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3 Stylish French Door Window Treatments
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:24French door window treatments are a wonderful addition to any home – from the way they look to the way they open up a room and give it light. It is imperative that one decorates them with window treatments that keep with the room theme and maintain the elegant look about them.
Door Panels
4 Thermal Drapes Basics Everyone Should Know
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:22Thermal drapes have a lot of great qualities that can add both style and function to your home. They’re designed to keep your rooms cool in the summer and warm in the winter as well as cut down on utility bills. Whether you’re installing sliding door drapes or bedroom drapes, you can reap the benefits of thermal curtains to enhance any room.
4 Measurements to Make for Custom Drapery
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:20A great way to add character, style, and your own personalization to any room is to make your own custom drapery. Drapes are a window treatment that, when closed, cover the entire window from the top of the window to the floor. They can be either standard sizes or custom made. When you decide to make your own drapes, there are some measurements you will need.
3 Types of Drapery Rings Explained
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:19Drapery rings allow you to hang drapes and curtains with ease. There are several types of drapery rings you can use in your home, including clip rings, end hooks and sliders. Each one has a slightly different function and creates a different look.
3 Curtain Ideas to Brighten Any Room
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:18If you are tired of your old rooms looking the same, perhaps you need some curtain ideas to help liven things up! There are a wide variety of ideas that will allow you to get the look and bright feel that you want within your room.
For the Bathroom
About Hobbled Roman Shades
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:16Hobbled Roman Shades are extremely popular soft furnishings, often used for living rooms and front rooms. Roman shades are horizontal blinds that can be raised or lowered using a sash. These blinds can help to add depth to a smaller room, or provide warmth to a larger room. Hobbled Roman Shades use double folds to continue the curved folds of the closed shade - providing a more traditional 'blind' appearance.
8 Things to Consider Before Buying Custom Roman Shades
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:15Whether your motivation is replacing your existing window treatments or decorating a new home, the decision to install custom roman shades is a growing design trend for those desiring to blend the luxury and classic appeal of fabric drapes with the practicality of shades. Proper planning and consideration of these factors can help you choose the right window accents to achieve your design goals.
5 Benefits of Cordless Roman Shades
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 03:14When confronted with the option to go cordless, understanding the benefits can easily justify the 25% cost increase for this enhancement to your roman shades. This article will review 5 positive reasons to choose cordless roman shades and literally ditch the ball and chains. Although this recommendation is based on a culmination of all five benefits, factors such as children and window locations and positions can carry enough individual importance to justify the added expense.
How To Clean Wallpaper Borders
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 02:50Cleaning your wallpaper borders can be an overlooked but necessary task when you add your border to your room. But if you follow these simple steps, you can eliminate the problems that might come up. Any time you want to wallpaper your house, you are changing the look of it. You want it to be a fresh new look that you can be proud of and that your friends and neighbors will love.
Step One: Placement Issues
Guide to Wallpaper Removal
Submitted by Maria on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 02:49By Shawna L. Krautheim
The task of stripping wallpaper is a sure way to bring a groan to the lips of anyone who has ever struggled with the cantankerous décor. It's messy, painstakingly slow, and tedious work, and few can say that they enjoy stripping wallpaper from the walls of any room. Unfortunately, there are times when it is a necessity, and one has no choice but to tackle this task head on. Before you despair, however, try these easy steps for removing wallpaper - they're bound to say you time and money, as well as helping alleviate some of the stress.
