Ideas, please, to help keep my kitchen from looking too dark?
Question by Sarah M: Ideas, please, to help keep my kitchen from looking too dark?
I’m in the middle of redecorating my kitchen. Appliances are a mixture of black and stainless steel, walls are terra cotta, accent wall is sandy-colored, light oak wood laminate floors, black cabinets, white countertops. Any suggestions for nice, bright accents (rugs, window treatments) to keep it from looking too dark? Please and thank you!
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Answer by JAP
I would suggest a short white sheer valance for your window treatments. As for a color to “pop” in your kitchen, I think green would coordinate with all the other colors. I’m thinking of bright green bottles or vases on your window sill, if possible. Maybe a bowl of limes or granny smith apples. Or a lime green colored jar candle. Just enough to add a splash of color. As for the rugs, I’m thinking they’re going to have to be a shade of white. You seem to have a good sense of style and decorating, so I know you can make this work. Good luck!
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Q&A: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?
Question by expat g: Interior Design Help Please – Window Treatment needed!?
The focal point of our home has a big design flaw! The windows/doors follow a bay style – however the top windows the cement was poured straight.
We were able to get windows installed and the aluminum conformed to follow the bay style and it works well. Now I need to think about window cover because the afternoon sun comes in and really heats up the house. We brought an awning/canvas guy and he wanted to install all this iron extending way beyond the window so that it can cover the sides where bay goes in. Many have said to put the window treatment on outside instead of inside to prevent the heat from entering into the house in the first place. I’m up for that but I really don’t want anything too big that would distract from the look. No designs, frills, and I do like the light coming in without the heat. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Answer by fuzzylolipop
Particularly if this is a south facing window, the best thing would have been to use low-E argon gas filled insulated windows in the first place as to repel and insulate from the heat. In my opinion an awning works best for commercial or very traditional exteriors – and I do not think that is the look you are going for. You could do a pergola that extends the length of the window and will help diffuse some of the light and still keep the feeling of the house. You could look into professionally installed window films – they do make a solar film which will cut down on the heat but it will slightly darken the light coming in. Nothing dramatic or more than the light that an awning would have altered. You could also do plantation shutters (or wooden blinds, a less expensive version of the same idea) which will help some as well and give you maximum control and flexibility with how much light comes in. Aside from those two options – option 3 would be a motorized window shade but in the end it would be closing off the window to some degree to get some control over the light and heat. Where there is light – there is heat. So in the end you will have to choose between the two to some degree.
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I am renovating my home. Please suggest me eco-friendly window treatments.
Question by Joan Mccoy: I am renovating my home. Please suggest me eco-friendly window treatments.
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Answer by James Hite
Roll-up Blinds are back with new eco-friendly textures and colors. These stylish blinds have fibers such as paper, bamboo and jute. These blinds also have a percentage of polyester so they will hold their shape, color and have longer life.
And, they have a natural luster that will shimmer and bring real warmth to your home for years to come. Plus, creating blinds with these fibers help the environment, because the plants are annually renewable and biodegradable.
Roman Shades are many times a complete solution and can be custom or ready-made. Since they are made of soft materials, and allow for light to come in or be blocked – they afford practicality, function and design.
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Q&A: Ideas for window treatments for arched windows in bedroom, please?
Question by ツ: Ideas for window treatments for arched windows in bedroom, please?
I’m interested in adding some color and texture to my newly finished bedroom and am interested in purchasing some curtains for the windows…
Unfortunately, I’m unfamiliar with an arch-type window such as the one shown here…
Any ideas?
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Answer by saaanen
You can use any style you like. The arched part isn’t covered, so any type will work.
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Making window treatments for the first time. Need help, guidance, ideas, tips or useful links please!?
Question by Kristie: Making window treatments for the first time. Need help, guidance, ideas, tips or useful links please!?
Hi we just got a new house and I’d like to make my own window treatments. I would be sewing by hand but also have a hot glue gun :). I’ve never made window treatments and could use some simple suggestions, or useful links.
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Answer by kuhnem
It would depend on what type of window treatments you are making–valances, curtains, shades. If you go to a fabric store for fabric then you may be able to get either a pamphlet or a book with instructions for whatever you want to make.
Answer by John
Check out all the various links and resources on this website.
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