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Enhance the Look of Your Home With Window Treatments
Enhance the Look of Your Home With Window Treatments – Today’s guest blog is by The Law Office of J. Ridge Hicks. The opinions expressed by the author in this and all guest blogs are not necessarily those of Gotcha Covered.
Enhance the Look of Your Home With Window Treatments
When designing the interior of a home, the look of the windows plays a huge role in the overall feel and aesthetic value. The window blinds and shades that are installed in different rooms of your home will usually vary in size. The way you select your window coverings may depend on the climate of your region, the mere location of the home, or simply personal preferences. Redecorating with new window blinds or window shades can actually change the appearance of the home. If you are trying to sell an old house, for example, adding new window treatments can also increase the home’s market value.
Residents of tropical areas or regions that have a relatively humid atmosphere throughout the year, might select window coverings that can be opened completely up to let the breeze in. This allows maximum airflow in and out of the rooms to help with ventilation. On the other hand, places that have prolonged winters and chilly winds may want to choose window treatments that offer more insulation, which may be kept closed for longer periods of time. Some homes may have sliding windows or doors, that may require vertical blinds.
Independent of locality and other basic environmental factors, the selection of window blinds and shades can vary with an individual’s personality. Some people may want window blinds that cover an entire wall because they may prefer a lot of sunlight in the room or simply because the view outside is magnificent.
Revamping your windows is also a good way is to add some vibrant colors to your room. This can change a boring room into a real showpiece. For example, if the walls are all white, add a little color contrast to really brighten the look of the room. Almost any color could work with white, so let your imagination run wild. If you are open to more bold and loud colors, there are many color choices to choose from.
In case you have pets or children in the house, you should consider window treatments that are easier to clean. You should also consider window treatments with child safety features, if you have kids at home, in order to avert accidents and injuries. If your windows are directly exposed to sun glare and scorching heat, you may want to consider blackout shades. These shades will help keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Give Gotcha Covered a call for other amazing ideas to make your home stand out.
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