tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87839877705473228412024-03-07T11:56:34.295+02:00Curtains DesignHow to make curtains, curtains design, curtain needs, curtain stylesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222372093172906140noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8783987770547322841.post-52130386584956685362017-08-26T14:18:00.000+02:002017-08-26T14:18:28.721+02:00How to Apply Decorative Ideas to your Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I think that there
is an easy way to give a room a facelift which is to modernize hardware such as
doorknobs) drawer pulls) and curtain rods.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can put shells
in baskets on a low table or show them off in glass canisters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Store your
needlework or mending in a pretty basket under a side table or in the foyer to
keep it tidy and looks decorative) too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A basketful of
pinecones in front of the fireplace gives a room a feeling of friendliness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the fall, buy
gourds at the supermarket. Use them for a month or so in an arrangement, then
put them somewhere warm and dry for a while. The gourds become very light as
they dry) and the colors mute beautifully with age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Add a miniature
hammock to a corner in a child's room to make a place for all his or her
stuffed animals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Keep your decorative
baskets looking healthy by placing them away from dry heat. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A nonworking
fireplace, primed and freshened with paint, makes a comfortable niche for a
sewing machine table or an aquarium. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A stairway landing
is the perfect place for an armoire. Line it with attractive fabric and fill it
with linens, coats, or out-of-season clothes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Display flowers in
unusual vases-a crystal ice bucket, a fluted champagne glass, a bright coffee
mug or jug. Flowers, in fact, look good in almost any container. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Turn your bathroom
into a miniature gallery with pictures you don't have space for elsewhere-so
long as they aren't works that can be damaged by the humidity that collects in
a bathroom. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If you don't want to
buy furniture, you can rent it at surprisingly reasonable rates. Furniture for
rent includes everything from sofas and carpets to lamps and works of art.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A silver goblet is
perfect for holding candies or cigarettes on a coffee table. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To keep drying
flowers dust-free, cover them with plastic bags punched with air holes. When
the flowers have dried, spray them with hair spray. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This will serve
several purposes: The hair spray will give the flowers a clear matte finish,
keep them from shedding, keep insects away, and protect them from moisture.</div>
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I think that there
is an easy way to give a room a facelift which is to modernize hardware such as
doorknobs) drawer pulls) and curtain rods.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can put shells
in baskets on a low table or show them off in glass canisters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Store your
needlework or mending in a pretty basket under a side table or in the foyer to
keep it tidy and looks decorative) too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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A basketful of
pinecones in front of the fireplace gives a room a feeling of friendliness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the fall, buy
gourds at the supermarket. Use them for a month or so in an arrangement, then
put them somewhere warm and dry for a while. The gourds become very light as
they dry) and the colors mute beautifully with age.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Add a miniature
hammock to a corner in a child's room to make a place for all his or her
stuffed animals. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Keep your decorative
baskets looking healthy by placing them away from dry heat. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A nonworking
fireplace, primed and freshened with paint, makes a comfortable niche for a
sewing machine table or an aquarium. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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A stairway landing
is the perfect place for an armoire. Line it with attractive fabric and fill it
with linens, coats, or out-of-season clothes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Display flowers in
unusual vases-a crystal ice bucket, a fluted champagne glass, a bright coffee
mug or jug. Flowers, in fact, look good in almost any container. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Turn your bathroom
into a miniature gallery with pictures you don't have space for elsewhere-so
long as they aren't works that can be damaged by the humidity that collects in
a bathroom. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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If you don't want to
buy furniture, you can rent it at surprisingly reasonable rates. Furniture for
rent includes everything from sofas and carpets to lamps and works of art.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A silver goblet is
perfect for holding candies or cigarettes on a coffee table. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To keep drying
flowers dust-free, cover them with plastic bags punched with air holes. When
the flowers have dried, spray them with hair spray. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This will serve
several purposes: The hair spray will give the flowers a clear matte finish,
keep them from shedding, keep insects away, and protect them from moisture.</div>
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Some
flowers and foliage can be placed in a vase without water and dried upright.
Among them are pussy willows, wild grasses, and grains and flowers with large
composite heads and sturdy stalks-for example, Queen Anne's lace and cockscomb.</div>
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Layer seeds and nuts
in attractive apothecary bottles. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A branch cut from
any blossoming tree or bush makes an unusual centerpiece on a dining or coffee
table. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Glue corn pads or
pieces of felt to the rough bottoms of vases and art objects to keep them from
scratching tables. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Replace a drab
string cord or light-bulb chain with a piece of satin piping or silver cord. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thread a bright
ceramic bead at the end of the cord for a finishing touch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Use leftover dining
room wallpaper to make matching place mats. Paste the paper onto sturdy
cardboard, trim the edges neatly, and coat each mat with a plastic spray. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A handy deodorizer
for waste baskets: Place a sheet of fabric softener in the bottom of each. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You can make unusual
centerpieces in no time by floating flowers in clear glass dessert dishes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fill the dishes
half-way with water, cut the stems from the flowers, and place them in the
dishes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dime store bandannas
make pretty, inexpensive pillow covers. Buy assorted colors for a striking
effect. These bandannas also make wonderful table napkins-especially for a
picnic or a barbecue. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Hot peppers threaded
on long string make a beautiful kitchen decoration while drying. Garlic and
onions also look attractive braided and hung on display.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Old, carved
doorknobs, attached to each end of a dowel, make an attractive curtain rod. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Paint or stain the
knobs to match your furniture. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A basket of Italian
onions makes a striking centerpiece when serving an Italian dinner.
Pomegranates are also beautiful in bowls. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A ceramic tile or
tiles make a decorative hot pad for the table or kitchen counter. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Use old pantyhose to
stuff pillows and toys.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There's no need to
invest in wallpaper to give your walls new life. A super graphic on the wall
can make a room exciting. Or, if you have artistic ability (or just ambition)
design and paint your own mural. <o:p></o:p></div>
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An old kimono can be
draped on a wall for an elegant splash of texture and color.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Solve a bicycle
storage problem: A bicycle hanging on a wall becomes a piece of art as well as
a means of transportation. A high-tech look for a teenager s room, perhaps?<o:p></o:p></div>
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An old dining table
found at a flea market can make a great sofa-height coffee table. Just cut the
legs to the height you need.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Change the look of
an old Formica table by laminating the surface with colorful fabric.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you're serving
messy finger food-fried chicken or ribs, for instance- provide finger bowls:
float lemon slices in small glass dishes so that guests can rinse their
fingers. Since finger bowls are an old-fashioned elegance and seldom seen these
days, be ready to enlighten anyone who assumes that you're serving a rather odd
sort of cold lemon soup.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can make cheap
floor rugs by stenciling canvas with nontoxic acrylic paints.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Make an extra closet
into a book nook for quiet reading. Remove the door, and install a wall lamp,
shelves, and a comfortable chair. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Put an unwrapped bar
of soap in a drawer or linen closet to give lingerie and linens a pleasant
scent. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Also, you may create low-cost bookcases
out of flue tiles or conduit pipes. The cubbyholes are perfect for storing
wine.</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Obviously any room will seem larger
if you paint a big piece of furniture the same color as the walls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A minor room can be made to appear
larger if you put mirrors on a wall to reflect the rest of the room. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">To give a room a lax radiance,
light objects in a room instead of the whole room. For example, spotlight a
piece of art or a bookcase.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Hang shiny, metallic blinds
vertically or horizontally to help reflect summer sun attractively. This works
especially well in south and west windows where you can't construct awnings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Decorative shades can make an
attractive alternative to drapes-and may be a lot cheaper. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">You can make a curtain panel
from a bed-sheet by knotting the top corners around a bamboo pole.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Your old removable-slat wooden
blinds can be renovated. Spread the slats outdoors on newspaper and finish with
high-gloss spray paint or brush-on enamel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">To make a quick floor covering
for a beach house, stretch natural-colored painter's canvas from wall to wall,
stapling it to the baseboards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">If you use the same fabric on 2
different chairs, it will tie the decor of the room together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">To add color to matchstick
blinds, weave rows of colored ribbon through them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Give a floor an exciting new
look: Paint it a bright color or paint on a stencil design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A screen of hanging plants can
be a great substitute for curtains. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">For an uncommon window
covering, attach wooden rings to a patchwork quilt and hang it from a wide,
wooden rod. Don't do this, however, if the quilt is an antique that could fade
or otherwise be damaged by exposure to sunlight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Extra high-gloss vinyl flooring like
that used on submarines and ships' decks makes fine flooring for lofts,
darkrooms, and photo studios. You should be able to get it at an army surplus
store.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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room seem smaller or cozier, choose a wallpaper with a large, bold pattern.
However, don't choose a large pattern for a small room because it will make the
available space seem crowded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">When selecting a wallpaper for
a particular room, keep in mind the dominant colors already present in that
room. One or more of those colors should be present in the wallpaper to tie the
color scheme together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Matchstick blinds can disguise
a wall of hobby or utility shelves for a clean, unified look.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">They also can be used to
partition off a closet or dressing area where you would like a lighter look
than a door provides. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">In a beach house, use roll-down
window blinds to make a door for a door-less room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A mural-pattern wallpaper makes
a small room appear larger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">No shelf space in your office?
Hang slatted boxes for storage of scissors, envelopes, even a cassette
recorder. Drape a shade-loving ivy in the topmost box. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">If you have an Indian print
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Open it slantwise across half
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">For a quick, easy, and
inexpensive way to recover a chair, drape a twin-size sheet over the chair, and
tie or pin the corners to fit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Use mix-and-match wallpapers to
simplify the problem of papering adjoining rooms without visual clashes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">A pretty or unusual blanket can
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Mexican serapes and Indian
bedspreads make colorful, inexpensive table cloths-great for picnics) too. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Fasten bright and colorful paper
shopping bags to the wall for storage of art supplies and other lightweight
items. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">To make a high ceiling seem
lower) paper it with a bold pattern. To make a low ceiling seem higher) paper
it with a small print or a texture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">To brighten up the office) put
pencils and pens in a flowerpot and use a music stand for a magazine rack. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">You'll never have trouble tightening
screws and bolts if you remember that) for most) right is tight and left is
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<strong><span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Layered bedroom curtains</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span><span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">come in light
colors and show different styles. These bedroom curtains<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">use
heavy fabrics</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and
give you a nice feeling in your bedroom. Try to match the layered bedroom
curtains with the rest furnishings of the bedroom. You can<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">open
or close bedroom curtain liners whenever you need them.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You can<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">match the color of the curtains with
the color of the adjacent walls</span></strong>. Try to avoid the use of dark
color on the adjacent light colored wall. You can also<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">cut
down the effect of dark window curtain with a lighter trim</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>or alternating it with a sheer,
light colored curtain. Whether you choose dark or soft hues of colors for the
curtains but it has to produce the desired effect in your bedroom interior.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;">Curtain
Material and Curtain Patterns for Bedroom<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">While going to choose material for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">bedroom
curtains,</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>first
you have to a take a look over your upholstery or furniture. If you have<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">south
facing bedroom</span></strong>, then it is best to<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">choose such material and color that does not fade over
time.</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Traditionally<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">cotton
and silk</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are the
most popular fabrics for bedroom curtains and are preferred by everyone. The<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">other
options</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">bedroom
curtains</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">polyester
and synthetic</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>those
have gained popularity in past few years.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Self painted, weaved and colored
patterns</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>of
bedroom curtains make the look of your bedroom pleasant. Painted bedroom
curtains give an artistic look to your bedroom interior design. The bedroom
curtains painted in blocks give a traditional touch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.5pt;">Pros of
Bedroom Curtains<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222372093172906140noreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8783987770547322841.post-23366680928367868522016-12-05T21:13:00.003+02:002016-12-05T21:13:53.882+02:00Cutting, Sewing and Lining Draperies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Cutting your overdraperies does not differ greatly from cutting
glass curtains. Much depends on understanding your material. Just as a good
carver understands Ms wood, you must work with the weave of your fabric, hanging
your curtains straight with the warp and woof. Many materials come from the
factory with the fabric rolled more tightly at one end than at the other, so
that the horizontal (woof) threads are crooked, and this happens particularly
in the case of loosely-woven materials and linings. When you have removed the
selvages, it is a good idea to ask some one to take the other end, holding the
fabric with both hands as you would a blanket you wanted to shake out, and pull
it gently from corner to corner. Be careful not to injure or wrinkle the
material This will straighten the threads. Press the fabric before sewing, so
that it will be easier to work with. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As with glass fabrics, cut on a woof thread: keep verifying your
measurements with a tape measure as you go along. You will probably save time
if you cut all your panels at once. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Casings, headings and hems on draperies are made in the same way
as outlined in the discussion on glass curtains. Hems at the bottom for
draperies may be wider if a heavier fabric is used to hide metal weights. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It is generally agreed that unless draperies depend on sheerness
for effect, they should be lined. Linings not only protect the fabric from
exposure to weather and sun, but also help the draperies to add warmth to the
room. Even though nowadays windows are weather stripped, frames fit better than
in the past, home insulation methods have improved, and fabrics can stand up
against the aging effects of weather, linings are still valid in older homes and
are still good for many fabrics. Besides, linings help the draperies to fall in
richer folds. Sateen, the most widely used lining material, is usually a cream
color, but if your drapery is very white, you can get white sateen. For richer
fabrics you can use taffeta, and for taffeta draperies use a silk mull or
taffeta lining. Satin is recommended as a good lining fabric for velvet, but it
is costly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">As mentioned in the chapter on measurements, your lining fabric
is, to begin with, the same width and length as your drapery material. You will
want to cut it so that it is 2 inches shorter at the top than the drapery
fabric, and 3 inches shorter at the bottom hem, as well as at least 2 inches
shorter than the sides. Cut all the lining panels to these measurements at the
same time, and cut the selvages from the lining. To insure that the lining and
drapery will hang straight and not be drawn at the edges, notch both materials
about every 5 or 6 inches. Now fold your lining in half and lengthwise, so that
it is divided evenly. Crease down the middle and baste a seam, down the crease.
Then lay the basted lining on the wrong side of the fabric, still folded, so
that the basted line will be centered on the fabric. If the lining were open to
its full width at this time, you would have 2 inches of drapery fabric
extending beyond the lining on either side, 3 inches at the top and 2 inches at
the bottom. Now with the lining still folded, catch stitch your creased, basted
line to the center of the drapery fabric, thus anchoring your lining into
place. Unfold and turn the top edge of the material over the lining and baste,
using long and short stitches. Turn the side edges in, and baste. Turn up the
bottom hem, not in a single turn, but a hem, and catch-stitch this into place,
using a strong thread if your material is heavy. Use a mitered corner. Your
lining will now fall below the top of the hem and it, too, gets turned up and
stitched. The lining should end, when finished, less than an inch from the
bottom of the curtain. Catch the sewing line of the lining hem and that of the
material together with long loops, so that the drapery and lining can be
detached easily for cleaning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For an even warmer and heavier drapery, you can interline with
cotton flannel. To do this, cut your interlining to finished drapery
dimensions, and fold in same manner as the lining, tacking the interlining
loosely to the wrong side of the drapery material in the exact center. Then
divide each side of interlining, basting the edges and catch stitching the bottom
hem. The outside lining can then be tacked to the center of the interlining,
and slip stitched to the interlining material along the hem edge. Interlinings,
however, are rarely used, as they make a drapery difficult to clean and are
very heavy. They are used in very formal rooms, and add considerably to the
draping quality of the fabric. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For picture-window draperies special treatment is needed, since it
is necessary to seam together enough widths of fabric to draw the draperies
together. To do this, measure twice the width of the window and seam together
enough sections of fabric to cover it. Cut a matching number of lining panels,
seam them together, and sew to the fabric along the top edge and outside edges.
Hem the lower edges separately. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">With this type of drapery or any heavy drapery, such as one with
interlining, there may be a tendency for the material to sag away from the
lining unless caught at intervals every few inches with loose tackings. This
tacking can be put on after the lining has been pinned in, with a long,
lengthwise stitch. To do this, unpin the lining on one side and fold it back so
that the two wrong sides are exposed. Catch the two together with a basting
stitch that won't show on the right sides of either lining or drapery. Make
knots frequently. Then repin and sew lining and drapery hem as described. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Always measure and cut from a perfectly straight edge. To
straighten the edge in a glass curtain pull a thread and cut along this. Be
careful, however, if you are not accustomed to sewing, that you don't end up by
making a wide tear in your fabric. If this first thread does not appear to be a
straight edge, don't keep trying; it is safer to mark your line with tape
pinned to the material and to keep measuring as you go along. Be sure your scissors
are sharp, to avoid pulling threads. Cut the selvage off, as this material
shrinks faster than the rest, and will tend to draw the fabric to the edges. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sew your side hems first, before finishing top and bottom. Hems at
the side can be narrow, although currently it is fashionable to have at least 1
inch for large windows. It is also customary to make those hems of each panel
that meet at the center o the window facing one another, at least 1 inch wide.
Double stitching at the side hems insures long wear. For wide hems, turn the raw
edge under one quarter inch, and crease, measuring every few inches to make
certain the hem is even. Pinch, baste and then hem. Go through the same steps
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When you have your bottom hems basted do not sew to the edge where
the two hems overlap. Instead, pull out the loose triangular piece left at the
corner, pin it on the diagonal, and cut above the pin, leaving just enough on
each side of the seam to turn under. Sew the turned-over edge, starting at the
lower edge and sewing toward the center. This is what is known as a mitered
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Allow a double turn of material for very sheer fabrics. If you
need weights in the bottom of your curtains, the recommended kinds are the
round string weights, and they can be laid along the bottom, tacked on behind
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Several alternatives are possible for the top hem of your glass
curtain. First, if yours is a tailored curtain, you may want just a plain
casing for the rod to slip through. Allow enough material for the rod to slip
in and out easily. And if you intend to attach the curtain to a brass pole, as
in a sash curtain, with small brass rings, a simple, wide hem, 1 to 2 inches,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Or you may want a plain heading with a plain casing. For this make
a simple hem with open ends. Double your line of stitches on your side hems to
prevent the stitches pulling out. Take a tuck on the wrong side of the curtain,
just under the casing, for your shrinkage allowance, and if your allowance for
shrinkage is large, divide the total sum in half and put half at the bottom hem
in the same way, on the wrong side, just above the hem. Use basting stitches
for the tuck. If you are making a heading and casing in ruffled curtains,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If your material is too pliable or your heading is too wide to
stand up by itself, then you may want to add some buckram or crinoline to
stiffen it. Draw a thread on the stiffening and cut along it, making the
stiffening slightly less than the finished width of the curtain. Lay it along
the top edge of the heading and fold over, folding the sides in two to make
them equalize with the width of the side hems. Stitch the heading and
stiffening at the top and then fold over and stitch at the bottom of the
stiffening again. This time you will be stitching in the stiffening and at the
same time making the seam that divides heading and casing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Another possible heading for glass curtains is to make a series of
rows of fine shirring, and then hang the curtains from the back with small
brass rings attached to the back. This makes the heading stand out a little,
and if you cord your shirring it gives a pleasingly stiff impression. If you
are using a sewing machine you can get an attachment such as the Singer
gathering foot, which pushes the fabric into even folds under the needle for
this work; if you are sewing by hand use fine running stitches, spacing even
rows. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">To make corded shirring, another attachment is useful, the cording
foot, which makes it possible to stitch close to a raised surface. Crease or
baste evenly-spaced rows across the fabric and lay a cord along the creased
line on the wrong side, folding the material over it and stitching close to the
cord. For either the plain shirring or the corded shirring, the procedure is
the same: make a group of three or more rows of shirring, at least 1 inch from
top of curtain, then skip about 2% inches, fold, make more rows of shirring,
and fold over so that the two groups are even and can be stitched together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In glass curtains various types of fancy stitching are often used
at the hem or heading, as particularly with simple gauzes and muslins they are
felt to add to the effect of the material. Currently, however, with the vogue
for straight hanging, softly-tailored styles, an even hem or double bottom hem
with, perhaps, a soft ruffle at the top, is sufficient, and the beauty of the
curtain lies rather in the color and texture of the fabric than in any applied
ornamentation. But there is still room for hemstitching and Italian
hemstitching in informal Provincial rooms, and this type of needle-work in
threads of contrasting color provides a gay detail. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A plain woven fabric is necessary for hemstitching since it
depends on the cross-hatch pattern of the weave. You begin by pulling out about
5 parallel woof (horizontal) threads. Sometimes in pulling a thread you may
have to prick at it with your needle as you go across the length of your
material, and you should be careful not to get careless and make a hole. Then,
beginning at the left, fasten your thread to the top of the hem by sewing the
hem and body of the curtain together. Catch up several of the vertical (warp)
threads (some four or five) starting with the furthest thread and coming back
towards the left, and fasten this stitch by stitching a bit of the curtain and
hem together. The Italian hemstitch is one in which you pull your thread in two
directions, leaving some untouched, solid fabric in between. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Next in popularity to straight-tailored glass curtains are
Priscillas, or looped back, ruffled, cottagy-looking curtains. Ruffles may
also, of course, be used as trim for the straight-hung types. Whiles ruffles
may be bought by the yard ready-made, they are easy to make, particularly with
a sewing machine attachment that both gathers and pleats. Generally the more
sheer the fabric, the fuller the ruffle should be. It is considered proper to
cut strips for ruffles the length of the material, since crosswise ruffles
eventually lose their stiffness. This also eliminates the problem of seams. But
for pleated ruffles it is necessary to cut on the crosswise thread. The Singer
Company makes the suggestion that when using the Singer ruffler it is wise to
test this attachment with a scrap of your fabric and adjust it to gather up just
the amount of fullness you wish. Figure on having 3 times the length of your
finished raffle for a moderately full ruffle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It is customary to hem the edges of ruffles. For an even, narrow
hem, effective in a sheer fabric, use a flange hemmer, if sewing by machine. To
apply ruffles to the curtain, stitch them to the first row of stitching on the
hem. Crowd the gathers up slightly at the corners. This results in a heading,
or row of gathered tucks, on the portion of curtain which overlaps the ruffle overlapping the curtain. To attach a
ruffle without a heading, stitch it to the curtain, placing the wrong sides
together as for a French seam, turn the material over the seam, bring the right
sides together, and stitch on the wrong side through the first row of
stitching. Double rows of ruffles are very feminine and pleasing, and if the
ruffles are narrow, as many as five rows may be used. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A swag or draped valance should be made of a material that drapes
easily, as it is a formal treatment. A silk or taffeta is good. It may be lined
in the same fabric or in a contrasting color, as the lining will show in some
folds. It is made in three sections, and it is best to start with the center
section. Cut a straight piece of muslin the width of your window and 36 inches
deep at the center. Curve the bottom gently so that it is wider than the top.
Drape it on the valance board and tack it in place, or place it on a table and
arrange the folds, tacking them down with pins. Study the effect; if you want a
deeper drape, adjust it accordingly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sides for the swag are made by cutting a piece of fabric, widening
it 4 inches on each side to its widest point and narrowing at the bottom, 30
inches from the center of the top width. Such a piece will make two sides. Cut
a piece of lining of the same size and dimension as the drapery fabric and
place the two fabrics, right side down, on it ready for sewing. Stitch all
around the piece, but not across the top width. At this point, you will have a
bag-like piece of fabric, coming to a point at the bottom but open at the top.
Now, starting from the center of the top, the open part, cut the entire piece
in half, down through the point. You now have two sides. All that remains to be
done is to slip stitch the top portion closed, leaving what was the center of
the larger piece open. Turn right side out, fold in the appropriate folds, and
hang by tacking to the valance or cornice board. You can get varied effects
depending on whether or not you wish to press your swag. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Trimmings for valances and swags, as well as for curtains and
draperies, are available in a wide assortment of fabrics and styles. Your
choice naturally depends on your curtain or drapery style, your fabric, and
your room. As with valances, tassels, braid, fringe, and other elaborate forms
only recently thought to show old-fashioned bad taste, trimmings have suddenly
become high style in some quarters, and stiff valances with gold braid,
applique in metallic thread, and fringe in bold colors are seen in many period
rooms and, if anything, are even more ornate than in the past. In addition, you'll
find such ambitious treatment as pleating of contrasting color shown under
draped valances. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">More conservative trimmings such as glazed chintz piping, coarse
cotton-looped fringe, striped cotton braiding, and cotton ball trim are always
good however and, in contrasting color, pick up and accent the lines of
draperies and the colors of fabrics in much the same way that a black line will
sharpen and improve a painting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Length of draperies depends, like that of glass curtains, on the
style of window treatment and the type of window you have. Very formal
draperies call for a drape of 6 to 12 inches along the floor, whereas less
formal draperies should just escape the floor. A word of caution: if you live
in a sooty city where cleaning is a matter of constant vigilance, avoid the
more formal draperies, which may act as dirt catchers, and remember that there
is nothing elegant about a dirty drapery dragging along the floor. Also if you
have very young children, this type of drapery is apt to prove a menace.
Draperies may also be sill length, particularly in recessed windows, or may
come to the bottom of the window apron. In measuring the length make the
following allowances: 1 inch for the rod; 2 or 3 inches for the heading or
stiffened pinch-pleated top, if you are not counting on a swag or valance; 3
inches for the top hem to turn under the linings or buckram; 3/4 inches for the
bottom hem, or if you plan to add trim, % inch for the bottom hem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The average drapery fabric usually comes 36 and 50 inches wide,
and you will not usually want to split this width. Use one width for each side
of the average window. The drapery should conceal the frame of the window. The
width is always at least twice the completed width to allow for pleats and
drapery effects. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you are using the curtain-wall idea with the draperies going
clear across the room, you will want to measure the entire length of the wall,
and your height should be from just below the ceiling moulding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">With figured fabrics it is necessary to allow for repeats of
patterns. These must be counted and arranged to come exactly opposite one
another on the same line for every piece of drapery in the room. This may
require about 20 inches of additional material, according to the size of the
design. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Linings are 4 to 5 inches narrower than draperies, and 6 inches
shorter. The lining is attached below the top hem. If you plan an interlining
buy this 3 to 6 inches shorter than the lining. The lining should come out the
exact measurement of the draperies when completed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When you are planning your windows as a unit, you will plan to buy
your valance or swag material at the same time as your curtain or drapery
fabric, especially if you are going to use the same material. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In figuring how much yardage to get for a valance, plan on a depth
of at least 12 inches for a shirred valance or one with a flounce. To this add
2 inches for the bottom hem, plus 2 inches for the turn around the rod, plus 2
inches for the heading above the rod. If you are using a shaped valance, plan
on about 15 inches of depth, although there are no hard and fast rules on this,
as the length of your window and your wall should be taken into consideration.
But as the valance will tend to reduce the light afforded by the window and
will make the window seem smaller, bear in mind the ruling that the valance
should not take up more than one-eighth of your curtain length. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It is generally agreed that the fuller a pleated valance looks the
more attractive it is, so to have a starchy, dainty valance measure twice
double your width; in fact for a full pleat or a box pleat try 2% to 3 times
the width. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Measuring for a swag is easy if you follow this formula: take the
length of your window from top frame to floor, add the width of the window, and
the length of the other side from top of frame to window sill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Stiffened
valances seem to go in and out of style. Just a few years ago a formal valance
was considered very old-fashioned, but today with increasing use of elaborate
period decor, the more formal valances are good once more. This also holds for
the draped valance with jabots, a treatment most adaptable to formal rooms
using satins, taffetas, and other rich fabrics. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A
valance board is very easily constructed by mounting a shelf about 3/8 % inch
thick and four inches wide on a 4 inch metal corner, which is fastened to the
wall with screws or toggle bolts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To
make a stiff valance, cut a pattern the width of your window from a piece of
stiff brown paper or muslin. Make it as deep as you think correct, remembering
that deep valances cut down the appearance of height and may seem overwhelming
in a small room. The usual depth is from one-sixth to one-eight the length of
your draperies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fold
at the center to make the curve symmetrical; if you want a curved valance, make
the curve deeper at the center and cut a graceful swirl. With your paper
pattern as a guide cut your buckram or canvas stiffening the same size and
shape. Cut the side piece the width of the side of your shelf, or valance
board. Bind the raw edges of the buckram so they won't pierce the fabric of the
covering later. Place this buckram pattern on your fabric and cut around it,
leaving about an inch-wide border all around, that you will later turn over.
You can then cut a matching piece of cotton padding, although this is optional,
and a matching piece of sateen lining, the size of your buckram pattern. Lay
all together, placing the fabric right side up, the lining right side down, and
the stiffening on top. Stitch along the lower edge, and turn so that the
stiffening lies in between. Overcast the top and ends, tucking in the raw edges
as you sew. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A
welting along the edge of a shaped <b>valance</b> increases the look of good
tailoring. Baste the welting between the fabric and the lining before machine stitching
all the layers together. The welting should be turned so the round edge is
inside and all the raw edges outside, in order to have it fall correctly when
it is turned right side out. Another finish for this type of valance is a moss
fringe, applied along the front four edges to give a boxy look. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sew
a strip of twill tape across the back of the lining with strong thread, and
then use this tape to tack the valance to the valance board with wood snappers
or thumb tacks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You
can use a rod instead o a <i>valance</i> board for a softer effect, using a
plain rod or a double rod on which your curtains hang, too. In this case you
leave a slot or opening for the rod to pass through, or provide a casing with
heading as for a curtain. For a gathered or shirred valance of this type make
the valance about twice the length needed for the width of the window. Double
the depth needed, and add a seam allowance. Crease the material down the center
and fold on the crease lengthwise, turning the right sides together. Sew one side
and the top, leaving an opening large enough for your rod to pass through at
each side, near the top. Turn inside out, so that the fabric is now on the
right side on both front and back, and sew the remaining side. Then seam a
casing for the rod. When adjusted to the rod this should result in a generously
shirred valance, with heading. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ruffled
valances may hang from a rod in much the same manner. If you wish to have two
or three rows of ruffles, apply them to a plain foundation of muslin or sateen,
made in the same manner as a plain valance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The
pleated <b><i><u>valance</u></i></b> is made in the same way as a regular plain
valance, except that you must allow at least a full length more of material for
the width. Take the width of your valance and allow another full length for
pleating. Allow sufficient fabric at each end for a seam and for the sides.
That is, if your valance is to be 36 inches, your fabric should be 72 inches
wide. From that width, subtract the width of each side (let us say they are
each 3 inches deep). This leaves 66 inches for pleating, and means that 30
inches of pleating can be used in the pleats. It is clear that the length of
the fabric allowed for each pleat must be twice what you wish the pleat to be.
If in our assumed valance we wish to have 10 pleats, by dividing 10 into 30, we
have 3 inches to use in each pleat, and each pleat can be one-half of 3 inches
deep, or 1% inches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next
divide the numbered pleats into the width of the valance. This will give us the
distance between each pleat In our <u>valance</u> this would mean dividing 36
by 10, or 3%th inches between pleats. The first and last pleats will be at the
corners of the valance. After pinning the first pleat at top and bottom, the
center of the next pleat will be equal to one-half the width of the pleat plus
the distance we have already found necessary to leave between pleats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fold
the pleats in on the pin marks, pressing them as you fold them. Then stitch
them so that the folded edges facing one another are caught firmly together,
and to reinforce this make two rows of stitching across the back of the entire
valance. Hooks for attaching this type of valance to a cornice board can be
sewn into the stitching reinforcing the pleats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We have been concerned with the basic problems of curtain and
drapery making. But you may want to use your imagination, and window treatments
lend themselves to the fanciful touch. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Decorating your shades may prove amusing. Use regular canvas
paint, available at art-material stores, and trace or free hand whatever gay
design you like, whether it is a sophisticated abstraction or a quaint
Pennsylvania Dutch or peasant motif. You can paint your entire shade to match
or contrast with your walls or fabrics. If your draperies have a pattern, trace
the pattern on the shade. With a broad window treat the shade as a mural, and
paint a rural scene or seascape, thus enlarging the horizons of your room. Or,
if you have found a stunning fabric that is too expensive for draperies, use it
for shades that you make yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Take your old shade as a guide, adding 2 inches for a hem and 2
for tacking the shade to the roller at the top. Hem the sides with a narrow
hem. Use your old shade rod for your hand-made shade, binding it in with firm
stitches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Although bamboo blinds are very handsome in their natural state,
if you have an elegant room, with metallic fabrics, echo the glint of the gold
or silver with metallic paint, or better still with gold or silver leaf, brushed
or streaked, very thinly, on your blinds. The effect seen from the outside is
entrancingly rich. Another idea is to paint your blinds the color of your room.
This also applies to the wider porch or slat type of blind which may be used on
a large picture window. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When hanging bamboo blinds simply use large hooks at either end of
the window to hold the top bamboo pole. Use cleats, like those used on
sailboats, to fasten the rope that pulls them up. Attach these on the inside of
the blind, and they will not be seen. Venetian blinds, now available in
aluminum or galvanized steel, won't rust, sag, warp or break. They last for
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">In a small room with a high ceiling, you might continue your
valance all the way round three walls, directly under the ceiling. This will
help to focus attention on the window, and will seem to expand the walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If you have television, remember that plain white spaces make it
easier to concentrate on the screen. Try a three-quarter length white opaque
glass curtain, hung from a bold black or brass pole, and used with draperies
that can be drawn aside when your set is in use. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The very newest idea in window styling is that of the fabric
vertical blind, for average windows or for large picture windows and window
walls. They are custom-made to varying designs by a handful of companies, but
the hardware is not as yet available for making these blinds yourself. They are
fairly reasonably priced in a wide range of modern bold and pastel colors, come
in fabrics such as corded acetate faille, and can be drawn back from the window
by one control, and set at angles by another. They are proving a handsome
addition to sun-shielding devices for large glass areas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Finally, use your imagination when it comes to tying in your
draperies with your other fabrics. Use the same patterns or colors for portieres,
slipcovers, spreads, lampshades. Ensembles, particularly for the bedroom, are
more popular than ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A few precautions in storing, cleaning and laundering your
curtains and draperies will add to their attractiveness and prolong their
usefulness. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Curtains may be kept up and hung in cotton bags during the summer,
which is an effective way of keeping them clean when windows are open, or when
the family is away on vacation, or storage space and help are limited. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If the unwashable draperies are taken down, they should be
brushed, aired and packed away in large boxes. Never pack curtains tightly,
since it is hard to get the creases out again. Pile fabrics should be sent to
the cleaner to be steamed if they are badly crushed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">With sheers that you wish to put away for the summer, wash them
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">When laundering glass curtains, let the tucks out first so that
you can correct the length afterward, using your shrinkage allowance if you
have to, and leaving a smaller tuck than the original one for the next tubbing.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Instead of attempting to shake out dust, rinse the curtains in a
preliminary tubful of clear, lukewarm water. You will discover that you have
loosened black dirt too, especially if you live in the city. For delicate
materials use lots of suds to cushion the material, more than you would with
apparel. If yours is a sturdy fabric, it can be washed in a machine. Use a mild
soap. Squeeze the water out, don't rinse, and hang the curtains straight. If
the fabric is net or lace and is not shrinkproof, you will need to use a
stretcher. With many shrinkable materials, no matter what pre- cautions you
take you will have shrinking, and the only course remaining will be to add a
new heading that is, of course, unless you have included plenty of room in your
shrinkage allowance. A little starch used with most glass fabrics will help to
make them look crisp after washing. Ruffles particularly need stiffening for
attractive starchiness. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">With delicate fabrics and colors, rolling in a towel after washing
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Color-fast heavy fabrics may be laundered, if care is exercised.
Curtains and draperies may be dyed or tinted each season, as you will find they
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Iron curtains lengthwise with a warm iron, stretching them evenly,
and when you are through hang them immediately, or lay them on a bed as, again,
creases are hard to take out. Sometimes ironing causes curtains to hang
unevenly and there is not much you can do about this. Automatic ironers do a
better job of ironing, since the pressure is even. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Curtains and draperies that are faded, soiled or sun- burned
irremediably at the bottom may be turned upside down, and the damaged part can
be covered with cornice or valance, or carefully pleated so that it does not
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Luckily, curtains and draperies that are somewhat worn always look
much better once they are hung than they do in our hands. And trimmings and
ruffles over worn edges will word wonders. Also panels may be reversed quite
easily, with the right-hand side changed to the left, so that the outside edge
which is worn or faded can be next to the trim and tucked under as much as
possible, the other edge which was formerly protected by the trim now appearing
quite fresh and unfaded. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There
is no doubt that the bedroom is the most comfortable room of your house. It is
private and designed for providing you the maximum amount of comfort. Apart
from a warm bed, a bedroom also has furnishings like night stand, dresser and
closet. Many bedrooms also have an attached bathroom whereas some others have a
small balcony connected to it. If the interior décor of your bedroom is
beautiful, then you would have a great time relaxing there. A bedroom is your
calm sanctuary. You must make it the perfect place by enhancing the interior
décor. Here are some methods by which you can do it:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; padding: 0cm;">1-</span></strong><strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;"> Choosing the accurate bed for
your bedroom:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This
is the most important thing. Choosing a huge bed can make your bedroom look
crowded if your room is quite small. If the room is spacious, then choosing a
small bed can make it look inelegant. You have to choose the right bed, keeping
in mind the size of your room. You must also choose a nice mattress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">2. Selecting some delightful
colors:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In
general, warm colors, pastel colors, neutral colors and earth colors go well
for a bedroom. You can use these colors in your ceilings, walls and furniture.
Extreme bright colors must be avoided as it can cause difficulty in sleeping.
Soothing colors would keep you calm and peaceful in your bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">3. Selecting a good flooring
material:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If
you choose cold flooring such as ceramic tiles, granite or marble, your floor
will remain cold most of the time. So, it is better to choose laminated
flooring or wood flooring. In case you have chosen cold flooring, use a warm
carpet near your bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">4. Choosing a beautiful wall
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
can choose beautiful wallpaper, portraits painted by artists or pictures of
your family for your wall décor. Matching the wall color with your wall décor
can make your bedroom look aesthetically beautiful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">5. Selecting the perfect
curtains:</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Pick
dark curtains for your bedroom only if you have a light colored wall. You can
also sleep comfortably during the day if you have chosen dark curtains. However,
if your wall color is bright, then go for light colored curtains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Apart
from these 5 tips that can help you to enhance the décor of your bedroom, you
should also use a lampshade for perfect lighting and make sure that your
bedroom has good ventilation. If the interior design is made perfectly, then
you can have a great relaxing ambiance in your bedroom. So, make it a great
place today!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There is
some debate on where Modern Interior Design originated, but credit is generally
given to a group of European designers and architects that started the German
Bauhaus School of Design back in the early 1900’s – using the Bauhaus
philosophy that “form should be combined with function” in interior design.
This resulted in a change in the industry’s use of designing materials, as it
introduced glass and metals to be incorporated into household furnishings and
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">With Your Furnishings:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> The furnishings for your living
area will incorporate clean, sleek lines that reflect a delicate balance of
simplicity and comfort while incorporating elements of metal, chrome or glass
that results in an overall slimmer silhouette. Many say it would be the exact
opposite of a Traditional Interior Design, which in contrast incorporates
bulky furniture and wood elements. Keep in mind, the use of the “form and
function” method is prominent with a Modern Design – so the placement of the
furniture is just as important as the type or style of the furniture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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incorporating your color scheme you will discover there is a certain “coolness”
that needs to be achieved to reflect the feel of the Modern Interior. Toned
down colors add to the effect when using tone on tone or white for paint
choices. Inspiration is pulled from the sleek, metal lines of the furnishings
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will offset the rather sleek lines of your furnishing elements. Keeping the
colors of the fabrics neutral will add to the cohesiveness of the room, but the
texture will be what makes the room resonate with warmth. By using fabric
drapes for your Window Treatments, you will pull in softness and add
comfort – but choosing to go with blinds will also be complimentary to the
overall simplistic theme of the design. Both options will work well and will
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a minimalistic approach, the Modern Interior Design style is no different as
its basic platform is “less is more”. Choose understated accessories that blend
rather than demand attention – unless it is the focal point of the room. The
use of metal and glass are prominent in accessorizing, as well as framed art or
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">In our article we will see <b>curtains</b>
and shutters combined in the same living room. This is so the sunlight can be
managed from the predominant light source. The other window can stay
“undressed” except for the curtain at the side which can be drawn at night.
This way a view can be seen during the day through the window, and the harsh
light through the other can be negated. A patterned fabric has been selected,
the background color is the same as the wall color which allows them to sit
quietly in the corner and blend, add some pattern to the simple design and
decoration of the room, but not overwhelm.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Simple cream <i>curtains</i>
in this living room abruptly stop the boldness of the red color of the walls.
The room is warm and cozy, then bang! The cream curtains frame the window for
you to look at the view. A roller blind has been used to block the sun when
required with a decorative scalloped lower edge.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The curtain design in this
living room is one of the focal points of the room. They are used to frame the
window and the view. They are held back with hold backs keeping the fabric is a
particular manner to permanently frame the window. The fabric is darker than
the walls so you are naturally drawn to it and it sets a formal tone to the
room. The heading is very ornate, and coordinates with the quality and style of
the furniture and accessories of the living room.</span><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG" style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">A rouched valance with tails
provides a formal curtain for this living room. The <b><i>curtains</i></b> are
allowed to hang quite fully and held back at a low point with cord tie backs.
The use of sheers and such a full drape of fabric blocks the view out the
window and allows you to focus on the living room and the detail of the ceiling
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">What looks better at night
than luxury <b>curtains</b> drawn in your living room, they make the space
appear warm and cozy and add texture and color to the room.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Throughout the day the
curtains frame the window adding softness and design to the living room.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Get some ideas for unusual
types of curtains that can be used in the living room as decoration or as
functional curtains. The photographs will probably glimmer your imagination and
provide you with ideas to create original curtain design ideas of your own.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">It isn't necessary for<i> Curtains</i>
to be functional; they can be used purely for decorative purposes, adding design
flair. Here a lovely brass curtain rod is used and fabric appears to be draped
over the rod and the tied in a waisted form. It is a very novel and individual
approach to window drapery. It covers the window frames and breaks up the
window space form, softening the wall of blinds.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">This is a curtain design idea
that I have never seen before. For myself, I don’t like it but it does create a
talking point. As you can see different fabrics have been used for each side of
the window curtain and the tie backs. The more I look at it the more I dislike
it. Firstly I think that the fabric is too light compared to the upholstery
fabric of the chairs and sofas, it is in a different style and not in keeping,
secondly I feel that they are hiding the lovely detail of the windows behind. I
will stop there!<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">We don’t always have to have
heavy lined <b><i>curtains</i></b> for the living room. Here you can see sheers
have been used effectively as curtains, creating a soft and delicate look at
the windows. This curtain design idea creates an informal feel to the living
room space.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Once again, a brass curtain
rod has been used to create decorative window treatments in this living room.
These curtains are purely decorative and sit at the sides of the windows and
have a contrasting swag hanging from the top. This look formalizes the living
room, and is an idea for window treatments if you don’t need the privacy or
insulation properties of <u>curtains</u>, you solely require the aesthetics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Eloquent, glamorous, romantic and
charming – are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind when describing
the feel of such an indulgent style of interior decorating as a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">French Interior Design</span>.
With its elegant appeal of timeless drama, you don’t have to reside in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city> to enjoy the simple
sophistication of this popular decor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">The French Simplified Glamour</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This
enduring style of design has branched off in many different directions as the
years have gone by – but a true French Interior boasts of a particular Parisian
style that focuses on vintage pieces of furnishings, collectibles, and
beautiful antiques. Dreamy silk fabrics and textured wall coverings are thrown
in for good measure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The French spared no expense when
creating an interior design that would resonate through the years. Its
indulgence for the finer things in life; gold inlaid trims, chandeliers,
sculptures, marble, and other ornate luxuries all came together in a more
simplistic approach to glamour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Elements
of a French Interior Design<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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one word: intensity. The color </span><span style="line-height: 20px;">doesn't</span><span style="line-height: 15pt;"> really matter as much as the depth of
the color. It should be dripping with richness and opulence. If selecting
wallpaper, go with a heavy texture that feels luxurious to the touch.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Everything will have its place. Although the French Design is sophisticated and
dreamy, it is also comfortable and inviting – not a “hands-off” approach.
Choose original designed French furniture with its elegant, curved arms and
legs and richly dressed with upholstery fabric.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fine fabric will suit any French designed room well. Use tassel tie backs with
a touch of radiance that captures your eye, but </span><span style="line-height: 20px;">doesn't</span><span style="line-height: 15pt;"> overwhelm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="LTR"><strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Accessories:</span></strong></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Your lighting choices will be a main ingredient in
your accessorizing; chandeliers, wall sconces and lamps. Trim them out in gold,
feathers, crystals or other ornamental touches, to put the finishing “ta da!”
on this chic French Interior. Mirrors, whether actual antiques or replicas,
will fit nicely in any room. Richly colored throws will adorn your chairs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in most interior design styles that were implemented years ago, hard wood
flooring is the obvious choice. However, you don’t necessarily have to stick
with a dark color, choose a lighter shade if it fits your tastes better. Choose
oriental rugs to complete the floor and bring the room together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">Glass
curtains</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial;"> traditionally were
hung close to the glass to assure privacy and diffuse light, even when the
draperies were drawn open, and consequently they were placed just inside the
window frame, next to the top window sash, either to just above or just below
the apron, or mouldings, of the window sill. But it is also proper to have <b>glass
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">moulding
or just clear the floor when no draperies are used. And, increasingly, the new
popular window sheer curtains, used by themselves, hung on traverse rods, fall
to the floor. If you have built-in window seats, bookshelves, or radiators just
below the sill, don't try to conceal them with a glass curtain, but have your
curtain extend only to the sill or built-in surface. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After
obtaining the length, you will want to add to it extra inches for hems,
casings, headings and shrinkage. For your double top hem you will need 4 inches
(this includes a double fold-over for stiffness or for your heading). For your
double hem on the bottom, you will want at least 2% inches, although it is currently
fashionable to have a generous 5-inch hem at the bottom. If you plan to buy a
ready-made trim you need only one-half inch to use for the turn. Then also
allow at least 1 inch to each yard of curtain length for shrinkage, unless you
buy a shrink fast material. Generally speaking, as has been said, the problem
of shrinkage is more serious with a coarser weave. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Curtain
fabrics usually come in 36, 50, 72 and 90 inch widths. For under-curtains or <u>glass
curtains</u> you will want soft folds for which you plan to have 1% times the
width of the window in material. If your fabric is very sheer, allow for twice
the width. (This is the case with voile, orlon, nylon, fiberglass, etc.)
Measure the window from jamb to jamb for the average double hung window where
you will want the <b><i>glass curtain</i></b> to come within the framework of
the over draperies. But in the case of picture windows or window-wall glass
curtains, your traverse rod will extend beyond the window frame work some 3 or
4 inches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today
when a smooth, unified look is one of the things we expect from a good room,
built-in bookcases, desks, and even furniture, are designed to suit it. We
attempt to make furnishings seem so natural to the room that they are actually part
of its architecture. Curtains and draperies help to achieve this smooth-flowing
atmosphere, and when they too appear to be built in, the feeling is enhanced.
Cornices and valances go a long way towards uniting the drapery with the wall,
relating the window to the rest of the room. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">They
not only conceal the mechanics of the drapery operation, the rods and hooks,
and the window frame itself (which is apt to be anything but ornamental in an
older house or apartment), but they unite two or more windows, making them seem
one large unit, and they can be used decoratively to echo a color or wallpaper
or fabric pattern in the room. As they are, in a way, part of the architecture
of the room, they must be used judiciously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You
can actually use your wall paper to cover a wood or metal cornice or valance
board, or you can cover the boards with a correlated drapery material. Many
firms are now producing wallpapers and fabrics in exact duplicates, and some
fabric houses have groups of three correlated fabrics so that you can match
your valance and drapery in complementary colors and weaves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Other
ideas include mounting a group of small framed prints or photographs on your
valance; using stripes on a bias to match vertically striped draperies; using
the expensive fabric you could not afford for draperies in your valances;
covering them with the new wallpapers that simulate marble, brick, etc. If you
make a hobby of finishing woods, you might give an interesting wood finish to a
plain pine cornice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You
can buy unpainted hardwood cornices and valance boards at the hardware counter
of the drapery section of your department store. Some stores even have
assembled cornices with traverse rods installed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
you buy a ready-made cornice, it is safest to get an adjustable one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just
to make things clear, valances, cornices and swags are variations of the same
thing, the top finish of the window. A valance may be either hard or soft,
depending on whether it hangs from a wooden board or not. When it is a curving
piece of material with draped ends it is a swag, and when a swag is held at
either corner by rings it is a festoon. A cornice is usually a valance of straight rectangular
shape with the board parallel to the window whereas the valance board is at
right angles to the window like a shelf. Valances are often used to make a tall
window seem shorter, and to make a high ceiling lower. Swags provide color
contrast and interest to draperies without headings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
you or your husband is at all handy with carpentry tools, it is simple enough
to make your own cornice, however, since you need only nail together three
boards, each about % inch thick. The two side boards will be about 6 inches
long, the front board the width you wish the cornice to be. If you want to make
your cornice adjustable, take 3 boards for the front piece, and nail them
together with the center one on top, and overlapping the other two. To make the
cornice shorter, increase the amount of overlapping. Decrease it to make it
longer, pulling out the nails. Cornice brackets for attaching the cornice, or valance,
to the wall, may be bought in hardware stores and many stores carry them. One
part of the bracket plate is attached to the wall; the other to the cornice,
and a screw fits through holes in each. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Ensure that the 4 cords of
the tape are securely knotted at one end of the curtain. To Pencil Pleat the curtains
use the 2 outside cords of the 4 cords on the heading tape. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Hold the 2 outside cords and
with your other hand gently push the heading along the cords until the fabric
is pleated to its maximum, this forms the pleats. Ease the heading out again to
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Tie a knot to hold them in
place. Cut off the excess cord immediately past the knot to avoid a possible
strangulation hazard. Ensure the end of the<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">You will notice that the tape
has 2 levels of hook pockets. This allows you to vary the finished length of
your curtains. If you wish to hang the curtains below the track, use the top
row of pockets for the curtain hooks. If you require the tracks to be covered,
the bottom row should be <span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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strangulation hazard for children, the corded internal window covering must be
installed in such a way that a loose cord cannot form a loop 220mm or longer at
a height of less than 1600mm above the floor level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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installed to your satisfaction, the cords are tied and cut off the excess cord
immediately past the knot to avoid a possible strangulation hazard. Ensure the
end of the cord is minimum of 1600mm above the floor.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I
think when you want to revive and brighten up your home, a modern look is
great. A modern home is usually decluttered and looks fresh and clean. It is a
great idea to think about changes you can make in your house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To
update your home, it need not to be a stressful process and can be something
you gradually apply into through phases. It also does not need to cost you a
lot of money. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here
are just 3 ideas tips to help you accomplish a modern look to your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Home Decluttering </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">First
of all you should take a good look at what is already in your home. Before you
start buying anything new, get rid of what you do not need. Holidays are a
great time to do this as you can donate what you do not want to a local
secondhand store. Tackle one room at a time. Do not become too overwhelmed if
it seems too much to do at first. Start in the kitchen, and make your way to
the bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
you do not want to get completely rid of items that may mean a lot to you, you
can at least declutter it from the room. Try to aim for only two to three items
on a shelf or desk. By only choosing a few items to display, you can mentally
decide what is important enough to keep and what you may not want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Adding New Light</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It
is extremely important for the atmosphere you are going for at the time.
Changing your lighting does not need to be a huge task. You can start out
simply by changing your light bulbs. If you have static light switches change
them to dimmable light switches. Consider buying desk or floor lamps that suit
the style of your room. By replacing or adding just a few lamps, you will be
able to transform a dead space completely into a lively, bright place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Make
sure that your window spaces are not blocked, and natural light is allowed
inside of your home. These are often the most beautiful places in your home,
when you can see the sun coming through your window. Consider changing your
curtains to white or a light color so that more light can shine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Changing Colors</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
you are hoping to make your home feel new, a quick way to do this is change
your color scheme. For a modern touch, consider lighter colors, preferably
white. Of course, you can always pair this with another accent color of your
choice. Consider this to be a color that will pop. You can also work with
textures too, from wood to metal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You
can take this as far as you would like from repainting your entire home to just
adding a few accent pieces in your home. An easy way to do this without
spending too much money is to repaint a piece of existing furniture or a cheap
one you can find at a secondhand store. Even adding in one new different thing
can make a big change in the atmosphere of your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">By
applying these three simple changes, your home is already on its way to feeling
like an entirely new space for you and your family to enjoy. Do not get too
caught up on the whole process, but just take one step at a time, and soon you
will feel that you have a brand new home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222372093172906140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8783987770547322841.post-37496680787036299622015-03-10T21:43:00.000+02:002015-03-10T21:47:11.339+02:00Cheap and Easy DIY Ideas to Update your Bathroom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Because of the room getting numerous use, bathrooms
get ragged looking quicker than the rest of the house. The little room also
costs big cash to modernize and when those big cash are not in the budget, use
these cheap and easy DIY ideas to update your bathroom and give it an entirely
new interior design without undertaking a major home re-modeling project.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Now we will discuss some </span><span style="font-family: Arial; letter-spacing: -.75pt;">cheap and easy DIY ideas to
update and modernize your bathroom:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Using New Curtains:</span></strong><b><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Create
a new color scheme on the floor and work your way up by purchasing a colorful
new rug for the bathroom floor. Choose your favorite color in the rug, then
purchase a new shower curtain in that color and keep that color scheme going
with a new pair of window curtains. Installing a new double-curved shower
curtain rod will give you more elbow room inside the shower and an extra rod to
hand damp towels out-of-sight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A
new coat of wall paint, semi or high-gloss, will make clean-up easy and update
the bathroom for just a few bucks. Don’t be afraid to paint the bathroom
cabinets as part of the interior design scheme, and add new hardware to the
cabinetry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Add a few colorful accessories around
the room using other colors pulled from the new rug to give the updated space a
unified look. Art work can be placed on bathroom walls, just be aware of the
moisture and heat that permeates the air in the bathroom and select art work,
like painted ceramic tiles, to use in the interior design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Replacing Showerhead</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You can get a spa-like experience
while conserving water in your current shower with the right showerhead. With a
few twists of a pair of pliers or a pipe wrench, you can install a new
showerhead for less than 50 bucks. If you’re longing for a rain-shower head,
you can get the experience without re-doing water pipes, purchase a rain
showerhead that has an extension that fit right onto your current pipes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0cm;">Replace the Toilet Seat</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Get
a new toilet seat and install it yourself. This DIY update is not difficult and
for under 20 bucks you will make the most important bathroom fixture look new
again. Add new screw caps on the bottom (where applicable) and you’re done with
that updating task.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Caulk and Grout</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Old
caulking around the tub and sink looks dingy and dirty even when it’s clean.
Remove the old caulk with a scraper and replace it with new, a cheap and easy
DIY job that can be done for under $10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Clean
dingy grout lines with bleach (if white) or a specially formulated grout
cleaner to make it look new again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
the budget permits, invest in some new tiles and create a new vanity top, tub
or shower surround. Tiling is a simple DIY project that instantly transforms
any room of the home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Organizing your Bathroom</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Getting
all the grooming products organized is a very cheap and easy way to update the
look of a bathroom, plus it cuts down on time spent in the bathroom when you
don’t have to search for products. Purchase suction cup holders for shower
storage, decorative baskets or small bins to store toiletries on and under the
vanity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If
more storage is needed inside the bathroom, re-paint an old chest of drawers,
nightstand or bookshelf to match bathroom décor and place it in the room to
hold towels and toiletries. If there is no space for a piece of furniture,
install self-adhesive hooks or a clear-pocket shoe bag on the back of the door
and use as storage and keep things organized.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06222372093172906140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8783987770547322841.post-58274063441550416642015-03-06T15:28:00.000+02:002015-03-06T15:28:53.406+02:00How to Create Space for the Bedroom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A
familiar denominator that we can sympathize about is need of storage space. We
require more space to put our things. Looks comic when phrased like that, but
it’s the truth of the matter- another shelf, closet, or storage bin would make
our life easier. The bedroom often becomes a dumping ground for items that we
don’t have room for anywhere else. Our beloved stuff gets tossed on a chair,
crammed into the closet or piled up in the corner, making the one room of our home
that should be a retreat and place to unwind become the most stressful room of
the home. Re-claim your bedroom in style by trying some of these storage
solutions that will not only create storage solutions, but create a organized
interior design to your bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here
are some ideas to create more space to your bedroom:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">1- Floating Shelves</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The
idea of floating shelves are cheap and a simple DIY project that will create
storage space in any room without using up valuable floor space. Stack two or
three over a kitchen counter to hold glassware, spices or cookbooks. Mount one
over a desk for extra storage or beside a bed to create nightstand that will
hold a small lamp and alarm clock.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">2- Floating Bed</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This
idea is to create a ‘floating’ interior design in your bedroom by starting with
a floating bed. A DIY project that will mount the bed from overhead roof joists
using ropes or chains. The illusion of a floating bed can also be created by
building a wooden bed frame smaller than the mattress and tucking the cover
under the mattress. You will lose under-the-bed storage space with a Bed risers
are inexpensive and will give you an additional six to eight inches of
under-bed floating bed, but the floating theme for the room’s interior design
creates a modern and clean-line look.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Arial; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">3- Raised Beds </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Raising
the bed up a few inches to create a more dramatic look in the bedroom plus
provide additional storage space with bed risers may be the solution to a
decorative and storage dilemma if a floating bed is not the answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Bed risers are reasonably priced and
will give you an additional six to eight inches of under-bed storage space.
Plastic bins with lids designed to fit under beds provide a perfect storage
solution for shoes, sweaters or whatever else you need to get out of the way in
your bedroom. Storage space. Plastic bins with lids designed to fit under beds
provide a perfect storage solution for shoes, sweaters or whatever else you
need to get out of the way in your bedroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The
bedroom door or closet door can be used to create more closet space. There are
a variety of over-the-door hooks and storage bags on the market which can be
slipped over the top of any door in your home and used to hang coats, book
bags, out-of-season clothing or whatever else needs its own space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Decorative
bins or baskets can be tucked in many small spaces around the bedroom and used
to hold the items cluttering up dresser and nightstand surfaces.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Certain
furniture pieces can serve double duty and provide hidden storage along with
surface or seating space. A large ottoman with storage space under the top
cushion or a cedar chest can both be used as decorative storage and as a place
to sit and put on or remove shoes are two examples of bedroom furniture pieces
that can serve double duty and easily be incorporated into the existing or new
interior design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Tired of the way your home looks? Add a fresh, updated appearance to your home
with fabric! Sewing for your home can be quick and easy, and you'll have
professional results using timesaving methods that require a minimum of sewing
skills. If you don't sew at all, don't
give up! Many items can be created with
no-sew techniques. Guidelines are
available for selecting fabrics appropriate for your project . . . whether you’re
making the items yourself or having someone makes them for you. Fabric
furnishings add softness and a distinctive character to any room. You’ll discover almost limitless ways to use
fabrics in decorating with curtains, draperies, upholstery, bedspreads, dust ruffles
and tablecloths. Fabrics are both
attractive and practical on walls and ceilings or when used for room dividers,
padded headboards for beds, wall hangings, picture frames, pillows of all kinds
and shapes, storage devices and any number of other creative uses. Look for ideas as you browse through
decorating books and magazines or page through pattern books found at fabric
stores. Take time to observe the uses of
fabrics in store displays, model homes and even the homes of your friends. Don't try to copy ideas, however, but adapt
them to create your own one-of-a-kind items.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Fabric Choices</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Shopping for fabrics can be both fun and frustrating because
there’s an unlimited variety of fabric colors, textures and designs available.
Consider trying an idea used by professional designers by selecting a fabric in
a pattern and colors that you like as the basis for a room’s color scheme. More companies are now offering coordinating
fabrics that make designing your room a real delight. Wide fabric widths of 54", 60",
90" and even 120" mean less piecing and also reduce both cost and
sewing time. Bed sheets provide another
source for wide widths of fabric in the latest colors and patterns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Select fabrics that are appropriate for the intended use and
desired method of care. They should also
look well with the other furnishings in the room. Study design trends for current colors and
patterns and be alert to new ideas that are starting to appear in stores and
magazines. Then use these new colors and patterns to give your present
furnishings an updated look. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As you are planning your project and selecting the fabric,
consider the following guidelines:</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Know your budget limitations before you go out to buy.
Having a price range established help to eliminate some choices immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Take time to plan your project carefully. What colors are used in the room? How will one pattern complement or blend with
another? What will this item add to the
decor of the room?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Measure carefully and write down these dimensions to take
with you when shopping. Also include a
tape measure, pad, pencil, paint chips, fabric and carpet samples, so you'll be
prepared for comparing colors and purchasing items that you need for the
project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Be careful with color!
If you are considering either a bright or a dark color, will it be
placed where direct sunlight will hit it?
Some dark colors fade <i>very</i> quickly, and bright, intense colors will
stand out as <i>new</i><b> </b>when combined with older furnishings in a room. In situations such as this, choose more
subdued or grayed colors. And remember
that colors change dramatically when viewed under different lighting or with
different color combinations. Play it
safe by asking if a large sample is available to be taken out and viewed in the
intended setting. When samples are not
available, purchase a yard to try out in your home in both daylight and night
lighting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Examine the fabric construction before buying. Remember that
fiber content, type of yarn, fabric construction and finishing
techniques all play a part in determining the serviceability of the
fabric. As a rule, the tighter the yarns
are twisted, the longer the wear you can reasonably expect. The tighter the weave or higher the thread
count (number of threads per inch), the stronger the fabric. It pays to use
good quality fabrics for most decorating projects. The items last longer and
give a finer finished look. Consider,
too, the length of time you expect to
use these items. You'll need a better quality fabric for draperies that you
expect to last 10 to 15 years than you will for a pair of kitchen curtains that
you plan to replace in two or three years.
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<st1:placename w:st="on">Extension</st1:placename></st1:place> agent for help
or guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Carefully evaluate the appropriateness of the fabric,
color, pattern and texture, keeping the intended use in mind. Is the fabric sturdy enough for the intended
use? Is it soft enough to drape if you
want it to drape or crisp enough to hold a desired shape?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Ask for and read carefully any labels and hang tags that
are attached to, printed on or come with the fabric. These are important guides in knowing how to
care for your finished items. If using a
washable fabric, plan to pre-shrink it along with other materials, such as
buckram or linings. Do not wash a fabric if dry cleaning is recommended. Vacuum these items regularly to prevent dust
from accumulating on the fabric surface.
It is recommended that fabrics be thoroughly vacuumed, dry cleaned or
laundered after the pollen season for health reasons, especially if someone in
your household has allergies. Electronic
air cleaners or regular cleaning/changing of the filter on forced-air furnaces
will help to protect fabrics from dust.
Dust may also be removed by tumbling fabric items, such as drapery
panels, in the clothes dryer without heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Consider the size of a design when selecting fabric for
your project. Random patterns, small all
over prints and stripes are easier to work with than large, strongly defined
repeat patterns.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Figuring the extra yardage that is needed for matching a repeat can
become quite involved and add to the total cost of the project. If you fall in love with a large or dominant
pattern, be sure to purchase enough additional fabric to match patterns and
complete the project. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* If a vertical line is important, such as for window
curtains, be sure that any pattern is on-grain. Don't buy fabric that is
printed off-grain or that has been pulled off-grain during finishing or wrapping
on the bolt. Examine the fabric
carefully, and ask the sales clerk for help in determining if the fabric is
grain perfect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* If you are covering furniture or pillows, will the fabric
require a lining to prevent showing through?
Most window coverings will be more durable and save energy if they are
lined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Has the fabric been treated with a stain-repellant
finish? These finishes help in
maintaining the appearance over a period of time. To test the effectiveness of a stain
resistant finish, drop a small amount of water on a fabric sample. If the water beads up instead of soaking in,
the fabric will repel stains. After
laundering or dry cleaning, this protective finish may need to be reapplied either
by the dry cleaner or with a spray that can be purchased at retail stores. However, read hang tags and warranties
carefully for any precautions regarding recommended care and application of
additional finishes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Buy all the fabric you need at one time and make a note of
the dye lot number if available. Dye lots
differ, and what started as a raspberry color may turn brighter red in a later
shipment. If a fabric continues to be available over a period of time and you
decide to add more furnishings in the same or a coordinating fabric, be sure to
check colors carefully before purchasing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Textile products and fabric furnishings are expected to be
serviceable. Ask yourself which of the
following characteristics are most important--durability, comfort, care,
appearance, fashion or price. Use these
rankings as guidelines when making your final selections. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Remember . . . haste makes waste. Take time to think each project through
carefully. Allow time, too, to consider
creative ways of finishing your project.
A little extra time and some imagination can turn the ordinary into the
unusual and distinctive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* Enjoy the creative process you are experiencing. Then appreciate the praise and satisfaction you’ll
receive for a job well done!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;">Figuring Fabric Amounts</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Determining the amount of fabric that is needed for a
project can be confusing. However, it's
not really difficult! Purchased patterns
and project instructions give instructions for yardage and suggested pattern
placement for cutting pieces. You can
also make your own "layouts" just like those in pattern instructions
to make best use of fabric if using odd shapes and sizes. To do this, use graph
paper to draw rectangles to scale to represent widths of 45", 54" and
60" (or 90" and 120" widths if you know that you will be
shopping for these wider fabrics). Make
a number of copies to use as "master" forms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For each project, refer to the measurements you have taken
and sketch out the pieces you'll need (fronts, backs, sides) on your
master. These sketches will tell you how
many yards are needed for the width of fabric you are considering. If piecing is necessary, you will also be
able to determine how many "lengths" of fabric will be required to
complete the project. (Before you
actually purchase fabric, remember to consider any additional allowances that
may be needed for ½ inch seams, hems, directional patterns, fabric nap, design
repeats and loft from batting or filler.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">When figuring the amount of yardage needed, remember that
the primary rule for positioning seams is to make them as inconspicuous as
possible. That usually means that seams will be placed on the side, rather than
down the center of tablecloths and bedspreads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Use selvage edges when possible for sewing lengths of fabric
together. Be sure to add ½ inch seam allowances
to each piece for seams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Any design repeat must be measured and figured carefully
when purchasing fabrics. Small prints may
not be that noticeable, but larger prints can be as much as twenty or thirty
inches in length for one repeat. Measure
the repeat on the fabric you are considering and add to the required yardage of
each length to be pieced. (For instance,
there should be a full design repeat positioned along the top of each panel on
fabric-covered walls or along the top of each curtain and drapery panel.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If arranging pieces on a one-way design or napped fabric,
such as velvet or corduroy, be sure that all pieces are placed in the correct
(same) direction. Check to be sure that
patterns are matched when necessary and that large motifs are centered on
cushions and tablecloths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to be sure that you will have enough fabric to complete your project as you
would like for it to be finished.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fringe, tassels, braid, cording, lace, ribbons and bows add
distinction and character to otherwise plain items. Consider the decorating style in the room as
well as the weight and recommended care of fabric when you are selecting
trims. When planning the placement of
trimmings, mark guidelines with either a water-soluble marking pen or a marker
using ink that disappears. A glue stick will hold the trim in place while
stitching. Some trims can be attached
with fusible fabric or glue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today a call for of a curtain is such a
trend. Indeed, when a homeowner need privacy for their house or room but still
want to get the style and beautiful, they can use a curtain for covering the
windows. But sometimes, they don’t get the meaning except privacy. It means
that a curtain has another meaning except privacy such a beauty, elegance,
glamour, and more. Then how to choose the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">curtain
pattern</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">First of choosing the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial;">curtain
pattern</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">is texture. To select the texture of fabric curtains,
consider the atmosphere of the room to be created. In the formal room, you can
choose the material of silk or velvet. Other fabric choices that can be more
easily washable rayon fabric are a mix of fine and cotton sateen. As for the
rooms that are relaxed, you can choose a bloated linen or velvet fabric
wrinkled. Cotton cloth can also be easily coordinated with any room concept
because such a neat texture of wool fabric.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Second, in choosing the curtain pattern is
color. Color selection is based on whether the blackout curtains design will be
incorporated with the design of the room to sweeten zoom. If so, choose colors
that match the color of the curtain walls but darker, could also replace it
with a neutral color. Meanwhile, the use of bold colors is going to make
curtains stand out. Keep in mind, the rooms are much exposed to sunlight, the
color of the curtains with stripes will further beautify the look of the room.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Third of choosing the</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><u><span style="font-family: Arial;">curtain
pattern</span></u><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">is the style. Interior design rules, generally if the
furniture of the room already has a motif, let the curtain pattern image
appear innocent. Vice versa, if the furniture without motive, then choose
curtains with interesting motif. Common motif that many people enjoy and look
stylish is small motifs and neutral, for example, is a point and a line. Motifs
like this; it would seem to have a wonderful texture when viewed from a
distance. Select motif curtains that are still associated with the concept of
space in order to look harmonious.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">JLF
there is any one single key to turning out tailored, professional looking <b>curtains</b>
and draperies, it is measuring accurately before you start. Count on having
enough material to avoid a skimpy result, so that you won't be haunted as you
go along by that nervous feeling that you're not going to have enough material
to provide full hems and ample trim. Remember particularly that if you use a
hard-to-match color or an exclusive print, your fabric supplier may not have
any more material in stock when you discover that you've underestimated your
needs; and to avoid needless delays once you've begun, be sure you have
sufficient yardage. You can always use material you have left over for pillow
flounces, slipcover trim, valances, tiebacks, and so forth. On the other hand,
when measuring don't be too lavish, or you may end up with too much material in
your draperies or curtains with that clumsy, home-made look. As with every
other art from cooking to painting the trick is to strike a happy balance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Use
a steel tape or yardstick for measuring your windows. A dressmaker's measuring
tape will not assure an accurate measurement. But when you come to measuring
your material, a yardstick or steel tape may stretch your fabric, so use your
cloth tape. Lay the tape measure right on the material so that it will be in
line with the edge you are measuring. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It
goes without saying that you've made your decision as to what type of draperies
you plan to have before you purchase your fabric. And before you shop for
materials you want to have your measurements very firmly in mind. In fact, you
will benefit from keeping a little notebook for measurements window measurements,
size of valance, cornice, or swag you'll want to make, and how much material you'll
need for the glass <i>curtains</i>, the draperies, the valance, the lining,
etc. You can also enter in this book comparative prices on fabrics and
hardware. Before you shop then, you will have measured the window and
approximated the length and width of curtains and draperies, and in addition
the allowance you will want to make for casings, headings, shrinkage, hems, and
other details. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The
first step in measuring is to measure each window in a room. Sometimes even
windows right next to one another are of different heights, especially in older
apartments and often even in new homes where some structural detail may have
caused the builder to place the windows at different levels. You may find as
great a variation as two inches, and since one advantage in having draperies is
that they can conceal structural unevenness in a room, you will want to know
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Measurements
you will need for each window are 1) the width from trim to trim; 2) the length
from top window sash to sill; 3) the length from top window sash to just below
the apron; 4) the length from top window sash to floor; 5) the length from
above the window frame to floor; and 6) for draperies, the width from outside
the window frame to baseboard or floor. Measurements will depend on what type
of window treatment you plan. On the whole, it is possible to generalize that
glass <u>curtains</u> generally require measurements for within the window frame,
whereas draperies, which are hung from above the window, also extend below it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Increasingly
you will find fabulous synthetic <b>curtains</b> and drapery fabrics in the
stores. Whether it is a "concealed" plastic that is, a plastic you
would never dream was plastic unless you were told, such as a velvet pile of
nylon or a filmy lace or whether it is a fabric more easily recognized as
synthetic, such as rubber-like shower curtain material or plastic film, there
are certain advantages you should appreciate and certain things you should know
about these test-tube materials. First of all, not all plastics have the same
properties; try to get a brand name plastic or synthetic that is labeled and
tells what it will do. Follow directions for laundering, cleaning and care.
Inquire as to the fiber blend if the material is not a pure plastic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In
sewing plastic film materials, handle them lightly. Try not to baste, tack or
pin, as you won't be able to repair the holes made. Use Scotch tape instead for
preliminary marking, or try paper clips or weights. Don't press or crease your
plastic fabric, either. Plastics of this type are easily stitched. Use a fine
needle and a mercerized thread, or if sewing a nylon or other plastic fiber
fabric, use nylon thread. These threads are said to possess the pliability of
cotton, with the strength and elasticity of nylon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Newest
of the synthetics is orlon, a synthetic fiber which is said to be virtually
indestructible by the elements that is, by sun, light and heat. Orion can be
hung at windows that get strong sunlight or over radiators without fear that
this will ultimately weaken them. While nylon has what is called "static
electricity" and has a tendency to stick to the windows, orlon is not
affected in this way. Orion is little sheerer than nylon, with a trifle more
body, and because of this you can get a good drape with it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nylon
today is being produced in a wide range of traditional weaves and in many
beautiful colors; in its sheer and marquisette forms it leads the other
synthetics in sheerness and softness and in the delicacy of its colors. Nylon
marquisette is the most practical of the nylon fabrics, taking the place of
conventional sheer cottons and rayons, but bringing a new laundering ease.
Nylon ninon, more opaque than the marquisettes, is a favorite for draperies,
glass <i>curtains</i> used without draperies, and for wall-to-wall draw
curtains. Nylon lace retains its shape after washing and need not be stretched.
Lighter and sheerer than lace woven of conventional cottons, it has an almost
silvery sheen. Other glass curtain possibilities of nylon include a new tricot
novelty weave, white on white Jacquards, satin weaves, sheer plain weaves
embroidered in white with little flowers, very sheer novelty striped taffetas,
and faille. There is also a closely- woven voile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Deterioration
is not a serious factor with plastic fibers of a glossy type, and strong
sunlight affects nylon, for example, less than taffeta and silk. But dull yarns
are more quickly harmed by exposure to sunlight, and nylon velvets and other
pile fabrics should not be hung at windows that get long exposure to sun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fiberglas
is heavier than nylon or orlon, but because it is spun from actual marbles of
limpid glass, it has a quality of translucence and a delightful shimmering
quality. It is available in many pastel shades, and makes an effective
wall-to-wall drapery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You
can put draperies of plastic or fiberglass away for winter or summer without
fearing mildew. Plastic and glass fabrics are easy to keep clean because they
shed dirt and dust. If the dyes and finishes are color- fast, then washing
presents no problem, and since the fibers are smooth and don't hold water, the
fabrics dry quickly. The spun nylons, cut into soft, fuzzy yarns, dry more
slowly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As
you can see the subject of fabrics is a vast one, with many variations and
possibilities offered the discriminating. It is foolhardy to make rules about
which fabrics go with which styles of decorating, as contemporary decoration
increasingly adopts materials associated with periods and schools of design no
longer fashionable, and brings them up to date with modern colors and methods
of manufacture. Thus brocades, taffetas, matelass6s (which are made of soft
double compound fabrics with a quilted appearance) are in high style once more
as decorative fashion takes its cue from far-away places or the past. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Today,
for example, there is new interest in documentary fabrics. Documentaries are
not merely the small, repetitive patterns of calico for use in French
Provincial or Early American rooms, that many people think them to be. They are
rather those fabric designs that were worked out long ago by craftsmen as, for
example, a French artist in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Paris</st1:city></st1:place>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Louis
XVI, or by a pioneer farm woman in the days of the settling of our own country.
Those from abroad may have found their way into American hands with our clipper
ships or <st1:place w:st="on">Nantucket</st1:place> whalers, wrapped around
some jewel or ornament a sailor was bringing home. They are, in other words,
documents of the past, and in color and pattern they bring back the flavor of
other days and ways of life, and so they include not only the small-scale
cretonnes but the large-scale chintzes, elegant damasks and brocades. If you
have a period room, the good documentary fabrics will complement the mahogany,
fruitwood, walnut, maple, pine or whatever wood you have that was used by
cabinetmakers of the period you have adopted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">On
the whole, however, for modern rooms, we might sum up by stating that nylon,
fiber glass, marquisette and ninon nets, gauze, taffeta, satin, raw silks,
moires, denims and sailcloths, monk's cloth and homespun, are good. Metallic
accents are used. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For
French Provincial in the country, use homespun colors, calicos and cottons, toile
de Jouy and documentaries. For city French Provincial use, silks and deeper
colors, more decisive patterns should be employed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">For
Early American use small quiet chintzes, calicos, ginghams and other cottons of
this type, hand-blocked linens and cretonnes. For Victorian consider lace, the
pile fabrics and brocades. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Queen
Anne, Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and other 18th century styles can
associate well with richer satins, silk brocades, damask, moire, and chintz
although Queen Anne is more simple than Chippendale. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">General
principles when selecting a fabric are: When you shop for fabrics ask what
special qualities the fabric has, whether it should be washed or cleaned, and
how to care for it. If it is labeled, read the label before buying it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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