Window Treatments, Tips and Trends

If you are in the market for new window treatments, here are some helpful trends and tips to consider.

Natural Bamboo Blend Fabric Panel Draped to One Side

Trends

Choosing the right window coverings is an important task. As we look at current and future design trends, there are some notable influences.

Sustainable materials. There is a growing demand for sustainable window treatments made from recycled or organic materials. This trend is being driven by… Read more »


Fall Decorating on a Budget

It doesn’t have to cost a lot to bring the look of Fall into your home. You can easily and inexpensively get a festive look by adding seasonal colors to your current decor. Fall decorating with warm earthy hues in shades of orange, yellow, and red. These warm shades evoke the cozy feeling of the Autumn season. Think about the leaves on the trees turning all of those beautiful tones. A soft woven afghan… Read more »


Fall Color Trends for 2018

The Fall and Winter color trends are bolder and more expressive. According to Pantone, the colors for Fall/Winter 2018 express our need for individuality, ingenuity and creativity.  Pantone Color Institute’s executive director Leatrice Eiseman states that designers and consumers are pedaling away from cyclical trends in favor of more self-expressive, nontraditional choices. The Pantone Color Institute has formulated a Top 10 list that plays up shades which disregard season, and bolder brighter colors… Read more »


ULTRA VIOLET, PANTONE® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018

 

PANTONE 18-3838 ULTRA VIOLET, PANTONE® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018

 

What comes to mind when we think of Ultra-Violet, or the color purple? The late Prince, Barney the dinosaur, fantasy, and serenity are some things that I think of. I’m just looking around my own home and I can’t find anything in this trending shade.

Although ultra-violet is the color… Read more »


Design Trends 2017

I always watch for the latest design trends, because in decorating, it’s wise to be ahead of the curve. You want your decor to look chic and fresh and not go “out of style”. When making large purchases, the smart thing to do is to buy timeless furnishings, as they do not become quickly outdated. Generally I’ll use trendy accent pieces and accessories, so it is much easier and less expensive to update your… Read more »