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Discover different ways to showcase your home with a few of our favorite design tips. Incorporating different design elements is a way to create a place you love coming home to. DESIGN TIP: A valance may be a simple touch you need to finish a room. DESIGN TIP: To create an illusion of a taller window, hang curtains 4-6 inches above the window frame. DESIGN TIP: Treat multiple windows or doorways as one group to create a cozy, intimate feel. Use one rod that spans the length of the area, and add curtain panels to soften the space but not block the light. This will create a cohesive look to the room. DESIGN TIP: Not sure what color to use? A great designer tip is to pull some clothes from your closet and see what colors you gravitate towards. It will be a clue as to what to use in your home. DESIGN TIP:  Two story rooms can be difficult to decorate. For added tallness take the  window treatments  to just above each window's frame for a

The living room is an important space in your home. It is where family and friends convene to spend time together, have great conversation, or simply bond watching television and movies. Having a room that is comfortable, as well as stylish will have your guests feel relaxed. Here are some beautiful living rooms with various decorating ideas and styles that will help you visualize the room you want.  Depth Brought To Living Room With  Pillows and Drapes : Neutral Decor With Plush Couch And Coffered Ceiling: Elegant Living Room With Symmetric Window Treatments : A Wall Of French Doors Creates Light For This Living Room: Uniform Color Making For A Cozy Monochromatic Space: Window Treatments Used To Anchor Two Story Living Room: Luxurious Curtains Bring Warmth To Living Room: Modern Living Room With Simple Accessories:

With so many window treatments available, choosing the best option can be intimidating. Read on for some quick tips on choosing the right window dressings for your home. Consider the Main Function of the Room Different rooms require different window treatments , so dismiss the idea that the window treatments throughout your home should match. Draperies provide a great deal of versatility. With several lining options available , it is easy to create a customized window treatment , whether you need light and sound insulation or you prefer to allow sunlight to filter in. Determine the Window’s Primary Function Does the window provide a beautiful view or natural sunlight? Sheers and lightweight draperies provide privacy while still allowing light to come into the room. Choosing Your Color To choose the best color for your window treatment , decide whether you want it to blend in or whether you want it to make a statement. For a window treatment that blends in, choose a c

Designing a space that is both comfortable and sophisticated is simple. By incorporating a few design elements, you can create a place to which you love coming home. Keep Blankets Close By To create a cozy and comfortable space, keep throws, blankets or quilts within reach. Incorporating a variety of patterns and textures will allow you to create visual interest. Bring in Natural Elements Potted plants bring natural beauty to your dining room table, front foyer table or end tables. Opt for indoor greenery, low-maintenance succulents, cactus or flower arrangements to design an inviting space. Create a Layered Look As the weather gets cooler, layering is a simple way to bring warmth to your décor. In addition to incorporating blankets and throws that warm up both you and your living space, layering other decorative elements can create interest and depth. Add pillows , artwork or rugs to make your room come alive. Find a Style You Like and Make It Your Own When giv

Are you ready to give your living space a fresh look?  Use these design tips to guide you through your next design project. Choose a Color Scheme:  Create a feeling of continuity and coordination in your living space by choosing a color scheme.  For maximum impact, follow the 60/30/10 rule. Choose a dominant color for sixty percent of your space; a complementary color for thirty percent; and an accent color for ten percent. Pick a Point of Interest:  A lack of a focal point, or too many points of interest, can make a room feel cluttered and busy. By choosing a feature or two to stand out, you can anchor the room and create a sense of order. Incorporate Texture:  From richly-colored drapes to plush rugs, utilizing texture in your living space creates a warm and inviting environment.  In a monochromatic color scheme, texture can be used in place of color for a visually interesting space. Lighting:  Choose a feature in the room that you want to accentuate, and plan your

Now that fall has arrived, that means the holidays are right around the corner. As you start to plan you may also want to remember to start getting your home ready as well. Regal Drapes designer Joanne Sliva suggests you look at your home with scrutiny, and use a guest's eyes to see it as it is. Here are some tips and advice on how to prepare as you look around your home: The Entry: As people enter your home, this will be their first impression. Is there a mat at the door for guests to wipe their feet? Maybe you want to add a plant or some fresh flowers to welcome your guests. Is there a tired window treatment in the hallway that could use some updating? Living Room:  As people gather, this room will be where people sit back and reconnect. Do you have enough seating and lighting? Look at your window treatments. Can the drapes be dressed to perfection with a valance?  How about adding tiebacks? Dining Room:  This room becomes more popular during the holidays as peopl

Quality. That is the cornerstone of our business. We proudly hand make all of our custom drapery in our state of the art workroom in New Jersey. So what exactly goes into making a Regal Drape? Once our customer selects the style and fabric using our Design Tool we provide a meticulously handcrafted product using the finest of details: BLIND-STITCHED HEMS provide a clean tailored look. The hemming process takes the unfinished edge of the fabric and wraps it into a beautiful straight line. The fabric is then sewn using a blind-stitch machine. This processes conceals the thread on the visible side of the drape leaving a clean hem.   CLEAR MONO FILAMENT THREAD is ultra-durable, has no color and blends onto any fabric. We use this thread on most of our drapery to ensure that only the beautiful drapery fabric is visible, and not the thread joining it. It is specially formulated to hold up against extreme sunlight exposure ensuring a longer life for your custom drape. HAND-SE

We all have a different style or look that we gravitate too. What's your style? A Traditional Style tends to be a cozy and comfortable feel that is calming. Features of a traditional room can include detailed woodwork, finely crafted furniture, and elegant curtains coupled with framed wall decorations.  Traditional Style Living Room Modern Style is recognizable by it's clean and simple decor. Walls are often white, giving a large open feeling to the room. Plastic as well as polish metal are very popular furniture options along with a bare floor. Window treatments are commonly plain curtain panels with no patterns. Modern Style Living Room Contemporary Style, often confused with   Modern style, is what is considered popular and reflects the current design trends. It tends to be ever changing and eclectic, borrowing styles from different eras. Colors are neutral with an occasional bold color or pattern used as an accent piece.  Co