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Decorating a window, let alone a whole home, can often be a daunting task for many people. When faced with the enormous selection of materials, colors, products and styles, it may cause anxiety and confusion when trying to determine the best aesthetic and functional solution for a project. Initially, one should determine what a window treatment needs to do for the room. Usually, the basic functional requirements are one, or all, of the following: privacy, light/glare control, heat/draft insulation and sun damage protection.

Of course, there are applications where the aesthetic beauty of a window treatment is the primary consideration for the homeowner and functionality takes a back seat. It is important to note however, that direct sunlight will cause significant damage to upholstery, carpeting, hardwood and artwork over prolonged exposure. Sun fade and rot are two very important considerations when choosing the appropriate window treatment, even if privacy and increased insulation are not.

The next step is to determine the overall style you are looking for. There are many beautiful blind solutions available today that offer the customer an ‘all in one product’ answer. The term hard window covering is often used to group blinds under one heading, however there are several styles of blinds that look and feel like soft flowing sheer and drapery. If a more formal, elegant, or traditional window treatment is preferred a layered, more elaborate, design may be the best alternative.

With this approach you can combine the cost effective functionality of a privacy blind to the soft flowing fullness of a sheer or embroidered organza along with a drapery over treatment, such as side panels or valance. Current trends, with regard to drapery fabrics, are focused on lined side panels hung on decorative hardware. This design provides a single layer solution for north facing windows, however if direct sunlight is a concern one should always add a blind or sheer to filter the damaging UV rays of the sun. Without a sun filtering layer the room would be darkened and closed off when the drapery is drawn. A layered treatment provides not only the necessary sun control, but also allows the homeowner to maintain their view while allowing natural light into the room.

If, you have any decorating questions, or are looking for design ideas, I’d be more than happy to answer your emails in future additions of ‘The Connection’. Or simply stop by our showroom and view a comprehensive selection of fabrics and blinds.

The decoration of a reading room with Feng Shui requires a number of special considerations to achieve harmony and mental development that allows us to feel at ease. For Feng Shui, books generate energy that can be negative when it accumulates, for this reason, libraries should not be left behind who is reading or working. Can not be avoided it is advisable to install a door or a partition between the library and the individual.

Another element that we cherish is the energy level of electrical wiring, for distorting the energy, to avoid this phenomenon, hide the wires.

The other major factor which must be the health care, which prevents the energy emanating from the pond and libraries are sick. The shape of the library must be square or rectangular to bring good luck. If I had another way, we must place custom-made to change the shape of the room.

It is essential to keep the area clean and neat always leave a mess or avoiding coffee cups or dishes. If we have a desk in the library, we must place it so that it is dominating the space and facing the door, to watch everything that enters or leaves.

The lighting in the library Feng Shui:

Lighting is a very sensitive issue in a library, which should allow comfortable reading in all areas of the room. The light must be strong enough for easy reading, but not enough to cause eyestrain. Reflexes should also be avoided. Natural light must come from one side to reduce shadows.

A window at the desk guarantees a powerful light and comfortable. The library or bookstore should have enough space for our books in a very loose, so that does not accumulate negative energy. The bookends are made of wood, metal or stone, representing the element (earth). They must also register large wax candles, representing the fire element. The order in the library is essential, but is hampered by issues such as size and type of books, which tend to make chaos. It is advisable to alternate groups of books with books placed vertically placed horizontally. The holes that are left between a set and another create a feeling of lightness that prevents visual saturation. We can add some pictures, standing on the backs of books, or supported in their caps. It creates an interesting effect, the combination of framed photos, along with others without a frame. We can also put various objects such as vases, miniatures, jewelry and toys in front of books.

You can add plants or flowers to enhance the positive influence, but must be very healthy to be positive. Every corner of furniture or column forming an angle of 45 degrees with where we sit is a threat (invisible poison arrow or sword). The columns are lined with mirrors or a prism can be placed to soften the angle, we can also lining it with fabric and plants.

Feng Shui Furniture:

The shape, materials and location of the furniture is of great significance in Feng Shui; it can help or hinder the flow of energy (chi). The furniture should be preferably of wood, with rounded tips to avoid cutting chi. Among the forces of prosperity and abundance, you must also place an object and a gold plated metal.

The paintings and sculptures that could be placed in the library should raise the spirit, so that all art should avoid disturbing, sad or dark.

If you want a color combination that has been kept alive for many years and want it to look modern for a long time, the ideal solution is the black and white, blue and white or red and white.

A spectrum of colors that combine with a single color white is always a classic. Just add a dash of color as emphasis and never will be wrong.

In turn, they can purchase or make blankets for your chair with a striped design and cotton fabric. This is not only economic, but also lengthens the life of the chair. If you decide to use black and white, add some red pillows. If you are going to use blue and white, they can choose yellow cushions!

It’s easy to create window treatments for this color scale. They can add a ribbon of black, blue or red, if they have plain white curtains. For more color, you can mix tapes of different colors.

Paint all picture frames with blue, black or red. In addition to being stylish and durable, this is also one of the simplest combinations, so they can encourage it at home.