…, modern touch to almost any room, but personally, I recommend them for bedrooms, living/sitting rooms, and sunrooms. The gentle way sun filters through the layered sheer fabric, creates a soft glow that lends itself well to softening a bedroom and creates an even more inviting space. I am drawn to spa-like bedrooms, with fluffy white bed linens, a myriad of textures from pillows and throws, and plush carpet underfoot. White or soft grey sheer sha…
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…t add up and you will be besieged with overflowing drawers, a stinky fridge, a pharmacy of out of date vitamins and mismatched dishes. Source: Mamoing, Sporte Luxe, Pinterest A crammed living space is a house full of malaise and bad vibes. It’s time to strip down the house and make room for life. Featured Image: Breaking Design…
…year. This rich teal blue is meditative and inviting, perfect for complete room domination or as an accent. Source: Srekja, Rose & Grey, NY Times, Sue At Home Like Caliente, Oceanside also serves well as a furniture accent, such as a sofa or buffet, to a neutral palette room, as well as a finish for permanent structures such as kitchen cabinets. Both of these bold colors also lend themselves perfectly to roman shades. I recommend a flat fold with…
…. A patterned accent chair is another way to inject a pop of interest to a room, particularly if the room is neutral/monotone in color. Source: Profstroygroup, Mycdn, Carnet Decor Eco-friendly Windows We love a natural shade and, with this ongoing love of organic-themed interiors, natural window treatments are a perfect fit. They are more versatile than ever, available in a wide variety of bamboo and reed and are even woven from grasscloth, mimick…
…ings that you want to consider. Lighting What is the lighting like in your room? Does the room in question get plenty of natural light? If you don’t want to block the natural light that flows in through your window, you will need to pick a window covering that doesn’t block too much of that light. If you want to block some of the light, you can look at solar screens, blackout curtains, window shades, or shutters to help keep the light out. Are you…
…such as differing window heights. Valances are a stylish choice for every room in your home and are an especially nice touch in kitchens and bathrooms as they add softness to their surroundings. It’s amazing how much taller these windows look after adding a valance! Valances also offer the chance to display your unique design personality. Choose a fun, bright fabric if you dare to be bold or match your valances to your drapes for a more tradition…
…lus, they are an easy DIY project and can be re-wrapped anytime you feel a room needs new life. The coffered ceiling is the highlight of this room, but the soft cornices offset the large amount of the hard surfaces while attracting attention to the windows. Lambrequins are cornices that extend down the sides of the window either partway or to the floor. These were first used to decorate ornate poster beds in medieval times, but found a home centur…
…ses, bamboo and jute. In a roman shade, woven woods are perfect for island living because they offer a casual look that says “relax and stay awhile.” Panel track blinds are another great look, especially for wide windows and lanai doors. Designers suggest the use of panel tracks because they are unobtrusive and are available in a wide variety of fabrics, including solar screen fabrics, woven woods and other summery choices. With their slim track,…