Wake Up Your Windows

Ho-hum – is that how you feel about your windows? You have your blinds or shutters and have decorated the room with beautiful furnishings. But, something just doesn’t feel right or seems unfinished.

Draperies, valances or cornices can be just the touch you need to complete the look. Here are a couple of before and after pictures. What do you think? What a difference a drapery can make in the overall look and feel of a room.

BEFORE

AFTER

At Carol’s we can help you choose the perfect fabric and style to compliment your surroundings. From traditional to contemporary and everywhere in between, our decorators can help you turn your Ho-hum windows into spectacular artwork.

If you have the desire to explore options for your windows and need help in making those decisions, give Carol’s Custom Draperies a call. Our trained staff will be more than happy to help you make those decisions.  Give Samantha or Victoria a call at 940-565-8337.

Do you have decorating questions that you just can’t seem to find the answers to? Here are several that I have been asked recently. I hope they are answers that will help you.

How do I make a small space look bigger?

• Start by using lighter colors on the walls and floors. This makes the room feel airy.
• Using lamps instead of overhead fixtures will spread the light throughout the room.
• Use dramatic art pieces to make the room look more expansive.

How do I decorate a bookshelf?

• On a painted bookcase paint the inside a couple of shades darker than the room color.
• Add unexpected items, eye-catching antiques, porcelain statues and pictures to inspire interest and conversation.

How do I decorate a small kitchen?

• Create an illusion of space with under cabinet lighting. With the proper type of lighting the kitchen can be made to appear larger and more pleasing.
• Replace solid cabinet doors with glass front ones to add depth and the illusion of a larger space.
• Remove clutter from the countertops and shelving.
• Direct the eye upward by creatively decorating the space above your upper cabinets.

At what height do I hang my pictures?

• Museum and Gallery standard is 57” to the center of the picture or grouping from the floor. If you stick to this standard, you create a harmony among ALL the pictures in your home.
• Always place your pictures where they are pleasing from a standing viewpoint.

Do you have decorating questions? Please email to us at carcollins@msn.com and we will address them next month.

And as always – Happy Decorating!

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Window Treatment Ideas

We all want our homes to be a paradise – a beautiful oasis of peace amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.  Allowing the natural sunlight to bathe each room is a great way to make our home a comfortable nest.  Choosing the right window coverings is critical for allowing the amount of sunlight you want in each room.

Wooden blinds, shutters and blackout draperies are great for rooms with extreme exposure to the elements.  Other options for windows with less exposure to the sun can be covered with shadings, sheers and lighter weight drapery fabrics.  Both options can also provide the privacy that you need.

Visit our website, www.carolscustomdraperies.hdwfg.com to learn more about the solutions we offer.  We also invite you to visit our showroom, a Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer just north of Dallas/Ft. Worth in Denton. The address is 112 W. Oak Street on the historic downtown Denton square.  We leave no stone unturned to provide you with the best possible solution for your needs. 

Buying Window Treatments

I have always believed in being a “smart buyer,” someone who doesn’t buy products or services on a whim or just because a neighbor or an acquaintance bought something flash and I should be jealously obliged to follow suit. When it comes to treating the windows, one should always buy a drapery or shade for the right reason.

There are various reasons why a serious buyer goes window treatment shopping:

• The most popular reason for covering the window is for temperature control.  Hunter Douglas Duette Architella shades can be highly effective in controlling the heat loss or heat gain of a room without having to spend money on expensive air cooling equipment.
•  People also buy window treatments for privacy and security reasons.

Apart from other reasons, aesthetics should be kept in mind.  Color and texture should reflect the mood and style of the room.  Accent your windows with valances and stationary panels beautifully displayed on decorative drapery rods.  This could also be a good place to bring color into an otherwise monochromatic setting.

In the near future, our blog will feature articles that will enhance your awareness of different aspects of window treatments. Please visit again and share your experiences with your window treatments. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to share them below. We love to hear from you, our customers.

For a quicker response, call us at Carol’s Custom Draperies & Interiors, your Hunter Douglas Gallery Showroom Dealer, at (940) 565-8337. We are located in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area on the historic, downtown Denton square.

Colors and Trends Decorating Seminar

                 Carol’s Custom Draperies & Interiors

and

Hunter Douglas Window Fashions

Present

A Colors and Trends Decorating Seminar

Join us for an entertaining and informative afternoon featuring International Designer SALLY MORSE, a Window Fashions Industry Icon award winner. This design seminar promises answers to questions like: Where do the trends come from? What’s hot? What’s not? What will be the next big trend in design? This colorful and fun seminar will answer all these questions and more. View the best of design from all over the world from France to Germany to right here in the USA - and you don’t even need to pack your suitcase!

Please join us:

Hilton Garden Inn Denton: 3110 Colorado Blvd

Denton, TX

Tuesday June 26, 2012  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tickets must be purchased in advance from CAROL’S CUSTOM DRAPERIES & INTERIORS

112 W. Oak St, Denton

(940) 565-8337 or email: carcollins@msn.com

Tickets are $15.00 each. Proceeds go to Tornado Disaster Relief in Dallas

We invite everyone to stop by Carol’s Showroom after the seminar for Wine & Cheese

at Carol’s Custom Draperies on the Denton Square!

Could It Be? Fall Decorating Ideas with Hunter Douglas

Do I see signs of Fall in the air? It seems that cooler weather is on its way, and before you know it the leaves will be turning to display the beautiful colors of the season. It is also a sign for us to think about readying our homes for the soon to be Holiday Season.

The colors of the season can be brought into the décor of our homes in so many different ways. From the beautiful reds, oranges, greens and plums of the fruit on the table to the deep rust, pumpkin and cranberry in the pillows and throws on the sofa and beds – we can pull the colors of fall into any room.

As the days grow shorter we can bring light into rooms by strategically placing lamps on tables and shelves. A little candlelight here and there will add ambiance to the room as well.

A welcoming wreath on the front door is a must. Fill it with beautifully colored leaves, acorns and gourds. And, don’t stop at the front door with these colorful bounties. They can be displayed on the fireplace mantel, bookcases and tables.
As Thanksgiving approaches think about displaying pumpkins on the front porch or beautifully arranged on the dining room table. Add the smell of the season with candles in scents of Pumpkin Pie Spice, Vanilla, Cinnamon Spice,
Walnut, Banana Nut Bread and Cranberry Spice to name a few.
The cooler weather draws us to our patios also. Why not adorn the tables with trays of fall foliage and color.

Candles are also nice to add just a hint of romance. By displaying these items on a tray they can easily be moved inside in case of inclement weather. Then they can be moved back outside as soon as the weather clears.

Don’t be in a hurry to bring out the Christmas tree just yet. We will talk about that next month. Enjoy the beauty of nature and all that she has to offer in the colorful autumn of the year.

Not quite sure how to pull your fall décor together. We are here to help you!

Give us a call at 940-565-8337 to schedule your appointment or visit our showroom on the historic downtown Denton Square. We are here to help you with all of your decorating needs. We are a full line Hunter Douglas Gallery dealer as well as interior decorators. We have all you need in window fashions and decorating ideas of your home.

And as always - Happy Decorating!!


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