Archive for November 2011

Tried-and-true tips create new looks without a complete room overhaul
Rather than coming up with a whole new design scheme, home decorators can save time and effort by "deconstructing" their existing color palette.

A mix of rustic and elegant textures are prevalent in farmhouse and cottage looks
Large, sprawling farmhouse or cozy, quaint cottage - the decorating style of both rests on light dusty colors, natural wood tones and soft textures that coordinate well with vintage accessories.

SmartPrivacy style of faux wood blinds provides more privacy and light control
For homeowners who want more privacy and light control from their faux wood blinds, the SmartPrivacy construction offered by Blinds Chalet will meet those needs.

Grommet draperies are a good window treatment for contemporary style decor
Among the selections of Blinds Chalet's extensive custom drapery collection, grommet-style draperies are a good complement to a home that has a modern look.

Woven wood roman shades combine elegance and natural look
For homeowners who want the classic look of roman shades and the natural weave of a woven wood, they can have both with woven wood roman shades from Blinds Chalet.

Designer solar screen shades work well in both business and residential settings
Designer solar screen shades by Blinds Chalet give consumers a choice in weave, pattern and color to find the best match for their home décor.

Holiday guest quarters should include a place to relax and read
With the onset of the busy holiday season, homeowners often have to arrange guest quarters they hope will make their visitors comfortable.

Homeowners' conversion of unused space into new rooms is on the rise
Whether it's to make room for a newborn, a college graduate returning home or an elderly parent moving into their adult children's home, homeowners are increasingly using all available space in their homes.

Window treatments and shelving in bathrooms can mirror styles in other rooms
If there's no linen closet or medicine cabinet to store items in a bathroom, homeowners can do what they do in other rooms - install open shelving.

Horizontal fabric shades are a good choice for a white-based room
White may go with anything, but homeowners have to make an effort to balance it with the right choice of colored accessories.

The right display is needed to show collectibles in the best way
Interior decorator Shari Hiller counts family photos, books and collectibles among the best accessories that reflect a homeowner's special interests or hobbies.

Vintage furnishings with modern convenience fit today's homes
Vintage-inspired kitchen appliances and the resurgence of clawfoot bathtubs are among the home items that consumers want to go with their period-style homes.

For elegant soft sheer shades, Blinds Chalet is offering a special discount
Home decorators who enjoy the elegant look of soft sheer shades can get a special discount on the window treatment from Blinds Chalet.

Wood blinds from Blinds Chalet work for many home designs
Whether they are in a wood-lined den or a sunroom used for family activities, wood blinds from Blinds Chalet can be matched to any wood furniture or wall trim.

Light-filtering and room-darkening options are available for skylight shades
Pleated shades designed for skylights provide superb energy savings by reducing heat gain in warm months and lessening heat loss significantly in cold weather.

Roller shades remain one of the most versatile window coverings for all decors
For their selection of fabric patterns, colors, weaves and materials, roller shades are one of the most versatile window coverings.

Decorating products need to stand up to use in a bathroom update
When homeowners decide to re-do their bathrooms, they need products that will withstand moisture, heat and constant use.

Bamboo woven wood shades make a transition between interior and outdoors
As with any makeover, redoing an outdoor area should be done with solid planning to determine which plants or existing furniture can be reused before new landscaping is introduced.

'Slow home' design addresses storage and sustainability for homeowners
Making better use of a home's space often increases a dwelling's liveability, according to a design trend that designers call "the slow home."

Furnishings may mean more when they reflect homeowner's taste
When homeowners go shopping for furnishings, they should ask themselves whether they are choosing furniture based on their personal taste or because it reminds them of something they saw in someone else's home.

Simplifying a home's color scheme helps create a unified pattern
To keep a home's decorating plan simple, no more than four hues within the same color family should be used throughout the home.

Matching window covering hues to wall color opens up a room
Taking a monochromatic approach to color selection in a home's décor can give the illusion of more space in small rooms.

Adding several conversation niches softens the look of a formal space
The living room is a space where visitors are likely to be entertained, and a room that many homeowners view as the showpiece of the home. But there's no reason that it can't be comfortable for everyday use as well as for special gatherings.

Apartment dwellers should use imagination to get the home style they want
Approaching a design plan for a new apartment can be a daunting task because most rentals come with standard-issue lighting, window treatments and uninteresting wall colors.

Good construction is as important as beautiful design in key furnishings
Homeowners need to consider the nuts and bolts of choosing a sofa as well as its decorative style if they expect it to stand up to the use it will likely get in the home of an active family.

Designer stresses individuality as an important element in home decor
If there's one feature that has been the hallmark style of designer Jonathan Adler, it's individuality.

Neutrals can keep popular vibrant colors from overpowering a room
Home decorators should be forewarned when choosing bold colors - a little goes a long way. They should look to neutrals - black, white, deep brown and beige - to keep vibrant hues from overpowering a room.

Homeowners should choose window coverings for light, privacy and other issues
There's a feature that homeowners should factor into their decision-making when they are choosing a window treatment for their rooms - location.

Roller shades can coordinate with new paint colors and finishes
In the world of house paints, the type of finish that a color has is becoming as important as the hue itself.

Cellular shades are among those that offer a choice of blackout fabric
The choice of lighting can determine how well visibility will be in a home theater and the right window treatment can help homeowners create the most conducive atmosphere for their screenings.

Faux wood blinds fit a mix of contemporary and traditional styles
A chair found at a flea market can be re-upholstered and given a new look with high quality fabric. Or an inexpensive lamp from a second-hand store can be freshened with a coat of paint on the base and topped with a new lampshade.

Shabby chic style includes muted hues, soft fabrics and vintage look
For rooms that are reminiscent of an earlier era, home decorators can adopt the muted tones and soft furnishings of the shabby chic style of decorating.

Apartment dwellers should allow their personal taste to shine in decor
An apartment's style will never become boring as long as its residents let their personal interests and tastes show in the selection of art work, colors and furniture.

Soft sheer shades are a good choice to outfit a great room's windows
The space afforded by a home's great room can provide a variety of seating arrangements to accommodate family gatherings, large and small.

Burnished look in metals works well with modern and traditional decor
Metal fixtures are becoming available in softer finishes that have emerged as a design trend for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as door hardware.

Homeowners can carve out hidden storage with double-duty bookcase
A bookcase that isn't used to its capacity can solve the never-ending dilemma of finding more storage for homeowners.

'S' curve line is among most unique vertical blinds from Blinds Chalet
Some of the most unique vertical blinds offered by Blinds Chalet to homeowners are "S" curve style blinds that provide more privacy than most styles of this versatile window covering.

Caman natural woven wood shades offer homeowners double savings
Caman natural woven wood shades have a double offer for extra savings to homeowners – they are produced by Blinds Chalet in one day or they are free and, for a limited time, they come with free edge binding.

Metallic mini blinds from Blinds Chalet come in a range of unique colors
Among the most affordable of Blinds Chalet's extensive selection of window shades and blinds are aluminum mini blinds.

Signature faux wood blinds have both sophisticated style and durability
For homeowners who are looking for a sophisticated window covering that will add a classic look to any room in the house, the Signature line of Blind Chalet's faux wood blinds will fill the bill.

Simplicity in design creates a cozy atmosphere for designer's Michigan home
The guest room design says it all – the nightstand is a small stool topped by a few books and a clear glass jar filled with sprigs of greenery. A simple wood-framed mirror hangs above it.

Home fix-ups before guests arrive should preceed holiday decorating
Instead of concentrating on holiday decorations, hosts of the DIY Network's show, "Brothers on Call," suggest that homeowners do a walk-through of their homes before guests arrive to make sure it's holiday ready.

Soft sheer shades are elegant, but durable addition to the 'atmospherics' look
Design trends develop in response to daily living needs, and one such trend is geared to creating a peaceful mood when homeowners come home at the end of the day.

Planning out holiday time sleepovers should include bed arrangements
As the holiday season approaches, it's time for homeowners to plan how they will accommodate a sleepover guest for their children during school vacation.

Horizontal fabric shades combine function and looks of shades and blinds
Bold colors and double-duty furniture can create an attractive, but functional workout area in one's home that is tailored to exercise routines and the amount of space they require.

Bamboo sunscreen roller shades fit the growing 'lndustrial' style
Increasingly, suburbanites are taking on some of the industrial design styles that have been popularized by urban loft dwellers.

Choosing right fabrics for a room re-do is a designer's trick of the trade
There are a host of designer tricks that homeowners can use to make a simple, elegant change in their home décor, and choosing beautiful fabrics is one of them.

Bright lighting, easy to use fixtures are among senior-friendly home improvements
There are a number of home improvements that can be easily made to ensure that elderly home dwellers are safe in their own homes.

Deluxe double cell blackout shades combine energy savings and light control
A cellular shade that combines energy savings with optimum light control to darken a room is available in one of Blinds Chalet's wide variety of cell shade selections.

Bamboo ring draperies combine the looks of drapes and woven wood shades
For a window treatment that combines the sophistication of custom drapery with the natural look of woven wood shades, the Tavarua Exotic Bamboo Ring Draperies from Blinds Chalet will achieve both looks.

Blind Chalet's Lumina roman shades come in a range of elegant material textures
Bringing texture as well as color into a room is important to creating a design scheme that brings balance and depth to a home's décor.

Bamboo sunscreen roller shades are attractive from the inside and the outdoors
A window treatment should be well-coordinated with a home's interior, but should also present an attractive view to passersby outdoors.

Horizontal fabric shades are a good complement to new room arrangement
Creating an atmosphere that is conducive to conversation and interaction can be as easy as trying a new furniture arrangement in a room.

Cabinetry and shelving provide organized storage in a mudroom
Adding wall cabinets with both closed-door space and open shelving can turn a mudroom into a multi-purpose space that does double duty as a home office.

Faux wood blinds offer an attractive backdrop to homeowner's collection
Home decorators should consider the size of their family photos when choosing a display area where they can personalize the look of a room.

Roman shades are a classic window cover that blends well into color families
Using color families is a longstanding design concept that often leads to the best combination of hues in a well-coordinated room.

Functional items don't have to skimp on style in home design
Some items are so much a part of our everyday surroundings that we don't see the possibilities of adding some style to a room by focusing on them. That includes clocks, which can continue to serve their important function while adding to the decorating scheme of a room.

A bedroom makeover starts with moving out items for a clear view of the room
Starting with a clean slate is a favorite trick of interior designers when they want to makeover a room, and that applies even to smaller weekend projects.

Long-term quality and 'smart' furniture are top trends at High Point Market
Early reports from the semi-annual High Point Market in North Carolina, the world's largest home furnishings trade show, indicate that furniture manufacturers are responding to consumers' wish for long-term quality and multi-purpose home goods.

Dining room can be spruced up as time and money allows
Too often, the dining room becomes an afterthought when it comes to decorating. Whether it is used every day or only for family occasions, homeowners generally concentrate on sprucing up other areas of the house before they turn to the dining room.