Windows, Doors & Walls

Making draperies is quite intricate. Buying them are quite expensive. Drapes are there for insulation in the winter, are elegant and really formalizes a window or windows. They are...

Adding or replacing shutters is a simple task that can help dress up your home's exterior. While shutters were once invaluable in covering windows and protecting the glass (which could be hard to...

Decorating the glass panes in a French door with stained glass paint will provide a small degree of privacy and a lot of style. You can paint each pane one solid color, or create a design of...

It is always nice to display images of important events or family members on the walls of your home. These pictures can bring up memories of the times past and can also serve as exceptional...

Bermuda shutters, also referred to as Bahama shutters, are commonly found on homes in tropical regions. The shutters not only provide functionality against the tropical elements, but have become...

Roman shades are window blinds that are raised and lowered with the pull of a cord. The shades fit neatly inside the window frame when lowered. As a Roman shade is raised, horizontal panels are...

From curtains to valances to non-traditional treatments, creative ideas can add a sense of whimsy and fun to your windows. Unexpected fabric choices as well as curtain rod selections add a...

When thinking about options for basement window coverings, one of the most important factors is light. Because basement windows generally are small and close to the ground, they don't let in as...

Window seats provide an attractive focal point to a room, along with guest seating and a bright and relaxing place to sit and read a book. The under-seat storage is an added bonus for smaller...

Roman shades can work well in many spaces, ranging from clean and contemporary rooms to traditional spaces. They can work well alone as a window treatment, or you can hang Roman blinds behind...

Wood blinds are stylish, classy and add elegance to any room in your home. They are durable and can be used in most windows, except areas of high moisture such as bathrooms. Although wood blinds...

It is necessary to hang double curtain rods when you have a lighter curtain behind a heavier curtain or drape. The lighter curtains are often lace or sheers to help give some semblance of privacy...

Mini blinds provide needed privacy for homeowners and also contribute to the overall look and feel of a room. Although mini blinds are easy to install, some homeowners prefer to have them...

Magic Blinds work just as well as curtains to block out the sunlight while functioning like blinds. The design comes in many different colors and patterns for you to choose from. The blinds simply...

People in the suburbs and the cities have been decorating their homes with flags for years. You have seen flags representing NASCAR favorites, football teams and seasonal flags as well. You can...

Wood blinds add warmth to a room, allow you to control light, and can also help insulate the room. Wood blinds are usually constructed from ramin wood or bass wood. Bass wood is the best choice as...

Wood blinds can add a classy and elegant touch while performing a basic function of keeping light out of any home. These blinds, although beautiful, can come with a hefty price tag. It can be more...

Newer homes often feature huge picture windows in gigantic family or living rooms that prospective buyers fall in love with at the time of purchase. Often after moving into the home, they find...

Raffia, or raphia, window treatments are made from the woven fibers of the raffia palm tree, which grows in the Amazon and other areas of West Africa. Raffia blinds are a popular and inexpensive...

Window blinds can provide a nice, decorative element in any home while also providing the basic function of keeping sunlight from seeping in. There are a few reasons why your blinds might not fit...

Wood blinds are elegant additions to any home decor and provide a basic function at the same time. These blinds can be expensive; and if you know how to make alterations and repairs yourself, it...

Window treatments can range from simple to lavish, but nothing is simpler than a window scarf. You can simply drape a scarf valance over a curtain rod, or you can create a display with a variety...

Window blinds can add functionality and style to any home decor, because they are available in a variety of materials and styles such as wood, vinyl, aluminum or cloth. Some blinds vary in cost...

Many of us would love to have an interior decorator come into our homes and create custom-made window treatments for our windows. But let's face it, it can be very expensive. Some people simply...

Bamboo shades are an easy and inexpensive way to dress the windows in your home. However, most bamboo shades are unlined, and do not block much light or provide privacy. With minimal effort,...

Choosing window coverings for all of the windows in your home can seem like a daunting task. There are so many things to think about when planning the décor of your room. You want to make...

One of the more versatile products for windows today is the top-down, bottom-up shade. It offers privacy, yet allows you to regulate light from the top and bottom because it raises and lowers the...

Window blinds can add functionality to a space as well as provide a decorative touch. Whatever the reason, you may have purchased blinds that do not fit in the window You may have measured...

Window blinds are an attractive and simple option for covering windows. Window blinds can be used alone for a basic no-frills way to provide privacy and light control on your windows. Often people...

In many bathrooms, it is hard to tell the difference between the wall tile and the floor tile. The two are coordinated or have exactly the same pattern. With this in mind, there is no reason why...

Curtains add refinement to a room, but hanging curtain rods so that they are straight can sometimes be a challenge. By using a level, purchased at a home improvement or discount store, you will be...

Levolor offers original buyers of its blinds and other window coverings a limited lifetime warranty as long as the blinds remain in the original window, but not everything is covered. Unfinished...

Adjusting vertical blinds for windows is a simple if somewhat time-consuming task. If your blinds are too long they will drag on the floor and either bend or fall off. A window blind is typically...

When designing window treatments, tension rods are an inexpensive option that do not require creating any holes in your walls or window frames. They can function like curtain rods in regards to...

Building your own shutters is a moderately difficult woodworking endeavor that could prove to be an excellent project for the journeyman woodworker. The process involves choosing the proper wood...

Vertical blinds manufactured from PVC material make a long-lasting window treatment. Before ordering PVC vertical blinds, measure the length of the window plus 2 inches and measure the width with...

Wood paneling used to be the hip trend in the 1970s. But in today's home decorating world, it just looks tacky and outdated. You can replace the paneling with expensive drywall. But, there are...

Until you decorate your own home, you may never realize all that is involved in choosing window shades. There are many factors to consider when shopping for window coverings: the size, your needs...

Wooden shutters are a practical adornment that can be used to block out intense sun, wind, snow or rain while also serving a decorative function. Check out any residential neighborhood and you are...

Make a wall waterfall for your home with acrylic sheeting and decorative copper gutters. The gutters are U-shaped and will hide the plastic tubing from the waterfall pump as it runs to the top of...

One of the easiest ways to save energy by keeping the heat outside and cool air inside your home is to block out the sun that shines through the windows. More than 40 percent of the heat gain...

A window seat is an attractive addition to any room decor and offers a comfortable place to sit and relax. Window seats are often cushioned and surrounded by pillows to provide additional comfort...

There are many variations to the types of window coverings offered at JCPenney's. Pleated blinds are the type of blind that accordion together via the blind material of choice. Pleated blinds are...

Many times, hanging objects on a wall is a fairly easy task. Simply decide where you want the object, nail in the hanger and then hang the object. You may need to use an anchor such as a molly...

Fabric changes the look of an ordinary vinyl roller shade dramatically. For a small investment, anyone can customize the look of a boring room. For the price of a simple vinyl roller shade and...

A homeowner can often finish a painting job only to feel underwhelmed by the finished product. While flat, single colors on a wall are quite common around the world, it may not be appropriate for...

There are many methods for hanging draperies in your home. One of the most popular and easiest methods, is installing clip-on drapery panels over your windows. Eliminating the need for sewing a...

Vinyl shades lack personality. Add some fabric to your shade, however, and you have elegance. Create a put-together look for any room by simply attaching a coordinating fabric to an inexpensive...

Drapes are necessary additions to rooms for privacy. Sheer, pinch pleated drapes add elegance and perfectly cover windows in the warm summer months. Sheer drapes allow the sunlight to enter as...

The linens in a child's room can take a lot of abuse, so selecting the right fabric and washable or removable embellishments is important to create both a functional and stylish window treatment....