When you get into a new house (or even a new-to-you home), getting the right window covering in Narberth, PA for each room of the house can really make the place yours. You want something that is warm and welcoming, but also something that suits your style and your functional needs. If you were able to think like a designer, you know you would get something suitable. But if that’s not you, the best you can do is make do and don’t advise from a designer. Here are a few things to consider:
Do: Hang Curtains Wide And High
If you decide that curtains are the right way to go in certain rooms to cover various windows, the trend is to make space look bigger by hanging the curtains 12 inches above the window frame, or all the way to the ceiling. You can also extend the rods 3-6 inches outside of the windows. It makes the windows look bigger without actually having larger windows in place.
Don’t: Get One Size Fits All
There aren’t many things that fit everyone or everything, even if they say they do. You don’t want to get a window covering that supposedly fits any window. Even if it fits, it won’t style right for your purposes. Window coverings are meant to be more customized.
Do: Look Into Layering
While one window covering might be enough to suit your needs, it might not fit your style needs as well. You may want to put up blinds and then layer drapes over that to get some colors into the room. The layered look can really turn the windows into a focal point in the space.
Don’t: Take Layering Too Far
While layering is big right now, too many layers can be too much for any window. The more fabric and layers you pile on, the less light you will get through. You want natural light from the windows, right? Try a few layering styles before you decide on what you’d like.
Do: Vary Treatments By Room
Every room of the house is different, and you can tell a different story in every space by putting in unique window coverings in each area. It’s a different way to style the rooms and get different results.
Don’t: Skimp On Quality
You don’t want to have to get new window coverings on a regular basis, so quality is important. Blinds that aren’t high in quality will break and discolor and detract from the look of any room.
There are plenty of things to consider when you are in the market for a new window covering in Narberth, PA for one room, or every room. The professionals at Blinds and Drapery Showroom are here to help you make important decisions based on our expertise and your budget and preferences. We won’t push you into anything, but rather want to help you figure out what will work best so you are perfectly happy with the outcome once the results are in.