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Blinds to Suit Every Room in Your House
Being a free spirited romantic at heart, I have always loved to dress myself, and my house in more delicate and feminine fabrics than most. I suppose there is still a bit of the hippy in me. Long draping, gauzy-like materials are my choice of style, vaguely French, vaguely Victorian, even a bit country if the truth be told; but somewhere in between that gives me my unique sense of style. Of course, we all have individual styles and no one can say if one is better or nicer than the next. It is completely inherent and personal.
Now I'm not one to comment, but the lady down the road from me has the most awful dishwater brown and beige combinations in her living room, mixed with a gaudy faux leather settee, peeling and fading, with matching armchairs, all topped off with a complete mish-mash of cushions in every colour! I sometimes wonder what makes some people tick! Essentially, I know what I don't like, but it can be hard to decide on what you do.
Home decor is not for everyone, and some people just don't care. I've seen all sorts of crazy styles from minimalist to cluttered. My own mother is a bit of a hoarder and keeps literally everything that she has collected over the years. Consequently, she has got sixties styles mixed in with nineties in one room, and modern mixed with retro seventies in another! Somehow, though, this works in tandem with her personality, at the same time allowing her to be reminded of all the important incidents and escapades that have made up her life. Guests to her house get lengthy explanations as she jovially describes the stories and events behind each purchase. But what works for some just doesn't for others!
One of the things that I loved most about the design expert who came to my house to advise on the colour and style of my new blinds was her ability to listen. Along she came, with her hundreds of samples of swatches for my new blinds and not once did she try to force her opinions on me. My brief was quite specific and my tastes were obvious, but she was unperturbed and dutifully produced plenty of ideas which she felt would work with my palette. I had already chosen the paint colours for the rooms so it was a simple enough procedure after that to pick the fabrics.
I particularly liked the sheer shades collection of blinds. Choosing from either silhouette or facette, the former being blinds that are crafted from lightweight fabric louvres suspended between two sheets of fabric. They were available in a lovely range of sheer fabrics that afford a light and airy feel without compromising on style or functionality. The latter, facette, are a fabric alternative to traditional Venetian or roller blinds, and combine horizontal opaque and transparent strips that alternate to give you light or dark as you see fit. There was a wide range of colours to choose from and coupled with my eclectic sense of style, fitted perfectly with the look I was looking for in my home.
Now I'm not one to comment, but the lady down the road from me has the most awful dishwater brown and beige combinations in her living room, mixed with a gaudy faux leather settee, peeling and fading, with matching armchairs, all topped off with a complete mish-mash of cushions in every colour! I sometimes wonder what makes some people tick! Essentially, I know what I don't like, but it can be hard to decide on what you do.
Home decor is not for everyone, and some people just don't care. I've seen all sorts of crazy styles from minimalist to cluttered. My own mother is a bit of a hoarder and keeps literally everything that she has collected over the years. Consequently, she has got sixties styles mixed in with nineties in one room, and modern mixed with retro seventies in another! Somehow, though, this works in tandem with her personality, at the same time allowing her to be reminded of all the important incidents and escapades that have made up her life. Guests to her house get lengthy explanations as she jovially describes the stories and events behind each purchase. But what works for some just doesn't for others!
One of the things that I loved most about the design expert who came to my house to advise on the colour and style of my new blinds was her ability to listen. Along she came, with her hundreds of samples of swatches for my new blinds and not once did she try to force her opinions on me. My brief was quite specific and my tastes were obvious, but she was unperturbed and dutifully produced plenty of ideas which she felt would work with my palette. I had already chosen the paint colours for the rooms so it was a simple enough procedure after that to pick the fabrics.
I particularly liked the sheer shades collection of blinds. Choosing from either silhouette or facette, the former being blinds that are crafted from lightweight fabric louvres suspended between two sheets of fabric. They were available in a lovely range of sheer fabrics that afford a light and airy feel without compromising on style or functionality. The latter, facette, are a fabric alternative to traditional Venetian or roller blinds, and combine horizontal opaque and transparent strips that alternate to give you light or dark as you see fit. There was a wide range of colours to choose from and coupled with my eclectic sense of style, fitted perfectly with the look I was looking for in my home.
Charlotte Campbell is an interior designer with over 15 years experience in the industry. She particularly loves sharing her tips on how blinds, particularly conservatory blinds can really change the look and feel of the space.
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How to Add Color Without Paint
A little color can go a long way. See how these homeowners stretched their color budgets by adding small splashes against neutral walls and furnishings.
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Living Room Window Treatment Ideas
By Mob Jarrock
Your living room is one of the most used rooms in the house and by all members of the family. That's why getting the most out of your front room interior design project is crucial to having a space everyone can enjoy. While carpets, entertainment centers and color choices often help to make a living room stand out from the crowd, window treatments are an often neglected but important part of any living space. Use these ideas for your window treatments and get a design that's perfect for anyone and everyone who enjoys this special room.Panels and Valance
Basic and complete, a simple valance and two window panels can make any living room feel homey and welcoming. Use sheer panels to match all of your interior design ideas perfectly, and then use a set of heavy black out curtains cleverly disguised behind the sheer panels to block out light or dark easily.
Roman Shades
These accordion like shades come in a huge variety of fabric options to please even the most discriminating fabric. Best of all, roman shades are very easy to install and can provide your front room with a completely enclosed window or a completely open one.
Swags
When simple blinds aren't enough of a look for your design, you can use swags to make a really big impact in a little way. Swags are often used to decorate double hung windows, to showcase the window sashes. Side by side windows can really benefit from the use of a swag in your living room design.
Tie Back Panels
You can easily dress up any window with a versatile yet elegant tie back panel. Using long and flowing curtains and fabrics, drape the materials over a lush curtain rod and tie back one or both of the panels to let your living room really feel elegant.
Pleated Shade
Similar to a roman shade, a pleated shade is set inside of the casement of a window and typically runs on a track inside the window seal. If you're looking to match your living room design ideas with the perfect window treatment for your front room then a pleated shade is the best choice for you. These hefty window treatments work especially well when trying to get away and the living room is used more as a movie theater because pleated shades are very good for blocking out all sunlight.
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Do Your Window Shopping Right at Home, for Plantation Shutters, Vertical Blinds, and So Much More
When it comes to making decorating decisions for your home or business, window treatments are the worst. With all of the fussing with tape measures and running from store to store to wade through umpteen displays of curtains and blinds, it's enough to drive even the most hardened shopper crazy. So stop the maddening runaround and let the window treatments come to you. Simply pick up the phone and call your nearby specialist in window décor for a convenient, on-site consultation.
Talk about easy. With a veritable window treatment department brought right to your home or office, you can actually view samples and compare colors in the comfort of the very room you're decorating. No more going back and forth with swatches or trying to guess at the exact shade of your walls or furnishings. Plus, there's no limit to the number of options you can explore. Today's all-inclusive window design professionals offer knowledgeable, friendly service along with the latest looks in modern window treatments from the industry's leading manufacturers, including:
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* Horizontal and mini blinds
* Window shades
* Vertical blinds
* Roman shades
* Custom draperies
* And more
One energy-efficient window treatment you may have never considered before is plantation shutters. Built to conform to your window's frame, these classic interior shutters offer clean lines and timeless elegance that can complement any type of design style, formal or casual. You can order plantation shutters in white, as well as in real wood, composite wood, or even specialty shapes built to fit the accent windows in your home or business. Best of all, by raising or lowering the shutters' wooden slats, you can help to control the amount of light and heat that enters your living space and improve the overall energy efficiency of your property year round.
So stop dragging yourself to store after store in search of the ideal window treatment. Arrange a convenient, face-to-face consultation with an interior design window specialist right in the comfort of your own home or office. For custom-fit plantation shutters, vertical blinds, Roman shades, and more, you'd be crazy not to.
A senior Web marketer for Prospect Genius, Penny Jones writes about home improvement issues and affordable Internet advertising for local businesses.
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