COLUMBUS, OH, March 18, 2006 - Spring is the ideal time of year to restyle a home. It is a symbolic time of renewal as we bid farewell to the cold, dreary days of winter and add a splash of color and "life" to your interior. Yet, redecorating your home does not have to mean a complete overhaul. In fact, adding a few minor touches of textured, colorful fabrics such as silk can completely revitalize any space.

According to Sara Timken, President and founder of Sarafina, a Columbus based fabric and custom furniture showroom, specializing in fashion forward fabrics and d cor, adding an elegant and luxurious fabric like silk to window treatments, custom pillows and occasional furniture, can be the ultimate accessory when it comes to transforming or enhancing a room.

"Selecting opulent fabrics such as silks can really enhance your home decorating scheme," said Timken. "There are so many wonderful varieties of silks to choose from these days that consumers are sure to find a blend that will capture their own unique style and personality."

Today, consumers will find that silks are not just for the palaces of Europe. In fact, modern day silk is more accessible than ever. From taffetas, doupioni, crepes, chiffons, twills, satins, brocades and damasks, a plethora of textures and styles can compliment almost any homes decor.

An interesting decorating fact is that silk, one of the oldest textile fibers known to man, is surprisingly durable. Rich, colorful dyes fasten easily to silks offering a virtual rainbow of shades to choose from.

"When it comes to color, sometimes consumers are afraid to be bold," said Timken. "Choosing a color that resonates with a one's personality is the most important thing. After all, your home is the perfect place to display exactly who you are."

Consumers can visit the Sarafina Showroom located at 6325 Busch Boulevard and in D cor Boulevard at 3436 Millennium Court.
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