27 Junie / June 2013
Tips to warm up windows this winter
D
uring the winter months our 'summer-designed' homes lose heat through windows that are dressed for warmer seasons. With so many options to choose from, you can have stylish window treatments that look good in summer and help keep your home warm in winter. If you prefer a minimalist approach to dressing windows, unfortunately blinds will not keep out cold draughts. Add a layered look with drapes and a pelmetto top off the window and the room will look good and be warmer. A pelmet or valance is also great for hiding window hardware. Install floor-to-ceiling drapes in a room with a low ceiling, or where windows are low and need to be visually heightened. Venetian blinds are an affordable and
practical way to dress up windows where privacy is required, but do little for warming up a home in the colder months. A simple rod or rail mounted over the window allows you to fit side-
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