There are only two weeks left before Christmas Eve but there is still time to get your shopping done! And the deals are still rolling. Right now save a whopping 15% on everything in the store – tapestries, throw blankets, pillow covers, and other great gifts.

Use coupon code: decembersale at checkout to instantly save 15% no matter how big or small your order. Happy Christmas from The Tapestry Standard.

Guaranteed Holiday Delivery Shipping Cut-Off Dates:
Ground: 12/15
Overnight: 12/22

And remember you also get a free holiday tapestry throw with all orders over $150. These throw blankets make Christmas decor or a great gift.

This week’s featured tapestry is called Mixed Intervals. This abstract art wall hanging is filled with earthy tones and bending patterns.

This tapestry will make any room look chic and exclusive. Except for two small circles the design on the tapestry shows several oblong forms of dissimilar sizes and colors, which are different shades of yellow, brown, green, blue, white and black.

For this week only you can purchase Mixed Intervals and get a whopping 15% off instantly. Use coupon code mixtap during checkout. Be sure to get your orders in this week, this offer expires Sunday, March 29th at midnight.

Hey hey, The Tapestry Standard has some exciting new things coming in 2009 and we can’t wait to get started. Here are some of the new developments you can expect in the coming months:

• 3 full new tapestry lines including a beautiful selection of medieval tapestries that will knock your socks off!
• Weekly featured product sales – got your eye on a particular tapestry? Give us a shout and we’ll add it to the discount list
• Tapestry collections – some pieces are better together and we’re not only going to show you which ones but also give you discounts for buying them together
• Even better design advice and customer support – those of you who have ordered from us before know we provide top notch support but we’ve expanded our team to make it even better

That’s just the beginning. We’re looking to make 2009 the best year yet for us, you, and your home decor. We’re always open to suggestions so please feel free to drop us a line or comment.

And to start this year the way it ought to be, here is a brand new blog only tapestry discount. Enter coupon code tapblog2009 at checkout from now until January 31st to receive 12% off any order over $50. Let’s get 2009 off on the right foot!

What is negative space?  Well, it is the space on your walls between wall hangings.  Most people don’t think of the impact negative space has on their overall decor, but it really does play an important role. 

A great example of using negative space is if you have a very large wall.  Obviously, you don’t want to fill the entire wall with stuff – it would look overcrowded and the sheer size of the clutter will be overwhelming to the eyes.  So, how do you properly handle a space this large?  It’s easy.  It is all about symmetry and leaving the proper amount of negative space.  Since negative space gives proportion to a room, it kind of acts like a balancing element.  You can do many things with a large wall space.  You can create a very simple look with one large tapestry, hung in the center of the wall.  This leaves uniform negative space around the art work.  This style will draw your eyes immediately to the tapestry, using the negative space as a frame around the piece.  This works well with light colored walls, but not so well with darker colored walls. 

To get around the darker colored walls, you can break up your wall into multiple pieces using negative space.  Instead of hanging one very large tapestry, you can hang three or four smaller pieces.  For an interesting look, use tapestries that are not uniformly shaped.  For example, two square tapestries, one vertical rectangular, and one horizontal rectangular creates an interesting presentation of art.  The dark walls still frame each piece, but the negative space is “chopped” up into smaller sections. 

Play around with the negative space aspect of interior design.  I guarantee you will notice an immediate difference in your home decor.

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.

We have a new wave of tapestries coming in! Beautiful hand woven tapestries from Belgium, Flanders, and Italy all arriving in time for the holidays. These pieces will wow even the most demanding interior designer and you won’t find them cheaper anywhere else on the web. We’ve also added a few new categories to the store, check out Modern Art Tapestries, Abstract Art Tapestries, Landscape Tapestries, and Beach Decor to see the new additions and find the perfect accent for your home furnishing decor. As always our expert designers are on hand to help you select the best tapestry for you home and their advice is totally free! Just email or use our live chat to upgrade your home decor today.