Bay windows add architectural interest to your rooms, let in a great deal of natural light, and allow for terrific outside views.
However, one question that many homeowners struggle with is what to do with the area.
Empty bay windows mean wasted floor space and a lost design opportunity.
Make the most of your bay windows with window [...]
A skylight is a wonderful design element in many homes, but most people don’t stop to think about the realities of having a skylight in their home until they’ve got one.
Skylights offer light and visual interest, but they are also difficult to reach, and the light that is welcome during your dinner party might interfere [...]
Curtains not only offer a wide range of colors and patterns to coordinate with your rooms, but they now can be complimented by a range of accessories to take them from window coverings to design elements.
By maximizing the look and feel of your window accessories, you can really take your window treatments to the next [...]
Window blinds provide privacy, reduce energy costs, and contribute to the color, texture and overall design scheme of your rooms.
You have many styles of blinds to choose from, including faux and standard wood versions available in many textures, finishes and types of wood.
Whether you decide on real wood or faux wood blinds, selecting and installing [...]
Window treatments are more than just a home decorating element.
The benefits of good window treatment design also include better thermal efficiency for your windows, enhanced privacy in your home and more flexible control of natural window light.
You can do window treatments on a budget with simple curtains, cellular blinds or Roman shades.
Or, you can go [...]
If the windows on your home are old, replacing them with newer, more energy efficient models can provide a huge measure of energy efficiency to your home.
New windows usually feature two or three panes of glass with an insulating air space between.
Some higher quality windows also have gas such as argon between the glass panes, [...]
Weatherstripping and caulking may be the easiest ways to increase energy efficiency and reduce heating and cooling costs for your home.
Caulking and weather-stripping prevents air from entering or escaping the home, and also prevents the spread of moisture around pipes, drains, and faucets.
Replacement weather-stripping is usually available at most building supply and hardware stores.
The most [...]
With more than half of all American households owning a dog or a cat, the pet care and accessory industry is booming.
Pet ownership is one of the great joys of life, but owning a pet comes with its own fair share of challenges as well.
One of those challenges is taking the pet out for exercise [...]
Woven bamboo blinds and ‘Matchstick’ shades originate from a long tradition in Japanese window coverings.
Bamboo has been used widely since ancient times as an interior design element in many Asian countries. It is environmentally friendly and can be harvested within two years of planting without killing the plant, providing a plentiful supply.
Modern technology has improved [...]
Window tinting film can help you solve problems with heat, glare, fading and privacy without blocking your view.
It is a simple, cost-effective way to increase your home’s comfort, energy-efficiency and overall appearance.
Insulating window tints add year round comfort to your home. They reflect the sun’s heat in summer. As a result, your home feels cooler [...]
Choosing window curtains for your home can be one of the most daunting decorating tasks a homeowner or renter can face!
They can make such a large impact in the room- how do you know what to choose?
First you should evaluate the design of the window itself. Also, look at the window in the framework of [...]
As the saying goes, they just don’t make things like they use to. So why not decorate your home with treasures from the past?
Using vintage curtains can give your home the warm, homey inviting look you’ve been searching for! You can purchase vintage curtains from yard sales, flea markets, ebay, or any number of websites.
You [...]
Plantation shutters, once common, especially in the south, are regaining in popularity!
So what are they? Plantation shutters are interior shutters installed inside a window. Though the name is often used to describe any interior window shutters, true plantation shutters feature that are 2 ½ to 4 ½ inches wide, set into panels that are 12 [...]
If you live along the coastline, especially the southeastern or southern coastline, your home should have hurricane shutters installed.
If you do live in a hurricane zone, you should definitely install hurricane shutters. Hurricane shutters protect your home from extreme damaging winds.
These winds throw debris against your house at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour. In [...]
Choosing a new entry door for your home can be a daunting task! The entry door is the first impression people have of your home, and it needs to match your personality and decor!
However, the entry door is almost always exposed to weather and they often look old before they should Traditionally homes have been [...]
