…were designed around it! Photo Credit: curbly.com The simple, contemporary living room featured below would be a good candidate for Simply Chic 3/4″ Room Darkening Cellular Shades: Solids. The Kellie Green color is a perfect fit and since these shades are room darkening, they are ideal in a room with a television. By blocking out the light, the screen is much easier to view and who wouldn’t like to create their own media room by just closing the s…
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…ide” the window. Too many of you become disappointed, especially in the bedroom, when you choose Room Darkening, and the streetlights, car lights and moonlight annoy you at night. I cannot stress enough that Room Darkening is NOT a true Blackout Shade but will considerably darken your room. 5. Blackout I am adding Blackout as a category for a true Blackout Shade must have “something” really blocking all light – a mylar interior lining, an acrylic…
…and is ideal for rooms where near total darkness is desired, such as a bedroom and media room. Source: Paco Cabello Thermal The best option for insulation, Thermal Liners are designed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the home. While not a full blackout option, this liner type will block more light than a standard liner and minimize sun fading. Source: Hips Whether you call them Curtains or Drapery, this window treatment is more complex th…
…eed to find a way to diffuse light, see our “Block The Light” page. Family Rooms Family rooms need to be comfortable and homey for playing, studying, for reading or relaxing. Everyone likes to hang out in these big open rooms, so please make sure you select cordless window treatments for safe windows for children and pets. Cellulars and Rollers are my favorite choices here, or if bright sunlight is a particular issue in the family room, Solars are…
…darkness is important. But if you want to keep your New York view in your living room, kitchen or other area, sheer and semi-sheer roman shades offer light filtering in several levels while still allowing some view-through. Semi-opaque and opaque fabrics will obstruct the view but provide more temperature insulation and protection against UV rays. Decorative trims can help you customize the look of your roman shade. Most of the time, you will hav…
…overings look sharp when viewed from the outside of the home. Bedrooms and living rooms can both benefit from either the insulating properties of a CELLULAR SHADE or the chic look or a ROMAN SHADE. Sources: Pinterest 1, 2 CASEMENT WINDOWS CASEMENT WINDOWS are hinged on the side, swing open and are typically operated by rotating a crank at the bottom of the window. These windows provide lots of ventilation and light since the entire window opening…
…ith sheer drapery or linen panels for a look that’s perfect in bedrooms or living rooms. There are also unique natural draperies made of bamboo and other “green” materials that offer a distinctive look. Whether or not you live in Hawaii, the key to a tranquil room is simplicity. Paring things down to the basic necessities with a few accent pieces mixed in will help create the calm you want. Check out this site for more ideas on how to add some bea…
…o unflattering. Use lamps with 25 watt bulbs. I like soft pink ones in the living room. Image Source: 1000bulbs.com 3. MATCHY MATCH FABRICS I love pattern and color but try to incorporate at least one unexpected element to add punch to your room. Be brave and mix it up. Image Source: bhg.com 4. CURTAIN HARDWARE HUNG TOO LOW Mount the rod up high to avoid crowding the window. Let the natural light in, especially now that the days are getting sh…