It’s that time of the year when you don your cleaning gear and get the house ready for the busy summer season. This is the time of revival, reflected in every aspect of nature. Trees standing tall in a canopy of green, gardens in full bloom, fields washed in sunlight – glorious sights everywhere telling us that summer is almost…
Natural light affects us in more ways than one. Each one of us has experienced a sudden lift in spirits as the sun comes out. In the winter, the long beams of the sun trace a path of happiness throughout the house, that immediately dissipates the gloom and chill of the winter. Similarly, in summer, the glow of the summer…
What Are Venetian Blinds? When it comes to dressing up your windows, Venetian Blinds are a classic choice. They are stylish, aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, and most importantly extremely versatile and functional. They offer fantastic light control and privacy for your homes. They are available in a variety of materials like metal (aluminum), vinyl, fabric, and wood. Fabric and…
What is a Venetian Blind? Venetian blinds are window blinds made of horizontal slats. The name ‘Venetian’ comes from their place of origin which is predictable, Venice in Italy. They date back to as early as 1794 when they were used to replace curtains and shutters. Over the years they have evolved further, become more practical and versatile to meet…
Recessed windows are the talk of the town these days. If you like a retro look for your house, go for recessed windows. Recessed windows are ones that are fixed inside a recess or alcove of sorts within the wall. As a result, there is a distance between the window and the wall that surrounds it. Recessed windows add a…
While curtains and drapery require thorough cleaning, and it is difficult to go through the process, taking them out of their rods and hardware is a fairly simple task. However, it might be a tad difficult when you have Venetian blinds, for there are the hardware and the cord loops that need to be taken down if you need to…
Window accents have many layers of functionality. They are opted for many reasons. Choosing each aspect of home decor warrants for certain decision making and self-negotiation skills. With the booming worldwide web, picking has now become easy and stressful at the same time. This is because of the wide range of options present. Another factor to note is the evolution…
Blinds are not only a functional addition to your house but also give a facelift to the décor of the interiors by making the windows and doors in your house stand out. Blinds improve heat insulation and light-filtration which otherwise is handled rather poorly by barren glass windows. Blinds also help enhance the efficiency of the air conditioner or heater…
Caring for your Blinds Choosing the right window treatment for your windows can be a challenging task. Being bombarded with a variety of window shades and blinds of different designs, colors and patterns makes the task of zeroing down on a single covering prove to be quite a time consuming affair. Once you have successfully made a choice it is…
Glass windows and doors with glass panels look great when installed in the house. These have a special effect on the overall ambiance of the house by allowing more natural light to enter inside the house. This makes the house look more open and welcoming. The view of the outside also makes for a delightful sight, especially if your house…
