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    Natural Light Basics: What are the Different Exposures?

    July 6, 2017 By Half Price Drapes Leave a Comment

    Astute home decorators will take their natural light into consideration but it can be harder than it seems. Figuring out how to take best advantage of natural light requires a homeowner to understand that every view isn’t created equally, and each window faces a different view and should be used in a different way. Each exposure has its own pros and cons and at Half Price Drapes we suggest you work with them – not against them. following is a brief primer to make it easier to take advantage ...

    Categories : Lighting Tags : light exposure, lighting, natural light

    4 Ways to Improve the Lighting in Your Home

    June 7, 2017 By Half Price Drapes Leave a Comment

    If you follow design blogs then you’ve likely seen the advice to improve lighting about a million times. While it makes sense that better lighting in a home would result in better design, it’s not always clear what a designer means by that. Half Price Drapes has come up with four different, specific ways to improve your home’s lighting. 1. Replace your light bulbs with dimmable options If there was just one piece advice we could give for lighting it would be to find ways to control the light ...

    Categories : Lighting Tags : light bulbs, lighting, natural light

    Opening Your Home Up to Natural Light Has Many Benefits

    May 30, 2017 By Half Price Drapes Leave a Comment

    What happens when you step outside on a beautiful sunny day? Do you feel your mood instantly lift? This is because natural light actually has mood-boosting properties – and a lot of other benefits. At Half Price Drapes, we’re proud to offer options like sheer drapes that allow plenty of natural light in while also affording you privacy.   Natural light can improve your mood According to scientists, serotonin – a chemical our brains produce that’s sometimes referred to as a “happy hormone” – is ...

    Categories : Lighting Tags : lighting, natural light, sheer drapes

    How to Invite More Natural Light into Your Home

    November 29, 2016 By hpdadmin Leave a Comment

    If you’ve been wishing your home had more natural light then Half Price Drapes has good news for you! There are numerous ways you can boost the rays of sunshine that come into your home. Here are a few ideas. Start by assessing the situation The tips that follow are all great ideas but they don’t apply to every home. If you blindly follow them then you may have luck but you may also find that some options don’t work well in your home. Avoid this type of disappointment by walking around your ...

    Categories : DIY Design Tags : lighting, natural light, Windows

    Want to Boost Your Productivity? Let the Light Shine In

    August 15, 2016 By hpdadmin Leave a Comment

    Most everyone wishes they could boost their productivity but it often seems impossible. A recent article at Business.com, From Sunshine to Rain: How the Weather Affects Your Productivity, shows that the weather can have a huge impact on how productive we are. More sunshine means more alertness When the weather’s bright as can be, employees are more easily able to stay on task. Bright light serves numerous functions, including keeping our brains awake, attentive, and alert. The boost is also ...

    Categories : Window Treatments Tags : lighting, natural light, productivity, sunlight, Sunshine

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