Archive for April, 2011

Storage Cubes and Black Out Curtains: Must-Have Items for a Baby’s Room

Blackout Curtains

blackout curtainsIf you’re getting ready to welcome a new arrival into your family for the first time, congratulations!  It’s undoubtedly an exciting but slightly apprehensive time, as friends and well-wishers have no shortage of advice to offer about how to make things go smoothly and what to watch out for.  While we won’t tackle the finer points of parenting here, we will spend just a little time covering some pointers for setting up your new nursery.

The most important element your new nursery should offer is a comfortable, quiet, and dark sleeping environment.  Your new arrival will sleep at odd hours (and won’t sleep during sleeping hours!), and mostly during the day, so you’ll want to be able to block out sunlight from your baby’s room.  Black out curtains are perfect for this purpose.  Read the rest of this entry

Choosing Contemporary Window Curtains

Contemporary Window Curtains

contemporary window curtainsUpdating your windows with contemporary curtains is a great way to give a room a facelift. After a number of years, most people grow tired of looking at the same old curtains, and they can often begin to look a little dated. Buying new curtains can be a quick and inexpensive way to make a change. Let’s look at some of the curtains and window treatments that will give you a modern look.

Contemporary window curtains are simple, classic and have a natural look and feel. Ruffles, tassels and other embellishments are out, clean and simple lines are in. Look for flat panel drapes, tab topped curtains and practical solutions that will be attractive while helping you conserve energy. Most people expect more form their curtains than just being a pretty window dressing. Read the rest of this entry