Working With Bow Window Blinds
Working With Bow Window Blinds
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Home security is important to you because you want to keep your family and your home free from harm. One of the most important elements of home security is preventing burglars from gaining access to your property. Having a security and surveillance camera and alarm accessories is a good idea but it is only the start. You also must know the dos as they relate to protecting your castle.
So there you have it. There is a wonderful world of cheap ready-made curtains and draperies just waiting for you to discover. Go out and explore you options. You won't be disappointed.
Increase the amount of lighting around your home. I just had a motion sensor flood light installed on my front porch. Ensuring there is plenty of light (especially when it turns on unexpectedly when someone walks up) will help deter intruders.
If you are still using old shower curtains, now may be the time to switch to custom shower doors instead. These glass doors have significant advantages over using a shower curtain. First of all, they are easy to clean. All you have to do is clean the doors with glass cleaner every so often and they will look as good as new in an instant. There are also many doors that are treated so that the water will just slide off and not stain it. These doors may be more expensive, but if you think about how much time you will save it may be worth it in the long run. If you fail to keep a shower curtain dry it tends to stain the curtain with dark streaks that are hard to remove. With custom curtains doors for the shower this is not an issue.
These blinds are great for every room in your home. The only up keep they require is an occasional dusting. If you have ever taken down panoramic glass curtains, washed them, and then rehung them then you can appreciate this. This can cut down your cleaning time and cleaning is easy when you are in a rush. Since they are not made of fabric then there is no need to worry about staining.
So the first decision is will it be curtains or shades. Bay windows can look really good with custom made roman shades. They look smart and work really well when there is furniture to both sides of the window leaving little or no room to hang curtains. Maybe there is a window seat fitted. If this is the case then roman tende piccole economiche shades are a really good way to dress your bay window. If your bay is nice and clear all around then curtains are a good way to go. Especially long to the floor curtains. Long curtains really dress a window and give a touch of luxury. They also make the room feel warmer in the winter.
When purchasing made to measure curtains there are several other factors to consider. The first is how long do you want the curtain? Sill length? Floor length? Floor to ceiling? Or perhaps you are using a cornice or a valence with your curtains. This will determine the length but keep in mind...that is your preference so be sure you know the look you are going for. Designers will buy curtains that are wider than the actual window itself to make it look more substantial in the room.