Luisa Vissat
B.A. in English/Journalism, emphasis in Business Journalism, from Miami University & an M.S. in Print Journalism from Boston University. Jobs include: political reporter, online content editor & writer, freelancer, currently a health industry reporter
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Choosing Curtains for the Functional KitchenThe kitchen is a place where family and friends come together to talk, cook and eat. Available in a wide range of colors, prints and patterned motifs, kitchen curtains are easy to find and create.
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The Pros and Cons of Wooden Window BlindsWooden window blinds have been used in American homes since Colonial times, when fabric imported from Europe was expensive and heavily taxed. Now wooden blinds can be a bit more expensive, but are well worth the cost.
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Unique Ideas to Add Flair to Your Window CoveringsConventional window treatments aren't necessarily perfect for everyone. If curtains, rods and blinds bore you, why not exercise a little imagination and take a non-traditional route towards window coverings?
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Glossary of Window Treatment TermsRuching? Swag? Box pleats? Wading through the world of window drapes is a lot easier when you understand the terms; here is a layman's glossary to the basic terms.
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The Four Elements of Window Treatment DesignThe ability to customize each of the four elements, from the fabric and support to the heading and embellishments, allows you to control how your widow treatment impacts the room.
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Window Treatment Ideas for Difficult RoomsWindows vary drastically from small square cottage designs to large landscapes, making it necessary to investigate a range of window treatment ideas for every placement situation.
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DIY Window Treatment PatternsIt's relatively easy to create and prepare your own window treatment patterns, provided you keep these Top 5 considerations in mind.
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An Introduction to Choosing Window TreatmentsUsing the correct window treatments can maximize the beauty of your windows; chosen well, the right curtains, blinds and window hardware lends style and atmosphere to any room.
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Understanding & Choosing Custom BlindsWindows are rarely constructed in a one-size-fits all manner, making custom blinds a pleasingly viable option.
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A Glossary of Curtain Patterns From Stripes to PlaidFrom chintz to check, trying to decipher (let alone choose) among the multitudes of curtain patterns is enough to drive almost anyone mad. Here are a handful of the most popular prints used in curtains patterns:
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Using & Choosing Cellular Shades for Your WindowsHomeowners looking for shades that are guaranteed to help insulate their windows should consider installing a set of cellular shades. Uniquely designed in an �energy efficient' honeycomb pattern, these interior �cells' trap air.
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Learning to Make Your Own Cafe CurtainsCafé curtains impart any window with a light, airy feel. Simple to make, café curtains have been hung in the windows of French bistros for years; why not channel the spirit of croissants and café au lait in yours?
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Choosing the Right Beaded CurtainsPopularized in the trendy, colourful 1960s, beaded curtains have been decorating walls, windows and doorways for almost half a century.
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Understanding Bay Window TreatmentsBay windows make a beautiful and unique accent to any home, but using the wrong window treatment will only diminish their natural appeal. On the other hand, the right bay window treatments will bring the sparkle out of your window.
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Decorating With Bathroom CurtainsWhoever said bathrooms have to be boring? Any bathroom can gain an additional style boost simply by adding a set of bathroom curtains.
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The Four Basic Styles of Curtain DraperySo you're decided to eschew box panels and balloon valances in favor of hanging drapes. Versatile and stylish, it's nearly guaranteed that curtain drapery can satisfy even the most pressing design need.