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MAKE ROOMS APPEAR LARGER • It’s a fact: the more pleats the richer the
look, and a bonus of having more fabric is
The wrong window fashion can make a small getting increased insulating and noise
space look even more cramped. Large absorbing properties.
billowing drapery can make small rooms feel
smaller. Heavy dark shades can look great but • Well-fitting blinds give a clean and crisp
are not always right for small rooms – light, look, whether they’re vertical or Venetian,
sheer shades make them feel larger and airier. roller or Roman. Adding curtains to a
A trick to fool the eye and make windows window that already has a roller blind will in-
Do you have decisions to make about window coverings? look bigger is to mount window treatments crease insulation.
Here are some tips and tricks to help. ‘outside’ the frame. Fix the rod or track close RODS OR RAILS?
to the ceiling and beyond the edges of the • Curtain rails are the most commonly used
window to make windows look more option. They give an uncluttered look,
impressive. because the hanging system is hidden behind
Picking out curtains is challenging, and the fabric.
then hanging them is another challenge. • Rods are often used to create a more
Curtain width and length can make or break rugged, artisan or country look, but your
the look and proper hanging can create a curtains need tabs or loops, or must be
sense of space, even luxury. attached to curtain rings.
Curtains are a lot more than just window
coverings, more than decoration. They are a One last thing: it’s always wise to have a
part of the entire interior design of your professional measure your windows and
home. Take note of the window treatments, recommend what will work for YOUR style

next time you aee a room that really works. and your needs.

Your Altex Design
window fashion dealers.
quintedecor.com
We can help you
find the right choice
for your windows

James & Janneke Smardankas For an In-Home Consultation
proudly serving the Quinte region please call 613-827-6647
for over 35 years. or quintedecor@gmail.com

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