Roller and screen shades have become popular over the last couple of years.  You may have been aware that the trendy new screen shades are shades made of opaque, sheer weave. They let in enough light  to avoid turning on the lights and let you see outside while screening out the uv light. What’s a roller…
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Window treatments do more than just provide privacy, they also add beauty, charm and personality to your interior spaces. Blinds, shades, drapes and sheers all go beautifully with a valance, however, choosing the right type of valance can be a bit daunting. In some cases, soft valances may be appropriate, other times a hard valance…
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Unlike many rooms in the home, a bathroom can begin to look very outdated and old rather quickly. This can leave you feeling the need to remodel your bathroom on a regular basis, which can obviously be expensive. Just because you don’t have a lot of cash to spend, however, does not mean that you shouldn’t…
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Originally, a swag was a great length of heavy fabric draped over a heavy decorative pole. The pole was hung above a large window or other decorative feature, so the fabric draped gracefully across the top and hung down the sides. You might imagine swags over the windows in an ancient castle throne room or on the wall behind the throne, itself.…
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For clients who come to home decorating reluctantly, soft valances can seem like the last word in frivolity.  Unlike curtains, blinds, or shades, they serve no obvious purpose.  They don’t block out much light and don’t contribute to privacy.  The question we’re constantly asked is, “What’s the point of them?” The point is aesthetic rather than utilitarian,…
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