First ask yourself, “What feeling am I trying to convey in this room?” When planning a driving trip you will find yourself scouring over a road map to find your way. We all know that some routes are more logical than others or are better paved. We also know that the shortest route between two [...]
Style is the fun part of window treatments. Here is where you can choose fabrics, colors, and styles that will add to the beauty and enjoyment of your room.
Add interest to windows by repeating fabrics and colors used in other parts of your room. Or, add a dash of style with contrasting borders, cordings, or [...]
Function
Windowcoverings are practically useless without the element of function.
Consider your needs for window hardware, fit, wand options, placement, and safety considerations, both as you weigh your options and when you purchase.
There are window treatment solutions for almost any problem. Do you need cord controls on the left to avoid dangling near a baby crib? Will [...]
Light Control
This factor has two elements. First, keeping glare down is necessary when someone is sleeping in the daytime or when watching TV or working at a desk near a bright window.
Second, UV rays from bright sunlight will adversly affect fabrics, furnishings, and artwork in your home. Full sun can quickly fade expensive upholstery and [...]
The days are shorter, the nights longer — it’s time to stop looking through that bare, black hole of a window and get it ready for the upcoming winter and holiday season!
Raise Your Room Temperature!
As the temperature drops outside, adding color, texture and window treatments will dramatically change a room from cool to warm [...]
How to select the right window covering for your home
From comfort to convenience to aesthetics and durability, every aspect of what you expect from a window covering needs to be well-considered before you purFunctional Needs
• How will the space be used?
For working, relaxation, entertaining, formal or informal activities?
• Will there be children and/or [...]