Window Treatments For Your Home 2012
The year 2012 is here and with it new and innovative ideas for home interior design. According to some home designers, window treatments are one of the easiest ways to update or create a new home environment. This is because window treatments can change the mood and restyle a room instantly depending on the type and color of window treatment chosen. What are some popular color and window treatment ideas for 2012? A team of designers from all over the world meet each year to research and predict what will be the most popular colors for the new year. The CMG (Color Marketing Group), chose the color Boyz n Berry a deep rich purple with hints of red as the color of the year. Vicki Payne from For Your Home states, “Creams and whites add to purple create a sense...
Add a Valance or Cornice for the Finishing Touch, Wilmington,NC
Window treatments are an important part of the design scheme in a room. They catch the eye immediately and are often a feature people comment on. Window treatments can be enhanced by adding details that highlight the design of the window treatment. Like a picture frame that enhances the beauty and color of a painting, cornices and valances can enhance the window treatment below. A cornice and a valance are similar in the effect they will achieve, but are somewhat different in structure. A cornice by one definition is “a decorative horizontal band of metal or wood used to conceal curtain fixtures.” A valance is defined as ” a short ornamental piece of drapery placed across the top of a window.” Both the cornice and valance...
Ready or Custom Made Window Treatments, Which? Wilmington, NC
The answer to this question depends on several factors. First, it is important to know the difference between ready and custom made window treatments. It is also important to consider the type and size of the windows in your Wilmington, NC home. Other factors to consider are the style and design of window treatments you have in mind and how much you want to spend. Ready-made window treatments are those that are made in mass quanities and come in only specific and at times limited sizes, colors, and features. Generally, these type of window treatments can be cut down to fit the size window you need, or make them work with the window size you have. When choosing ready-made soft window treatments look for the quality of thread, material and lineing...
Window Treatments That Are Right For Your Home, Wilmington, NC
Why is it important to know what window treatments are right for your home here in Wilmington, NC? This is because there are thousands of window treatment styles, colors, materials, and design options to choose from. These many choices can be confusing and at times overwhelming. So, how do you decide which window treatment is right for your needs? The first item to consider is, your budget. How much do you want to spend. This can be determined by the amount and size of the windows you want to cover and whether you are thinking about standard or custom window coverings. With any decision it is important to consider the quality of material and quality of production which can add to the overall cost. For example, some experts say that to purchase quality...
Save Money with Exterior Solar Shades, Wilmington, NC
A quote by Russel Baker expresses an accurate thought when speaking about summer, “Ah, summer what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” This is certainly accurate when we think about the enjoyable days of summer, spending time with family and friends. However, the heat and at times extreme temperature may cause us to suffer. What can be done to help make our homes here in Wilmington, NC, more comfortable during that time of year? Some have seen the wisdom of installing exterior solar shades on their windows, patios, and porches to help with summer’s heat and glare. For example, the most energy efficient home in the country shown on FOX TV in Chicago uses solar controlled window shades to reduce energy costs....