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.

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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!

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Spring Decorating with Hunter Douglas

Can It Be Spring? Well, it seems that spring has just turned the corner with all the beautiful weather we are having. I have even seen daffodils popping up around town. Let’s hope that old man winter does not stick his head around the corner again. So, let’s start thinking spring and all the beautiful colors that it brings inside our homes as well as in our gardens. My friend Sally Morse from Hunter Douglas has the opportunity each year to go to the textile markets in Paris and Germany. She always takes such wonderful pictures. From the pictures see has sent me, this spring will bring very bright and exciting colors. WOW! It’s like flowers popping out all over the place. Pink, orange, teal, green and yellow are showing up in pillows, lamps, bedding, candles, artwork and in decorative pieces for your tables, bookshelves, sofa’s, chairs and mantles. As this picture shows, the colors are also showing up in table settings for your kitchen and dining room. Sally also says that we will still see last year’s neutral color greige ( a mix of taupe and gray), blacks, browns, as well as true gray tints. Mixing these neutral colors with some of the bolder statement colors will create an exciting new look for this season. These new colors will also be seen in fashions too. Next time you are in your favorite dress shop look for these beautiful colors not only in dresses, tops and pants but in shoes, handbags and accessories. I recently shopped a Chico’s in Florida and the most popular color I saw was a beautiful teal blue. Yes, visions of spring are in the air. Start planning for Spring right now. As a matter of fact, use some of these colors for your garden. Oh, spring come quickly. I’m excited. Do you need inspiration for bringing Spring into your home? Why not give us a call at Carol’s. Our staff is trained and ready to assist you. Our number is 940-565-8337. We look forward to your call. And, as always - Happy Decorating.

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!!


Photo courtesy of Polished * Plum

Decorating Is NOT A Mystery

There are only subjective rules when it comes to decorating. Many confuse this fact by believing that there is a “right way” to decorating a space. What is light and open to one may feel hollow and empty to another. What seems cozy and “lived in” to another might seem cluttered and unsafe to you. Wherever you see yourself, what matters is the courage to work those realities into your design plans.

Creating a room that looks and feels good is not a mysterious process. The point is not to adhere to rules or follow fashion, but rather to find what you like and incorporate it.

When putting together a room, start by understanding a few principles of composition: space - defining space and using it; color - determining mood and function; pattern - for character, depth and visual interest; texture - to give the space its “feel.”

Space is the essential defining consideration of a room. How much is there? How little? What is the quality of the space? What is the function of the space. Mirrors are magic when it comes to changing perception’s about a rooms space. Placed strategically, mirrors create the illusion of a larger space.

Color/Pattern: Color is one of the most emotional subjects in decorating and is very personal. Tradition has taught us that only certain colors are appropriate for certain spaces. But when coloring your world, have no fear; The rules are few and the rewards are many. When deciding a color scheme, consider what furnishings and art pieces will be used. Use your fabrics, china and art to help you. Pattern, with color, is one of the most basic design tools. No matter how subtle, patterns can bring a room to life adding character, depth and visual interest.

Texture gives the space its “feel.” All of our decorative treatments and objects in a room - even the amount of stuffing in the upholstery - add to the atmosphere of the room. Fabrics add softness; stone and marble convey a sense of weight and permanence and improves over time; Brass, steel and wrought iron supply hardness and edge.

Great rooms begin with how you feel about being in them. Successful decorating involves making rooms feel as good as they look.

A home is really an attitude and a mind-set that is created physically by the choices you make. Your home should provide a sense of belonging and be a refuge that calms you, pleases you and makes of you no demands.

Tip: Patience - The challenge in decorating your new home is likely to be both emotional and physical. Take your time in making your choices and selecting your new possessions. Do not feel pressured to buy impulsively just “to fill in a space.” It’s your home you’re building, not a showroom.

Not sure how to pull your thoughts and decorating desires together? Give Carol’s a call and we can help you. Ask for me, Carol, or one of my designers to help you. Our telephone number is 940-565-8337. I also invite you to visit my website at carolscustomdraperies.hdwfg.com.

And as always – Happy Decorating!