Shopping for window treatments
can be tricky enough in person let alone online. Below you will find
tips on making your online window treatment purchase simple.
When it comes to buying window blinds and shades
online the key is to be prepared. Before you head online measure the
windows you are looking at treatments for. This will help you narrow
down between blinds, shades, curtains or other window covering options.
Thoroughly
read through the details and description of the blinds and shades you
are looking at. When buying curtains you will want to know whether or
not you are looking at receiving one panel or a complete set. Also be
sure you know the type of material you are purchasing and any options
that are available to you for customizing your purchase.
Another
thing to consider is the number of windows you will be using the
treatments for. The variations in fabrics and textures can be evident
when the order is not placed at the same time. If you have two windows
in close proximity of one another that you place to use the treatment on
make sure you order them at the same time to avoid minor discrepancies
in the detailing.
Consider the style and weight of the window treatments. Certain shade and blind
option work well in a living room but fall flat in a kitchen. This is
something to think about before you order custom items you may not be
able to return. One way to get a feel for the treatments you are
admiring is to search home magazines and online images to see how they
look in different rooms.
All windows are able to have coverings even those hard to treat windows like arch windows and bay windows.
The key is to find a way to visualize the option you are considering in
your home to make sure you are not purchasing something you will not be
happy with.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Window Treatments For Homes With A View
Window treatments are incredibly tricky for novice interior
decorators as is the average homeowner. One issue arises when you have windows that
have awesome views. If the view is not
terrific it tends to be okay to add in window treatments that disguise the bad
view. When the view is amazing it is
important to enhance the window using custom blinds and shades that allow the
view in.
The answer is simple if you have a space that is all view
and private. Windows that view spaces that
leads to private terraces or enclosed garden spaces or water front property
without neighbors require no window treatment at all. Truth is most of us are using window
treatments to add privacy and this setting does not require it. Let the wooden frame of the window frame the
view outdoors and enjoy.
If you are similar to me and have a need for privacy even
though you enjoy the view it might be a good option to consider a layered window treatment option. Cellular shades
are perfect to achieve this look and feel. You can pull them up into themselves until
they almost completely disappear during the day leaving you to enjoy the
view. You also can layer sheer curtains
on top of them to add a bit of privacy but still allow the view to shine in
during the day. At night you can close
the shades, pull the curtains and there you have a cozy and private space to
enjoy.
The thing to remember when using curtains, blinds and shades
is that the reason you choose the home in the first place probably had
something to do with the view. The key
is to incorporate custom window treatments without losing the view to maximize
comfort within your home space.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Sprucing Up Your Home With New Window Treatments
When you are looking to spruce up a room one of the most inexpensive
ways to handle this is to upgrade the homes window treatments. Below are
some tips to effectively go about choosing new custom window treatments for your rooms and home.
One tip to remember is that minimal is in when it comes to covering the windows in your home. Taking away thick, heavy window coverings and replacing them with simple light colored blinds or shades.
Another tip is to include natural light in your design. This is especially true when it comes to kitchens and bathroom window treatments. Using pleated shades offer privacy but allow plenty of natural light and lightness when closed.
Another easy window treatment trend is the use of up to date current colors in contemporary tones. Neutral shades and blinds give any room a cozy warm feel and allow the space to look up to date while mixing well with color on the walls or furniture.
Another current window treatment trend is adding in natural materials and textures such as wood, bamboo and other fibers found within nature. This adds dimension while keeping colors neutral in the rooms overall design.
Window treatments don’t have to be complicated to be custom, up to date and modern. When looking into updating rooms consider adding some neutral blinds and shades to lighten the environment that can play well when mixed with current trends in color and personal style.
One tip to remember is that minimal is in when it comes to covering the windows in your home. Taking away thick, heavy window coverings and replacing them with simple light colored blinds or shades.
Another tip is to include natural light in your design. This is especially true when it comes to kitchens and bathroom window treatments. Using pleated shades offer privacy but allow plenty of natural light and lightness when closed.
Another easy window treatment trend is the use of up to date current colors in contemporary tones. Neutral shades and blinds give any room a cozy warm feel and allow the space to look up to date while mixing well with color on the walls or furniture.
Another current window treatment trend is adding in natural materials and textures such as wood, bamboo and other fibers found within nature. This adds dimension while keeping colors neutral in the rooms overall design.
Window treatments don’t have to be complicated to be custom, up to date and modern. When looking into updating rooms consider adding some neutral blinds and shades to lighten the environment that can play well when mixed with current trends in color and personal style.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Privacy Found With Window Treatments
No matter where you live privacy is found when you close your blinds and shades
for the evening. It is true no matter if you are living in the city or
in the country the minute your window treatments close for the night
your privacy is found. No matter what type of windows you have there is
a custom window treatment that offers privacy for you.
Difficult window are often left uncovered just for the simple reason that no one ever knows what to do to cover them. Take for instance French doors. They are beautiful and let a lot of light come in during the day. This is why we are drawn to them within our homes. The same reason we want to add shades or blinds that do not take away from their beauty. Today though it is possible to add blinds or shades that disappear into themselves so that during the day you have the beauty you crave and at night you have the privacy you need.
To find out more about ways to add custom window treatments including designer blinds and shades to any window you find yourself in a dilemma with check out custom window treatment options online at www.ComfortBlinds.com/.
Difficult window are often left uncovered just for the simple reason that no one ever knows what to do to cover them. Take for instance French doors. They are beautiful and let a lot of light come in during the day. This is why we are drawn to them within our homes. The same reason we want to add shades or blinds that do not take away from their beauty. Today though it is possible to add blinds or shades that disappear into themselves so that during the day you have the beauty you crave and at night you have the privacy you need.
To find out more about ways to add custom window treatments including designer blinds and shades to any window you find yourself in a dilemma with check out custom window treatment options online at www.ComfortBlinds.com/.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Innovative Ways To Improve Your Home
Many home-improvement jobs can be done without a
professional. Homeowners are able to
achieve much more than they believe they can on their own when it comes to
improving the look and feel of your home.
Often times a big change can happen on a small budget. Using home design books and tips from the
internet will help you get a supply list together for any project that can be
done around your home for a big impact to be had. Below is a list of home improvements to look
into that make a big impact on a budget.
The bedroom is a great starter place for home
improvements. Building a new bed frame
or re-doing the current one always adds new life to the bedroom. Something else that adds a big impact is a
change in color and bedding. Adding
texture to the walls or using depth with alternating colors is often a
statement in the bedroom. By adding a
mirror above a dresser you can add a lot of character as well. Whether you need help hanging a mirror or
refinishing a bed the internet will be a good source for ideas and directions.
Another way to change up a room’s character is with the
addition of custom window treatments. I
would leave designing the blinds and shades to the experts and look into
installing the window treatments on your own to save on money. Consider the statement and function of your
current window treatments; what do they say about the space? Custom window treatments give a room
character while possession a function within your home.
An example I will give is in my daughter’s recent bedroom
renovation. She wanted layers of windowtreatments. We knew she needed a dark room to fall asleep in but also that room
darkening shades are not stylish for a pre-teen room. In order to mix both her needs and her wants
we looked online and found a company that sells cellular shades that are single
celled and offer a blackout effect when used.
They also disappear into themselves during the day. We installed them with the sheer layering of
curtains and valance every pre-teen dreams of and at night the bonus is she can
sleep.
Speaking of home improvements where children are involved
and do it you self project; consider them when it comes to your project. Kids
love to help and it is often a hassle to keep them occupied while you are busy
improving the home. Consider involving them in a project that they can complete
with minimal supervision. Make them the
supervisor of their project and have them take ownership and responsibility for
seeing it through.
For my daughter she
was in charge of building two frames with plywood backer. We pre-measured and cut the items for her.
She was in charge of painting and putting them together as well as hanging
them. One is used as a chalkboard and
the other as a cork board. Something
simple to work on that kept her out of hair while we painted, redid her bed
frame and installed new window treatments.
A simple home improvement project that will help in homes
where pipes are in crawl spaces or under sinks with little insulation is by
adding pipe insulation. This is simple, cheap and effective in preventing pipes
freezing gin the winter and sweating in the summer. Both which can cause damage to the structures
around the pipes over time if not dealt with.
Many home improvement projects can be done by home owners
willing to put in the seat equity to get the results desired. Bigger home improvement projects such as new
roofs and barrier free improvements might be where I would call in the
professionals but for the minor household improvements most homeowners can
handle them easily on their own.
Window Treatments For Windows That Are Hard To Fit
When you begin your search for new window treatments it can
often be difficult to figure out exactly what type of blind or shade will work
on the type of windows you have. This
article will give you some tips on choosing blinds and shades for your home and
various windows.
· French
Doors: When it comes to window treatments on French doors there are several
option to look into. Curtains are an option although they block the view and
often are inconvenient when it comes to the doors function. It is better to
view French doors as a window rather than a door. It makes adding window treatments
simpler. Another tip is to keep with the treatments already used in the room to
offer a united look and feel to the room. Cellular shades are often the best
option as they come in a variety of materials from sheer to complete room
darkening. You can easily install hold
down brackets at the bottom of the door to hold the shade in place. They allow for the shade to be opened easily.
· Windows with a View: If your yard backs
to a beautiful view the last thing you want to do is to block the view. I love looking at the river outside of the
back windows however I do like privacy from boaters as the evening winds
down. A great option for spaces that
offer a great view in custom window treatments is the honeycomb shade. This shade offers the option of opening and
closing from both the top and bottom as well as offering the ability to pull up
into itself so that the window looks as if there is no window treatment in
place at all.
·
Arches: When
it comes to having window treatments installed in window arches the best option
is a custom designed honeycomb shade. It
will literally fan out into a semi-circle.
These can be ordered in room darkening or light filtering materials depending
on the desired effect in the room.
·
Sliding
Doors: Vertical blinds are still a
very popular option when it comes to sliding doors. Another window treatment to look into is
sliding panels. It is important that the
room’s window treatments are consistent.
If you have sliding doors consider the other treatments in the room before
settling. If you are using sheers
throughout the rest of the room it is okay and consistent to use sheers on the
door wall.
·
Windows
with Harsh Sun Rays: Sunscreen Roller Shades are a great option when
looking to insulate a room against harsh sun rays. They offer protection from the sun as well as
the heat the sun emits.
A room with new window treatments is immediately changed and
upgraded. When we move in we started
with low end mini blinds that offered privacy while we slowly made head way in
each room in the house. There are so many lovely options in window blinds and
shades available online with easy tips on measuring to ensure you are
purchasing the proper size for your windows.
Online window treatments are also incredibly cost effective especially
when redoing more than one room.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Add Pizzazz To The Rooms In Your Home With Window Treatments
The first question most people ask when it comes to
updating their homes window treatments is where do I start? I would advise to set aside style and first
focus on the function the window treatment will play. Think about it, if you are looking for total
darkness a sheer fabric curtain will not work for your room, you would instead
need something with room darkening qualities.
However if you are okay with light filtering through it is okay to use
something more decorative and unlined.
Lining is usually adds an extra expense to window treatments however
does have added benefits. Some added
benefits include extra fabric lining to shield the sun, making curtains last
longer.
Next consider the fabric, color and texture you
would like to use. The mood of the room
will be set based on these qualities so it is best to think about the space and
how it is intended to be used. For
example if you are looking for window treatments for a formal dining space
where the mood is classic, sophisticated and dramatic. For a space such as this consider a heavy
silk or velvet, both which provide terrific insulation. If your dining space is more casual and you
are looking for an inviting space that lends to sitting and talking maybe
lighter, billowing linen or cotton blends work. Color will also play a role. Reds and maroons are very dramatic,
sophisticated colors while greens, beiges and yellows are cozy, comfortable
colors that help people to relax and feel at ease.
Another thing to consider is how long the window treatments should be. When considering curtains
I think the only way to go is floor length.
This of course only applies if you do not have radiators or deep
sills. Consider measuring so that the
curtains just hit the floor and then hanging the curtain rod for them to be
perfectly positioned. The rod placement for the curtains to hang on will depend
on the molding placement as well. Some
people might consider curtains that slightly break at the floor. If you choose this option, in order to make
it appear stylish instead consider extending them one to three inches. It is a more relaxed feel than those that are
tailored to sit right at the floor.
The next issue to consider is how wide you would
like the curtains to be. Consider that
the panels should look ample and that they flow even when closed you should
ensure they are two to two and a half times the width of the actual window.
There is an exception to this rule. If
you are only hanging the curtains to frame the window and are never intended to
close you can order the curtain width to be only one and a half times the width
of the window. Take into consideration
that curtains with pleats contain a certain amount of bulk on their own so you
their width should more or less match the span of the window you are covering.
Another thing you will want to consider is if you
want to tie the curtains back. A classic
approach to this is with tiebacks. You
will want to purchase a curved decorative metal hook to aide you in pulling the
curtains back. They should be mounted
approximately two-thirds down the window or door wall. Tiebacks can also be fashioned using fabric
or ropes. Something more causal can be
fashioned using a wide ribbon or fabric to tie the curtain in the middle of the
curtain.
Window treatments are a fun way to add a bit if pizzazz
to any room. It is the perfect way to
add a different feel to any room. Start
with the function the window treatment will perform and build on that. Instantly your room will transform itself.
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