Search Results for: Bedroom

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…

Hello Sunshine, Goodbye Glare – Openness vs. Opacity

…Treatments that you swore you would do last August. Don’t forget that your bedroom is also angry at those streetlights at night that disturb peaceful sleep. I know our promises are so easily broken and forgotten, but I have a quick refresher course to help you through this maze. So many of you ask me what is the difference between all those terms relating to openness and opacity, Room Darkening and Light Filtering. Yes, there are a lot of factors…

Make Small Spaces Work For You

…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…

Drapery Buying Guide: What to Know About Custom Curtains

…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. 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, Puddle Drapery is best placed in ro…

Tick Tock Goes Our Body Clock

…lexity of our brain in guiding us through our lives, but we do know how crucial a good night’s sleep is in maintaining equilibrium, alertness, happiness and well-being. You can increase the light radiating into your bedroom each morning as you welcome the day and serene darkness enveloping you each night as you easily raise or lower your perfect bedroom blinds or shades. You might just be a touch away from your dreams!…

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…

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…

From Wood to Vinyl: Guide to Window Blind Materials

From Wood to Vinyl: Guide to Window Blind Materials

…e. Wood Venetian blinds work beautifully in living room window treatments, bedrooms, and home offices. The natural material instantly elevates any space. Paint finishes complement modern decor while rich stains highlight natural wood grain. Our 2-inch slats offer contemporary style, while 2.5-inch slats make bold statements and provide wider views when open. Angling the slats gives you precise privacy control, a feature that became iconic in class…