By: Fabiola Grosshan
Submitted: 2010-05-28 06:40:30 | Word Count: 477
Your home’s windows are one of the most stand-out elements of its interior design. If you’re hoping to give your home a fresh new look, remodeling your windows is a great place to start. Here are five of the latest trends in window design to help you get started.
Go Natural
The growing popularity of green living alternatives and a rising environmental awareness has led to an increase in the use of organic and natural materials in interior design. Eco-friendly materials like bamboo, rattan and other kinds of woven straw are now being seen more and more as materials for top of the line window blinds and shades. If you live in San Diego, window blinds stores that offer natural window treatments include Sunset Blinds and Harmony Blinds and Shutters. Organic materials lend a unique texture to your window treatments that is both earthy and elegantly modern.
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Layer Shades
Layering your window with shades enables you to have added light control. A sheer shade can be used when you want to have shade but also want to let in an even amount of daylight into the room. You can layer a blackout shade onto the same window for when you want to block out all light and have some privacy. Blinds Galore, Harmony Blinds and Shutters and Made in the Shade are three popular and well-reviewed local San Diego window treatment stores that offer plenty of shade options.
Metallic Colors and Surfaces
Metallic surfaces are back in style, both due to their modern appeal and their appeal to retro design sensibilities. Bronze, gold and silver fabrics layered with sheers have become more popular in today’s window treatments, creating a look that is at once classic and contemporary.
Add Your Own Trim
Personalized window treatments are definitely in. Adding decorative embellishments, such as specially picked trims, to your standard shades and window curtains gives you an opportunity to express yourself creatively and add a touch of personalized flair to your window design. Don’t be afraid to experiment. From lace fabric to beads, almost anything can serve as trim decoration.
Rugs and Pillows
If you have floor to ceiling windows or bay windows in your living room or bedroom, you can decorate them with rugs and pillows for lounging. Especially if you have bay windows decorated with traditional flowing curtains, some comfortable seating can add a touch of luxury. Make sure to shop around local San Diego rugs stores in addition to the big chains, as there are some great finds to be had by visiting smaller retailers. Decorative rugs also enable you to easily change the mood of your window décor without having to install or uninstall any hardware.
