Living Room Interior Design Ideas: Modern Bay Windows
February 5, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Usually when we think of bay window we image older styles of house, particularly Victorian homes when bay windows were used to make rooms appear larger. They were also used to bring more natural light into a room, as well as providing views outside which would be unavailable if an ordinary rectangular shaped window was [...]
Living Room Interior Design Ideas: Casual Charm
February 2, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Casual charm is an interior which is laid back, comfortable and homely – in many ways it represents the ‘normal’ homes we live in. Nothing too gaudy, garish or contemporary, simple comfort is all that many of us need in our lives. This laid back attitudes serves its own purpose in interior design – basically [...]
5 Ways to Pair Blinds and Curtains
January 27, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Blinds are an ideal window treatment for any room in your home. However, if used as the sole window dressing they can look a little clinical, therefore we suggest pairing them with different types of blinds to suit the style of your home and you budget.
1. Pair Sheer Voiles with Micro-blinds:
Sheer curtains can look stunning, [...]
5 Practical Kitchen Window Treatments
January 24, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Choosing the right type of window dressing for a kitchen can be challenging. You need to chose something which is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, suit the style of your kitchen and has the ability to withstand the everyday rigours of dirt and splashes. We have 5 practical tips to having the best of both [...]
4 Tips to Choosing Window Dressings for Nurseries
January 21, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Safety, light control are the two key features which need to be considered when choosing window dressings for nurseries; closely followed by style and relevance. Let’s take a look at these key features one at a time to help you choose the most suitable window dressing for your nursery.
1. Safety:
Safety must come first when choosing [...]
3 Energy Saving Window Dressings
January 18, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
If saving energy is high on your priority list this year we have some inexpensive, yet effective ideas to help you save heat loss via your windows, which in turn can help lower your energy bills. If you want to ‘go green’ you’ll need to think beyond the colour! Being ‘green’ is all about helping [...]
Interior Design: Bedroom Trends for 2012 5: Exotic Luxury
January 15, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
This style encapsulates the four other top bedroom trends. The focus being on luxury and indulgence in a sympathetic and stylish way rather than being brash and tacky. Interior designers have embraced the mysterious by using black and white, wood, soft golds, the Black Water Dragon, themes, collections and reflective surfaces to bring a fresh [...]
Interior Design: Bedroom Trends for 2012 1: Black & White
January 4, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
In this mini-series we’ll be taking a look at the latest interior design trends for bedrooms; offering hints and tips on how you can achieve the look in your bedroom. We are all aware that spending remains tight for many people this year that’s why we have some great ideas that you can adapt to [...]
2012 Window Dressing Trends – Sheer Fabrics
December 31, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
In 2012, we expect window dressing trends to favour sheer fabrics such as lace, gauze and voiles, among other choices. Don’t be afraid to flaunt your excellent taste in these sheer fabrics with the following tips in mind.
Opt for Synthetic Materials:
Unless you have an expert eye, it is difficult to distinguish between fabrics made with [...]
2012 Window Dressing Trends – American Design
December 28, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
When it comes to window dressings, Americans tend to adopt a more casual approach than Europeans. Formality is set aside in favour of a relaxed style, which means that lighter fabrics are used to allow sunlight to filter in and to allow for good views to the outdoors. Of course, there will always be exceptions [...]
