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Dressing Up Your Windows


By Leslie Schultz

Expert Author Leslie SchultzWhen it comes to decorating your home, there are certain things that can be done to give it a complete transformation. You could try out a few simple things like, changing the cushion and the cover of your sofa, changing the paintings or wall hanging. More importantly, it is the blinds and the curtains that can really change the look of your place.

Dressing up your home is a painstaking task, especially if you are doing it on a tight budget. The best way you can ease this task is by installing blinds on your windows and glass doors or walls, if you have them. There a lot of types of blinds that will fit every window on your house, even on the bathroom window, which is usually the hardest one to dress up and decorate. Moreover, there are a lot of designs to choose from that will complement the existing design of your home. Here are some tips on how to make the most of the blinds in dressing up your home.

- Try to know which type of blinds will fit your specific windows, glass doors or glass walls. As mentioned above, there are a lot of types of blinds like venetian, roman, and roller to name a few. With an assortment of choices in hand, one will surely fit your needs and style.

- Different types of blinds require different installations. Therefore, make it a point to measure the windows correctly in relation to the kind of blinds that you will use. Ask the blinds company or the retail store on how to correctly measure your windows. Correctly installing your blinds will have a big impact on the aesthetics of the window and that of the house.

- Choose the material you want to use for your blinds. There are different materials for the different types of blinds like plastic, steel, cloth, bamboo, etc... Without a doubt, there will be something to complement your existing home design.

- Blinds come in a variety of prints, colours and design. From plain colours to printed blinds, there will definitely be something you can use to dress up your windows, while at the same time complementing the existing design of your house.

- If you can afford to increase your budget a bit, you can even have your blinds custom-made to your needs. You can modify the size and shape of your blinds to perfectly fit to your windows. You can even tailor the material, colour and design so that it will blend in seamlessly with the design of your house.

- When you use blinds to dress up your windows, not only will you be able to decorate your house, you can even maximize its functionality. It is worth considering the location of your windows in relation to sunlight so you can control the light entering the room. Doing such, you will also be able to control the ambience and mood of the room.

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