I have received several inquiries recently about color matching.  More specifically, complimenting gold colored walls or flooring.  Gold is a remarkably versatile color, as long as you know what compliments it.

First, you should understand what colors make up what we know as gold.  I’m not talking about the metallic gold, but the shade of yellow gold.  Obviously, yellow is used to make gold.  Depending on the depth of the gold tone, there may be a little or a lot of brown mixed in.  Some gold tones are “brassy”- those golds incorporate some orange tones for the warm, brassy look. 

So, what colors compliment gold walls?  To start, pretty much any shade of brown will look excellent against the gold walls.  Deeper browns go better with warmer shades of gold.  Some shades of orange look good with gold, but beware…bright oranges do match with gold, but only if you are looking for a bold color combination.  Burnt sienna and adobe shades of orange look the best with gold.  Another color that many people don’t realize compliments gold is green.  Not just any green, but sage green, moss green and hunter green look stunning against gold.  If you are looking for a more neutral color for the gold, I recommend any warm shade of cream.  White looks to stark in comparison to the gold, but any slightly yellowed cream shades add a soft, subtle touch that really makes a room look pulled together. 

Stay away from shades of blue, unless it is a very small amount…like an accent color for your room.  Some shades of red compliment gold, such as wine and maroon.  However, be careful with other shades of red like burgundy, as they have a lot of purple in them and can clash with gold.

Check out these warm and wonderful wall tapestries!  The Verdure au Chateau tapestry looks gorgeous on a gold wall.

It doesn’t matter if you live in the heart of the city or in the open expanse of the country…sometimes you need a change of scenery.  There is no better way to give yourself a new and exciting view than with landscape tapestries.  Not all landscapes are of the countryside, either.  You can find beautiful sweeping cityscapes that will take your breath away.  You can live miles and miles away and still enjoy a beautiful city view.

Check out our selection of landscape tapestries!  You can find just about every design of wall tapestries for your home decor at The Tapestry Standard.

I have gotten many questions from customers about the best way to hang tapestries on an open staircase wall.  I’ve heard some strange configurations that people have tried and decided to just write a post about it.

If you have a staircase that is open on one side, with a big open wall facing the room…you’ve got the best place to hang a large tapestry.  I find that many people are a little wary of large tapestries and I cannot understand why.  They are just as easy to hang as smaller tapestries, and they just look so impressive! 

If you have a large open wall, there are a few things you can do to make it look grand.  You can hang smaller decor hangings in an ascending fashion up the steps.  This gives your stairs a more formal, museum feel.  This works especially well on smaller stair walls, as well as in otherwise simply furnished rooms.  The simpler your decor is, the more likely this format will work best for you.  If you have a large wall, and ornate decor, I highly recommend a large tapestry for the stair space.  One oversized wall hanging can bring all of the ornate details of your rooms together, and boy does it look good.  There is nothing quite like walking into a home and seeing a beautiful large wall tapestry.  It reminds me of old castles and their decor.

So, if you have a lot of space to fill, instead of getting lots of little pieces to fill it in…just get a large wall tapestry!  Don’t forget, if you have questions about colors or sizes you can talk to the Design Specialist at The Tapestry Standard for FREE!  Just include as much info about your color scheme and general decor as you can and you will get the best and most honest advice from our Specialist.  She doesn’t pull any punches and will make sure you are happy with your choice, no matter what.

Featured this month from The Tapestry Standard… Lake Como Villa

This enchanting tapestry is is based off of the work of Pejman and woven in Belgium from a 70% cotton 30% viscose blend yarn. It comes backed with lining and rod tunnel for easy hanging.

Lake Como Villa comes in four sizes. Click here to order Lake Como Villa.

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Thanks from The Tapestry Standard!

Spring is finally here! You have probably finished (or started) your Spring house cleaning and perhaps are starting to plant seeds for your gardens. The weather is finally starting to warm up and the need for heavy comforters has passed. So, do you have a nice lightweight comforter for the warmer months ahead?

Many people don’t really think about comforters for warmer weather. Everyone is hung up on getting a big thick one for the cold Winter months, but then are at a loss when warmer weather comes along. Instead of buying multiple comforters, why not get one that is suitable for all temperatures? How is that possible? Well, it all depends on the fabric.

Tapestry comforters keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They aren’t thick and bulky like down comforters, and they are made for air circulation so they are cooler than satin and silk for the hot summer months. They combine a unique blend of fabric and air spacing for true year ’round use. The fabric is soft enough to feel good, without being so soft that it pills and sheds. The weaving of the tapestry fabric itself is conducive to air flow, which is almost better in cold weather because it prevents you from sweating at night unlike other heavy comforters. There are few things worse than waking up soaking wet from sweating under a down comforter all night. Ugh.

You will love the handmade fabric and sophisticated, but fun designs of our tapestry bedding. Be sure to check out all of our interior design decor for a fresh Spring time look and feel!