Window Coverings for the Modern Home, Wilmington, NC
An interesting quote by Ben Stein says, “The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” This statement agrees with the thought of interior designer Melissa Gilbert in speaking about choosing a modern window treatment for the modern home. She points out that “homeowners need to deliberate the purpose of window treatments before deciding on a style, privacy, light control, acoustical benefits, and installation, these are all the issues that should be accounted for.” She also mentions, “The key is simple, tailored, and functional.” Woven wood window treatments are considered a good choice for the modern home. They are made of environmentally responsible fabrics and...
Dream Window Coverings, Wilmington, NC
If money were no object, what type of window covering would you select for your Wilmington, NC home? It is exciting to dream about the possibilities. Window treatments that fall into this category are made with material of high quality, skilled craftsmanship, and dollar for dollar can add to the over all value of your home. When choosing a window covering that fits the above description, the first choice for many would be plantation shutters. Shutters have been described by some as fine furniture for your home. Custom designed shutters made of hardwoods such as cherry, cedar, and bass are some of the finest window coverings for your money. Hunter Douglas offers “Heritance” hardwood shutters that can be custom finished with 100...
Faux Iron for Shutters and Arch Windows Wilmington, NC
Designers around the world have long admired textures for the way they add design, depth, and character, to a home. There are virtually endless combinations of fabric, texture, and color to choose from when thinking about home fashion. Window treatments are no exception. With the variety of shades, blinds, drapes, and shutters to choose from, any decor can be yours. A somewhat recent addition to window treatments is the availability and affordability of faux iron inserts for shutters and specialty windows such as arches, transoms, and sidelights. Any room of the house is dressed up with the added texture and design of Tableaux Faux Wrought Iron. Tableaux Faux Wrought Iron products are constructed out of 100% post industrial recycled wood fiber...
How to Clean Fabric Blinds Safe and Easy, Wilmington, NC
It’s that time of year again when winter melts away and the sun begins to warm the earth with spring. Here in Wilmington, NC we look forward to the warmer days and the blooming of the Crocus, Daffodil, and the Dogwood. It is also the time of year to freshen our homes for a new season. This is a good time of year to clean fabric blinds because during winter when the family is in the house, more heat, dust, and dirt accumulate. Cleaning fabric blinds and shades can be simple if you have the equipment you need before you start. The first thing to do is lightly vacuum the blinds with a brush attachment. If this attachment is not available, simply use a soft cloth to gently wipe down the blinds to remove the dust. Next use a sponge, soak in...
Do Draperies Keep The Cold Out? Wilmington, NC
Nearly all of us are concerned about the rising cost of living. Gas prices are going to an all time high and getting higher. Looking for ways to save money is on the minds of many living here in Wilmington, NC. In big and small ways saving money is a priority. Some are saving money and energy by using window coverings. This is important because windows are responsible for up to 50% of heat loss during winter. Draperies have been used in homes to help prevent this loss. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using this type of window covering. Conventional drapes reduce heat loss generally by only 10%, letting most of the energy escape because of gaps between the window and the drape. One way to be energy-smart is to...
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