Considering installing a new window treatment in a room or throughout your whole house? For sheer visual appeal, you can't go wrong by choosing plantation shutters. These beautiful wide-louvered shutters provide a great view to the outside while providing privacy and energy efficiency at the same time. History of Plantation Shutters Plantation shutters take their name from the southern plantation…
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Decorating on the Cheap: Cost Effective Window Coverings
Sometimes the expense of moving into a new home or apartment leaves little money left over for window treatments. It is no wonder that these are popular items to include in real estate negotiations. For the tenant of a new apartment, bare windows are often sometimes temporarily covered with sheets until something more permanent can be installed. There is a…
Tips For Finding the Right Shutters For Your Home
It can be difficult to find window coverings for your home, especially considering all the types that are available. Do not feel overwhelmed, though. The following tips will help you decide which are the best match for your home. Elegant Wood Shutters Shutters are traditionally fashioned from wood, though they can be crafted from other materials as well. Wood shutters…
Use Window Treatments As An Accent
Home Designing recently posted an article about how to use accents to spice up your home. Here are some images of apartments with sunny accents, using pops of color to brighten your rooms: Since most people prefer neutral colors for their window treatment, yellow is often overlooked. Above are some images that shows beautiful ways to decorate with this bright,…
The Best Window Coverings Offer Privacy and Style
Window coverings come in a variety of styles, and it can be difficult to find the right one for your home. Should you buy the honeycomb shades or the faux wood blinds? Which type of covering offers the most privacy? The following tips will help you answer these questions and make the right purchase. Maintain Privacy The first step to…