Designer Custom Window Treatments

Custom window treatments are a great way to decorate any new space or even spruce up an existing interior. There are several furniture stores and professional window treatment workrooms that offer a large variety of design concepts, help you with fabric choices and help in fabricating the various elements that go into the making of window treatments. They also provide all the hardware and the actual installation is also handled by them. Some creative people end up making their own window treatments as well but custom-made ones tend to have a more finished look.

A variety of treatments
There are a variety of treatments that you can choose from and home décor stores can help you with different styles and the latest trends.

• Swags and side panels- Swags are a soft-top dressing that is constructed by overlapping semicircles of drapes which are generally fringed. These may be arranged artistically over a designer drapery pole or on a valance board. The treatment is finished at both ends with vertically pleated fabric called a jabot. This has a diagonal hem that drops around 1/3 of the length of the side panel. This is generally used over contrasting or matching side panels and can be used individually to add dimension to the top of any window. This treatment adds an elegant look to a formal room.

• Cornice with draperies- This is a hard, upholstered treatment that is constructed on a box-like base which is usually made of plywood. It covers the top of blinds, curtains or even bare windows. Similar to a swag treatment, it is used over contrasting or matching draperies or side panels that can cover the window completely when they are drawn. It can also be used as a standalone piece. The bottom edge of this cornice can be softly curved, straight or scalloped and can be matched to the mood of the home décor. A cornice that has side panels adds a very finished look to custom window treatments.

The Latest Trends In Kitchen Decor

Normally a traditional kitchen remodeling project is one of the most expensive remodeling projects that you can undertake, however, just by changing the color; you can give your kitchen a whole new look and feel without breaking the bank. By using the latest in contemporary paint color schemes you can redecorate your kitchen for much less money than an entire refit. This is something that you should also consider, if you are planning to sell your home in the near future, and this way you can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

Rework your kitchen cabinets

By painting your tired and worn out old kitchen cabinets, you can not only give them a whole new lease of life, but it will save you plenty on money on the alternative of buying completely new ones. Traditionally the most popular colors for kitchen cabinets are light shades, such as ivory or white and this will help to give your kitchen a fresh contemporary feel to it. Plus as these colors are fairly neutral, they will also fit in with your existing flooring and countertops. However, if you are looking for something modern but also a little bit more daring, then you can go for something such as black kitchen cabinets.