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D&WC December 1996

 

Special Features

Retailer@Work
Whether on-line or in the store, customers know they are getting top products and services at Decorating Dimensions Inc.
by Howard Shingle. Photography by Daniel H. Bailey

Case History: Making a Hospice a Home
Improving the quality of life was the goal of designers at A.J. Weisensale for Pennsylvania's first free-standing in-patient hospice facility.
by Barbara J. August

Industry Profile: The Power of Four
Levolor Home Fashions looks to its four brands -- Levolor, LouverDrape, Del Mar and Joanna -- to deliver full-line product expertise and customer service.

Product and Design

Design Solutions: Treating Difficult Walls of Windows
When covering a wall of windows, take into account the wall itself and whether the moulding can add to the treatment design.
by Sharon L. Anderson

Portfolio: Sweet Little Dreams
The latest fashions for walls, windows, floors and furnishings brighten and enlighten a child's imagination and mood.
Created and written by Barbara J. August. Graphic design by Elizabeth Milnes.

The Big Picture: What's Your Angle?
Try a different approach to geometric designs.
by Cheryl Strickland, WCAA

Design Perspectives: Children's Spaces: Fun and Functional
Room designs must provide comfort and satisfaction for children and appeal to parents.
by Karla J. Nielson, Allied ASID, WCAA

Design Lines: Choosing a Color Scheme
A simple tool can help determine the right color combination and explain its effects for clients.
by Susan Dudics-Dean

Color Key: New Color Directions
The Color Association looks ahead to 1998-99 and window fashions keep in step.
by Barbara Schirmeister, ASID

Buyer's Product Review

Business Issues

Workroom Operations: My New Year's Resolution is. . .
It's not enough only to state your goal. You must plan the steps to achieve it and execute the plan.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA

Showcases

Top Treatments

Roller Shades

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