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| Valances | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Do you have any ideas for decorating horizontal blind valances? We have 2 windows in our kitchen,one ...
A: I would not personally add anything to your kitchen valances. The only thing you could do if you ...
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| curtains | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have oak blinds in my windows. I have afternoon sun for two of the four curtains I'm buying. ...
A: I would say always buy lined curtains if the budget allows. One it gives your curtains that extra ...
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| window curtains | 11/10/2009 |
Q: what colors would go better with gold or yellow curtains for the living/dining room which is painted ...
A: Reds and greens go well with golds and yellows. My personal preference is use more red and just a ...
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| Window treaatments for my window seat | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I'm at a loss and I would love some suggestions. We live in a rural area, on a 5 acre orchard. Our ...
A: What can you do with husbands hey :-) What you need then is top up bottom down roman shades. They ...
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| traverse rods | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I recently installed traverse rod 127" wide. After hanging the panels, they will draw however, they ...
A: Without seeing the curtain rod in question it's a little hard to be exact. What I would try first ...
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| Window treaatments for my window seat | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I'm at a loss and I would love some suggestions. We live in a rural area, on a 5 acre orchard. Our ...
A: It sounds Idylic there give me your address and I will come over for holidays. Only kidding :-) My ...
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| decorative rods for wide window | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I am getting a pair of pinch pleat panels that are 168" wide (total) and 110" length. I plan to ...
A: You are going to struggle to find a decorative traverse rod the width that you want. Even if you ...
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| window treatments | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Desperate? I need help with a window treatments for my family room. We have 3 windows side by side ...
A: My advise would be to fit long floor length curtains. This will give your windows a taller look. You ...
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| Curtains | 10/28/2009 |
Q: We've just recently painted several rooms in our house a taupe brown (medium) my furniture is ...
A: You're asking a tough one there. I haven't found any ready made curtains in that colorway. What I ...
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| Bathroom shutters and curtains? | 10/27/2009 |
Q: We have a 110 year old house with original subway tiles in the masterbath in perfect shape. They go ...
A: I have put curtains over shutters to simply dress a window before. The one I remember was a bay ...
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| measurements | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I want to make valances for 2 windows 38 inches wide and 1 window 54 inches wide how much fabric ...
A: Assuming it is a plain fabric with no pattern that needs to be matched. Also assuming a finished ...
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| curtain rods | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I want to hang sheers from the ceiling on either side of my 4' window but am unable to find any ...
A: I have already answered your question on my website. So to go and take a look if you haven't seen it ...
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| window treatments | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have a large window behind one end of my sectional.My question is,presently we have blinds on our ...
A: You will need blackout blinds or some blackout curtains to keep the sun completely off your TV. ...
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| stiff curtains | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have just purchased new blockout pinch pleat curtains (ready made) for our house. When I hung ...
A: You need to hang your curtains which I assume you have done already. Then you need to force the ...
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| Sheers | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I'm thinking of getting rid of my blinds and hanging sheers...but everyone says they are ...
A: Sheers do give you privacy, how much depends on how dense the fabric is. Also where you are stood ...
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| Hooks | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me where I could buy Rod Pocket Curtain Hooks? I live in Hamilton, Ontario Thankyou
A: If you have a pair of rod pocket curtains you do not need hooks to hang them. All you need to do is ...
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| what color curtains? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have Gliddens - Toasty grey on my walls, dark brown leather sofa, medium colored hardwoods. What ...
A: I think Gliddens-toasty grey is a great neutral color so will go with most others. So I think the ...
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| High Ceiling, Short Window | 10/15/2009 |
Q: high. I was thinking of going high to give the illusion of higher windows, but then I would have ...
A: First You need to think about the windows use. 1. As in do you need privacy are you over looked. ...
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| black side panels - how narrow can I go? | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I have chosen some ready-made, lined black panels for my dining room. My plan is to install short ...
A: Right to start with if you are going to tie the curtains back then 24 inch curtain rods would be ...
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| window treatment in mobile home living room | 10/13/2009 |
Q: My mobile home living room has a group of three windows. There are roller shades on them. I ...
A: I fit curtain rods between 5 and 8 inches over windows all the time. Then fit blinds to the windows. ...
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| window treatment for living room | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Just remodeled our living room with a light chocolate sofa with a matching chair and another chair ...
A: I would be tempted to go with grommet top curtains on a curtain rod to match with the wood in your ...
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| Drapes & or curtains | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My question concerns drapes or curtains. I have a L.R. window which I want to cover (100" ...
A: You would probably get away with the curtains on the narrower window. The rule of thumb for pencil ...
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| panels as accents | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I would like to use curtain panels as accent only; with sheers in the center. Is this look okay. I ...
A: I hang dress curtains as I call them all the time. As you say just to decorate the window. As to ...
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| coordinating window treatments | 9/29/2009 |
Q: my living and dining rooms are separated by a large foyer and are decorated in very different color ...
A: All you need to do is make sure both window treatments are lined in the same lining fabric. Then ...
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| Curtian choices | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Greetings All, My wife and I have just completed a remodel of our master bedroom and have decided to ...
A: Never been asked about a theme like this before. I love the idea you are trying to create. I had a ...
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| CURTAIN HELP | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I HAVE SOME SHINY TAN CURTAINS IN THE LIVING ROOM BUT I WANT TO SPICE THINGS UP A BIT. DO U THINK I ...
A: A scarf swag hung from a decorative curtain rod is a great and simple way to add life to any window ...
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| Window Treatments | 9/21/2009 |
Q: What do you match window treatments to; Color of the wall or sofas?
A: You need to pick a color that will sit comfortably with both. I know it sounds hard to pick the ...
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| Sliding glass door covering solution | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I'm in need of some advice on how to decorate the sliding glass door in our bedroom. I've attached ...
A: Your on the right path but need to use a double curtain rod. In case your not sure about these it's ...
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| choosing curtains- what color? | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have been going round and round trying to find the right color of curtains to hang in my bedroom. ...
A: I would probably just go for white sheets you are going to see very little of them. It's a good ...
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| choosing curtains- what color? | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have been going round and round trying to find the right color of curtains to hang in my bedroom. ...
A: I know what I would do if This was my bedroom. I would go with red for the curtains, then maybe tie ...
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| panels to match wall color | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Brown suede is the color of wall, why so dark I'm begining to ask myself that, but what color ...
A: Right do not I repeat DO NOT go for brown curtains or I will have to call around and strangle you. ...
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| Need advice to select curtains | 9/17/2009 |
Q: We are planning to move into a new house …(attached is the picture of the hall /living room) Can you ...
A: Right you have a blank canvas here so you can do pretty much what you want. You have a modern style ...
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| curtains | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I need help with curtain selections. I'm going for more of a contemporary design. I will have an ...
A: It really is down to personal taste rather than an absolute right or wrong. Why not go with cream ...
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| fall of fabric | 9/12/2009 |
Q: How can I avoid puckering below the curtain pleats on the heading. I have made some curtains with a ...
A: With what you say I suspect the fabric is the number one culprit. As I said before some fabrics are ...
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| fall of fabric | 9/12/2009 |
Q: How can I avoid puckering below the curtain pleats on the heading. I have made some curtains with a ...
A: Firstly I don't think it has anything to do with your curtains sitting onto the floor. Next to your ...
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| curtains for windows with crown molding | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have beautiful crown molding on top of each windows; there are eight windows in my breakfast room. ...
A: My suggestion is to fit fabric roman shades to the window frames just below the crown moulding. This ...
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| bedroom windows | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have two small windows (22 x 36) in a fairly large, very dark bedroom - we'd like some darkening, ...
A: I would go with really simple, so blackout roller blinds. They come in all sorts of colors these ...
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| rod pocket curtains | 9/6/2009 |
Q: Do you have any tips on how to keep rod pocket curtains in place on the rod. When I gather them to ...
A: You have discovered a very common problem with rod pocket curtains. The only successful way to keep ...
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| window treatment | 9/4/2009 |
Q: i would need your advice on my window treatment, i have very large windows on my mane floor, and ...
A: It all depends on your own tastes. What I would do is go for a fairly bright vibrant colors. This ...
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| bathroom window | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have a small window over the toilet bowl. The vanity is maple and the tiles are neutral in color. ...
A: Difficult to say without seeing the whole room really. I would say though that what ever your towel ...
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| stylish window treatments | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have chocolate microsuede furniture. My endtables are mahogany colored. Right now I am using ...
A: You could try reds or greens they would go well with chocolate brown. Even some shades of yellow ...
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| Curtains without shades | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am redoing windows in the den, bedroom and living room. All on the first floor. With a lower half ...
A: If you get rid of the shades will it bother you about privacy and if you have a tv in amy of the ...
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| Corner Window | 8/28/2009 |
Q: We have a problem corner window in our bedroom. We can't use tiebacks because there isn't enought ...
A: I think I would fit a decorative rod over the window. On the end in the corner I would not fit a ...
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| bay window | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Hi i have just bought a little cottage can you put roller blinds in bay windows?
A: The answer in most cases is yes, but you may find depending on the thickness of the window frame ...
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| curtains for a long window wall | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I need an affordable, attractive solution for our church sanctuary windows which are at the front of ...
A: I think your right with the sheer curtains idea. I would go with sheer curtain panels with a rod ...
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| Drapery w/ Rod & Rings / Overlap Sag | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I've installed thermal lined drapery panels on my patio doors using a rod and rings. I've left off ...
A: The only way I try and solve this is by putting the curtain hooks in just one or two pockets form ...
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| how do I hang curtain on sliding glass door that runs into wall? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have a sliding glass door that touches a wall on one side. How do I hand curtains so it looks like ...
A: I think your trying to say your patio door is off set. A bit of wall on one side and none on the ...
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| microplush curtains | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I want to make curtains for my living/dining room on my own. For this project, i selected microplush ...
A: I had a quick look at the fabric and it looks fine to me. It should take the grommets nicely. You ...
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| curtains for blue walls | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I was seeking some help in finding curtains for a room we just painted, the walls are almost a teal ...
A: Right a bit of a tough one so here goes. I would personally look for fabrics in the burnt ...
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| unsure on how to hang drapery | 7/31/2009 |
Q: In our master bedroom there is one wall with two short and ugly windows with french doors between ...
A: I would go with 3 separate curtain rods, one over each window. Then dress them with sheer scarf ...
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| treatment for double sliding doors | 7/30/2009 |
Q: We have a 173" by 82" span of side by side sliding doors, which open in the center. We would like ...
A: My My you do have a wide window there, In answer to your question about hanging pleated curtains ...
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| patio door curtains | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a patio door in my kitchen that currently has blinds that are black fabric panels (the long ...
A: You can fit a curtain rod over your window and hang curtains just as normal. Then you would have no ...
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| Height of curtains | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am in the process of redoing my kitchen, and have bought new valances for a small window above my ...
A: This is what I do and have been doing for my customers for 20 years. I'm sure other people have ...
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| inside mount solution for Marvin Integrity windows | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Just finished gutting/rebuilding our home. Installed all new Marvin Integrity windows - some ...
A: I did not know the answer to this one so did my own search. Surprise some one else on Allexperts has ...
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| curtain issue with gold walls | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I recently painted my family room a gold color. I have a green couch/love seat set in the room. ...
A: It's only my opinion but You have plain gold walls and a plain green couch. So I would probably be ...
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| window treatments for triple windows | 7/20/2009 |
Q: In my family room I have a three double hung windows which are cased with stained woodwork as one ...
A: If the 2 rooms are open plan then you need some kind of theme going between the 2 rooms. If there is ...
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| sliding glass door | 7/16/2009 |
Q: My house has huge windows and two sliding glass doors. The one in the family room measures 150" ...
A: If you have ordered roman shades for the same room. Then I would personally get drapes made from the ...
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| Window Treatments | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have an atrium home with 10 windows that span two floors. I cannot reach several of the higher ...
A: Take a look at these 2 pages they are the best priced blinds as far as I know. Mostly they are ...
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| Window Treatments | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have a sitting room that has a large window with an arch above. Immediately adjacent to both ...
A: I'm all for coordinating on groups of windows. So have you thought about fitting a woven wood pair ...
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| light walls and sofa | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have light oystered colored walls and light carpet. I have a sofa with a tint of pale pink, ...
A: If you go with scarf valances then why not fit 2 on the window. I personally would not go with ...
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| Window treatment help-small square windows | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a window treatment idea for 3 small square windows located in the family room of my ...
A: My Initial reaction would be to do nothing with them. Then only reason I would cover them with ...
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| light walls and sofa | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have light oystered colored walls and light carpet. I have a sofa with a tint of pale pink, ...
A: My My how did you end up with all those colors. I don't know if you will like my suggestions but ...
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| desperate for shade | 7/4/2009 |
Q: my house has tons of windows, while I like the sunlight that I have in my house, at times the sun ...
A: I think you probably need to fit canopy shades on the outside of your house over the the windows ...
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| Puckered Panels | 6/30/2009 |
Q: "How can you keep the seams in panels or sheers from puckering when sewing seams together? I use a ...
A: You can try several things to improve the seams: 1. loosen the tension on your sewing machine a ...
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| window treatments | 6/17/2009 |
Q: In my great room I have three windows. The large center window is 6ft and on each side a window ...
A: The thing that springs to mind straight away are to fit roman shades. You would need to get them ...
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| Kitchen Window Problem | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a window in my kitchen that is 96 inches wide and 42 inches long and faces west. The two ...
A: You don't say if the blinds are vertical blinds or not. If not then I would fit this style of blind. ...
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| two storey arched window | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Our family room has a two storey arched window. The bottom half has an aluminum blind but we need ...
A: Take a look at this website they have a few solutions for arch windows. ...
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| drapery rod | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a round curtain rod with finials on the ends. The largest section of the rod measures about ...
A: Sorry for delay in getting back to you. I was in the middle of replying and the power in my area ...
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| Curtain color | 6/1/2009 |
Q: We just painted our room a dark sage green color (Green Tea by Behr). We also just got a new ...
A: I would say reds are a great contrasting colors for greens. You may like that idea or red maybe a ...
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| Pinch Pleats: 100" W Window 2 50" or 4 25"? | 5/31/2009 |
Q: A friend recently moved into an apartment with two 100"W x 63"H windows. The apartment has ...
A: The answer is yes you can use 2 pairs of curtains on the same traverse rod. The only thing is it ...
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| blackout blinds | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Is there some treatment or method or spray to convert ordinary cellular blinds to blackout blinds ...
A: I'm must admit if there is something to do this job I have never heard of it. I suspect spraying ...
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| Window treatments for large arched MBR windows in 1890 brownstone | 5/28/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are renovating an 1890 brownstone and I am having a problem with deciding upon ...
A: First apologies for not replying sooner been a bit behind with my messages. You are obviously ...
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| Wooden Blinds & Sliding Patio Door | 5/22/2009 |
Q: We are putting horizontal wooden blinds in our new home. All our windows will have wood blinds but ...
A: The wood verticals are a nice looking blind. The only problem with them is that they clatter noisily ...
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| Open Concept Space | 5/19/2009 |
Q: We have a large open concept space that includes the living room, dining room and kitchen. Should ...
A: You will be fine with say white shutters in the kitchen and dining area. Then fabric roman shades in ...
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| Picture window plus two side windows | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a large center picture window w/one double hung window on each side. I have sheers that I'd ...
A: There is no right way to do this it's simply what you think looks right to you. If the gap between ...
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| window treatment | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have a west facing living room window that is a 3 panel window. For the larger center glass (60"), ...
A: I would try and not go over the main center window if possible. If you have to then I would be ...
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| window coverings for 8' patio door | 5/9/2009 |
Q: 8' patio doors and blinds were so trendy in the 80's and I have that in my bedroom. I cannot find ...
A: The only option you have is to pick a plain fabric and have 2 pairs of blackout curtains on the same ...
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| Window Treatment colors | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am redecorating my living room and dining room in black and white. Interestingly enough, I have ...
A: I think you need to pick a fabric with just black and white. You could use orange tassel tie backs ...
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| Side by side windows | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have several side by side double hung windows in my house. Each window is individually trimmed ...
A: I think the gap between your windows is to small to treat them as individuals. So I would would run ...
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| Window Hardware | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have vertical blinds and would like to hang valances over them. The problem is the top piece of ...
A: You could try screwing in cup hooks into the 1 inch leading edge of the top board. Then simply ...
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| Window Hardware | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I have vertical blinds and would like to hang valances over them. The problem is the top piece of ...
A: This is a common problem, but not to worry there is a simple answer. You will need to use a top ...
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| curtains for craftsman home, built 1909 | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have three large windows that face the street. They are double hung windows which are operational ...
A: I think you have a couple of choices on these windows to keep them really simple as is the style of ...
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| white walls..what curtain color should fit? | 4/24/2009 |
Q: lee.. i just wanna ask what curtain color should fit in our living room,kitchen and dining room ...
A: With your walls being white you can choose any color you like. The only thing you need to think ...
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| Curtain Rods | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have recently bought some extendable curtain rods. I am using pewter curtain rings but they keep ...
A: The only thing you can do if your rod is long enough. That is to cut it so the outer rod is half way ...
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| How high to hang window treatment | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I have a small guest bedroom (approx 12 x 12) with a 10 foot ceiling and a short window on one wall. ...
A: I would not set your rod much higher if you are going to keep the same style of swag. The problem ...
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| Vertical Blinds | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have sheer curtains hanging on my sliding glass door. I want to add some sort of shade under ...
A: you can fit vertical blinds behind your sheer curtains. The thing you have check first is where to ...
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| window treatments | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have brown suede furniture with leather arms, What color window treatments would match or go with ...
A: You need to think about your whole room. The walls and the floor and other bits of furniture before ...
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| Panel width not right | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Two windows in master bedroom measure 45" W x 65"-approx H. Final total length to be about 74". ...
A: Right I don't see a problem with the width of your new panels. As a rough rule of thumb you need ...
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| Panel width not right | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Two windows in master bedroom measure 45" W x 65"-approx H. Final total length to be about 74". ...
A: Sorry about this but struggling with your sizes. Could you tell me are both your windows in your ...
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| Vertical blind valance ideas | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have off white(linen) colored vertial blinds in the family, living & dining rooms with an open ...
A: I think the best way to go with the scarf swag route is to make your own. Sounds a bit scary but ...
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| what color/print for toasted sesame seed walls | 3/28/2009 |
Q: i am at my wits end for what color and print to go with for a comforter and window treatments. i ...
A: As I say in my profile I'm not an absolute expert on colors and I am not sure what to suggest this ...
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| window panels | 3/27/2009 |
Q: We live on the lake and have a wonderful view from out family room but I want to soften the room ...
A: Your idea would work well. You could even run a rod all the way across. You would need to use ...
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| problem with drapes above a patio door | 3/27/2009 |
Q: We have a patio door that has moulding around it and right above it directly with 1 cm gap is the ...
A: There is no definate way to solve this problem. The span you have is to wide. The only thiing you ...
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| Vertical blind valance ideas | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have off white(linen) colored vertial blinds in the family, living & dining rooms with an open ...
A: The simplest and cheapest way to go is to hang scarf swags over decorative curtain rods. You could ...
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| hanging sheers on uneven openings. | 3/20/2009 |
Q: In my den I have a set of three windows together that the frame is about an inch from the crown ...
A: I would not worry to much about trying to make everything look equal. If they were all similar ...
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| Bay windows | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am going to get new curtains in my bedroom for my bay window which consists of three windows. The ...
A: I think if you went for 4 curtains this would give you both choices when you hang your curtains. You ...
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| what color should i get | 3/16/2009 |
Q: my furniture is black my couches are black leather and tan suede and carpet is also tan..what color ...
A: I would go with red curtains in this room. Red really goes with black and the tan is a fairly ...
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| What color curtains do we get? | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and i just purchased gold fabric sofas and we don't know what color curtains and ...
A: Well reds and greens go really well with gold. The other thing to think about is whether to go with ...
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| What type of treatments do I choose for a formal living & dining room | 3/10/2009 |
Q: We have a formal living and dining room that are both at the front of the house, which is south ...
A: Well if you go for the roman shades option you will have cream/ivory lining fabric to the back of ...
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| curtain color | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have chocolate colored walls, (warm brown). What color curtain and sheer should I go with?
A: A lot depends on things like your flooring and other furnishings you have or are going to have. But ...
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| converting pole pocket curtains to use hooks | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I bought some silk pole pocket style curtains (the color was just perfect!). However, using pole ...
A: You need to fold your curtains when hanging into their pleats. you do this by starting at one side ...
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| short but wide windows | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what window treatments would be best in my master bedroom. There are two walls ...
A: No problem helping again I have little time my wife and daughter gone off to dance this morning so ...
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| window treatment | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My den has a glass door the fire place, then a long narrow window all on the same wall. Should I ...
A: The answer is yes make them identical in style. Also if possible identical in size. So if you have ...
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| short but wide windows | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what window treatments would be best in my master bedroom. There are two walls ...
A: You could fit a blackout roller blind and fit grommet top sheers on a rod over the window as you ...
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| colors of roman shales and curtains | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have a large bedroom, white walls, accent wall is navy blue. The large beautiful window is on the ...
A: You have lot of colors in your patchwork quilt. So I would not let that be my deciding factor. I ...
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| Sheers on accent wall & around bed? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I am decorating a guest room in pale pink & chocolate brown. I'd like to hang sheers around the ...
A: That's a lot of questions you have there :-) I think I would go with the brown sheers on the bed ...
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| swags for vertical blinds | 2/22/2009 |
Q: i have verticals blinds threw my whole house whats best to decorate them right now i have nothing ...
A: The simplest and quickest way is to fit a decorative rod over each window. Then hang and dress a ...
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| window treatment-bay with 2 windows & a door | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have a Victorian home. On the first floor, in what we use as a TV room, I converted one of the ...
A: First I would not worry about the little alarm boxes on your window frames. You could still fit ...
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| 17 foot windows | 2/15/2009 |
Q: In my two-story foyer,I have two 17X3 foot windows flanking my front door and a very large single ...
A: The only suggestion I can make is vertical blinds. If you make these with a sheer fabric they would ...
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| window treatments for huge windows | 2/7/2009 |
Q: in my living room, I have this hideous 1950's "picture" window. It is from the floor to within a ...
A: I would fit a chunky wood pole over this window. You can get them up to 144" long. This would mean ...
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| vaulted ceilings and suggested heighth to hang curtains | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i have two windows in my formal living area. i want to hang curtains but one of the windows is ...
A: I would try to even the height as much as possible. I,m assuming the window heights are the same and ...
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| wood blinds on bay window | 2/2/2009 |
Q: We just purchased a house that has bay windows in the dining room. The two smaller windows have ...
A: I understand what you are saying, but am struggling to give you an answer without seeing the ...
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| Help decorating wall of windows | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I'm stumped on how to dress these windows - privacy and light control are not issue. My stumbling ...
A: I personally would be tempted to do nothing with these windows. If you really feel they need ...
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| Window treatment | 1/29/2009 |
Q: "Hello - I am seeking advice for a new window treatment for my sole large 100" wide x 51" tall ...
A: My suggestion for your window treatment style would be a pair of curtains topped with an upholstered ...
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| long drapes losing shape | 1/25/2009 |
Q: i have a wall of windows (2 story atrium type) i has four 20" wide poles (2 1/2") with shirred on ...
A: There are 2 things you can try: 1. Put a cord weight into your hems. This is like a thin cord with ...
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| Window treatments for windows with transoms | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Good Day! I have a fairly new home that has windows with transoms. We currently have a blinds on ...
A: Obviously from what you say your home has a more traditional look to it. But really you should ...
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| Length of curtain rods/style | 1/19/2009 |
Q: In our den we have a set of single windows on either side of the front door. On the wall opposite ...
A: I think on the triple window I would fit one long rod right across all 3 windows. It will look a bit ...
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| cleaning cellular shades | 1/18/2009 |
Q: my cellular window shades are quite dirty. Do you have any suggestions as to how to clean them. I ...
A: I;m no expert on this subject but have found a couple of articles that will help. Copy and paste ...
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| Drapery,rod and rings | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I want to put 2 50in pinch pleated draperies over the patio door to open in the middle and stack on ...
A: I,m assuming you want to know how long the curtain rod should be. Well I would allow the rod to go ...
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| curtains | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my guest room furniture color is plain brown with light green cushions and in the same room the ...
A: I,m not an expert on color schemes so I have put a link below that will help you with choosing your ...
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| Curtain lengths | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have two windows in my bedroom that measure differently lengthwise and vertically. Should the ...
A: I think it looks better if you can even out windows in the same room as much as possible. Sometimes ...
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| what to do at the top of my tab top curtians? | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I made my curtian rods from pvc painted with fusion paint. I have off white tab top curtians in my ...
A: I think a good way to give your curtains a new look without spending lots of money would be to ...
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| My wide window | 12/30/2008 |
Q: In the living room, I have a wall with (4) windows right next to each other. Each window is ...
A: I think putting up a wide decorative rod with a finial on each end would be a good idea. You would ...
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| different size windows in one room | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I have a window that is about one foot taller than the other. How do I make them look the same with ...
A: There are a couple of ways you can get your windows looking the same. 1. Fix rods over your windows ...
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| thermal lining - right side?? | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I have thermal coated lining for drapes. So one side is nice fabric like and the other is rubbery ...
A: Firstly please let me apologize for the delay in replying. Unfortunately I have been one of the poor ...
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| HANGING PINCH PLEATED DRAPES | 12/13/2008 |
Q: IS THERE A HOOK MADE TO HANG PINCH PLEATED DRAPES ON A 1AND 3/8" DECORATIVE ROUND ROD? THE ONLY ...
A: I am a little confused as to the exact problem you are having. So I will try to answer. If I get the ...
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| Traverse rod problem | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Help! My sliders are not moving although the carriers do move on my new traverse rod. Any ...
A: Sound like your gliders are just not moving freely due to friction. I find this even on new tracks ...
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| Window treatments for black furniture | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a black microfiber sofa and 2 houndstooth chairs. My carpet is crimson. The room is long ...
A: I would be tempted to go with a gold fabric, maybe with a little red in if you can find one. I say ...
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| Vertical Blinds | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We are upgrading our kitchen and dining areas and need to replace some old vertical blinds on a ...
A: The PVC verticals are really good for blocking light and controlling temperature. The only drawback ...
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| What should I use | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I live in an apartment with a very large window. 117 inches wide, Do I go with blinds or curtains? ...
A: I would probably fit decorative rods over this kind of window and hang curtains. You can get rods up ...
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| Window Treatments | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My dining room is red and the chair railing is white. My dining room furniture is black and the ...
A: First I'm really sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I seem to have overlooked your question. ...
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| Making a window valance | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying to make a valance with pleats but I dont want the pleats to go all the way to the top of ...
A: You can't really see it in the picture. The reason the pleats stop before the top of the valance is ...
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| do i have enough material | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I want to make 4 simple valances for 36" windows I would like each valance to hang 15" will 2yds.x56 ...
A: The way to work your fabric requirements out for simple gathered valances is as follows: Take your ...
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| Window Treatment color | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My couch is hunter green, my walls are "buttercookie". I have a country style family room and I am ...
A: I,m not an expert on color schemes so I have put a link below that will help you with choosing your ...
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| How to hang pinch pleat draperies on rods | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I'll start off by telling you that I know nothing about hanging drapes which I'm sure you'll ...
A: I'm not completely sure what kind of pin hooks you are using. The kind you really need are the kind ...
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| Window treatment solution | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I need helping with deciding on window treatments for our new house. Our family room, has 2 arched ...
A: In answer to your question NO it will not matter. This is because they are on opposing walls. If ...
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| draperies in large room creating an illusion | 9/23/2008 |
Q: .i have a patio door with draperies and i have 2 small casement type (old ranch) windows. The patio ...
A: I see no problem with that. I often fit a whole wall with curtains for several reasons. like you to ...
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| ? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: how are you? Could you give me some ideas what to do with my window curtains, first of all my room ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. To your question about colours. I am not an expert on ...
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| Patio window | 8/31/2008 |
Q: Hallo I live in a second floor apartment that has a patio window measuring 175 cms wide, 200cms ...
A: Firstly very sorry for my late reply. Thanks for resending your question. You are right to suggest ...
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| Several windows in open floor plan | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I have a small home with an open floor plan. The kitchen, dining, and living area are all open to ...
A: Sorry for delay in getting back to you. I think the way forward would be to repeat the kind of ...
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| window treatments on a large window | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Our living room window is a large, plain fixed window with a narrow double hung window attached on ...
A: I'm Not sure why you think curtains (drapes) would look to formal. This would be the simplest way ...
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| window treatment | 8/19/2008 |
Q: we just purchased a new condo and are thinking about hiring someone professional to install ...
A: In my experience each blind would have its own motor regardless of the fact they cover the same ...
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| Large window dividing options | 7/30/2008 |
Q: We have a large bay window - 11 feet wide - and when we saw that one rod large enough to hold the ...
A: Using 3 rods would be fine I have done this myself. How you do it depends on your kimd of bay ...
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| Wide Windows | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My windows are rather wide- about 10 feet in length. I don't think one rod will even stretch the ...
A: You will have no problem getting a curtain rod to span 10ft. Most styles of rods go up to this ...
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| shutters | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am thinking of putting California shutters on all my windows. We like to be able to see the water ...
A: I think if your not absolutely sure about the shutters in your dining room. Then fit them and live ...
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| connecting living/dining area | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have two small windows on one wall in living room. Dining room is connected with living room. ...
A: I think the green and maroon colors compliment each other. So a good choice on which to base your ...
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| hanging blinds | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I need to hang my old wooden venetian blinds on a new PVC window is it safe to drill holes in the ...
A: I fix to upvc windows all the time. You will find if you use a power driver to drive the screws in ...
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| window treatments | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have a modular home i am trying to renovate to sell. what other options are there other than the ...
A: sorry for the delay in getting back to you. If you require there to be some element of privacy. Then ...
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| Bow Window | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 panel bow window in my lounge which is currently fitted with vertical blinds. I am ...
A: You can put 5 roman blinds on your bow window. I find you have to fit them almost touching each ...
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| where can I buy replacement cord | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have woven roman shades and my Great Dane puppy chewed the draw cord off of 6 of them. I have not ...
A: So your Great Dane is in the dog house then, sorry could not resist :-) You can probably buy the ...
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| wand for curtains | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I want to install draperies on a rod with rings over a patio door. Would like to have a wand (like ...
A: Firstly my apologies for not answering your question sooner. It seems to have slipped through the ...
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| drapes on very large window | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to hang some very simple drapes at the sides of a very large window (actually 4 windows ...
A: There is no right way to do this but my preference on very wide windows is as you suggested to use 2 ...
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| different windows | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I would like some advice in window treatments for a loft. It has one arch window and a normal ...
A: I think if you fit romans or curtains make both set to the same length. Meaning both will be to the ...
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| Rethreading a roman blind | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I took a roman blind down to clean it and now I can't figure out how to re-thread it correctly. ...
A: A lot of people have the same problem restringing romans. So what you need to do is take your cord ...
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| curtain length for 2 different size windows | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have 2 windows in my dining room. One is 55 1/2H by 39 w with a radiator directly below and ...
A: I think the best looking way is to shorten your curtains over the radiator so they just clear it. ...
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| different windows | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I would like some advice in window treatments for a loft. It has one arch window and a normal ...
A: I would treat these windows as though they were the same. I think I would put curtains or romans on ...
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| Window Treatments | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have a large living room window that has vertical blinds. I'm thinking of adding curtains or ...
A: You will be fine with curtains on your window. All my windows at home have vertical blinds that we ...
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| differing window heights | 4/22/2008 |
Q: In my living room I have 3 windows of different heights, all on one wall. The tops of two are around ...
A: I think the difference in height is too much to have them all set at the same height. If there was ...
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| side panels | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have two windows on one wall. both are 71" wide, with 22 1/2" in between them. The other side of ...
A: I Think 20 inch panels will be fine. One panel will sit 10 inches over the right window. The left ...
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| side panels | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have two windows on one wall. both are 71" wide, with 22 1/2" in between them. The other side of ...
A: I Think you are worrying too much about the 2 inch difference on either side. I don't honestly think ...
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| rectangular window | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My east wall in my bedroom is Height = 8 feet Width = 17feet. A rectangular window is there.. 1.5 ...
A: There is not a lot you can do to make the placement of the window look any better. To some ideas ...
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| Window Woes | 3/19/2008 |
Q: We have a beautiful panoramic view with large windows facing west. There are two large trapazoid ...
A: What a room you have there I love it. Right To add a bit of color and soften the look a little. I ...
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| Choosing window scarf color | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am currently redecorating my living room, and before I choose what couch slipcover color to buy, I ...
A: Sorry for not getting back to you sooner been very busy fitting curtains. I know no excuses, so to ...
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| Too many whites to choose from!! | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We're buying a new townhouse and have selected plantation shutters for the windows in the great room ...
A: Sounds like a great house you have there. Right to the question you asked. I think the "bright ...
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| Bay Window | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have a Bay Window. I am thinking about installing on the ceiling outside the Bay Window divider ...
A: I think you may be looking in the wrong direction. I am assuming that the tracking system is going ...
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| HELP ME! | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Im having a problem i recently bought a valance and don't have a clue how to put it up.I did try but ...
A: I need a little more info to help you. I'm assuming you have a valance with pencil pleat tape on ...
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| Bow window delima | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Would like to put up energy effecient coverings, but would like to be able to open them and it not ...
A: Don't panic you should be able to fit standard cellular blinds in your bow window. You usually just ...
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| Do I need curtains with plantation shutters? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My formal dining room is red with a cream colored chair rail and cream colored wainscoting below. ...
A: Your right if you like your new plantation shutters why would you want to cover them up. I think ...
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| window treatment | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I have 12 windows in my living room>There are 4 double windows and 4 single windows>There are also 2 ...
A: What a lot of windows in one room ! Right I would be tempted to fit roman blinds/shades. They are ...
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| window treatment | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a sliding glass door in the downstairs TV room, what type of window treatment options do I ...
A: Firstly apologies for overlooking your question. Slapped wrist for me. Well it's quite an open ...
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| What kind of Window Treatment | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a large open concept room. There are 4 windows, 3 on one wall and 1 on the other. They are ...
A: I am guessing that your room is quiet contemporary if so then I would think that Eyelet curtains ...
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| window covering | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i found beautiful blinds from hunter douglas , but, $6000 for 4 windows ? need help. the one h-d ...
A: I know the blinds you mean I fitted one recently on a patio door. This was a similar width .They are ...
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| Family Room Windows | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My family room has 3 different size windows. We have a large sit-in bay window with one large ...
A: Wow a 50 inch plasma, must feel like your at the cinema !-) So to your question about spicing up ...
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| looking for vertical blinds that are not the usual | 1/7/2008 |
Q: first of all, thank you very much for making yourself available to answer questions here i have ...
A: Interesting query never been asked before had to do a little research. As you found very difficult ...
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| bay window | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. To the question of how wide, you need to measure the frame and not the ...
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| bay window | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ...
A: -) Romans will work just as well on a bow window. You just will need 5 blinds one for each window. ...
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| bay window | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ...
A: I'm not an expert on colors but my preference would be for the chocolate brown. The reason being ...
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| bay window | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a rather large bay window that I am going to put curtains on. BUT I will be displaying lots ...
A: I would fit 3 roman shades or blinds to your bay window all romans can be ceiling fixed or wall ...
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| window treatments for vertical blinds | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I purchased valances that swoop down to put up over my vertical blinds that cover a sliding glass ...
A: I suspect your valance rail is set only 15 to 20 cm over your window. This is very typical for most ...
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| Plantation Shutters | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to mount plantation shutters onto the molding around the window? The reason I ask, I ...
A: I cannot say for sure how they will look. As you seem to be aware they should fit in the recess of ...
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| window treatments for xlarge window with arch in middle | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have a large window, 3 single windows wide and above the center window there is an arched paned ...
A: Sorry for little delay in replying, busy hanging curtains. Right to your question, I think simple ...
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