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The sun is shining and my floors are fading!

I love my new windows ... but why is the furniture two different colours?!

I’ve just moved and I can’t think what the right coverings are for my windows
Thinking about
WINDOW COVERINGS

by Janneke Smardankas QUINTE DECOR

Do you have decisions to make about window coverings?
Here are some tips and tricks to help.

ROLLER BLINDS visibility, the darker it is the better your
Today’s roller blinds feature high visibility of the outdoors.
performance fabrics that control glare, heat Opaque blinds totally block sunrays and
penetration and UV rays, but one of the preserve your privacy and also create thermal
biggest advantages is cost. Drapery can use a insulation against heat gain in summer and
lot of fabric, and that means more money. heat loss in winter. Ideal for bedroom or
Roller blinds have traditionally offered home theatre.
controlled privacy – you can raise them just a MOTORIZATION
little or all the way. Today we love the convenience of pushing a
Translucent blinds give privacy and button. Now cellphones, touch panels and
luminosity and are ideal for bathroom, tablet interfaces are at your fingertips to con-
bedroom or rooms that are just a little too trol window shades and draperies, as well as
open to the street. lights, music, security cameras and thermo-
Transparent blinds give optimal thermal stats. It’s an increasingly popular option you
protection in summer and winter and your can easily add. New roller shades can be
“opennes factor” can range from 12% to 10%. charged with a USB cord – easy, convenient
Note: the fabric colour influences outward and oh so 21st century!

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