As wonderful as it might be to just run out and get all new furnishings for your home, the costs of doing so are obviously prohibitive. Then there’s no guarantee that you won’t end up with something you love LESS than what you’ve treasured before. Yes, fabrics can fade, wood pieces and paint colors can sun-bleach over time, and then what? How can you keep your valuable home furnishings safe from the sun’s powerful effects? What can you do to protect the things you’ve placed in your home to make it “home”? The answer is “prevention”, which doesn’t really fix what’s already faded, but you know what they always say about “an ounce of prevention…”
July 3, 2009
June 27, 2009
6 Cool Design Tricks
Offbeat ways to beat the heat.
By Michelle Samar
We all know the dog-days of summer are upon us. More time will be spent inside than out, so here are some ideas that not only beat the heat, but will have you made in the shade.
1. Tinted Glass Instead of investing in costly and sometimes view–obstructing shutters, wood blinds or exterior sunscreens, consider tinted window film. Not only does this cut down on the harmful UVA and UVB rays that can cause fade damage, but can drastically reduce the amount of heat that penetrates the glass.
Tint darkness and color vary widely as do prices. You should only attempt installation if you are an extremely talented DIY-er. I recommend leaving it to the pros.
2. Layer It Seems counterintuitive to add layers to anything in the summer, but if you have existing functional drapery panels, you may want to add a thermal interlining. Midwesterners have used this method to keep out the cold all winter long. The reverse works just as well during the summer for us desert dwellers. If hiring a professional isn’t in the budget, purchase the lining at a local fabric store and fasten it yourself with an iron-on adhesive.
A more decorative option to layer with drapery panels is the classic woven Roman shade. Not only is this choice functional to keep heat and light at bay, it also adds a nice summery texture to your window décor.
Drapery length options made easy
There are a variety of options when it comes to dressing up your windows - blinds, shades, sheers, panels, drapery, etc.
Window type and personal design style will help dictate what will work best for you. However, once you decide what type of treatment you want to put on your window, the decision making process does not end there.
Let’s take a closer look at drapery length options. There are a variety of lengths that you can use to dress up a window with drapery fabric. Here are some of the standard lengths.
Bali Diffusion Blinds Win WCMA “Best New Style Concept” Award
Bali®, a brand of Springs Window Fashions from American Blinds, has won the “Best New Style Concept Award” in the Horizontal Blinds category for Bali Diffusion™ 2″ Glass Essence Blinds.
(Vocus) June 25, 2009– The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Innovation Awards are the standard of quality and originality in the window treatment industry. The 2009 award results were just announced and Bali®, a brand of Springs Window Fashions, has won the “Best New Style Concept Award” in the Horizontal Blinds category for Bali Diffusion™ 2″ Glass Essence Blinds.
May 26, 2009
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May 16, 2009
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