Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Decorating A Room With Distinctive Window Blinds

At one time, the covering for a window may have been a piece of cowhide or a faded piece of gingham. While it shaded the inside of the house, it did not do much for the decor. In today's society, window blinds are a piece of art that gives a room many delightful possibilities, as far a decorating is concerned.

For example, you might select the Bali 2" Faux Wood model. These come with a 2-inch flat slat and have a wide variety of colors from which to choose. These go all the way from white to dark oak, duplicating many regular wood designs.

The Levolor Visions 2" Faux Wood model can also add a distinct character to any

location. They also have the 2-inch flat slat and are available in colors such as pecan, cherry maple and others including ultra white. All of these shades will withstand any damage from the sun's rays.

You might also consider the wood-grain types which copy nature's look beautifully. These include walnut, mahogany, honey pine, lush oak and others. These work perfectly in a den or a room where you want to portray a natural feeling of bringing the outside into the room. With their 2-inch flat slat they are easy to lower or raise and also provide absolute privacy when desired.

Other coverings available include cellular, roller, pleated and Roman shades. Also available are horizontal sheers, vertical and vertical cellular. All of these choices allow you to compliment any room with shades that will make a distinct impression.

When choosing this contribution to the overall look of a location, always look for window blinds that are environmentally friendly, child proof and can provide the privacy needed. This will be a product that not only provides beauty, but is practical as well. Having these kinds of shades will complete an outstanding decorating plan and samples are available.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Cheap Room Make Over with new Roman Blinds

With the start of a new year, you may have decided to tackle some fresh projects around your home. Like many people, after the winter holidays, you may find yourself a little short on extra funds in your budget to do any extensive remodeling of rooms. However, you should not let that stop you from giving any room in your home a makeover, because it can be done inexpensively. One easy way to give a new look to any room is to change the window treatments there. Many homeowners like the look of Roman shades because they are an affordable option that can add some bright new color to your room.

Roman blinds are basically a length of fabric or other window blind material that utilizes a cable system like a slatted window blind, and it rises from the bottom up, forming horizontal folds out of the fabric of the Roman shades. Because they are made out of a single piece of blind material, they give a similar look as a drapery panel would in the room, but with the ease of use that comes when window blinds are installed.

Roman blinds come in a wide variety of different styles. When the blinds are lowered and the fabric folds lay flat, those are known as flat panel Roman shades. The blind material might also be constructed so that the soft cascading folds are created when the shade is lowered, and this type of shade is described as the tear drop or hobbled variety.

A particular benefit that comes from using Roman shades in the home is that they are excellent for blocking out light from a room. This can help you watch movies with better resolution, or as an aid to sleep, for a just a couple of ways blackout shades are useful in the home. However, Roman blinds also come in sheer, semi-sheer, semi-opaque as well as blackout fabric styles, so that you can achieve the lighting effects that you desire in any room of the home.

Roman blinds come in a multitude of colors and fabric styles. Because the shades are in one piece, they read as a bright spot of color on your wall, which is beneficial if you are looking to add a color contrast to a tall wall to break it up, or if you select a blind in the same shade as the wall, it can help to lengthen the height of the wall and visually expand your space.

Cost-effective options for Roman shades are available. With prices starting around eighty-five dollars a panel, you can switch the look of any room while sticking to your budget.