…fresh accent to kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. Originally made of wood, when glass was difficult to obtain and much more expensive, shutters were attached to the interior portion of the house. At the time, homes were made with very deep walls so exterior shutters would have been impossible to operate if they couldn’t be reached from the inside. Once advancements in the building industry were made, shutters were relocated to the exterior w…
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…s come in many styles from Cellulars, Solars, Rollers, Pleated, Romans and Wood Blinds and our new magnetized Roman Shades with built in magnets that lock together as you raise the folds of the shade. Shutters are always child safe, along with Draperies. We support the safety standards of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) and the Certified Best for Kids label whose window treatments have been rigorously tested by a third party….
…inimal, letting the fresh air and smell of the outdoors refresh your room. Wood blinds with narrow slats or roller shades are also good choices as both of these window treatments will hang closely to the doors. Sheer door shades are another favorite as these soft, silky shades add an ethereal touch, yet block 95% of damaging UV rays and 74% of all light. If you are lucky enough to have “ooh la la” French Doors, you don’t want to keep the shades dr…
…airs, in either fully upholstered parsons chairs or a simple cushioned bentwood. Create a traditional finished look with identical chairs or modernizing with a select few that are uniquely different than the rest. Source: Houzz My favorite way to create a showstopper space is a bit unconventional but packs a wallop: velvet walls. Dress a small space in velvet wallpaper; think hallway, small reading room, or den but keep in mind that the opulence o…
…ow treatments can be, to either make or break or a room. You decide: Heavy wood valance, white metal blinds, deco inspired curtains. Like or not? Nostalgic design still has an evocative pull for today as retro kitchens and the 50’s classic living room are re-imagined in glossy bright colors or a warm, modern vintage look that both appeal to our contemporary way of living. No matter what style you and your mom share or differ, love your mom, lo…
…ewalk or in the alleyway on the side. I made some long garden boxes out of wood and painted them white and stuck them underneath the rot-iron gates encircling my front entrance so I could block out the city footprints. In the summer, tall flowers and plenty of ivy welcomed me home. During the winter, I planted small evergreens. i have had an inner city vegetable garden in my front yard, a shady Midwestern garden and now I am lucky to be in Califor…
…appliances, as they can be difficult to blend harmoniously with different wood textures and colors. I love the industrial look and efficiency of the new “professional kitchens”, but choose carefully as too much of a good thing, is NOT a good thing. Placement of microwaves can be tricky. Imagine reaching to pull out your hot dish just to pour it all over yourself, yikes! For safety purposes, the microwave should be placed no higher than three inch…
…ever mildew or warp Maintain appearance in steamy conditions Often come in wood-grain or fabric-look patterns Room-by-Room Roller Shade Solutions Bedrooms: Darkness and Privacy Primary bedroom: Blindsgalore Classic Roller Shades: Blackout in neutral colors. Mount outside the window frame for maximum light blocking. Children’s rooms: Same blackout shades but consider fun colors or patterns. Motorization eliminates cords for safety. Guest bedrooms:…