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Wed, August 20, 2008 11:18 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 It time you let your windows steal the show with drapes most beautiful and blinds that might have never reached the eyes. Whether you have a bay or straight window, discover the best way to dress it up with the following tips:
Wave heading
One of the most subtle ways of decorating your windows is to use soft waves of fabric which help create a smart but simple finish that’s easy on the eye. The idea is to employ a wide tempo heading pleat that makes curtains fall in soft, regular waves. This will render just the right affect to the curtains. If you team it with a sleek, modern suspension rail, letting the curtains sit flush with the floor they’ll look neatly open or closed. In order to make it look more stylized, you can also cut velvet patterns with luxurious edges.
Double pole
If you want to dress your window for privacy and beauty, a double pole lets you do both with great ease. A clever double pole design means you can hang both a sheer and a curtain around the bay window and draw them independently. The brackets may get in the way of curtain, but this design uses passing rings that allow the curtains to be drawn all the way round. The standard heading tape, if used on both curtains will help create a soft, informal effect in the room. It will be best if you keep the sheers sill-length for a neat finish and go for floor-length curtains to create real impact in the bay. A bold, floral fabric matched with voile looks absolutely stunning. With such an arrangement you should use a pelmet that is smart to look at and looks neat at the large bay window.
Four Single Drapes
This may be new to you but looks most elegant and suave. Four single curtains for your bay window make up for the most elegant finish. You can hang a pair centrally with one each on each side of the bay. If possible, use a flat-faced pole with a wooden-effect and metal finish. When used with a suspension-rail system, the fabric gathers neatly below the pole. Allow plenty of length on the curtains so they pool on the floor to complete the lavish look. If you repeat the colors in the fabric’s trim pulls, it’ll help to bring in the whole curtain together.
Where these are some of the many tips we have for you, you can always start experimenting with these to see if it really works well for you. The color palates indeed play an important role to ensure that it brings out the best in your home.
Tags: curtains, drapes, Window draping
Mon, June 30, 2008 11:25 am By James Coolridge
 When it comes to home building and remodelling, curtain rods for your windows can’t be excluded. They enhance the look of your windows. Curtain rods that look like out of place can also detract the look of your windows. Hence, choosing the right curtain rods becomes important. You should also know how to install the curtain rods correctly.
There are three different parts in a curtain rod. These are the pole, the finials, and the brackets. The pole of the curtain rod is the part that the window covering goes on. Finials are used to cap off the pole. This is held by brackets, which hold the rod to the wall.
The length of the curtain poles can be adjusted according to your needs. The poles are made in two different parts that slide into and out of each other.
Finials are available both in ornate and simple style. Finials are made of variety of materials including wood and glass. Buy finials that perfectly match the curtain rods.Â
Brackets can act as a decorative piece or used just to hold the rod. The best idea is to use decorative brackets that stick out from the wall. The decorative brackets create a layered look with two rods.
Curtain rods should not be hung too high or too low. Make the most of your windows and your room. If your windows are located a bit low, you can make the windows look longer by hanging curtains near the top of the wall. Longer drapes can create a bigger impact on the look of your windows. If you want to give a wider look to your window, hang your curtains a bit wider.Â
Curtain rods are available in different styles. Curtain rods with built- in double or triple rods are available that can layer the fabrics. To get a custom-made look, you can hang sheers with drapes or curtains of two different fabric patterns.
Tags: Home, window, décor, Rods
Wed, June 11, 2008 12:31 pm By James Coolridge
 Windows make a bold statement and add character to your room. When it comes to choosing window decor for your home, there is a wide range of options. It depends upon how you are planning to utilize them- whether you wanna control the amount of light entering your room, use them as interior decorating items or you just need to safeguard your privacy.
Whatever is your preference, we have the solution. Just follow some basic ideas before shopping for window treatments. Read on to know more.
If you wanna control the amount of light entering your room, here are the options to choose from:
Roller shades: These are contemporary, yet timeless classics. Roller shades or roller blinds come in bead chain loop or spring lift. Look for the darkening versions of the roller shades. Add a finishing touch to the roller shades with decorative trims. They are budget- friendly and best for children’s rooms and kitchen.
Wood blinds: Wood blinds control light and add a sense of warmth to your room. These wood blinds reduce the glare. They are also great for providing privacy and energy efficiency.
Bamboo blinds: Bamboo blinds give a tropical feel to your room. They cut down much of the glare.
If you want to protect your privacy, here are the options.
Cellular fabric shades: These offer energy efficiency to your room and safeguard your privacy, insulating the sound.
Draperies: Cover your entire window with curtains or draperies which keep your privacy intact.
Suit Your Style…
If you want to use the window treatments as decorating items, decide the mood of your room- whether it is formal, casual or romantic.
Formal look: Fabric draped across a wide window ring is elegant.
Casual look: Cover a cornice in colorful cotton fabric for a casual look.
Romantic look: For the dramatic look, use single swag for the window treatment. Long curtains flowing to the floor and forming a puddle is best suited for the romantic mood.
Tags: privacy, light control, decoration, draperies, roller shades
Sun, April 27, 2008 6:21 pm By James Coolridge
 Flying debris during a powerful storm can break the windows of your home. This can even affect the structural integrity of your home. The sudden change in air pressure in a home can even blow your roof off. To prevent this, use Hurricane windows to protect your home from damages caused when the windows break during storms. There are countless advantages which can be added to Hurricane windows. Some of them are listed below.
Ultra Violet rays can fade the colors out of your furniture, carpets and curtains. The film on the Hurricane windows prevents UV light from entering your home. These windows also reduce noises from outside.
Hurricane windows are the least expensive form of permanent storm shutter systems. They are easily removable. They provide excellent protection for both doors and windows.
These windows are made from two layers of glass which is laminated. This means that there is a very strong piece of plastic between these two pieces of glass. If the window does shatter then the plastic film will remain in place, this will still protect your home from damage caused by rain.
The Hurricane windows are generally gone through extensive tests to make sure that they live up to their claims.
Most of these windows are capable of withstanding hurricanes of up to 130 miles per hour.
To get the maximum benefit, it is vital that they are installed properly. Even a top of the range window will do nothing to protect your home if it isn’t installed properly. A professional is vital to help you install the Hurricane window so that you know it’s been done properly. If you do try to do it yourself you could well find that your warranty will be null and void.
The only windows that can go a long way toward keeping your home safe are hurricane windows.
Tags: Hurricane windows, storm, air pressure
Fri, April 25, 2008 1:36 pm By Carl Rushton
 Windows of your home serve a variety of purposes. Windows allow the natural light to enter your rooms; they safeguard your privacy and also act as decorating elements in your home décor. Windows are of different styles to suit different needs. Choose the one which you like.
Sliding windows:
Sliding windows have sashes that move horizontally on a track. Usually only one of the sashes moves and the other is fixed. Since only half of the window area can be opened, sliding windows provide less ventilation area than casement or rotating windows. An advantage is they are inexpensive, especially if the frame is aluminum, and easy to clean if the moveable sash is removed.
Casement Windows:
Casement windows have a single sash hinged to one side to swing open by means of a crank or lever. They are weather tight. When the casement windows are closed, they utilize a cam-type lock to draw the sash tightly against the frame.
Rotating windows:
These are opened by pivoting around a central point. They offer good ventilation. Enjoy the cool breeze by opening the rotating windows because when open, almost the entire window area is unobstructed. Cleaning them is very easy because either side face in. Reflective coatings can be applied to one side of the glass and you can rotate the windows to reflect heat inward or outward as the season demands.
Awning windows:
Awning windows have a single sash hinged at the top. These open at the bottom with a hand-turned crank. They are durable. They are easy to clean and provide more security than other types of windows.
Double hung windows:
These are the most common type of windows. They are opened by sliding the bottom half of the window up or sliding the top half down. However, they provide less ventilation because you can open only half of the window at one time.
Single- hung windows:
Single-hung windows are similar in operation to double-hung windows. The only difference is that the only the bottom sash opens.
Tags: sliding windows, single-hung windows, double-hung windows
Sun, April 20, 2008 11:03 am By Rex Wilhite
 Windows at your home are multi purpose. They control the amount of light entering your rooms; give you privacy and also act as elements of home décor. So, it is very important to maintain them so that they can serve you with their purposes for a long time.
If the frames of the windows are wooden, then there are fair chances to get rotten when they are exposed to dampness. When you look at your old windows, you will notice that the frames develop cracks over time on mere exposure to sunlight. You may daily remove the dust accumulated in the windows. But do you know that even blowing the dust wears away the finish of your windows? When the double-hung windows go bad over time, you may find it extremely difficult even to open them.
Hence, it is better to repaint the wooden frames of the windows once in every three to five years to make them withstand the changing weather conditions. When you paint the windows, make sure that you don’t paint its moving parts because it will jam its movement and it will be impossible to open the windows.
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The windows need yearly maintenance. To protect your windows for a long time, fill the cracks with putty annually.
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Use screwdrivers and take out the rotten parts of the wooden frame. Then fill the holes with putty. If the holes are deeper, build layers of the putty. This should be followed by soaking them with a good wood preservative. Allow to dry for a while. Apply primer, smoothen the window frame with sand paper and then apply the paint.
This way, you can prevent your wooden windows from getting bad quickly and help them withstand the changing weather for a longer time.
Tags: Paint, primer, maintenance, wooden windows, holes, putty
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