…s of these windows. You certainly don’t want to mar the beauty of these windows with a messy window treatment, but treasure the glorious light bay windows impart. Roman shades are a classic choice in either fabric or woven wood materials. Roller shades are a simple treatment with a contemporary style. For a more structured look, wood blinds and shutters are a sure fit to highlight the architecture of the window. Source: A Well Dressed Home…
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…ppliances and counter tops and lighten up the space with natural finishes, wood accents, and relaxed window treatments. 3. Book Stacks Alas, one of my favorite ways to display books (lack of bookshelves), artfully arranged in stacks, has now been reduced to kitsch with decorators removing book covers and lining up books of all one color, for design sake. Or even worse, books arranged in a store display window floating in a domino pattern. It’s b…
…l levels of safety to consider. • Blinds: Slatted products like wood, faux wood and mini blinds continue to have exposed cords that run through the slats, known as ladders, that pose risk of entanglement. • Shades: While all shades are inherently safer than blinds, some are more so than others. We recommend products that either have no cords to operate, like roller and solar shades or products with hidden cords, like cellular shades. Roman shades…
…side-out sock, is also a great solution for hard window treatments made of wood, faux wood, or vinyl. Create a solution out of warm water and a mild detergent, wet the rag, and simply slide it across each slat. You’ll be amazed at how much dirt you might discover. When you’re finished, flip the slats over to completely clean both sides. Don’t wait for your guests to accidentally brush past your blinds and take some of that grime home with them – c…
…nd patterns and intricate details relieve the expanse of white. Rustic wood accents warm up a white room and natural accessories in taupe or ivory buffer the starkness of white but retain the crisp and clean look of white. Wood and white contrast but complement each other. 4. Pop It Big or Small I do think a white room needs at least one spot of contrast, whether big or little. A large colorful painting or how about this awesome sailfish to…
…nice, on the other hand, is a hard, structural element typically made from wood, MDF (medium-density fiberboard), or other sturdy materials. Cornices are rigid, box-like structures that can be upholstered with fabric or finished with paint or stain. The fabric is created by upholstering a board with no loose fabric hanging at the bottom. Key Feature Comparison Feature Valance Cornice Construction Soft, loose-hanging fabric Hard, rigid box-like str…
…gs December’s chill and crispness of days call for a crackling fire and my wood basket is full of pine and mesquite logs. For the holidays, I love to burnish the ends of some of my logs in gold paint for an added decorative look. Gold dipped wood candlesticks around the fireplace are just as fun. Keep the glow in your fireplace all through the cold wintry weather. Source: SheKnows, Hansen Wholesale, Pinterest, HGTV 2. Gold Pumpkins Our fall pumpki…
…ind a resonant quote to decal or do your own DIY stencil on a plank of old wood. Source: Pinterest, Madison in June, Amaranth, Makipera Out And About Go outside and seek out some interesting branches or clippings of ferns or other budding green things to plunk into vase or bucket or jar to remind you of the wonders of nature. Spring is the perfect time to find some tightly furled buds that just need some water and warmth from your home to burst in…