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Choosing shades for your
makeover When remodeling or
redecorating your home, consider the following aspects before choosing
shades for your windows: Needs, space and style.
Need is about function. Need is left brain function (objective and
logical), whereas style is right brain function (subjective and
intuitive). When people are looking for window coverings, need is what
they initially consider. They will wonder if the window covering
provides adequate privacy; what degree of light it provides; and whether
it will prevent heat loss during the winter months and if it will retain
the cool air during the summer months.
Space refers to the area of the entire room. When you begin to look for
your window coverings, consider one room individually. Each room will be
different depending on the size of the room, the location of the window,
the type of window, the colors of the room, the exposure to natural
light, and of course, the type of room (i.e. bedroom, bath, living,
kitchen, etc.) Keep in mind that the room is actually the frame for the
window covering, rather than the actual window. All of these factors
influence the type of window covering that works best in the room.
Style is intangible, but style is also about form. Fashions and decor
will change, as will your likes and dislikes. Even the words used to
define style are personal (what may be considered modern and up-to-date
to some people, may be high-tech or post-modern to others).
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