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If you’ve decided to opt for curtains or draperies to treat your windows, then you need to evaluate each window to find its ideal solution. A single type of curtain style doesn’t work well for all kinds of windows. Depending on your needs (light and privacy), convenience and budget, you can choose between an operable or a stationary curtain style.…
Read more [...]Short and wide windows are tricky to dress up. Window coverings for short windows should provide an illusion of height and for wide windows, they should enhance the framing. You need to be, therefore, strategic with these types of windows whether you choose curtains, drapes, shades or valances. In this blog post, we’ve put together some ideas to help you…
Read more [...]Window scarves are an attractive treatment for your windows. They’re a piece of lightweight fabric that functions not like an elaborate curtain but instead, hangs on either side of the windows or around the curtain rod. Window scarves can also be elegantly paired with curtains, drapes, blinds and shades. There are several ways to hang window scarf treatments to dress…
Read more [...]Most old-fashioned radiators are bulky and occupy a lot of space beneath the windows. If you have one of these radiators in your home, then you’re aware of the difficulties it creates when it comes to decorating your windows. We’ve compiled some simple ways to treat your windows without hindering the functionality of these blocky structures. Floor-Length Curtains Floor-length curtains…
Read more [...]Floor-to-ceiling windows are a great addition to any home. Whether you live in the countryside overlooking mountains and valleys, or in the city surrounded by skyscrapers, these windows provide the best outdoor views. Besides a striking view, floor-to-ceiling windows provide an abundance of air flow and natural light. However, for adequate privacy, you need to install proper window treatments and…
Read more [...] Bow windows are a popular type of curved windows that are known for their quality of soaking your indoor space with sunlight. They look like rounded bay windows but there are some key differences A bay window has a combination of 2-3 windows whereas a bow window comprises of 4-6 windows protruding outside the wall in a graceful arch.…
Read more [...]The loving playroom of your kids gradually becomes less useful as they enter their teenage years. Their interest in stuffed animals and toys gets gradually replaced with spending time with their friends. As your kids grow, you need to change some spaces in your home to accommodate their changing interests. While you work on the new furniture, rugs, walls and…
Read more [...]A transom window is a small window set over the transom of a door or a larger window. Traditionally fan-shaped, these windows have evolved in shape in today’s architecture. They’re great to look at; they let in plenty of light into a room and provide an additional access to view the outside. However, when it comes to window treatments, transom…
Read more [...]Doing laundry is a house-hold job that few in the family actually enjoys. It usually falls to moms to take on this daunting task single-handedly in that ever dark and gloomy laundry room. Why not give the laundry room a makeover this Mother’s Day and brighten it up for your mom? Here are 3 window treatment ideas for the laundry…
Read more [...]Preschool is an important time in a child’s life as this is when he/she is most receptive to learning. To better facilitate the learning process, an ideal environment is required. Classroom windows can often be a distraction to a child, but if they’re altered with the right window treatment, then they can be stimulating instead. 1) Graphic Blinds and Shades…
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