Some homes need a full remodel but others can be totally transformed with some thoughtful updates. Changing up just a few things in your home can leave you feeling refreshed and cozy in your home once again. Reflect your lifestyle One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make when remodeling their homes is to focus on the trends. The reality is that your home shouldn’t reflect the trends – it should reflect your taste, style, and lifestyle. Walk through your home and decide what really reflects … [Read more...] about Skip the Full Remodel and Update Your Home
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Avoid the 7 Most Frequent Mistakes When Buying Window Coverings
Looking for window treatments can be challenging but if you follow these tips to avoid the ten most frequent mistakes people make, you’ll be well on your way to finding exactly what you’re looking for. 1. Focusing too much on price Of course you need to take price into consideration but you should remember that new window treatments are an investment. You need high-quality materials and craftsmanship if you want your curtains or shades to have a dramatic impact on your décor. 2. Choosing … [Read more...] about Avoid the 7 Most Frequent Mistakes When Buying Window Coverings
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Curtains
So you’re excited about your brand new draperies from Half Price Drapes but what do you do with your old curtains? You could fold them up and store them forever but it’s likely you’ll never use them again. Here are some alternatives – some of which can earn you cold, hard cash – to help you get rid of your curtains. Sell them to a local consignment shop If your curtains are in good shape and the pattern is not outdated then you may be able to sell them in a consignment shop. The way these … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Curtains
6 Steps to Finding the Perfect Drapes
You know you need new drapes but you don’t know how to start looking for what you need. At Half Price Drapes we have tons of options – and six steps to help you figure out what will work best in your home. Step one: Collect images you like Start by flipping through magazines or looking at decorating websites and noting what you find attractive and what you find interesting. These photos will act as inspiration to help you find just what you’re looking for. Step two: Make a list of the … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Finding the Perfect Drapes
The 5 Purposes of Window Treatments
By understanding everything your window coverings can do for you, you will ensure that you're making the right choice when it comes to window coverings. And, choosing the right window treatments is a rewarding experience. Don’t get stuck believing your curtains only serve a single purpose. Review the five purposes of your window treatments to ensure you’re getting from them everything you can. Curtains add softness to a room Curtains can help soften abrupt lines in a room, can soften the look … [Read more...] about The 5 Purposes of Window Treatments
How to Layer Window Treatments
There are many reasons people choose to layer window treatments. Whether you want a bold look, you need varying light level control, or you simply like the look of layered window treatments, Half Price Drapes has the layer tips you’ve been looking for. Decide what the purpose of layering is Before you get started, you should know exactly why you want to layer your curtains. This will help you determine the best way to go about it for your home. Some questions you may ask yourself … [Read more...] about How to Layer Window Treatments