We spend a third of our lives in bed — so don’t we deserve the bed of our dreams, complete with custom bedding and all of the accessories? At Strickland’s Draperies & Fabrics, we certainly think so! Making the bed of your dreams requires far more than a great...

Throw pillows are one of the simplest ways to give your sofa that polished, designer look. While finding complementary draperies, fabrics, and pillows is an exciting part of custom-designing your living space, arranging these pillows can be a challenge. There are just so many combinations to choose from! The good news is there are numerous ways to stylishly display pillows on your sofa. Here are 9 creative arrangements we love:

Finials and cornices and valances, oh my! In the world of custom drapes, tricky terminology can require an entire glossary. When it comes to the curtains vs. drapes confusion, though, the answer is relatively simple: there is no difference between curtains and drapes. The terms are often used interchangeably. At the same time, at Strickland’s Fabrics & Draperies, we prefer the phrases drapes and draperies. Here’s why.

When you purchase custom bedding from Strickland’s Draperies & Fabrics, you get custom-designed bed scarves and skirts, throw pillows, neck rolls, bolsters, boudoir shams, Euro shams, coverlets, matching blankets and quilts, and even matching draperies. We help...

Until recently, the search for custom drapery inspiration involved a pair of scissors and a pile of shelter magazines. While assembling a manila folder full of cutouts can be fun, these days, there’s another way: the hashtag. Chances are, you’ve heard of the hashtag (#) before. But if you’re new to how it works, we can explain.