If you’re updating your decor, brushing up on interior design trends for 2012 will help you make stylish and timely choices that can add significantly to your home’s overall value. Natural looks and products are making major inroads and figure to form the backbone of the direction of the interior design industry in the coming […]
Roman matchstick shades are a highly sought-after trend in home décor, and it’s easy to see why. As effective as standard slatted blinds, but less bulky, these flat shades offer so much more to the aesthetic of a room. When you enter your living room, bedroom, or office, you want it to appeal to your senses. Everything […]
If you’re looking to spice up a room with a new look, Bamboo Roman shades may be just what you’re looking for. Roman shades have become an increasingly popular style of shade in recent years because of their seamless look and ease of install. With the addition of bamboo, a renewable resource, the popular shades […]
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Plantation shutters are made up of relatively wide lengths of wood, which are then affixed within the frame of a door or window. Control rods allow you to adjust the orientation of the wood slats, permitting as much or as little light or air into the room as you wish. Their elegant look and classic appeal are […]
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Cafe shutters are window treatments which are typically designed to cover only the bottom half of a window frame. While the exact origin of the term is the subject of debate among architectural historians, it is believed that cafe shutters originated in eateries as a means of keeping sunlight off of table surfaces to avoid possible […]
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While motorized shades and window treatments are, perhaps, the most common automated home accessory, they are just one part of a broader concept in architecture and interior design: home automation systems. With the forward leaps and bounds made in digital technologies over the past decade, home automation systems are becoming increasingly complete, convenient and affordable for […]
Motorized shades are an attractive convenience, especially in modern homes that emphasize a contemporary interior design style. Of all the companies that manufacture motors for shades, there are two that stand tall: Somfy and Lutron. If you’re considering Somfy or Lutron motorized shades, chances are you’re wondering about the relative merits of each brand name. […]
Define Rooms with Shoji Screens If yours is a smaller living space, chances are you have an open-concept layout. You can use these screens to delineate smaller spaces in your apartment or condominium, creating the effect of having more rooms in your home. Similarly, you can use these screens in houses to segment large rooms […]
Fabric Roman shades are versatile, elegant and practical. Summer is a great time to ensure that your home isn’t costing too much to cool and that you can enjoy natural light without exposing your furniture or electronic equipment to harsh, direct sunlight. As versatile as shutters, roman shades come in a variety of styles and can […]
The challenge of a special window is to dress it well without overpowering its unique look and shape. Arched windows present their own set of challenges for decorating, but arched window treatments can make the most of your window’s elegant lines and extra light. When considering various arched window treatments, think about which aspect of […]
