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There is a new look to curtains. Gone are the days of heavy drapes!! Nowadays more and more consumers want a light and airy feel to window treatments. I couldn’t agree more. Custom made curtains are taking a backseat to store brought window treatments  (the new look to curtains) making it easier to change out or update the look in any room.

There are many window treatment styles to choose from. And even the hardware has a new updated look with many different finishes. From wood, which now comes in different shades of color, to metal with oil rubbed finishes.

There are a few things to remember when choosing your window treatment.

1. Style-Your window treatment should enhance the the style of your room.
2. Fabric-Certains fabrics will influence the feel of the room. Loose weave or sheers will soften a contemporary room. Brocades and velvets give a more formal look. So chose you fabric according to the feel and style you want your room to have.
3. Hardware-Matching finishes whether wood or metal, guarantees a polished look.

There is a new look to curtains! Window treatments can accentuate a window’s shape or conceal it’s faults. It can frame a beautiful view. But even the most beautiful room will fall short if the the window treatment isn’t right. So choose carefully and keep these tips in mind.

Bay window curtains

Macy's

Romancing your home can be easier then you think. With Valentine coming up quickly,  and people suffering from the winter blues, sprucing your home may be the cure for boredom. So why not get it ready for Valentine? When we think of romantic homes , we naturally think Victorian homes, perhaps a nice English Cottage or even a Tudor. Seldom do we think of Contemporary , Ranch, or even Mediterranean style homes as having a romantic feel to it, but if you decorate it right any home can have that romantic feeling.

Here are just some of the ideas that you can implement to get that desire effect:

1. Pay attention to the details of your home. Do you have a lake or ocean view, perhaps a beautiful garden? Don’t hide it, instead play it up. These elements have a natural romantic feel to it. They will naturally enhance any room.

2. Color. Think pale colors with warm undertones, colors that give a beautiful glow to the skin and make people look good. Special techniques, like sponging or even marbling can add to that romantic feel.

3. Furniture. Love seats with big fluffy pillows. Padded headboards or daybeds with fancy iron work for the bedroom. Using lots of big oversize, fluffy pillows can make any room look sumptuous.  When we see a bed covered with big fluffy pillows, we image throwing ourselves onto it.

4. Fabrics. Silk, satin, and even velour. Throw blankets draped over a bed, chair or sofa. Playing with patterns and layering different finishes to see what suits your taste.

5. Window treatments. Add full length sheer curtains to add fullness. Let them billow on the floor. Layer curtains to add depth and you can’t go wrong.

6. Smells. Use fresh cut flowers. Nothing awakens the sense more then nature. Incense works just as well, so long as it’s not over powering.

7. Lighting. When we think of romance, nothing comes to mind faster then candlelight. Dimmer switches can have the same effect.

So use your imagination and have fun!