Holiday Window Treatments for Classic Christmas Characters
At Strickland’s Home, we are gearing up for an exciting winter season with holiday window treatments galore. Across the North Carolina coast, warm, thick draperies and thermal blinds and shades open to beautifully lit Christmas trees, glowing Menorahs, and little drummer boys. As we sing jingles, light […]
Window Treatments
Closet Design Challenge: To Hang or Fold?
In historic homes around downtown Southport, historic downtown Wilmington, Sunset Park and Forest Hills, one of the most common closet design challenges is maximizing space in reach-in closets. Decades back, luxurious walk-in closets weren’t a top-notch priority in home design, hence gorgeous homes with mini closets. When […]
Closets
Custom Curtains vs. Custom Drapes: What’s the Difference?
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.
Draperies & Fabrics
6 Reasons to Get a Garage Makeover
According to the New York Times, the garage is the final frontier when it comes to home renovation, and Americans are taking theirs to the next level. The garage is a space that’s often in need of thoughtful organizational strategies and space-saving storage solutions. It can also […]
Garages
Home Organization for Happy Hour
Does your dream home include a wine cellar, a basement bar, a cocktail cart, or another form of libation station? Whether you’re a home office gin and tonic type or a margarita maven in the kitchen, there are multiple ways to incorporate a libation station into your […]
Closets, Space-saving