Relaxing Window Seats

If you are thinking about decorating that plain window in your room start by relaxing. How can you decorate if you are relaxing? By adding a window seat of course. Window seats perform double duty through aesthetics and function. Not only will a window seat serve as decoration for your window and room, but as a place for you to relax. You can sit and gather your thoughts, engage in conversation, or do some leisurely reading. You can even use a window seat in your dining room as seating. Look at these window seat designs and let us know what you think?

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Vendor Spotlight: Simpson Door Lumicor Panels

Looking for a new way to show off your door? Do it with Lumicor Resin Panels. The new acrylic panels were made especially for Simpson Door Company’s French doors. The Lumicor panels are made with translucent resins with materials enclosed inside of them.  The materials give the panels an extra, unique design that you usually don’t come across. The enclosed material design paired with the resin panels also brings a level of privacy depending on the design.  If you have a flare for door design and would like to make your doors a showpiece then consider Lumicor panels.

To see other Lumicor Resin Panel designs visit the Simpson Door Company site.

Window Valance Style

Now that we’ve installed your windows it’s time to decorate them. Whether you are contemplating window treatments for the sake of interior design or privacy, there are certain things to take into consideration.  Window valances are a popular option because they can be installed alone, or with blinds or curtains. They are also a good way to conceal any drapery hardware. When choosing the style of your window valance consider these factors:

• Architectural Style- The first thing to take into consideration is the architectural style of your home. The style of you home is important because it designates what style of valance will look the best. In traditional Victorian or Corinthian homes formal valance designs work best, and in contemporary homes free form and eclectic designs.
• Geometry- Your valance design should fit the scale of the room, so keep in mind the width and height measurements of your windows and their location on the walls.
• Practical Functionality- Will your valances be for aesthetic purposes or function? Although beautiful, the style of a valance can be used to control light, air flow and heat loss/gain of a room.
• Fabric- The final factor to consider in choosing a valance is what fabric will work well with your valance. The right fabric to match the shape of your valance will bring new life to your windows.

Tips adapted from doityourself and images from Better Homes and Gardens.

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