Making the Most of Window Treatments

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Making the Most of Window Treatments

• Contented By Craven and Hargreaves Design

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Modern home design Tips

• Whether youre redesigning or just redecorating a
  room, there are so many elements to consider
  flooring, wall coverings, furniture, lighting
  and, of course, window treatment. Curtains and
  blinds can play a huge part in adding to the
  atmosphere and youll be spoilt for choice in the
  range of window treatments available.
• In the winter, curtains particularly if they
  are floor length and lined provide warmth and a
  sense of cosines. However, unless you have a
  period home and are designing to match a historic
  architectural style, gone are the days of heavy
  fabrics with deep valances and elaborate ties.

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Modern home design Tips

• Todays look for a modern home is simpler and
  less cluttered. If you have patterned carpet,
  walls or furniture, think plain blocks of colour
  at the windows to tone with shades used elsewhere
  in the room. Greys are on trend and work well
  with blues, greens and yellows. If you have a
  large room, try a coloured fabric blind behind
  curtains in a toning shade but be aware that this
  layering could make a smaller room seem even
  smaller.

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how to make your home look beautiful?

• If you like patterned curtains and the rest of
  the room is plain, go for a bold motif picking up
  on a key colour from your scheme, or try one of
  the many geometric designs available this autumn
  and winter. Ideally, let your curtains touch the
  floor and choose a deep box pleat as a modern
  heading treatment.
• Depending on your budget, blinds might be a
  better solution than curtains. Roman blinds, for
  example, use less fabric than curtains as they
  generally only cover the window recess rather
  than extending down to the floor. Stripes on
  plain coloured heavy cotton, for example, would
  give a great look for a smart bedroom, study or
  home office.

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Conclusion

• Measuring for fabric to make curtains and blinds
  needs to be done accurately and is best left to a
  designer or curtain expert, as mistakes can be
  costly. Agree where any necessary joins will be
  made so that these can be as well hidden as
  possible. Consider what lining youll need for a
  bedroom facing a busy road, you might want
  blackout lining to prevent glare from street
  lights or traffic. Check how your curtains or
  blinds should be cleaned and what you can use as
  a spot treatment for accidental stains.Dont
  regard curtains and blinds as an add-on to a
  design scheme. Once closed, theyre part of the
  wall where the windows are and a key element to
  creating an inviting, welcoming space.

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• If you have any query about cravenandhargreaves
  and our services, please visit us at
  www.cravenandhargreaves.co.uk

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Contact US

• Craven and Hargreaves Design
• The Bank House
• Loddington Road
• Tilton on The Hill
• LEICESTER, LE7 9DE
• info_at_cravenandhargreaves.co.uk
• Tel no 44 (0)116 259 7258
• 44 (0)1455 828 701

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