Futurists have been talking about automating homes since the 1980’s, and, at least to a certain extent, the talk has become tangible. Swathes of furnishings and fixtures now come with controllers and motors that make their use easier and safer. The automatic home is in everyone’s reach, though you may have to start with one area of…
Like all interior design trends, window treatment styles change every so often. That’s one of the advantages of indoor shutters – they’re as timeless as they are versatile; here are five reasons why you’ll love them.
Now that you’ve decided to finish the basement or even remodel the existing area, some thought should be given to the reason for the refurbishment. The basement could serve as extra family room containing a media room or a gaming room. Perhaps a family member could use the space as an apartment. Elderly parents sometimes…
In World War II, the English blocked out any vestige of light from their windows in order to avoid being bombed by Germans looking for just such signs of life. In the years since, blackout window treatments have come to mean, if not life-saving anonymity, at least privacy, savings on heating and cooling as well…
When you are trying to find the best window covering, you might not consider vertical blinds. However, vertical blinds not only are beautiful, but increase the functionality of your window or door.
