It's hard to believe that just yesterday winter officially began when you think about the fact that we started seeing snow last month! With the holiday season underway and end of the year festivities rapidly approaching, I start dreaming of an early Spring. Well...maybe Spring is a little too far in the future. However, in the winter and especially in the beginning of a new year, timing couldn't be better for freshening up your interiors by bringing nature and light into your home with new window treatments. Today's interiors are begging for simple, minimal coverings that do three things; provide privacy, control light and look beautiful. A simple way to do all three is to do one of the following. Use natural, woven shades made of bamboo, grass cloth or sisal mounted inside the frame of the window. The natural look is timeless and can be implemented in the most traditional homes to the most extreme minimalist contemporary abodes alike. For home owners who desire a more luxurious look, fabric panels that begin at the top of the wall and cascade down to the floor can be as casual or as formal as you want depending on the fabric chosen. Silk, velvet and damask add drama and glamour when paired with metal rods and finials. Linen, cotton and hemp are comfy-chic with natural bamboo or other sustainably harvested wooden rods. Panel track systems are excellent window coverings and functional room dividers in open floor plans and lofts if you're looking for that Asian-inspired aesthetic. For gadget and technology aficionados, remote controlled blinds and fabric panels are the perfect solution. Finally, we are all trying to be more environmentally friendly. Honeycomb (cellular) shades are not only beautiful, they also add an extra barrier between windows and the elements outside. They can help cut down on the cost of heating and cooling your home. When the holidays are over and the twinkling lights come down, let some light in and freshen up your window treatments.
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