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Are Custom Wood Blinds Really Worth the Money?



Lillee McLoflin



Graber Wood Blinds
Changing out that dull drapery and putting in wood blinds is one of the simplest ways to add class and the look of elegance to any room. And with all the different types available, wood blinds can bring in a look of quality that other kinds of window treatments simply can’t do. You will be able to match any decor and make it look better by just adding wood blinds.

Taking down the drapes and putting up wood blinds also makes a lot of sense. To start with, the wood blinds keep the focus on the windows and gives the room a neater, classier feel that those bulky drapes don’t provide. Next, blinds are much easier to clean, thereby making them much simpler to maintain. Instead of having to fight with the vacuum cleaner and all those attachments to clean those pesky drapes of all the dust, you simply run a duster over the blinds and, voila, you are finished.

One of the best advantages with getting wood blinds, they can actually help you save money on the power bill. They help block out the cold and trap the heat inside to help keep the room warm during the cold winter months. And during the summer, they can keep the room cooler by blocking out the heat. So by helping you save money on your bills, they will actually be paying for themselves all year round.

You won’t be limited to the kind of wood blinds you can get either with them coming in different slat sizes. Thinner slats look great in a smaller room, while larger ones look better in a bigger, more open one. With wider slats, you control how the light is coming into the room and you get more light with the thinner slats. Closed or open, no matter which one you choose for your room, they will look fantastic.

When it comes time to update the look of your living room, den, office, kitchen or even the bathrooms, wood blinds are a great choice especially with all the reasons for having them, how great they will look, a lower power bill and how easy they are to clean and maintain. All you have to do is choose the best ones that will give your room the “wow” you want. You’ll be amazed at all the great choices of blinds available.

Adding wood blinds to your windows can be a great way to update any room in your house. The first thing Lillee McLoflin looked at when she wanted to add a bit of pizzazz to her room was seeing how using custom wood, mini or vertical blinds would help.



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Why Select Wood Shutters?


Dressing your home’s windows is a very personal thing. The way you live contributes to the type of window dressings you select. For instance, someone who spends a lot of time outdoors would choose no window dressings or very versatile window dressings that allow for the entrance of light and air. You may enjoy having the flow of natural ventilation through your home and the heat that natural sun beams generate inside the home. Wood shutters are actually perfect for the person who likes to commune with nature all day long.

Many people are beginning to use wood as an affordable way to make their home more beautiful. Of course, we do not want to worry about destroying the environment in order to make our home more beautiful. Instead, we should find out whether or not the shutters that we are purchasing are made from real wood or a substitute.

Wood has a natural appeal. It is very strong and comes in various finishes as well. So this type of treatment is suitable for all kinds of home decor be it modern or traditional. You will be able to achieve the right kind of look by using the matching shades.

The look of a room with wood shutters is clean and crisp with traditional wood panels covering the windows. The shutters can be dark wood, or light wood and all shades in between. The shutters can be painted to be colored coordinated to match your dcor. If you don’t like shutters that open on the top or bottom, you can always choose plantation shutters which are one paneled shutters that fit the entire length of the window for a simpler look. You’ll have only one panel to adjust and when you want the panel completely open, open the panel like a door and let the sunlight and air into your home.

Another benefit is that you can even paint the shutters according to the colors you need to match. You need to take care of these shutters very carefully. If they are subject to moisture they may warp or expand. They may also fade when exposed to the sunlight for a long time. By using wood shutters on your windows you can be assured of safety. Try to use good quality wood if you want the shutters to last longer. Also, take care of them well for increasing the life span and functionality.



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Window Decoration - How to Select the Right Style of Curtains for Your Windows


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The style of the curtains depends on the common style of the room or house. There are four commonly used curtain types: simple eye-let curtains, pleated drapes, roman blinds, kitchen curtains, top tab curtains.

If you live in the MODERN house, then roman blinds or simple eye-let or top tab curtains made of natural or printed linen will be the best. Simple natural linen material is used in curtains and cushions for distant and inconspicuous interiors. Appropriate for place where the key role is for the person with dynamic and modern lifestyle. Linen curtains are appropriate for spaces with dominant interior elements as solid wood, concrete or stone.

RUSTIC style interiors with solid wood dominance will harmonize with straight and dense drapes in pastel color. Simple and elegant sky-way blue curtains will refresh the room with wooden furniture and wooden ceiling.

If in your interior dominates ANTIQUE style furniture, then you can choose romantic drapes made of linen or silk damask. Damask or Jacquard is fabric with luxurious patterns used in pleated drapes or simple eye-let curtains.

If the room contains furniture with dark LEATHER upholstery, great solution for windows will be the bamboo blinds. If the furniture has light leather upholstery, the same color roman blinds will be appropriate.

When you select the color of the curtain, please pay attention to the dominant and accent colors of the room, especially walls. Advisable is to take one of the existing colors of the room. Designers followed principles: if the walls are with some pattern, than drapes are monochromatic in one of the used wall colors. And opposite: If the walls are monochromatic, than window cover can be with some prints or fancy patterns. In this case is great if the table lamps can be with the same material as curtains. If your desire is to have dense and saturated color of the room, then paint the walls and choose the drapes in the same color, try it with yellow, orange or red in the sunny part of the house.

For curtains material recommended is to take natural materials as linen, cotton or silk. It will cure the common atmosphere of the space, the same as wooden furniture, parquet or green plants.

Great color and material combinations:

White walls, black furniture and curtains and dark wood table,
White walls and curtains, sandy yellow elements and metallic elements in furniture,
Curcuma yellow walls with play wood furniture and glass elements in the rest of the interior,
White walls, dark leather furniture and bamboo blinds.

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Living Room Design Guide: HGTV


Living Room Looks We're Loving

From well-traveled collections to sophisticated menswear patterns, experts share which living room looks are topping the list this year.

By Karin Beuerlein

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