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Choosing Curtain Designs

May 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Choosing the right curtain design for you home can be a daunting task. Designers have put a lot of thought and effort into creating a wide variety of designs that match modern decor in the home. The best curtain design should not only look good in your home, but be easy to look after and interchangeable for those times when you need a new look in your room.

One design that is extremely popular at the moment is the eyelt curtain. These curtains are designed with the ring embedded into the curtain, and when hung on your window, create a natural pleated look. The eyelets help to create a uniform look to your curtain, whether open or closed. Normal curtain rings can cause the curtain to become bunched and uneven, causing you to fiddle with the curtain to get it looking right every time you open or close it.

When choosing a curtain design, material is of the utmost importance. Not only will the right material create a certain look on your window, but will also determine how much light is allowed into your room. To create a diffused light in your room, a sheer curtain can be a great choice, as it will provide you with the privacy you need, while still benefitting from natural sunlight. On the other hand, if you live in an area that suffers from weather extremes, you may want to look at something thicker that will help to insulate your window from the cold nights and hot days. There are many thermal style curtain designs on the market that provide this layer of protection, but still look great hanging off your window.

If you are after something new and unique in your designer curtains, then you can’t go past getting one custom made. The expense is greater, but the end result is something that matches your tastes and needs exactly. In fact, if you do a bit of shopping around online, you’ll be surprised at how inexpensive this option can be. Many curtain designers offer free measuremens and quotes, and the salesman will usually bring a large variety of swatches that can be used to brainstorm your perfect curtain.

Whether you are after a country kitchen look, or a light beacy theme, there is a curtain design out there to match. Keep an eye out for quality workmanship, choose the material and color you are most interested in, then seek out a company that offers free or cheap quotes and comes to your home, and you will be well on your way to finding the right design for your needs.

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Designer Curtain Fabric Choices

December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Choosing the right designer curtain fabric has become quite a difficult task for the home owner that wants to create a uniform yet aesthetically pleasing decor in their home. There are many different fabrics that can be utilised on your windows. Here is a list of our favorites…

Muslin - Muslin is a fabric that is woven from cotton. Beleived to have originated in Greece, but made popular in 18th century France, muslin is most loved and used for it’s breathing properties, making it the perfect fabric to use in hot and dry climates.

Silk Taffeta – One of the more expensive fabrics, silk taffeta has a smooth texture and is often used in the making of wedding dresses. India is considered the prime producer of silk tafetta.

Linen - Created from flax plant fibres, linen is one of the most common materials used in curtain design. It is well known for keeping cool during hot days, making it a perfect candidate for those rooms that face the hot afternoon sun. As well as being the most popular fabric, linen is widely considered the oldest, dating back as far as 8,000 BC.

Damask - More well known for its use in covering upholstery, Damask is also used to a lesser extent in fabric curtain design. Damask has a very tight weave, making it more expensive than other weaves, but also making it extremely strong and able to withstand harsh environments.

Velvet - Arguably the most luxurious of fabrics, if you are going to use velvet on your windows, then be aware that it will make a bold statement, and provide your room with an air of luxirous decadence. Velvet is actually a woven tufted fabric, and some people don’t like it because the “grain” of the fabric can change the look of the curtain.

Voile - If velvet is too rich for your tastes, and you are after something light and airy in your room, then voile is the fabric for you. Made of pure cotton, or of a blend between cotton, and linen, the word voile orginates in France and means “veil”. This is exactly the type of look this fabric will give your window, as it allows air and sunlight through, while providing enough of a screen to have privacy in your home.

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Choosing A Window Treatment Store – What To Look For

August 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

When trying to decide on which window treatment store to use for the pruchase of your window coverings, it can be easy to get lost in the wide range of choices that are available out there. This is even more compounded if you have Internet access, as there are literally thousands of different online stores out there. I’d like to give you a brief rundown on some of the most trusted ones out there, and hopefully help you to narrow down your decision.

Hillarys Blinds – We have discussed Hillary Blinds before, but briefly, this company is one of the biggest sellers of blinds in the UK. They have been in business since the 1960′s and offer over 700 styles and fabrics. They also have an international presence via their online store, web-blinds.com

Blinds To Go – Blinds To Go was conceived in 1954 by David Shiller. With headquarters in both New Jersey and Quebec, this company boasts custom made window treatments available within 48 hours of order. Blinds To Go have over 100 stores throughout American and Canada, and boast a lifetime guarantee on all their products. They also have a “Window Solutions” eBook available for purchase on their website that will help you to decide on a window covering that is right for your needs.

window treatment storeHunter Douglas – Hunter Douglas is a name that is synonymous with quality and style. Based in New Jersey, the company was started over 60 years ago and has built up decades of trust amongst their customers. They have an extremely professional website and offer free swatches of all their materials that can be ordered online. Their range of products have a lifetime guarantee.

Just Blinds – Just Blinds is another window treatments store that we have discussed previously. Compared to some of the other businesses, they are new to the game, having started in 1999. However, in that short ten years they have sold to over a quarter of a million staisfied customers, and continue to grow every year. Whether it’s their informative website with it’s many video tutorials, or its 30 day satistfaction and price guarantees, it seems like Just Blinds will be around for a long time to come.

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Blinds.com – This window blinds store boasts itself as “Americas #1 Blinds Store”, and while that is a big claim to make, they certainly back it up with a huge range of blinds. They are completely Internet based, and according to their site, over 4,000 customers a day are customizing their blinds online using their freely available interactive web tools. They also offer many video tutorials relating to the measuring and installation of blinds.

Smith and Noble – Smith and Noble have been around since 1987, and they specialise in custom made window treatments. If you want a blind that is going to fit your window better, and do a better job of insulating your room, then custom made is definitely the way to go. They have over 1,000 styles of fabric available, and you can order free swatches from their website to help you choose from this range. They also hire trained professionals that will come and help you measure and install your coverings.

Levolor - With sales totalling $7 billion way back in 2003, and having been in business for almost 100 years, Levolor is a force to be reckoned with in the world of window treatment stores. Their headquarters are in North Carolina, and they put particular emphasis on their work with the local community. They specialise primarily in blinds and shades, but have started introducing a range of draperies into their product line as well. They offer free shipping on all their products, and their website has an “Ideas Center” that will help you make a decision if you get stuck.

Bali Blinds – With a name that conjures up a feeling of holidays, beach and sunshine, Bali Blinds was founded in 1939 by John Graber. They are owned by Springs Window Fashions and gear their products towards people who have a bit of a flair for DIY home improvement. Bali Blinds places particular emphasis on the environment, and every stage of their business process functions with the ecology in mind. They use recycled material for their packaging, adopt eco friendly practices in the manufacture, and pride themselves on the end product being designed to save energy via insulation.

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