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Just take a look at the features included with our blinds compared to any other supplier.

             Easy to lift
             Easy to install
             Matching Colour Head Rail, Bottom Rail and Pelmet
             Full Pelmet with Return Ends included
             Colour co-ordinated cords and tassles
             Steel self locking Cord Mechanism
             Compliant with the Child Safety Act 
             Width and Drop can be trimmed to ensure perfect fit
             Manufactured to suit Reveal or Face Fitting Installation
             Easy to Read Instructions
             Installation Brackets
             Hold Down Clips
             Screws
             Brackets
             Cleat

Encompasses a range of styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Pieces feature softened and rounded lines, as opposed to the stark lines seen in modern design. Interiors contain neutral elements and bold colour and focus on the basics of line, shape and form.

Colours

Contemporary interiors feature tone-on-tone colour palettes relying heavily on brown, taupe, cream and pure white. Shots of colour are sometimes found on one wall, in a striking floor rug or a special piece of art.

Furniture

Pieces feature clean lines and smooth surfaces without any carving or adornment. Silhouettes are slim without being dainty. Furniture is made of light-coloured woods like maple and birch (which also have minimal graining), frosted or clear glass, stainless steel, nickel and chrome.

Fabrics

Natural fabrics like silk, wool, linen and cotton are used for their textural aspect and inherent neutral hues. However, bold colour or geometric pattern may be brought into the design with pillows, a rug or throw.

Lighting

The lighting design is used as an artistic statement in a contemporary interior. Floor and table lamps will have straight lines and sleek metallic finishes; colour might be introduced with a special shade. Recessed or track lighting draws attention to well-placed art and accessories.

Tuscan interiors feature a rustic, sun-baked look characterised by crumbling stone patios, simple and sturdy furnishings with elegant iron accents, terracotta tiles and textured wall finishes, in addition to elegant, detailed murals and trompe l'oeil designs.

Colours

This rustic colour palette leans heavily on earthy, unpretentious hues evocative of a Tuscan hillside.

Floors

Terracotta tiles, stone with mosaic inlay and worn wood covered with antique rugs are all ways to bring a Tuscan look down to the floor.

Accents

Wrought-iron accessories like candle sconces and light fixtures reinforce the rustic theme. Other appropriate accessories include painted ceramic objects and tile to bring colour and vitality to the design.

Architecture

Rough plaster walls soar up to a rustic beamed ceiling. Windows are simply furnished to take advantage of unfiltered natural light.

Demystify the challenge of correctly identifying the differences between contemporary and modern design and learn how to personalise these similar yet dramatically different styles:

Contemporary design incorporates lots of colour and texture. Artwork is comfortable and colourful.

Modern design uses less texture and is more about form/artistic impression rather than function. Add touches of colour through artwork and accessories.

For a modern look be sure to include basic geometric shapes in decorative accents such as oversized round chrome accessories, square-edged furnishings and rectangular patterned rugs and artwork. Wall colours are in the light and highly reflective colour range. White-based greens, teals and blues as well as stark white. Paint the ceiling a crisp bright white to further emphasise dramatic architectural features.

Contemporary designs call for softer lines and an emphasis on comfortable texture. Everything from pitted floor tiles to soft sofa fabrics. Wall colours are warm and rich in the medium intensity range (don't use off whites or pale pastels to create a truly relaxing space).

by: Kathy Iven

Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from scratch” with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of design as a guide in choosing everything. The elements are your tools or raw materials, much like paints are the basics to a painter. The elements of design include space, line, form, colour, and texture. The principles of design relate to how you use these elements. The principles of design are balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion and scale, and harmony and unity.

Principle #1: Balance

Visual equilibrium in a room is called balance. It gives a sense of repose and a feeling of completion. A well-balanced room gives careful consideration to the placement of objects according to their visual weight. The elements of line, form, colour and texture all help determine an object’s visual weight, which is the amount of space it appears to occupy. Balance also refers to how and where you place the elements (line, form, colour and texture) within a room. To maintain balance, try to distribute the elements throughout the room.

•  Formal balance, often referred to as symmetrical balance, creates a mirror image effect.

• Informal balance uses different objects of the same visual weight to create equilibrium in a room. It is more subtle and spontaneous and gives a warmer, more casual feeling.

Principle #2: Emphasis

Emphasis is the focal point of the room. The focal point should be obvious as you enter the room; it is the area to which your eye is attracted. Whatever is featured, as the center of interest –a fireplace, artwork or a window treatment framing a beautiful view – must be sufficiently emphasized so that everything else leads the eye toward the featured area. You can add emphasis to a natural focal point or create one in a room through effective use of line, form, colour and texture.

Principle #3: Rhythm

Rhythm supplies the discipline that controls the eye as is moves around a room. Rhythm helps the eye to move easily from one object to another and creates a harmony that tells the eye everything in the room belongs to a unified whole. Rhythm is created through repetition of line, form, colour or texture. It can also be created through progression. Progressive rhythm is a gradual increasing or decreasing in size, direction or colour.

Principle #4: Proportion and Scale

Size relationships in a room are defined by proportion and scale. Proportion refers to how the elements within an object relate to the object as a whole. Scale relates to the size of an object when compared with the size of the space in which it is located.

Principle #5: Harmony and Unity

A well-designed room is a unified whole that encompasses all the other elements and principles of design. Unity assures a sense of order. There is a consistency of sizes and shapes, a harmony of colour and pattern. The ultimate goal of decorating is to create a room with unity and harmony and a sense of rhythm. Repeating the elements, balancing them throughout the room, and then adding a little variety so that the room has its own sense of personality accomplishes this. Too much unity can be boring; too much variety can cause a restless feeling. Juggling the elements and principles to get just the right mix is a key to good design. 

by: Jakob Jelling

If you wish to learn how to manage interior design according to feng shui design guidelines, there are some major tips you must know. We wish to help you achieve a balanced and harmonic feng shui design for any environment you wish it to be. Read the next paragraphs and learn the feng shui design most important tips.

1. Feng shui design should always be done having the people who will be in it in mind. People's comfort must be a priority, and all you do must be done thinking of that.

2. You should be guided by the bagua map and the areas it indicates within that space in order to distribute objects and furniture in it.

3. Make use of the main feng shui elements. An interior design uses furniture and objects which may contain the different elements. These elements should always be in harmonic quantities and according to the bagua map indications.

4. You should choose colours according to what they symbolise and represent. Different colours represent different elements and have different symbolisms.

5. Good feng shui design does not allow dark spots in it since that doesn't allow chi flowing properly.

6. You should choose carefully the shapes of the objects and furniture; different shapes provide different feelings as well as tend to balance in different ways.

7. Couches and chairs should always be placed in a way that allows those who sit on them to easily look at the door.

8. According to feng shui design guidelines beds should not be right across the door and ideally should have a wall at one side as protection.

9. Mirrors should be placed strategically, thought according to the light amount wished as well as which objects you wish it to reflect.

10. Correct feng shui design would allow people to feel good and comfortable in that interior without really noticing it has been carefully thought of. It should be natural and balanced, providing comfort to those occupying it.

Windows form the shell of a room along with the floors, walls and ceilings. They can be treated simply to blend unobtrusively into the background, or they can be a decorating opportunity for setting the room's mood and style. Whether you treat windows as a background element or as focal point, always remember that the purpose of a window is to provide light and air. Before you consider the wide range of design possibilities, analyze the functional aspects of the window and determine exactly what you want the window treatment to do.

The Importance of Function

Several functional issues must be addressed before you consider styles, fabrics and colours. If you spend time considering these aspects, you will save time and frustration later. The following questions will help determine your functional needs:

• What degree of privacy do you need?
• What is the exposure of the room (north, south, east, west)?
• Do you need the window for ventilation?
• How much light control do you want?
• Do you want to maintain the view?
• Is energy efficiency a concern?
• Do you want easy access to the window for cleaning?
• Are there any interfering factors such as security buttons, window cranks, window air conditioners, heaters, etc.?
• Are there light switches or wall sockets that need to be considered?
• Are there any interfering architectural features such as crown moldings, beams, chair rails, built-in cabinets, etc.?
• Is the window located close to a corner of the room so that extension of the treatment may be prohibited or operation of a traverse treatment limited?
• Is there a combination of doors and windows in the room that needs to be treated? Is the door used frequently?
• What about cleaning and maintenance of the treatment itself?
• Will children be in the room?
• Will pets be in the room?

One of the key advantages of asking these questions is that you can begin to narrow down the possibilities of window fashions to those that are most appropriate for the situation.

Incorporating Decorating Needs

Once you have fully considered the functional requirements, you can begin to look at designs that meet the decorative needs of the window and room as a whole. A well-designed window fashion suits not only the window but also the room. It harmonizes with the rest of the room and adds to the sense of unity. It is in scale with the room and its furnishings and is well-proportioned. To determine the design of the treatments, consider the following:

Preferences

• Do you prefer a particular decorating style?
• What degree of formality do you want?
• What is the overall mood you want to achieve?

Practical considerations

• What is the size of the room itself?
• How many windows are there? Are all the windows in the room the same size and shape?
• Are the windows in scale with the room and its furnishings?
• Are the window proportions pleasing, or should they be altered with the window treatment?
• Should the windows play a starring role or be a background element?
• What other furnishings (furniture, wallcovering, flooring, accessories) will be in the room?
• What colours, patterns and textures are used in the room?
• What can/should the window fashions contribute to the decorating scheme (achieve better balance, repeat lines and/or colours to add to rhythm, unify other elements, provide a focal point for an otherwise uninspiring room, etc.)?

The answers to these questions narrow your window fashion choices further as you now have information about both your functional and decorative needs.

By: Rachael Cansino

Decorating your home can be a fun adventure, but it does take time and effort to achieve the perfect look. When decorating you get to reflect your own personality within the home - whether it be through the paintings, the cushions, the linen or the bedding or even the window treatments like blinds and curtains. Window treatments along with blinds, curtains and shutters are perhaps one of the most important aspects of a room. This is because windows are the main source of light in a room and therefore the main focal point of

a wall which attracts a lot of attention. Decorating with window treatments such as blinds will give each room in your house a very individual look.

You can find window treatments like blinds from many professional furnishings companies by shopping online. Online furnishings companies who specialise in window treatment products provide many beneficial features for home decorators who want to embark on some 'do it yourself' activities such as helpful information, discount window treatment such as blinds and curtains, and window coverings made in any fabric to complement your existing or planned decor. These sites offer a wide selection of window shades, vertical blinds, bamboo blinds and other options. In fact window treatments can even be fully customized to suit your specific room according to fabric density and window size.

Purchasing window treatments such as blinds online can potentially save you hundreds of dollars. Many online retailers offer discounted options by providing you with high quality fabrics for blinds and curtains at the low prices usually found in online furnishing stores. This is good news for customers considering that window treatments such as exterior shutters, curtain rods and vertical blinds for your home, can be very expensive, particularly if you combine this with other home decorating costs. Online shopping allows you to save dollars from every possible aspect of decorating.

Purchasing window treatments online also has many other benefits that you can take advantage of. By researching products and then purchasing them online you can gain easy access to the most popular products (those purchased most often), obtain quality images of sample colors, and receive discount prices. Some online stores also offer free insurance, free delivery and free installation. Shopping online also allows you to view fabrics and products from some of the top manufacturers in the window treatments industry but with products at well below retail prices.

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by: Bridget Greuel

Are you having a difficult time trying to match the colours of the different pieces in your modern colour scheme? Want to know how Interior Designers solve this problem? I'll let you in on the secret...they blend not match.

You can do it too. In fact, I recommend it because it will allow you the freedom of being able to incorporate more pieces into the colour scheme and it will make your life easier too since you won't go crazy trying to make all of your decor match perfectly!

How do you determine what blends and what doesn't? A good rule of thumb is to stand back and look at the pieces in question together and to go with your gut feeling or (if you don't quite trust your eye for colour) seek out a second opinion from a friend or family member with a good eye. This method is especially helpful when you're working with a pattern that may take on one general colour when viewed from a distance. I also like to take a close look at each patterned piece to see which colours they're comprised of. Have fun and remember; blend not match!

by: Daryl Plaza

The colour that you choose greatly affects the décor and window coverings. colours establish a mood and feel of a room, and when used properly can create different illusions. Using neutral or lighter colours such as grays and cream colours will give you an impression of spaciousness, where the darker colours can make a big room feel more intimate. Warming colours have the ability to make a room more cheerful and give it a livelier disposition. On the other end, cool colours are a more relaxing and soothing feel. When choosing your décor colour scheme, consider the effect that you are trying to achieve. Sometimes it is tricky to choose the right tints, shades or the tones in order to get your desired look. So understanding how to use the colour wheel can greatly help you in choosing your décor colours.

How does the colour wheel work for decorating.

Time and effort spent first choosing your perfect colour scheme will repay you back every time you enter your room or open your curtains First here are some basics using the colour wheel. A monochromatic colour scheme will use various intensities and values of just one colour. Using this colour style is relaxing since it allows your eye to flow from one shade into the next. This creates the illusion of space. Implementing patterns and textures into this scheme is recommended. Having two or three colours falling next to each other using the colour wheel creates an analogous colour scheme. So pick your favorite colour as the dominant and accent with the others.

Here are some complimentary colour schemes.

Two or more ways to choose your home decorating colour would be complimentary colour schemes, which are made up of two colours which are exact opposite from each other on the colour wheel. Their style will produce a dramatic and unusually stimulating effect. This bold effect will be softened if you use one colour as the predominant with the other colour as an accent colour. Split-complimentary is matching one colour from the wheel not to its complimentary colour but to a pair of colours on either side of its complimentary colour. Red would be teamed not with green but with shades of yellow and blue green. Varying the intensities of colours will have the best effect.

by: Raynor James

If you are in the market to purchase a home, it can be easy to fall in love at first sight. Do so at your own risk. While the overall appearance of a home is important, the quality is in the details. In this article, I provide a checklist of window issues you should consider when viewing a home.

Windows

If you are considering buying a home, you should have a checklist of things to review for the property. There is an old clich? that eyes are the window to a person? soul. In the case of a home, they can be a clue to the quality of the home building if you check the following:

1. The first item to check is whether the windows open and close properly. Quality windows should slide easily and with little noise. Cheap windows tend to stick and make grinding noises. If any window will not open or close at all, careful attention needs to be paid to why. Is it the quality of the window or has the house started moving because of foundation problems? Make sure you know the cause.

2. The second item to check is soft or mushy sills at the base of the window. Often you can identify a soft sill by a 'rotted' look, but make sure to run your hand across the sills with light pressure to see if there are any soft spots. If you find a problem, warning lights should be going off in your mind. A mushy sill means there is a water penetration problem. More importantly, it also means the problem has existed for some time. Long-term water problems can mean the existence of mould and mould can be an expensive problem to fix. If you are really interested in the home, demand an inspection paid for by the seller. If the seller refuses, walk away from the home.

3. Water stains are the final window item to check for during your viewing. Just because the sills are not soft, doesn't mean there isn't a leakage problem. Stains around a window frame are sure signs of water problems. If a room has been painted, try to find one that hasn't. If the entire interior has been painted, ask the seller to state in the sales agreement there were no water stains before the house was repainted.

Windows are almost always an indicator of the quality of workmanship for a home. Giving them a good 'once over' should tell you a lot about the house you are considering.