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1. Japanese Style Window Treatments
by David Brooks
January 2, 2008
Going for that Japanese or Asian décor? Read on for suggestions on the right window treatments for your home.
I have always been fascinated by Japanese culture and style and decided to put together the following suggestions.
Today's decorating trends are all about globalization. As different cultures discover each other, they also appropriate traditional and modern elements of loc ...more...
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2. How to Select Custom Draperies
by Andrea Julien
December 30, 2007
Window treatments can transform your room. A set of custom window treatments can add style and ambiance to your space. Custom window treatments are an important investment to your home. With so many different sources, how do you decide what or where to purchase? When buying custom draperies, there are many things you should consider before making that final decision. A general rule is y ...more...
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3. A Blinding Good Idea!
by Nelson Stewart
December 28, 2007
Have you checked out blinds lately? They are so easy to install, they will soon be replacing curtaining fabric as the windows covering of choice.
Blinds are quite an inexpensive way to give your home a new look, especially if you have it up for sale. If you want it to look customized so that it has more curb appeal, then installing blinds is one way to have all your windows looki ...more...
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4. Bathroom Window Treatments
by David Brooks
December 28, 2007
If you are considering redecorating or remodeling your bathroom, you’ll probably need to know what window treatment options are best. If so, read on.
These days, more and more attention is being paid to the previously humble bathroom. Luxurious bathrooms are a trend (and one that is probably here to stay)—incorporating spa-inspired amenities and luxurious materials in your bathroom is be ...more...
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5. Patio Door Window Treatments
by David Brooks
December 26, 2007
Trying to decide which window treatments are best for you sliding patio windows? The following article will shed some light on your options.
Sliding glass patio doors are a wonderful idea, they create a sense of extra space by bringing your patio and backyard inside. Plus they can be a great source for sunlight. But you probably don't want your view open all the time, so window treatment ...more...
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6. Home Decorating With Curtains
by Gaetane Ross
December 17, 2007
Curtains are an essential component to successful home decoration. These window decorations can literally impact the entire visual appearance and overall “feel” of the room that you are designing. Many individuals who wish to uplift the appearance of a room, but lack the finances to make major changes will start with the curtains in the room. This is because this small task can provide a fresh, ne ...more...
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7. Tips To Help You Maximise The Artistic Visual Effects Of V...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Most people often associate velvet drapes with luxurious hotel rooms, and they are not far from the truth actually, since this is exactly the type of curtains that provide the proper window dressing in exquisite hotel suites. Being thicker material than others, velvet muffles sound easily, which testifies for the good insulation properties of such drapes. Furthermore, due to the same ...more...
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8. Reasons That One Should Have In Mind When Choosing Thermal...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Often known as insulated curtains, thermal drapes are a great ally during winter, as they prevent cold air currents to get inside your home. Besides the energy saving considerations, there are several other reasons that should have in mind to choose thermal drapes over regular ones. For instance, if you have small kids, such curtains would definitely keep draft and humidity away from ...more...
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9. Enjoying The Great Visual Impact Of Silk Drapes And Curtai...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Silk drapes are simply too exquisite and refined to be used anywhere around the house; sometimes it takes a lot of good taste to achieve the right aesthetic effect in interior decorations by the use of such vapory items. Nevertheless, silk drapes are definitely among the most popular and high in esteem when it comes to creating the house of one's dreams. Living rooms and bedrooms, can ...more...
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10. How To Take Care Of Rv Drapes
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Since the preference for recreational vehicles has become a true phenomenon among holiday makers, no wonder more and more people are interested in decorating the interiors of their wheeled homes in the most pleasant of ways. Besides the decorative role they undoubtedly play, RV drapes for instance, are indispensable for ensuring the privacy anyone needs whether day or night. The mater ...more...
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11. Rustic Drapes That Can Turn A Small Retreat House Into A C...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Have you always dreamed about the moment when you'll be able to have a special place somewhere in the countryside to escape in the quietude of nature? Well, if you have just seen that dream come true, you may be needing some decoration ideas or tips to turn a small retreat house into a cozy nest for you and your family. The rustic look is the best one when it comes to furn ...more...
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12. How Rackets and Drapes are insulating against cold, heat a...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
When people hear the word association "rackets and drapes" there are two things that could come to their mind. Younger generations will definitely think about the famous band known as "Rackets and Drapes" that have artistic performances very much in the style of Marlyn Mason. This music genre so popular with teenagers is definitely noisy, which only justifies for the name of the band ...more...
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13. Why Pinch Pleat Drapes Are Usually Held Very High In Estee...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
When looking for the perfect way to dress windows so as to get a fashionable look that matches the rest of the house, it is often difficult to choose between a very wide range of drapes and curtains, where one is more appealing than the other. Sometimes, several kinds of window dressings would work just fine, but most people definitely follow that subjective personal first impression ...more...
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14. Why The Possibilities To Use Motorized Drapes Are Virtuall...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
For those who are tired of pulling at their curtains and ruining the fold arrangement, manufacturers have come up with a wide offer of motorized drapes. Darkening or letting the light in is just a touch away due to the more or less sophisticated devices that lie behind this revolutionary drape model. The first willing to turn to such technological advantages are home owners that have ...more...
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15. Why Lined Drapes Are The Perfect Choice For The Cold And T...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Decorative, functional or both, curtains occupy a special place in all indoors decoration efforts; their choice often depends on the room purpose, the season or the level of insulation the user requires. Lined drapes for instance are a good example of how the aesthetic and the functional potential of these window dressings can be maximized. The presence of a double layer of cloth, mak ...more...
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16. How Kalamkari Drapes Can Speak The Language Of Modernity I...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
With an increasing desire to feel the touch of cosmopolitanism, many westerners are charmed by the appeal of ancient Asian design patterns that continue to live on in interior decorations and in clothing design. Kalamkari drapes are an incontestable proof of how a 3000-year old art form can speak the language of modernity. For anyone excited about bringing a touch of mystery and exoti ...more...
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17. How Insulated Drapes Can Upgrade The Looks Of Your Windows
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
We all know how much we rely on curtains and drapes for that comfortable look and interior privacy that is so cherished, but sometimes combining the practical and the aesthetic is the happiest choice one could make. Here, we come to what we know as insulated drapes that on the one hand prevent heat loss from your home and on the other upgrade the looks of your windows. We could actual ...more...
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18. How Grommet Drapes Maintain Contemporary Look Without Losi...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Interior decorations are a constantly changing domain with lots of new styles and trends appearing every year for office and home design alike. Grommet drapes fit one of the most modern tendencies being especially created for casual rooms with a daily setting: they are contemporary without losing their functionality. The effect created by grommet drapes comes from the use o ...more...
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19. Tips To Keep In Mind When Shopping For Drapes
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Since house decoration is about more than simply choosing furniture and ornaments, drapes play an important role in creating atmosphere, enhancing light games and even ensuring a quality sleep by darkening the room early in the morning. You can see drapes as the intermediary between the intimacy of your house and the outer world; hence choosing the best curtains when designing the int ...more...
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20. This Is The Actual Difference Between Drapes And Curtins
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Important elements of interior design and very often great mood enhancers, drapes and curtins truly give a special look to windows by their fabric flows and pleas. The very legitimate question one could ask here refers to the actual difference between drapes and curtins, as they seem pretty much one and the same if considered at first glance. The element that distinguishes between the ...more...
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21. Taking Advantage Of The Affordable Price Of Discount Drape...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
For anyone interested in personally decorating their house, discount drapes and curtain materials make excellent choices due to the wide range of applications where functional fabric may prove highly useful. Lots of people are happy about taking advantage of the affordable price and the opportunity to use the materials for other re-decoration work: pillows, couches or any other items ...more...
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22. High Quality Blackout Drapes That Imitate A Perfect Enviro...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
Depending on life style, job requirements and many other factors, lots of people find themselves in the situation of sleeping during the day. A special case is that of people living in polar globe areas where half the year is day and the other half is night, how can one adjust individual internal rhythm to day time? A basic way to shut out light is by using high quality blackout drape ...more...
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23. A Look At The Sweet Touch Bed Canopy Drapes Give To Your B...
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
When it comes to bedroom decoration, I'm sure most of us feel a great delight in letting imagination follow its course, and to tell the truth we all have the picture of a bed canopy in mind when we think about the traditional decoration style specific to a bedroom. Presently, there is almost a trend for using bed canopy drapes in baby and youth bedrooms. Having a themed canopy over th ...more...
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24. Why Bamboo Drapes Are Highly Effective Decoration Items
by Muna wa Wanjiru
December 17, 2007
In terms of unusual and highly effective decoration items, bamboo drapes get high credit given the fact that they bring a different style and cultural atmosphere to a room. The only thing one needs to consider is how well the bamboo drapes will go with the rest of the furniture. Light colors and shades are the ones that usually work best with this type of curtains, not to mention that ...more...
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25. A Closer Look At Do It Yourself Plantation Shutters
by John Roberts
December 13, 2007
Do-it-yourself plantation shutters are semi-opaque window coverings that usually attach on either side of a window opening. These shutters are quite attractive to users looking to not only improve the look of a room, but also have controlled access to light.
Do-it-yourself plantation shutters can come with louvers (horizontal and vertical slats) as small as 1 7/8-inch to 5 ½ -inch. The av ...more...
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