While they add architectural interest to a space, bay windows can be difficult when it comes to window treatments. Their angles create challenges in adding fabric in either a valance or a drapery application. Following is one way to add fabric and softness to a bay window. Pin It… Continue Reading
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5 Good Reasons to Cover Your Windows
I admit it. I am a little paranoid about my windows. I fear the sun and what it does to fabrics, flooring and artwork. Maybe this is because I have seen – too many times – the effects of the sun on interior home finishes. It’s not pretty. But, there is a solution – window… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Challenging Arched Window Valance
Arched windows, while beautiful, can create a bit of a design challenge when it comes to window treatments. This project highlights one way decorative treatments can accentuate the architecture of the windows – not cover it up. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Before and After: Treating Challenging Windows
So many homes today feature fantastic windows – tall, arched or angled. However, all that gorgeous glass often needs a finishing touch, and today’s shaped windows can make designing window treatments a challenge. Pin It… Continue Reading
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i-Magine: See Your Window Treatments in Your Home BEFORE You Buy
New shades or blinds can enhance the look of any room, control the light, keep your furniture from fading and hide a less-than-desirable view. They can also be an expensive and confusing product to purchase – so many choices! But, what if you could see what those treatments would look like in your home BEFORE… Continue Reading… Continue Reading
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Window Safety for Children
We all enjoy big, bright, beautiful windows in our homes. However, in a child’s room, those same windows we love can be a safety hazard. Pin It… Continue Reading
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Why Should I Use Lining on My Draperies & Curtains?
If you’ve never ordered custom-made draperies or curtains in the past, you may not realize that they are almost always lined. While lining draperies may not seem like a necessary step – or expense – lining actually offers several benefits at the window. Pin It… Continue Reading
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What is a Valance and How is it Different Than a Cornice?
If you are confused about the different types of top treatments used on windows, you aren’t alone. While there are numerous styles of top treatments, they can be grouped into two main types: Valances and Cornices. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, the two window treatments are made differently. Pin It… Continue Reading
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How to Accurately Measure Windows for a New Shade or Blind
Measuring a window accurately before purchasing a new blind or shade is essential to ensuring your investment will fit and function correctly. Although it is often wise to have a professional measure your windows, you can do it yourself by following these simple steps. Pin It… Continue Reading
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How to Coordinate Fabrics for a Designer Look
Have you ever wandered through the bedding and window treatment departments at your local home store and felt completely overwhelmed? Don’t be tempted to buy a “Room-in-a-Bag” set to complete your home decorating project. You can get a custom, designer look by coordinating several fabric patterns yourself. Pin It… Continue Reading
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