Sunday, June 23, 2013

A Few Important Things To Remember While Shopping For Window Coverings Huntington Beach

By Allyson Whitley


Initially window coverings were invented to simply block sunlight out of a room and maintain privacy but with the advancements in interior design over the years, they have evolved and been reinvented as a more functional tool. With the hundreds of types and designs available it would be good to have narrowed down your choices before shopping for window coverings Huntington Beach.

If your contemplating a big change to previous old drapery or adding a designers touch to a brand new space, window coverings can take away that overwhelming feeling. There are two important tips, get paper to make a list and follow a logical process.

Take a minute to think about why you are installing new drapes or blinds into the room. Is it merely decorative or are there other physical challenges? Perhaps the room receives far too much sunlight making it hot in the summer or the window faces a busy street. Keep in mind that steady amounts of sunlight beaming into a room can also fade furniture and household decoration.

The field of interior design is vast and so are the options available to you. A wide variety of materials, shades, and styles are available on the market. They also play a great many roles and each will have good points and bad points.

The first of the classics are curtains and drapery. With the added dynamic of curtain toppers, rods and accessories nearly any look is attainable. Delightful tie backs, toppers and drapery liners are widely available. The density of a heavy curtain or formal drapery is also eco-friendly in that it can keep an otherwise sunny room cool during hot days or keep heat in during winter.

Blinds made up of vinyl became more and more fashionable over the years are sold in two versions, horizontal or vertical. The good thing about a vertical blind is that they have an inclination to create a more spacious look in a room with a low ceiling. Horizontal blinds build a pleasant addition to rest room or family room windows. Blinds provide fast adjusting of sunshine coming back into an area and may offer full or partial privacy by adjusting the slats or just raising the bottom.

If the look of slatted blinds does not appeal to you, shades have a similar look and function much like blinds, the only difference being they are made from a single and continuous material or cloth. The thickness of the material used will determine how much light is blocked out. They are raised and lowered by a series of cords threaded through them. Woven or pleated shades can add an immediate new look to a room.

Once an acceptable design is chosen measurements have to be take based on what position you want them to hang. Blinds are typically measured to fit within the frame where as drapery panels or curtains will be measured according to where they are expected to hang.

Then take your information and measurements to a qualified outlet. Talking with a consultant before ordering will ensure you get the best product for your needs. Bring any cushions or color swatches with you if coordinating with other decor is a goal. Ask the window coverings Huntington Beach salesperson about ease of installation or if they will install for you and any shipping or return policies.




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