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Lime Green Curtains04.18.10

With the introduction of stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond and IKEA, an explosion of decorating schemes and tastes emerged for millions of consumers. Ever since, color starved rooms have been transformed from beige and white to colorful reflections of the homeowner’s true spirit. Many of the fantastic, but often overdone, colors from the 70’s and 80’s have found their way back into homes in a tasteful and artistic manner that not only compliments, but gives a unique twist to traditional décor. Whether decorating a main room or a bedroom, the application of lime green curtains can bring a new life and brightness to any overly plain room.

Most commonly, lime green window curtains are used in bedrooms, as there seems to be a greater sense of freedom and personality here. While it is an unlikely first color choice for many, this shade of green coordinates exceptionally well with most existing color schemes. For a girls bedroom, pink and lime green curtains are not only a fantastic teenage room accent, with a more mellow pink, they are trendy and completely appropriate décor for adults room and nurseries. These can be coordinated with simple accent pillows, throws, or rugs.

For consumers that want that splash of color but not the commitment of a solid curtain, sheer lime green curtains are an effective alternative. Not only do these curtains add color to a room, they also provide privacy and tinted lighting. If working with a light color room or carpet, a sunny day can transform the coldness of beige and white into a bright, healthy, earthy green oasis. These sheer curtains can be coordinated with traditional solid curtains or even patterned curtains to compliment a variety of different themes and room decors.

Many consumers may wonder what rooms in their home would benefit from this nontraditional color choice.  Lime window curtains are a wonderful addition to a chilly sun-room or family room with large windows.  The light heartedness of the color keeps the curtains from overpowering the window, the room while still allowing sunlight to filter through and warm the room.  Bay windows and patio windows are also entirely appropriate locations for this color.

Remember: the color is fundamentally light and friendly, so the areas to which it is applied should be able to compliment that feature. By choosing locations that are open and sunny, consumers can electrify dull rooms into warm, energetic places of leisure.

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Beige Curtains04.18.10

Curtains / drapes are pieces made for blocking or preventing light from entering. Shower curtains duly protect from water. Curtains are also hung over doorways instead of the usual position inside the windows. These help in sleeping peacefully at night by preventing light from entering inside the room. Curtains also provide privacy to families, as people outside a building are not able to see the proceedings inside the room. Various shapes, sizes, materials, patterns and colors are existent in curtains and beige curtains happen to be a popular choice among these. Dedicated sections are kept in many departmental stores catering only to buyers of various curtains.

A net /sheer curtain is made from translucent material like cotton laces, or loosely woven polyester voiles. These curtains, because of the nature of fabric used, permit a significant portion of light to enter inside a room. UV protection is existent in these curtains while maintaining maximum visibility through them. The curtains are popularly also called privacy curtains due to their selective screening capabilities. While people residing inside are able to see outside, the people outside are not able to see anything inside the rooms. However, as the fabrics are loosely woven these curtains often fail to provide adequate heat insulation. Stylish and attractive-looking beige sheer curtains from various reputed brands are available in the retailer shops and online.

Curtains have become fashionable home décor accessories and people in their homes innovatively use various color combinations and styles. Brown and beige curtains and black and beige curtains ingeniously employ the subtle mix of colors to create a striking appearance in the rooms. Apart from these, solid shades like violet, brown, pink, sky-blue and white are also quite popular among the users. The curtains can be suitably washed in machines and dried easily.

The design present in the curtain fabric needs to go along well with the interior décor of the room. In case of kid rooms, curtains / sheer curtains with vibrant colors like light green, light red, light blue, or yellow can be used. In the rooms of young tots or in playrooms for babies, balloons, teddies and flower impressions can be present. For living rooms, beige, light brown, lilac, cream, and white are the appropriate colors. Not only does white make a room appear spacious and bright, it also imparts a certain element of sophistication, cleanliness and class. Hence, curtains should be chosen according to the need and preference within one’s budgetary capabilities.

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Brown Curtains04.17.10

There are several areas you could hang brown curtains to enhance the look of your room. Brown is a color that can be used in combination with a few other similar colors to create a unique and stylish type of window treatment. Long brown panels can be used with tan sheers to accent a bedroom window area. This type of design works well in a man’s room or even in a study or den that has more subdued colors in it. The type of curtain you use will depend on the particular look you want for the room they are in.

Brown curtains may also be used in combination with a shade or blind. This also is good for a room used as a study. Brown is a color that can be used in rooms with wood or natural looking elements. The drapes or curtains could work with natural color wood blinds to create an earthy feel to a room. You also may pick different shades such as chocolate brown curtains or maybe sienna brown. The styles are available as short length or full length types, which can add more of a dramatic look to a room.

Brown also works in combination with some shades of blue and can be found in blue brown curtains with patterns. This is a good color for a family room to use. The blue and brown together is a neutral tone with a touch of color added. It may also be used in an office setting because it is generally generic in style. The blue and brown curtain may have an intricate pattern to it or maybe just a contrasting trim design. These can be found as drapery curtains, which are hung on a rod with a pull cord for closing.

If your home has a home office, you might consider using this particular style of curtain in it. You will also find some of them come with linings to help make them more energy efficient items to use. The color of brown may also be used with any shades of cream or white to help lighten the effect of the window area. They also work well in formal settings when used with gold or brass shades of color. Whatever type of room you decide to use them for, they are sure to create a unique type of atmosphere to the area they are in.

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White Eyelet Curtains04.17.10

The look of white eyelet curtains is one that is light and refreshing. They can make any dark room look brighter and airier just by being hung in it. The styles available for these delicate types of curtains can be in the shorter length type or the longer full length style. They are most often used as the shorter length type of curtain and work well in a bedroom, bath or kitchen area. The eyelet design refers to a type of lace, which is generally used along the edge or border of a piece of fabric to create a softer look to the item.

This particular style is often used in the kitchen as a café style of window treatment. The window is curtained in two sections with this type of design. A rod is generally placed at the top of your window while the second rod is attached about midway. The white eyelet curtain is purchased in panels to shirr onto the rod. The panels are used for the bottom section and traditional tie back curtain pieces are used for the top. The panels are shorter and you may place several to create a ruffled appearance.

When used in a bathroom, a similar type of style may be used if your window area is large enough to accommodate two rods. Most bathroom windows are not very large so people will generally only use the longer tie back curtain portions, which will be hung on a rod at the top of the window. For a bathroom look, you can use a coordinating shade or blind to create more of a light filtering effect. When using the traditional style of curtains you might decide to use a valance or topper piece with them.

The valance is used in conjunction with the top curtains and goes on a rod, which is over the first top rod. You will see some specially designed two rod items made just for this type of treatment for the window. To coordinate your bath area you may purchase a complimentary white eyelet shower curtain. This will generally come as a fabric outer piece, which includes an inner vinyl lining. To create a fresh outdoor feel for your bath area, you could place several green plants in the room. The combination of the white with the green will make your bathroom feel very light and fresh every time you use it.

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