Color Changes Everything! Colorful Drapery

contemporary living room design by new york interior designer Eileen Kathryn Boyd

Sometimes it takes a photo to illustrate just how powerful color can be, and in this case, colorful fabric.  Here in the south, color on the walls is the typical approach, so I thought these exceptional examples of saturated color at the window were so worth publishing!

traditional living room design by miami interior designer Brown Davis Interiors

Here in the south, we love red, and lots of it.  Aren't these persimmon draperies full of energy and glamor?

traditional living room design by miami interior designer Brown Davis Interiors

Purple and grey are no longer the neutral approach.  Aubergine (purple) speaks of elegance and creativity. Mix in some crystal and some faux fur and you have a luxurious room inviting to the best of us.

traditional living room design by miami interior designer Brown Davis Interiors

Not ready to add color from head to toe?  Take it in stages with a cuff or band on your drapery.  This red and sage green striped valance is attached separately to the hardware.  No long term commitment here,  as the cuff can be removed and a new one crafted to suit a new color scheme.

Any way you choose to approach color, don't be afraid to add some flair and personality to your windows and rooms through wonderful fabrics.  Not sure how to make that happen?  Seek the help of a professional--she will help you take your ideas and dreams into reality.

Trunk show: Color Trends and Fun

We had a super time last Monday at my Trunk Show highlighting color tends in paint and fabric.
A great girls night out. A little wine and cheese, some fabulous fabrics and colors, and most of all, excitement and laughter when we dreamed how these yummy materials could transform our spaces !
Looking forward to presenting to another wonderful group in March at a local neighborhood woman's club. Decorating and color are exciting and inspiring!

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A touch of glam for her bedroom

Just completed the drapery installation for this lucky young lady's room. The lilac silk draperies are fabulous and trimmed just right with this acrylic ball fringe. It's like having a whole collection of glass lining the windows and reflecting light gracefully into the room
Sometime I am asked if trims are still in when it comes to drapery. These panels are proof trim is still in!
Stay tuned for the bedding to coordinate. Delivery next week !

Specialty Windows: Options for Beauty

 Many times we fall in love with a home for the amazing windows and light that a grand room offers. Two story walls of windows, open spances of glass bringing the outside in are so attractive and archtecturally appealing when we are deciding on a new home.  Fast forward a few months and those windows are causing a few issues that we are not as happy with, like oppressive heat and sun, glare on the LED TV at just the right time as to interfere with prime football watching, fading on the textiles in the room, or even that the stand of trees in the backyard has been removed.  We have heard all these reasons and more when the request comes for help to tame the windows but preserve their beauty.

 Not to fear, there are some lovely solutions for specialty windows, many in fact.  Some filter light, others block it out.  All insulate, some more than others--depending on your needs and taste.  After all, this is about custom window treatments. Each of these specialty shapes is made specifically for your windows.  We take great care to fit each shade and often make templates to assure a perfect fit.

 Rectangular windows have the most options and shades for these windows can be fashioned to open and close, even from the top down. Motorize these shades for the ultimate in convenience, especially if they are up high and beyond your reach.

 Specialty shapes like these triangular and trapezoid windows are not a problem--we can cover them with light filtering, glare reducing Silhouettes to allow you to preserve your view.

 Even art-like architecture like these circular windows below can be enhanced by just the right treatment,  The top openings of this beautiful window are accented even more with the lower windows treated with Duettes.  What do you think?

 If you are a traditionalist and love the beauty of natural wood, how about a specialty shutter for your  arhed windows?

If you have a challenging group of windows that are in need of a solution for beauty and practicality, we offer in home consultations to discuss the possibilities.  Or you may visit our showroom at 26 Webb Street, Suite 5, in Historic Roswell, 30075

Hunter Douglas Pirouette--The Best of Both Worlds

 Pictures speak volumes, and the illustration of the elegance of soft filtered light in a spa-like, fabulous bath say more than I can about the impact of the right window treatment.  Many of us need our window treatments to do more than just one thing--not just provide privacy, or just block the glare, or just look lovely as a finishing touch to our decor. 

 In the case of the Pirouette, you can have it all.  The shades open to reveal sheer fabric that reduces glare, filters UV rays, and provides a degree of daytime privacy.  If you choose a subtle color as above, they blend in with your trim and become part of the architecture of your room.

If you have a stunning lake or mountain view, this does not have to be sacrificed--you can see through the sheer. Best of all is that the treatment raises and rolls into the headrail at the top of the window frame to virtually disappear when not needed.  No wonder so many of our lake, golf course, and mountain view homeowners have opted for this fabulous window treatment.

Worth mentioning--in the room above, the direct sunlight was likely fading this richly colored oriental rug.  With the addition of the Pirouette, there is now some UV protection to preserve the rug, while still permitting a view out the window.

We offer in home consultations if you would like to learn more about how you can have both beauty and functionality at your windows.  Or you may visit our showroom at 26 Webb Street, Suite 5, in Historic Roswell, 30075

Hunter Douglas Luminettes--Modern Drapery for your Windows

 In today's decorative quest for clean, simple, and a bit modern window coverings, Luminettes have a number of great choices for your windows.  At times, especially in the suburbs, the whole idea of a vertical has a bad image.  "Oh no, not those noisy verticals with the clanky chain at the bottom."  Believe me that is not the case with these beautiful modern draperies for your large or small windows. This elegant bedroom featuring the drapery option is testament to this.  How lovely is this?

 If you desire a sheer to filter light or provide a daytime privacy option, layering is a possibility.

 For those of you downsizing and moving to smaller quarters in a condo, a finishing touch of a drapery rod and finial will provide the detail of modern drapery but with a traditional touch. The rod is a paint finished drapery pole equipped with the track needed for a smooth gliding open and close over large windows.

I've worked with clients who have excitedly moved into their high rise condo in Midtown, complete with a spectacular view of downtown.  After a less than restful few nights of non stop lights, then a consultation for drapery to block light, but preserve the view is often requested.

 Here is a great series of photos to illustrate the wonderful effect of these modern sheers.  First open to the view.

 Then with the sheer fabric open to filter light, cut glare, and provide modest daytime privacy.

 Then finally with the vanes closed, offering privacy and light blocking.  There are variations that provide even more darkness if that is your preference.

 How lovely---covering a window with a handsome drapery rod to finish the look.

If you desire a more modern sleek look, then the color coordinated headrail may suit you.  In either case, these modern, beautiful draperies are a lovely alternative for your updated decor.

And of course these treatments can be motorized for operation with a remote!

If you would like more information, please ask for an in home consultation. We are happy to show you the possibilities for your windows.  Or you may visit our showroom at 26 Webb Street, Suite 5, in Historic Roswell, GA 30075

Hunter Douglas Shutters--Quality, Innovation, and a First Class Guarantee

 Specialty shape windows? Not a problem, in fact they are a beautiful enhancement when you choose to dress your windows in classic stained shutters, especially if they are Hunter Douglas Heritance Hardwood  Shutters.  The arch top windows in this two story room are now works of architectural art.

 Sometimes a client will ask "can you hang drapery over shutters?" The answer is "Yes!". Take a look at this combination of classic shutters and elegant drapery.  The best of both--privacy and light control from the Hunter Douglas shutters and the personal expression of beautiful drapery to complement your room's color scheme.

Truview offers a nearly unobstructed view. The tilting mechanism is artfully hidden so you have a clear look at your view!  This has been by far the most popular feature out clients have chosen this year.  A Clean, simple classic look.

 And as with all Hunter Douglas products, these shutters come with a Lifetime Guarantee from a national company with an established history of quality and guarantees of performance on their product line.

Want to learn more? Inquire about our in home consultations or visit our showroom at 26 Webb Street, Suite 5 in Historic Roswell 30075.  Your art for windows awaits!