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Common Window Blinds Mistakes, According to Decor Experts

In Domicile Blinds Tips by Connie Powell

Full article with thanks to: homesandgardens.com/interior-design/window-blind-mistakes-to-avoid Choosing new blinds isn’t as seamless as it seems – these are the most common mistakes to avoid in the process. When it comes to choosing new blinds, it is easy to think that you can’t go too far wrong. As long as they protect against sunlight and fit into your overall scheme, there …

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Home Decor: How Do I Clean My Windows Correctly?

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Here’s how to get your windows sparkling clean and streak-free. Full article with thanks to: housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a37779321/how-to-wash-windows Washing your windows may not be your favourite household chore, but it’s a huge payout for minimal effort—and it’s really not that difficult. “Dust, pet dander, pollen and smoking residue all become aerosolized and stick to your windows, creating a dirty haze,” says Ken …

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Create Your Own Roller Blinds

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Full article with thanks to: housebeautiful.com/home-remodeling/diy-projects/a35226507/diy-roman-shades Ah, window treatments: They just may be the most overlooked part of a home’s design. Designers agree they’re a foundational part of any room’s design (after all, they often take up more square footage than anything besides the walls and floor covering), yet they’re often an afterthought in the design process. And while the daunting array …

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Creative Ways to Dress Your Bathroom Window

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Here’s some useful tips on different ways to dress your bathroom window. Full article with thanks to: realhomes.com/design/ways-to-dress-small-bathroom-windows Small bathroom window dressings that make an attractive focal point. Compact bathroom spaces complete with tiny windows can feel dingy and neglected, but they don’t have to. There are lots of different ways to dress small bathroom windows in a way that …

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How Can I Dress My Tall Windows?

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Full article with thanks to: houzz.co.uk/magazine/decorating-10-creative-ways-to-dress-tall-windows-stsetivw-vs~33214428 Dressing windows is a difficult enough job as it is, but when you’re faced with huge panes of glass, the challenge becomes an even greater one. The temptation is to throw up a pair of cream curtains and be done with it, but that might not finish off your room to its best advantage. …

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How To Install A Window Plant Box

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Full article with thanks to: bhg.com/gardening/container/plans-ideas/how-to-plant-window-box Window boxes are a blank slate for you to design and plant in. If you plant them right, the design options for a successful window box are endless. Window boxes give gardeners an affordable outlet to do what they love most: experiment. Known as one of the first living walls, window boxes have been …

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What Are The Benefits Of Venetian Blinds?

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Full article with thanks to: houzz.co.uk/magazine/9-reasons-to-dress-your-windows-with-a-venetian-blind-stsetivw-vs~96935466 With their modern style and easy-to-adjust horizontal slats, Venetian blinds are super-versatile and look good just about anywhere. Here are nine great reasons to have them in your home. They create a neat, graphic lookVenetian blinds add a modern, minimal feel to a room while still being practical. In this contemporary bathroom, the white …

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Window Dressing Advice From An Architect

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Full article with thanks to: housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/windows/a37062849/george-clarke-window-treatments-advice George Clarke knows an amazing space when he sees one. The architect and TV presenter are well-versed in the challenges of styling all periods of properties from Victorian and mid-century to contemporary new builds, he has turned his attention to all things window treatments. Here, George shares his answers on how to choose blinds that …