Monday, June 24, 2013

How To Get The Perfect Window Treatments From Window Coverings Huntington Beach

By Allyson Whitley


In their inception, window coverings were fabricated to prevent daylight from coming into a room and create privacy however with the advancements in interior style and design over the years, products have been reinvented as a functional accessory often to keep a room cool in the summer. With the many varieties and designs on the market it might be wise to narrow down your selections before buying window coverings Huntington Beach.

If your contemplating a big change to previous old drapery or adding a designers touch to a brand new space, window coverings can take away that overwhelming feeling. There are two important tips, get paper to make a list and follow a logical process.

Start off by thinking of the reason why you might be putting new drapes or blinds into the area. Is it just ornamental or does the room pose other challenges? Perhaps the space receives an excessive amount of daylight causing the room to be too hot in summer or the window looks towards a public space. Too much sun on home decor and furniture can also speed up the fading so a blind or curtain will help slow the wear.

The field of interior style is huge and so are the market choices. A vast array of colors and shades can be found. Each has its own positive things to add and also its drawbacks.

The first of the classics are curtains and drapery. With the added dynamic of curtain toppers, rods and accessories nearly any look is attainable. Delightful tie backs, toppers and drapery liners are widely available. The density of a heavy curtain or formal drapery is also eco-friendly in that it can keep an otherwise sunny room cool during hot days or keep heat in during winter.

Blinds made from vinyl have become increasingly popular over the years and are available in horizontal or vertical versions. The benefit of a vertical blind is that they tend to make a room look more grand and are great for rooms with low ceilings. Horizontal blinds make a nice addition to bathroom or living room windows. Blinds allow for quick adjusting of light coming into a room and can provide full or partial privacy by adjusting the slats or simply raising the bottom of the blind upward.

If the look produce by slatted blinds does not work well in the room, shades have a similar function but give a different look as they are designed using a solid piece of material. The thickness has a direct affect on the amount of light blocked. Roman blinds are the most popular and all models will operate based on a corded artery system.

Once an acceptable design is chosen measurements have to be take based on what position you want them to hang. Blinds are typically measured to fit within the frame where as drapery panels or curtains will be measured according to where they are expected to hang.

Once measurements are done, take your information to a professional. Talking with a salesperson before ordering can make sure you get what you expected. Bring any home decor samples to coordinate with. Get shipping information and installations instructions from the window coverings Huntington Beach representative or consider having them do the install.




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