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How Blackout Curtains Help You Sleep, Filter Light And Save Money

…also help keep the heat out. Nothing is more comfortable than a cool, dark bedroom. Blackout drapery can also be especially useful in a nursery room to encourage a longer and better sleep for baby. Source: Empericos, Csupasz Block Light Blackout fabrics are much better at blocking light than normal materials. While most window treatments will still allow some light to bleed in through the sides, curtains are designed to cover your entire window. T…

11 Easy Color Upgrade Ideas

…ts after a hectic, hot day to help you drift away on a cloud. An all white bedroom is always all right! Ruched duvet covers and sheer drapes make any bedroom float.   5. Powerful Purples   Purple always packs a punch and reminds me of grape kool-aid and my Mom’s favorite summertime treat, grape ice cream, cranked by hand with her homemade vanilla ice cream recipe, spiked with grape juice-an awesome color and soooo good. The color was so outrageous…

Room Darkening vs Blackout Window Coverings

…g for. When drawn, blackout fabric can be a bit stark. That’s perfect in a bedroom, but maybe not in the living room. Unless you want your living room to look like a movie theater, of course. You can always combine the two to get the best of both worlds. Try using a room darkening fabric on the windows and cover them with optional blackout curtains. It’s hard to go wrong there. Consider the room’s function and your light preferences to make the be…

Find “Hygge” At Home

…and nothing says cozy like curling up with a good read. cozy scandinavian bedroom interior in natural tones, real life mess disorder Add Warm Lighting Swap out harsh, bright lights for softer options. String lights, table lamps with warm-toned bulbs, and even dimmable fixtures can instantly change the mood of a room. Cozy living room in the evenign with potted plants decorated with furniture in natural colors. Incorporate Nature Bring the outdoor…

How To Treat Unusual Windows

…be for a calming but polished look. Source: Freshideen, Lamnha, HGTV Home, Bedroom Style Ideas Behind A Bed Windows If you have windows right behind the bed, you want to give the illusion of height plus a design style that does not detract from the headboard. Full length drapery is a natural here as the long flow lightens the space. Shutters work well as their architectural structure provides balance and simplicity to any type of headboard or othe…

Stunning Arched Window Treatment Ideas

…look throughout the room. Some grand homes even have arched windows in the bedroom, and if that’s the case, you can also get a custom arch-shaped cellular shade in blackout fabrics, too, so you can get some sleep. Most cellular shades for arches will be fixed and non-operational so you can go wild and make a design statement with a spectacular fabric or color to complement this impressive architectural form. Arched Shutters If you prefer the struc…

This New Year Not To Do List

…t my window treatments. My cellular shades do a great job at insulating my bedroom in both cooler and warmer months, but I wouldn’t mind an extra line of defense when it gets scorching hot outside. This year, I’m planning on installing solar shades on all my sun-facing windows to cut back on glare and block any UV rays from fading my furniture. The best part about solar shades is that they won’t completely block my view, so I’ll still be able to e…

Thank You Home

…onal than Wood Shutters beckoning the fresh breath of each morning in your bedroom, office or family room. Now, more than ever I believe we need to capture the essence of all that is hopeful, new and golden. Shutters always take center stage, elegant yet simple. Roman Shades Roman Shades beautifully outline a window to heighten a “modern traditional” view of light. These shades can be tailored, happily patterned or simply folded to compliment any…