Though today most people think that “curtains” refers to any window covering hung to block light and provide privacy that really isn’t the case. Technically speaking, curtains made of material sufficiently translucent to filter light that comes through windows are called sash curtains. While they may be opened or pushed to the window sides, sash curtains are often kept closed all the time. Draw curtains (correctly called draperies but never “drapes”, which is a trade term) are made of material heavy or thick enough to block the light altogether.
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A sun room with plantation shutters is the perfect combination. A sun room allows you the pleasure of bringing the outside in without wind, rain or the elements so you have a chance to enjoy the outdoors all year round. By installing plantation shutters, you not only make an attractive design statement but you add a layer of protection against the elements in your sun room.
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There is nothing more satisfying that infusing your home with unique décor and one of a kind accessories; the kind that you could never find at your local department store or home decorating shop. It is even that much more satisfying when you can create that look with items that are already in your attic or found for a few dollars at a local flea market.
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Easy No-Sew Window Treatments for a Little Girl’s Room Complete with Bows
In a little girl’s bedroom, window coverings are essentially ‘bling’ for the room. It is a sure way to give the room a unique look and a feminine quality. However, in any child’s room safety should be a priority and hanging drapes and curtain panels are not ideal. On the other hand, often the only other option is a boring roller shade or drab mini blinds.
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The Lo-Down on Hanging Art Attractively & Effectively
Puzzled about how to hang your pictures, paintings and other wall art objects for maximum impact and attractiveness in your home? Take heart. While choices in styles and types of art vary widely, the “rules” for hanging them are few and sensible. If you know the rules for hanging art at the right height and in the correct manner, your home can look like a chic art gallery and have a definitive interior decorator feel with very little effort! Here are a few tips to help you hang your art correctly:
The eyes have it: Hang art at eye level for best visibility and greatest impact. Whose eye level, you ask? Yours, of course. While you will undoubtedly entertain guests who are taller or shorter than you, you will be spending more time in your rooms than they will, so hang art where your eyes can most easily take it in. If you happen to be a particularly short or tall person and you choose to hang your art for the enjoyment of others, use a height of 5′6″ as your guide – being the average height to cater to. In private homes, “eye level” is generally considered to be judged from a seated position; in public halls and reception areas where people stand more than they sit, “eye level” is assessed while standing.
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Understanding Scale When Purchasing Artwork and Accessories for Your Home
Although your unique personal preferences may want to take precedence over basic logic, understanding scale is essential when you select artwork and accessories for your home. Choosing accents that fit properly into a room without getting lost or overwhelming the eye can be trickier than it seems.
Here are a few points to consider when choosing the ideal artwork and accessories to enhance your living space:
What is the shape of the area where you will be adding artwork or accessories?
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One of the first things most of us want to do after moving into a new house, is put something on the walls. When you have large, blank, bare walls staring at you the house just doesn’t feel like a home yet. Unfortunately when the walls are large though, you may find yourself staring at them and wondering just what in the world you can do to decorate them beautifully.
Decorating a wall in your home does not have to be limited to painting it or hanging pictures though. There are actually many quick and creative ways you can decorate bare walls. Let’s look at just a few of these ideas…
1. Create shadow boxes. Creating shadow boxes is a wonderful way to decorate your home uniquely, and it allows you to create a memory wall of relatives who may have passed away, or family history items. You could create shadow boxes devoted to specific people if you’d like, such as your grandparents, or you can simply create shadow boxes filled with collectibles, keepsakes, or pretty things you’ve picked up yard sales and flea markets over the years.
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