Roman Blinds Give you More Benefits than Using Traditional Curtains

Many of you are probably wondering why some people take risks by using roman blinds. You can always use the traditional curtains because most people think that it is “more elegant and sophisticated” than roman blinds. If you also have the same thought about blinds, then you are making a big mistake.

It is true that traditional curtains are elegant and sophisticated, especially when they fit the design of your house`s interior. However, roman blinds offer the same elegance and sophistication as long as you know the right colours and designs to use.

We all know that roman blinds are very popular in the United Kingdom and it might not be a good choice for other countries, but many people from around the globe are slowly switching to roman blinds not only because it is very unique to have one, but because of the different benefits that it provides.

Choosing the Type of Roman Blind

Before you start buying roman blinds, you should know that it is divided into several types including flat, hobbled, stylishly unstructured, pleated balloon and tacked designs. It is important to know more about these types before you buy because they have different designs.

They also come in a wide variety of colours and lengths. Usually, you can find black, red, green and different shades of blue, but you can opt for other colours if you will consider a made to measure roman blind.

They also come in different fabrics such as linen, cotton and silks. You should pay attention to these small details because they all play a vital role in choosing a roman blind.

Roman Blinds are Easy to Handle and Affordable

It is true that installing curtains are quite hard if you do not have any idea how to do it. Most people consider roman blinds as a curtain for beginners because you don’t need a lot of help in its installation. There are instructions on how to install roman blinds and it is good enough to make you understand how it is done.

If you compare roman blinds to other types of curtains, they are significantly cheaper. It doesn’t matter what kind of style you choose because they are less expensive than your typical curtains. As a matter of fact, you don’t have to spend a lot on made to measure blinds.

Functionality and Durability

When it comes to functionality, they are the same with traditional curtains. They block sunlight from entering the house and they provide you privacy by covering your windows. Well, they are called “Blinds” because they are supposed to cover your windows. They also complement the design of your interior.

Roman blinds are very durable as well because they can last for a long time as long as you know how to take care of them. Always remember that taking care of the blinds depend on the fabric that you are using. Silk is quite delicate so you cannot simply wash them anytime you want. There is a specific instruction on how to wash silk blinds.

If you are still hesitating whether to opt for a roman blind or not, you better look at these benefits before you make a decision.

Creating your Own Handmade Curtains

Handmade curtains are getting a lot of popularity not only in the United Kingdom, but also around the globe. Some people might think that all curtains are handmade. There are some that are created by machines and there are some that are personally made and hand crafted by professional sewers.

You can’t really say that it is rare to find handmade curtains, but it is difficult to know whether a curtain is handmade or not. If you think that making a handmade curtain is really hard, here is a simple do-it-yourself technique to create a simple curtain with amazing designs.

Buying the Cloth and Choosing the Design

Buying the cloth and choosing the colour and design is a very important factor when creating handmade curtains. If you want to find high quality cloths with great designs, it is best to look at the products of Kurtinz as they offer the best on the market today.

Make sure that the cloth that you will choose will complement the design of your house. Well, you don’t want to adjust the design of the house just because you made the wrong choice when it comes to the fabric.

Do not choose a fabric with only a single design on the other side. Make sure that both sides have the same design.

Prepare the Measurements

After buying the fabric and choosing an appropriate design for the curtain, the next step is to prepare the measurements. This is dependent on the size of your window and the type of curtain that you want to put. You can consider curtains that are covering a wide area including a part of the wall or you can create a curtain that will only cover the window itself.

Most people choose curtains that also cover a part of the wall since it is quite elegant. Start by measuring the parts of the window, but make sure to put an allowance before cutting the fabric. Try to put an allowance for the top part because the rod will be inserted in it.

Start Sewing

This is the hardest part of the process, especially if you don’t know anything about sewing. You need a sewing machine because doing it manually may cause problems in the design.

Put the fabric in the machine and sew the sides first. You can also add a lining, but make sure that that it is located at the wrong side of the fabric. Make sure that the layers are aligned properly and hold on to the pattern and follow it slowly until you finish sewing. Make sure that you will not lost track of the pattern because you will have to redo everything when it happens.

You can always add other designs on the curtain but it will be more advanced. This is definitely the simplest way to make handmade curtains. It is not as elegant as the curtains that you can buy from Kurtinz, but the looks and appearance will definitely complement your interior design.

Original Round Lamp With A Looping Stem

To get an original lamp it’s not necessary to use some crazy materials or unreal combinations – a cool details is sufficient. In this Round lamp the original detail is the stem – it forms an exaggerated loop behind the conical shade. There is also a wide shallow shade mounted at a 45 degree angle on the end of the curving steel tube. The gently shaped steel tube could be described as the centrepiece of the lamp because on the one hand it pictures the flow of the current all the way up from the base to the light source within the shade. The loop provides a handle-like geometry for easily moving the lamp – functional and cool-looking at the same time. An acrylic diffuser covers the light source and emits a wide beam of light suitable for bedside reading or working at a desk.

 

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Luxurious Penthouse With Bright Red Accents

This amazing penthouse is located in New York and has everything you can dream about. The interior is very spectacular and impressive, with colorful accents like rich brown and bright red. The master suite is the ultimate retreat featuring two large walk-in closets and a tranquil marble master bath designed for the ultimate in relaxation. Luxury here is in every detail: fantastic natural wood, Marilyn Monroe portrait in the kitchen, cool candle lamp in the dining room, fantastic stone wall with a fireplace in the living room, marble in the bathroom, an amazing wooden deck with Jacuzzi. Exclusive design and absolute comfort – isn’t that a dream?

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Provocative And Minimalist Shaky Vase

We’ve seen many original vases – inspired by different times, things and kinds of art. These vases are provocative and almost surreal. This ceramic vase called Shaky by Enzyma is abstract, characterized by a clear geometry, which places it beyond time and specific space. The shape is cylindrical, stretched, with an arc, and this asymmetry creates a feeling of instability. The balance is guaranteed by a metallic weight placed in the bottom. The flowers can be inserted into the slot on the top of the curve and be arranged inside it. This vase is an great idea for a minimalist interior – provocative and attracting attention.

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Fairytale-Inspired Trailer Interiors On The Roof Of A Hotel

Trailers are not exactly a standard of luxury when it comes to interior design and it’s understandable. They’re just tiny spaces found in parking lots, surrounded by dust and with very limited space inside. But the trailers we’re describing are no regular trailers.

 

 First of all, they’re located on the rooftop of a hotel and this makes them special from the start. Also, they’ve been decorated by artists so they have beautiful and unique interiors.

 The theme chosen for the trailers is inspired by fairy tales, more exactly by Goldilocks and the three bears, Dorothy and several other examples. The luxurious trailers have inviting and sophisticated interiors featuring beautiful colors and palettes and carefully chosen accent details.

 The Dorothy Airstream, for example, features a duck egg-blue interior with white polka dots, some of them with mini-exhibition items inside.

 The Love of Lace trailer is pink and very feminine. The Pleasantville trailer has a very suggestive name and a 1950′s inspired interior. It’s decorated with mint green and cherry red accents. The Afro Funk trailer has an earthy color theme that gives you a beautiful African experience, of course, without the wildlife. All the trailers are interesting and unique and they definitely erase all preconceptions related to their nature.-Via

Self Watering Delta 20 Planters

I love plants of all kinds and even if I stay in an apartment I have a lot of plants in different pots. I keep them on the balcony or indoors, depending on weather and on their preference. But I do have a problem when I have to go on holiday because I can’t stay more than a week away. This is because my plants run out of water since I do not have a very close person who can or is willing to do this for me. Well, now I have the perfect solution for this problem and it is called the Self Watering Delta 20 Planter.

 

 What is so special about these planters is the fact that they are self-watering. That means that they have a special planter that is placed inside another plastic pot that has sand and a water canal on the bottom. So you just pour a bigger quantity of water every once in a while and the plant will extract the right quantity, depending on its needs. It will not be flooded and die, but will thrive. Believe it or not, but this sub-irrigation system can work for up to twelve weeks. The planters are now available in Scarlet, White, Purple, Orange, and Charcoal and can be purchased for $40 each.-Via

10 Bold & Inspiring Front Doors

Ever wanted to be able to direct someone to your house by saying something like, “Ours is the one with the pink door”? This just might be your year! Now, more than ever before, statement-color front doors are being used to add style and personality to a home’s facade. Here are ten that might get you thinking about a simple and fun way to update your own space:

 

 Purple is a majestic, powerful color, and this plum-colored front door follows suit. It’s a deep, sophisticated hue, and paired with the pale grey exterior of the home is a lovely addition that simultaneously grounds the house and warms the view. Beautiful.

 For a subtle eye-catching front door, consider using a color that’s more on the pastel side of the spectrum. This mint-colored door is perfection with the pale buttery yellow house. It looks stylishly vintage-fresh, if that’s even a thing.

 Okay, so maybe super-bright colors aren’t exactly your thing. Black can make a bold statement, too, especially on the front door. This entry is classic and clean and perfectly welcoming to residents and visitors alike.

 Ahh, blue. Beautiful indigoey cobalty blues like this one make me feel warm inside. Painted this color, the door makes the home itself feel substantial, historical, and personable. This is an especially good look with natural elements (e.g., climbing vines, rock, etc.) surround the door itself.

 It’s been said that the color of your front door could help sell your home. This aqua door certainly gives off a friendly and energetic first impression to visitors and potential homebuyers alike. The look is clean and fresh, toeing the line of boldness without being too stand-out. A great classic look.

 Freshen up the whole front facade with green! And if that green is close to the Color of the Year (emerald), well, then, all the better. Crisp, bright, and nature-inspired, I truly don’t think you could go wrong with green anywhere on your home…front door included.

 Contemporary chartreuse door on a traditional red brick home? The combination couldn’t be more pleasant. The door livens up the dark brick and keeps things from feeling stale and, well, like everyone else’s brick home. I love this.

 Orange and charcoal is a dazzling contemporary color palette. This front door is a perfect way to amp up the energy level of this cool exterior.

 Just because the front of the house is ultra-traditional, doesn’t mean the front door color has to be predictable! This beautiful, rich jewel tone is a sophisticated and unexpected choice for this door…and it speaks volumes about the style one might expect to find within.

 Hello, sunshine! Bold yellow door on a white house makes a great modern statement. I like how the yellow door’s vertical lines contrast with the horizontal lines of the steps and siding. Both aspects emphasize each other.-Via

Narrow House in Japan With A Vertically Living Space

It’s not the first time Fujiwarramuro Architects surprise us with an unusual design. We’ve already seen another one of their creations, a house with a weird shape built on a site with an unusual shape.

 This time the house we’re talking about is situated in Nada, Japan. It sits in a site that measures 36.95 square meters. It’s a very narrow area in between two buildings and it’s not the type of space that usually inspires you to build your home there.

 Yet the architects managed to use this tiny space in a very interesting way. They built a home there. It’s a house with a total area of 63.33 square meters and it has three floors. Because the site is so narrow, there were certain limitations when designing the interior. The house has no windows on the sides so skylights were included in its design in order to allow sunlight to reach to the bottom of the house.

 The ground level is occupied by the garage. The kitchen, the dining room and the kitchen occupy the first floor. The second floor houses a bedroom as well as the kids’ room. The interior is functionally organized and the décor is very simple. Although the structure and layout are unusual and might not seem very inviting or welcoming, there’s no sense of narrowness or lack of openness in the house.-Via