Think of Trimmings as Jewelry for Your Home
Completely frivolous and whimsical, yet absolutely necessary to nail down your look and define your style. No interior is complete without the texture and finishing touch that a fringed edge, a happily dancing row of pom poms, or a beautifully placed tape can provide. What's more, trimmings, or passementerie — because it always sounds better in French — have a place in many different design vocabularies. Go forth and explore the wonderful world of cords, braids, tapes, brush fringe, tassels and pom poms.
What Is Trim?
Trim is an embellishment you can add to fabric or furniture for decoration. It's made primarily of fabric and includes many different types, each with special qualities.
Different Types of Trim
You can choose between many different varieties of trim based on your style and intended use, including:
- Fringe
- Tassel
- Pom-pom
- Tape
- Cord
What Is Trim Used For?
Trim is used to add frills and fun to home furnishings. There are many creative applications of trim, such as:
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Tiebacks: Trim can be an elegant and ornamental way to tie drapery back.
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Pillows: Attaching tassels as embellishments on cushions adds interest and texture to a simple pillow design.
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Throws: Line your throws with patterned tape trim or pom-poms as a trendy adornment.
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Lampshades: Fringe and tassel trim work wonderfully on lampshades. Attach a rim of tassels around the base of your lampshade to give it more flair.
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Curtains: Adding curtain trim is the most common method for using fabric trimmings. The many available trims for curtains give you complete creative freedom. From elegant plain cords to frilly tassels to detailed tape, the possibilities are endless when adding these embellishments to your window treatments.
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Drapery: Many homeowners love adding draped fabric with drapery trims to their windows. Drapery adds luxury to your home, and our many varieties of trim for drapes give you countless options when deciding how to accent cascading folds of fabric.
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Valances: You can make regular blinds unique and stylish by adding one or more lines of your favorite fabric trim decorations.
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Blinds: Valances draw focus to your windows and add to your interior color scheme. Trim is the perfect final addition for a finished look.
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Tablecloths: Whether you prefer an elegant tape or colorful pom-pom, lining your tablecloth adds a fun personal touch.
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Bed décor: Add trim to your fabric headboard to frame your bed and add interest to your bedroom.
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Furniture: Trim is versatile. You can encircle the base of a chair seat with fringe, line the backrest with tape or get creative with a cord.
How to Use Custom Trim in the Design Process
Trim is the perfect way to tie a room together. It can complement or add contrast, and its patterns and textures can transform fabric or furniture. Trim can be whimsical, classy, funky or any other style that completes your look. Create with confidence and enhance your home with our beautiful fabric trim.
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