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The dining room no longer has to be a stiff, formal room in your home. Go ahead and transform that dining room into a space that you want to use again and again. Inject some bright colors, exquisite fabrics and brilliant accessories. Regardless of your taste, you're sure to find a few decorating ideas in these beautiful and stylish rooms.   Blue Used As the Dominant Color, Softened By Cream Ceiling And Fabric Gorgeous Upholstered Chairs With Silver Nail Head Trim And Matching Drapery Adds Luxury Custom Window Treatments Combined With Oversized Furniture Makes This Dining Room Inviting Green Brightens Up This Dining Room With Coordinating Silk Drapery Colorful Fabric Is The Focal Point Of This Room Simple Sheers Provides Privacy And Add To The Decor Of The Room Symmetry In This Room Creates A Feeling Of Traquility Warm Combination Of Texture, Color and Pattern Makes This Dining Room Attractive

You want to add those extra finishing touches to a room - that gorgeous area rug, plus some colorful vases and frames as accent pieces. You know window treatments will complete the look of the room, but not sure exactly what you need? There are many details that go into picking out that perfect window treatment . You don’t have to be an expert , but it is good to know some of the lingo used so you get exactly the look you want. Casing or Molding: The wooden frame around a window, used as the basis for all measurements for any window treatment. White Molding Borders Each Window Header: The top portion of drapery where it is hung on a curtain rod. Different types include: Pleated, Pocket, Grommet, etc. Pinch Pleat Drapery Stackback:  The amount of space taken up when the  drapery  is in an open position. Gorgeous Drapery Highlights Window Traverse Rod: A rod that drapery can be attached to for easy opening and closing. Traverse Rod Used For Rip

It’s easy to get that designer look in your own home with a few quick tips from our Regal Drapes design team. Follow these guidelines to help make your home design project easy! Start by considering the style of the room. Is it living room that you want it to feel casual? Or is your style more formal? Consider function. Do you need to control the light? Do you want to stop that draft or boiling sun? There are various linings that serve different purposes depending on what you need. Get ideas by looking through magazines, online design galleries , TV and movies. See what looks are trending now or what imagery catches your eye. Having a hard time finding what you love? Why not look outside. You can always find inspiration in nature, either with color, texture or design. Bring the outdoors in and frame the view as you would a piece of fine art. Start to pick out 5-10 fabrics that you really love. Order samples to test out what the fabric looks like in different lighting. Crea

Custom Drapes emphasize the style of a room.  Even though a room may be furnished with many high-end furnishings and architectural details, without custom drapes , a room may feel cold and unfinished. Custom draperies , valances , and Roman shades bring color and drama to a well-furnished room. The unique texture and color of these 2 story sheer drapes completely dictate the unique style of this otherwise ordinary apartment loft. Color? Choose  Anything When you select a custom window treatment you are open to numerous fabrics , therefore unlimited colors and patterns. This large selection will match your furniture and home décor better than a pre-packaged product. You will have a unique look that no one else will have.  Add Your Personal Style Want to create a room that is super formal or super fun?  Pick a print that tells the story. Choosing custom drapes can allow for a person to add additional flare and project the style in the room that they are hoping to achi

Incorporating patterned drapery into a room is a great way to add visual interest to a space through color and texture. Here are a few things to consider when selecting patterned fabric for your window treatments . Size Of The Room Take the size of the window treatment needed into consideration. A large window or row of doors can handle a large, bold fabric pattern. Integrating Multiple Patterns If you want to have multiple fabrics in the room you want to use related colors to tie the patterns together. Go Bold With Color If you love the color and pattern of a certain fabric , go ahead and commit to the color on your walls as well. The color does not have to be an exact match. The eye will see it as a repeated color if it is no more than two shades lighter or darker than the drapery . Neutral Color Palette A white, or off-white wall color is always a safe option and will allow your fabric options to be unlimited. Use the window treatments to be the showpiec

Discover different ways to showcase your home with a few of our favorite design tips, and become your own  interior decorator . You will create a space you will love coming home to! DESIGN TIP: Custom window treatments that use a great print fabric , banded with a solid will help highlight the details of the  fabric  while bringing an additional  design element to the room. DESIGN TIP: Couple a valance with drapery for an extra rich, luxurious feel. Add a tie back for extra texture. DESIGN TIP: When in doubt, neutrals will always work. If you are not confidant in dabbling into color without an interior decorator stick with whites, off-whites, and neutral window coverings . DESIGN TIP: Have a corner window, but can’t figure out how to dress with  window treatments ? One option is have a tension rod for each window, with one  drapery  panel on each side. DESIGN TIP: Go ahead and embrace color. The right combination of color can make a room feel cheerful and welcomi

There are so many emotions that come with expecting a newborn. Nothing can quite prepare you for the task of taking care of a new baby, but here are some things you can do to get your nursery ready and feel more comfortable for your new arrival. Paint the Nursery Painting is an easy and affordable way to get a nursery ready. Whether you go for a gender specific pink & blue or a neutral color, painting a room will provide the room with warmth and personality. Accessorizing the space is a great way to feel like you are connecting with the baby before its arrival. Hang Window Treatments Not only will window treatments add to the decor of the nursery, but getting drapes with black-out lining will help assist with a newborn's sleep cycles. Preventing light from entering through a window will create a calm, dark environment at night while letting the sun shine in during the day. Invest in a Comfortable Chair There will be many nights that you will be snugglin

Spring is in the air, so now is the time to clean those window treatments you've been ignoring for the past year. If you have no time to spare or can dedicate some time to do a complete cleaning, we have some spring cleaning tips for you! Tip #1: If you don't have a ton of extra time to clean your  window treatments , gently shake them instead of taking them down to remove dust. Follow it up with a vacuum attachment, moving from top to bottom. You can also use hair dryer on a non-heat setting to blow dust off. Tip #2:  Some drapes and curtains must be professionally dry cleaned. Be sure to check the fabric washing instructions before you proceed with any cleaning. Tip #3: If you decide to wash your window treatments at home, be sure to use the gentle cycle on the washer and remove from the dryer while they are slightly damp to avoid shrinking. Instead of washing your window treatments , you can run drapes or valances through an air-fluff cycle in the drye

If spring fever has given you the urge to spruce up your home, a few design changes are all you need to banish the winter blues. Follow these tips to incorporate fresh colors, bold patterns and lively spring designs into your décor. Bring a Splash of Color with Fresh Accents A total design overhaul isn't required to enjoy the fresh colors that spring brings. Swap out dark or neutral-colored plant containers, window treatments , accent pillows or throw blankets for brightly colored or boldly patterned accessories. For a greater impact, slip a cheerful cover over your sofa or repaint an old piece of furniture. Refresh Your Table It's time to pack away the holiday tableware, so why not replace them with dishes featuring a fun design? Pair a spring-inspired dishware set with a fresh fruit or flower centerpiece for a quick and easy dining room makeover. Dress Your Walls Gone is the wallpaper of yesteryear; today's wallpaper can be found in peel-and-stic

Some may argue that the kitchen is the most important room in your home, a central location where family meets to enjoy meals and friends converge at social gatherings. Here are some beautiful kitchens featuring amazing design elements that are sure to inspire you in your home. This white kitchen is warm and welcoming with a blue accent wall and luxurious window valances , while the tile floor ties the room together. A beautiful white kitchen given a pop of color with red accent chairs, which sits adjacent to a colorful living room that can be seen through a decorative cutout. Wood cabinets and a tile floor make a statement in this kitchen, but the  window treatments  provide a beautiful finishing touch. A cathedral ceiling gives this kitchen a grand feel. A mix of light and dark cabinets provide a unique design element, while the drapes add a stylish yet versatile look. A large kitchen island with a unique ceiling cutout is the focal point of this beautiful kitch

Just because you live in an apartment, doesn't mean it can't feel like a home. A few simple updates may turn your apartment into a warm and comfortable space that you love coming home to. Don't hesitate to ask the landlord what you are allowed to do with the space. You may be able to add paint to freshen up the look of the space. Hanging several sets of drapes along a wall is a great way to give your walls additional personality. Not able to paint the walls in your apartment, why not add color with window treatments instead? It is a great way to not only dress up your windows, but make a room feel more inviting. Adding a window treatment with soft curves will open up a cramped kitchen space. If you have a large picture window and you are looking for privacy, using ceiling mounted drapery is a great way get the coverage you need. Add lining to absorb noise and insulate against heat and cold. You can tie back the drapes during the day to create an elegant