Whether you’re just starting out with decorating your home and want the most bang for your buck, or you’ve lived in your home for years and are looking for a way to revitalize your décor, focusing on the exterior of your home is a great choice. Check out these four ways you can improve the curb appeal of your home. 1. Swap out old hardware Take a look at all the exterior hardware on your home. This includes house numbers, wall-mounted mailboxes, light fixtures, and entry door locksets. If … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Improve the Curb Appeal of Your Home
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Setting the Mood: Using Curtains to Block Light
Though many people look for ways to increase the natural light in their home, there are also many reasons homeowners work to block light. They may want a darker, more dramatic look or they may need extra privacy, want to avoid UV rays, or work hours that require them to sleep during the brightest hours of the day. No matter why they seek it, there are many ways to block light from coming in the home. Use curtains to your advantage The right weight and texture of your window treatments can … [Read more...] about Setting the Mood: Using Curtains to Block Light
Drapery & Hardware Combinations
Just when you thought you finally settled on the right pair of curtains for that special spot in your home, another thought immediately enters your mind: What kind of rod or hardware do I need for installation? Perhaps more importantly, which hardware selections will best bring out and complement the beauty and style of those newly selected curtains? Here are some ideas, courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens magazine, for mixing and matching Hardware and drapes: Try going with curtain colors … [Read more...] about Drapery & Hardware Combinations
Designing with Curtains
It’s one thing to mix and match styles of drapes until you feel as though you have a selection that will work more or less OK with a specific room or area—and quite another to make conscious design choices along the way that result in a more cohesive effect. As an article from the San Francisco Chronicle aptly notes, “The most successful home decor projects both observe the rules of good design and express the personality of the designer.” Here are some guiding design principles that can … [Read more...] about Designing with Curtains
Design Features of Contemporary Curtains
Depending on what kinds of curtains you may have grown used to in various surroundings—often as a result of upbringing and habit – you might have a bit of trouble envisioning a certain style in this or that room. Ornate and heavily creased curtains, for example, may look out of place to you in a family room, while Pattern Faux Silk Curtains may seem inappropriate for a formal dining room. Sometimes it helps to break down the pros and cons of one kind of curtain at a time – such as so-called … [Read more...] about Design Features of Contemporary Curtains
5 Gift Ideas for the Newlyweds Who Have Everything
It used to be that newlyweds were starting off with virtually nothing. This made it simple to find gifts for the wedding, as most anything would work. These days people aren’t getting married as young as they used to, and they often have most of what they need when the big day comes. Check out these five unique wedding gift ideas for the couple who seemingly has everything. 1. A personalized photo album The newlywed couple will likely get plenty of pictures from their wedding, but you can … [Read more...] about 5 Gift Ideas for the Newlyweds Who Have Everything