January 2010
Give Your Windows The Wow Factor – Part 3 – Roman Blinds
January 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Roman blinds are one of the oldest styles of window dressing. They have been used in different forms for hundreds of years, basically starting with strips of fabric which were used in hot climates to help reduce heat build-up inside people’s homes. Typically they were hung in windows damp in an attempt to also reduce [...]
Give Your Windows The Wow Factor – Part – 2 Wooden Blinds
January 27, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Today you can buy a wide range of different styles and colours of wooden blinds, from the traditional hardwood slats to the latest fine wood-weave to suit your colour scheme and style of your home beautifully.
Bass wood blinds provide chic styling at your window are the ideal window dressing when you don’t want to use [...]
Innovative Ways To Use Tension Rods
January 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
As far as window dressing is concerned tension rods have become the next best thing since sliced bread! These lightweight poles are available in different colours and assorted sizes. The biggest advantage is that they can be used without the need for any drilling or fixings.
They simply work by having a spring loaded central mechanism, [...]
Give Your Windows The ‘Wow’ Factor Part 1- Venetian Blinds
January 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Most people are aware of the versatility and practicality Venetian blinds provide, however there are those who still recall the times when Venetian blinds were cumbersome and noisy, with most of these people also associating Venetian blinds with offices and work environments.
Times have moved on and as such designers have realised the potential for improving [...]
5 Different Ways To Use Curtain Poles
January 16, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Whilst most people believe a curtain pole is purely for hanging curtains there are a number of different ways in which the curtains can be hung as well as different ways to use curtain poles which do not necessarily have anything to do with windows!
With the wide variety of different fabrics and materials available to [...]
10 Different Ways To Use Roller Blinds
January 13, 2010 by admin · 1 Comment
Although of course roller blinds are predominantly used as window dressing there are other ways in which they can be utilised throughout your home!
Firstly there are two different ways in which you can dress your windows using roller blinds. The first way is to use them as the sole window dressing by fitting them either [...]
There Is More To Curtain Poles Than Meets The Eye!
January 10, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Historically curtain poles were made from wood and used to hang heavy weight curtains and drapes over window openings which had no glass! In warmer climates the reverse happened, lightweight curtains or strips of fabric were used to help keep homes cool, often the fabric was soaked in cold water to also help reduce humidity.
Curtains, [...]
Modern Ways To Use Wooden Curtain Poles
January 7, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
With a little imagination any inspiration wooden curtain poles can be used for a whole host of other functions rather than solely as a means to hang your curtains!
If you want to have a unique look in your guest room or your children have to share a room then using wooden curtain poles to create [...]
Think Of Goldilocks When Selecting Your Curtain Poles!
January 4, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
When choosing curtain poles to hang your curtains there are some fundamental factors you may like to consider! It’s a good idea to think along the lines of ‘Goldilocks; when it comes to selecting the right diameter curtain poles. Not too big, not too small, but just right!
Size matters when it comes to selecting curtain [...]
Life After Net Curtains!
January 2, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Traditionally net curtains have been used to provide privacy from the outside world! However, the trend are having net curtains that your windows has declined over recent years.
The latest trends use of lightweight voile curtains or café style net curtains which are used the bottom half of the window. Net curtain rods have replaced the [...]
