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Different Styles for a Gray Shower Curtain
Dec 17th
Posted by Mark in Blinds/Curtains
A gray shower curtain can be an unusual design choice. It’s also going to help you deal with colorful tile. This was a common motif in vintage design but it might feel like now you have a dated space or at the very least a limited color palette. Right now mosaic glass tile is also a very popular design option. When you decorate with colorful tiles you really want to make sure that you get an entirely neutral accessory palette to tone it down.
You can just go with a solid color fabric. It could have grommets or steel clip rings for more of a contemporary style. This really gives you a chance to save a lot of money. Usually white is the basic palette for a shower curtain but you can really go in an entirely different design direction.
One thing that you can really look into is going to use a floral print. Two tone floral prints are popular in the contemporary design style because it focuses more on the silhouette. This definitely isn’t your grandma’s shower curtain because it’s so modern. It also really ensures that you get an entirely balanced look because the floral palettes aren’t going to seem too feminine. The same rules apply to a brown bedroom or a black bathroom.
This works well in the hotel chic or vintage kind of eras. You can coordinate it with a lot of neutral silver bath accessories that are really going to give you an opulent feeling on a budget. This is going to focus on white and gray together which is perfect if you have a lot of white tile in your space and you really don’t know what to do with it. You can find this in a honeycomb kind of fabric for more of a vintage flair. In this case it’s going to be one of the more expensive pieces that you can get but it can really add pattern and a dramatic impact into your space.
Shades For Your Sanctuary – Choosing The Correct Window Treatment
Aug 10th
Posted by Mark in Blinds/Curtains
Window shades are known in the design industry as soft window treatments, meaning typically they are made of fabric which can be lowered or raised for privacy and to control light coming into the room. Unlike blinds, window shades are categorized as hard coverings. They are generally made from sturdier materials and are not as pliable. Some even offer insulation from heat and light, depending on the fabric.
There are many types of shades on the market to dress any type of window. Shades at your window provide much needed privacy and also block extreme light from entering. The type of covering you decide on should fit your home decorating style and the cost should fit your design budget. Tune into any home decorating show and they will feature window shades as design elements to enhance the look of every room. You can virtually match any color or decor found in your home. Custom design is the perfect solution if you have highly stylized ideas concerning your window shades.
As you glance around your room decide what you like most about it. What sort of artwork and furniture is showcased? Pick one item and build a theme around it to include your shade choice. Like most homeowners your style is probably somewhat eclectic. That does not present a problem when you decide to use window shades because they don’t require modification and you can easily change them out relatively easy if the design doesn’t work out as planned.
Most importantly what you need to consider is the architecture of the particular room you’re introducing your shades to. A common mistake is to select the shades first without considering how they fit the decor. Room size is another important feature to consider. The height of the ceilings needs to be considered as well. These are all very important before picking the right shades. By choosing the correct type of covering you can change the visual look of your space, even create an optical illusion using your window treatment.
Window shades come in a variety of colors. Color can add to the mood of your room. If the paint on your walls is neutral you can add impact to the room with colorful window shades. If your walls are dramatic you tone the area with the right color of shade. Instead of constantly changing the paint colors on your walls you can instead change the color of your shades.
Keep in mind that even though privacy and light control are your main concerns for considering window shades, you can achieve other design goals as well.
Light is needed to add balance to the room while privacy is needed as a retreat from the outside world. Using sheer shades allows just the right amount of sunlight into the room. Sunshades can reduce or block out too much light. Your window coverings give you greater control over the amount of light entering the space to achieve your end condition. Whatever your shade needs are you are sure to find the right one that fits the room you want to change.
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