วันศุกร์ที่ 9 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2552

7 Low Cost Window Enhancement Ideas

1. Make Your Own Curtains

Instead of buying new curtains, you can create your own. A flat or column style is probably the easiest for the beginner sewer. To choose a style that is more complicated for either a design or work off a favorite place, prefabricated curtain set. If you already have a sewing machine and you are patient enough to wait for great deals on high quality fabrics, this can save you a simple way, a lot of money.

2. Hang the Rod Higher

One of the most commonMake mistakes home decorators hanging curtains are too low, the performance of the manufacturing and the appearance of the room size reduction. Ideally, the curtains should be hung about four to six inches above the top of the window. This effect will draw the eye upward and give height in a room.

3. Buy Long Curtains

It is an illusion, but by hanging curtains all the way to the floor, the window will appear larger than it is. In addition, curtains that puddle on the floorThey add an instant sense of glamor and luxury. But be careful how they can be a nightmare to keep clean.

At a glance, which is more standard, go with a curtain, about ½ inch from the bottom falls.

4. Have you cleaned your windows

All window coverings of the most beautiful in the world will not do much for a dusty and dirty window. One of the easiest ways brighter, to a room and let more sunlight to your windows are cleaned thoroughly. You can either own or rent apressure washer.

5. Measure Twice

Avoid the after-the-fact frustration of ordering treatments for an incorrectly measured window. To measure a window accurately, measure the inside mount and outside mount as well as the actual window dimensions.

6. Spend on your Hardware

Spend a little extra on your rods' decorative hardware, as it can make a real difference. Updating your hardware regularly is also an easy way to change a window treatment without completely replacing it.

7. Pick a Treatment for Your Lifestyle

If you have kids, opt for a durable and washable window treatment like slatted blinds. If your house is a little quieter, you can invest in something a little silkier.

You should also think about where you're installing your curtains. For example, don't put an absorbent fabric in the kitchen where it's likely to pick up grease splatters and cooking odors, both of which are very difficult to eliminate.



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