one reason you often see mirrored walls at restaurants and other places of business. Their light-reflecting properties brighten up a room. If you have a bedroom that needs brightening but you don't have any space, try a closet door mirror.

    There are two ways to add mirrors to your closet door.You can buy a kit that allows you to add mirrors to your closet doors. This is a reasonab...
  • Shedding Some Light On Lantern History
    Early lanterns were not decorative at all, but rather utilitarian only. They were primarily square shaped and their designs very plain. The only reason for their existence was to shield the flame of the candle from extinguishing due to wind or breeze. Most early lanterns were rudimentarily designed, and made from sheet iron or tinplate. These were cheap metals and it was rare to find any lanterns made from anything more costly. During the American Revolution, fore example, th...
  • Replacing Chandelier Parts
    Chandeliers add an elegance and style to a room that no other lighting fixture can even come close to. It is not surprising that when a chandeleir gets old or broken that it is not just thrown away, but repaired. Replacing chandelier parts takes precision and careful shopping. One bad part and the whole chandeleir can lose it’s charm.

    Usually when replacing parts on a chandelier, only some parts are being replaced. It is important to make sure that any new parts match the ...
  • Chair Cushions
    Choosing The Right Chair Cushions

    Hard wooden kitchen and dining room chairs beg to be softened with chair cushions, but choosing chair cushions that don’t overwhelm your kitchen set isn’t easy. You can pick up a set of chair cushions for $5 at the local dollar store – but will they fit into your room’s décor – or detract from your style?

    Face it – you get what you pay for. Cheap chair cushions have thinner padding, less durable fabric and shoddy workmanship. If you tak...
  • The Stunning Brilliance Of A Murano Chandelier
    A Murano chandeleir is a true work of art. These pieces go beyond the normal designs and style, mixing gold with clear glass or adding unique shaped glass pieces. Murano chandeleirs are all made to the highest standards. These pieces are made to last and provide a quality lighting fixture.

    Murano chandeleirs are in a class of their own. Known for precise construction and superior products, Murano is a company that has gained respect. The reson behind all of this fame is th...
  • Cushions - Update Your Sofa With New Cushions
    Got an old sofa that’s still got years of hard wear left in it – but it’s looking a little tired and outdated? If your old sofa frame is still serviceable, but the upholstery is showing a little wear and tear, updating it could be just a matter of a few yards of fabric and some comfy new cushions. If you were smart enough to choose a sofa with a cushion back and seat, you can end up looking like you have a whole new couch by the time you’re finished. Here’s how to spiff up yo...

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