topJane Bateman: the interiors store
2101 W. 28th Terrace
Lawrence, KS 66047
(785) 841-0370
Jane Bateman
Jane's Window Pane
May 2014 Newsletter

  

 

    Happy May!!  Time to start enjoying the outdoors whether you want to entertain friends and family or relax with a good book and some tea. This month's article offers a few tips for Beautiful Outdoor Living.

  

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Beautiful Outdoor Living

 

Your yard is an extension of your interior, and it needs to support your lifestyle if you want to make the most of it and enjoy your space to the fullest.  Create an outdoor area that echoes the comfort of your own living room.

 

Do you want a tranquil retreat?  An elegant entertainment area?  A classically formal space?  Get clear on your goals, and designing your outdoor space will be easier.

 

If you like to use your yard to escape and relax, keep your colors neutral.  Colors that suggest nature - ocean, forest, mountains - will soothe and relax you.  Choose soft shapes for your furniture.

 

Do you love to entertain?  Make sure you

patio furniture

have plenty of comfortable chairs and lots of areas to serve. Position

seating in L- or U-shapes to promote comfortable conversations.  Use umbrellas to create shady areas.

 

For a formal space, arrange your furniture in a symmetrical pattern. Use classic shapes.  Keep bright colors confined to pillows and accessories so they can be easily updated as your tastes change.

 

Good lighting is crucial in every outdoor space.  For safety, be sure to illuminate driveways, paths, stairs, pool areas, and dark corners.  You can add visual interest by highlighting outdoor structures.  Attach string or net lights to trees, bushes, trellises, sheds, and arbors.  Float candles in birdbaths, pools, or ponds.

 

To add more comfort, decorate with accessories that are traditionally reserved for indoors.  Look for mirrors, frames, rugs, and fabrics that are water-resistant and created for use outdoors.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

      

* Do you upholster furniture?

  • Yes we do.  We strip your furniture frame of its old fabric and padding, taking off all of the old layers.  Then we check the joints and springs to be sure they are in good shape.  Often we must brace the corners and tie and connect the springs.  Then we build up the padding again and add the new fabric.  We will replace old cushions as needed.

* Do you pick up and deliver if we want our couch reupholstered? 

  • Yes we do that too.  We assume that most people don't have the ability to bring in their own furniture so we have a covered, extra-long van that will keep your furniture protected.
  
Did You Know.. 
  • We also upholster outdoor cushions using special fabric made to withstand the direct sunlight.
  • We have special foam that will not absorb the rain and will not absorb the rain and will help the cushions dry quickly.
  • We can also order outdoor frames patio furniturefor your deck -- both tables and seating furniture.  This is heavy duty furniture and will not blow away in a wind storm.
  • Since a sun room gets lots of sun, consider upholstering your furniture in outdoor fabric with a sun rating to keep the fabric from sun fading so quickly.

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  • Hose off outdoor cushions to keep them  clean from dirt and spills.
  • A mild soap and a soft brush can be used for stubborn stains.
  • Air dry outside. 
 
      specials   
20% off our already low prices on Kirsch� custom
Kirsch cellular shades
blinds and shades (excludes metal blinds).  
Check out our website for additional specials.

What are you waiting for?

Call today! 

Offer expires June 9 , 2014.

  

Excludes
 all prior sales.

   

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I am the only interior designer in Lawrence specializing in window fashions.  We love to help you find solutions to your problems. These solutions can be beautiful, individualized, and practical.  They can solve your problems and still look extraordinarily stunning.  Or they can solve your problems and still look simple and unpretentious.  
 
The goal is to help you solve your challenge in the manner that fits your life style and your cravings. And although we do specialize in window fashions, we take a whole room approach.  We can help you with colors, furniture, flooring, and room arrangement.

Sincerely,
 
Jane Bateman
Jane Bateman Inc. 

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Beautiful Outdoor Living
Frequently Asked Questions
Did You Know...
Monthly Tips
This Month's Special
Meet Jane
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