…general. Right now I’m redoing a space that is part sunroom and part guest bedroom. I immediately concluded that stripes on the windows are a must, because the room is on the smaller side and some horizontal stripes will stretch the room out to make it feel expansive. So I knew I had to get the stripes box checked, but I also I had corresponding patterns on my wish list. However, I wasn’t quite sure how I was going to bring it all together and mak…
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…kout page. Since we do spend a lot of time sleeping and hanging out in the bedroom, reading, obsessing over our smart gadgets and chilling out at the end of the day, don’t skimp on treating this room, for you or for your guests. Keep light from leaking in the bedroom from crooked slats, misshapen blinds, flimsy material, see-through drapes and store-bought, big bargain cut-down window treatments that are bound to fail. Custom blinds and shades fit…
…e If you can double up on duties, so much the better. Do you need an extra bedroom? Don’t even think of sleep sofas- bulky, ugly, messy and uncomfortable. Shop for a convertible couch to turn your living room in a modern guest room. Do you have a stairway to tuck a slim desk into for you or the kids? How about a laundry room with a tiny bathroom or a laundry/office combo? You do have to be creative in finding the right small furnishings that will…
…Breaking length Drapery is best used in less trafficked areas such as the bedroom and is a perfect fit for interior design styles like Traditional, French Provincial and Commonwealth. Source: Veratti Group, DekorV, Miss7 Puddle The winner of most dramatic length goes to Puddling. Extending multiple inches onto the floor, this length of Drapery adds flair to a room, but is also the least functional with high maintenance. Similar to breaking length…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…