…sheer shades with the functionality of a blind. These are great for small rooms because they bring softness to the room without adding the bulk of drapery. Plus, when the vanes are open, the view-through leads the eye out the window and visually opens up the space. For a minimalist look or a modern room, roller shades are a great choice. They offer a thin profile and sleek look that’s unobtrusive for a small window. Roller shades are available in…
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…tively. Their lifted weaves and velvet piles are the perfect complement to rooms that are in need of a little more oomph and a bit more personality to elevate design. Velvets are a great example of tactile curtains. They add decadence and an air of luxury to design that can’t be found in other window treatments. Wool, raw silk, and linen weaves are also wonderful ways to raise a room’s status from drab to fab. I was an instant fan the first time I…
…in a densely populated area or not, privacy is important in rooms like bedrooms and bathrooms. If you are starting fresh with brand new window shades or blinds, it’s easier to get it right from the start. Consider these things when choosing your new window shades: If you are buying cellular shades, roman shades or pleated shades, you can choose to have the top down/bottom up option which lets you position the shade anywhere in the window, so you…
…ics mean that you need to take precautions in order to ensure that the toy room is the safest room in your home. What You Can Do • Keep cribs on their lowest settings and remove large or overly shapeable stuffed toys. These can be shaped to fit over a young child’s nose and mouth, causing suffocation. • Purchase a toy chest that stays open no matter what position it is in. • Check older children’s toys regularly for loose wheels, small objects, an…
…is your favorite room in the house and why? I don’t really have a favorite room, per say. I like working best in the rooms that a client uses the most. So if it’s the kitchen, it’s the kitchen. Because of my out of the box thinking, I have developed a reputation for being the type of designer who can figure out the most useful way to use a space both functionally and practically. I work with a lot of young families so I really enjoy the process of…
…and a whole lot more to the table. Let’s dip into what the future of smart living looks like. Let There Be Light…Control Picture this: You’re cozied up on the couch, in the middle of a session of Netflix and Chill… suddenly, you realize the sun’s relentless rays are cutting right into a scene. Would you rather hit pause and get up to adjust your shades or tell Alexa to lower them for you? I know what I’d pick. Smart Motorization gives you the powe…
…o and embrace it find the peace and space to enjoy the simple pleasures of living. Remove Clutter It’s seems obvious but one of the biggest things you can do to embrace Wabi-Sabi is declutter. You remove the chaos to make room for the good stuff. Taking on the project of decluttering your home can seem daunting at first but if you make a plan and just start, it’s gets easier as you go. I find Marie Kondo’s way of organization to be very helpful an…
…lending into a sea of all the same surfaces. With this plan, perfect for a living room with a large sliding glass door, I’ve balanced the rustic wood elements of the woven wood shade, panel track blind, and accent tables with glamorous metallic accents found in the decorative accessories. All positioned against a buttery gold paint, this would translate to a fabulous, yet very livable, living space. When you update your rooms this season with tape…