The Window Source Articles in the ‘Design Inspiration’ Category
Sometimes we like to post a few inspirational photos on design ideas that we would Pin. Here are a few for you to mull (or drool!) over! Enjoy these New England kitchen layout and designs that we love… notice a trend? They’ve all got beautiful, natural lighting through big, energy efficient windows. […]
Cozy Window Seats We Are Falling For
Oh, the weather outside is frightful But these window seats are so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let’s look at window inspo, window inspo, window inspo! Can we put everything in this picture on our Christmas wishlist? Putting a window seat so close to the fire with a reading light above creates […]
Interior Design: Natural Window Light & Breaking The Rules
When you think about what to paint the walls of a small apartment, you probably aren’t thinking about painting the room black. A chic black room that is serving the purpose of both bedroom and living area? How could that possibly work? We’ll tell you how it works. Natural lighting. If you’ve got the right windows […]
How to Hang Window Treatments Like a Pro
Window treatments make a difference in the overall feel of a room. One of the tricks that interior designers often use to help magnify a room is to hang curtains wide and high. As seen in the photo, a room will appear bigger if the curtain rod is closer to the ceiling, it is often suggested […]
Interior Design: Windows are the Key to Success
Whether your living room style is classically New England, modern, or the canvas for your artistic expression, windows are the key to design success. Don’t believe us? Take a look and pay close attention to the windows.
Painting Guide: Using Sunlight and Direction
How do the houses in magazines get everything just right? Aside from practice, interior designers know to pay attention to the direction a room is facing because the sun’s location will change the appearance of colors. Knowing the type of sunlight that will enter your windows should be playing a role in your choice of […]
Window Treatments: Curtains, Drapes, or Sheers?
Curtains Curtains are a very common type of window treatment. They are often found in informal parts of the house, such as the kitchen and bedrooms. Curtains are a lighter weight than drapes and are sold in panels. There are several ways to install curtains, but they are typically hung from a curtain rod that […]
Trend Alert: Coastal Window Treatments
Coastal window treatments are trending and for good reason! The neutral color pallets and simple lines work well in almost any home. Want to add a hint of the sea to your home? Check out these photos for inspiration. Simple light blue sheers give the option of privacy without drawing away from the architecture of […]
Spring is in the air! We love that this window seat incorporates comfort, storage, and a great view of Spring foliage. This eclectic window seat takes the term “green thumb” to a whole new level! Those soft robin egg blues and lace linens? Oh yes. We could spend all day lounging around this beautiful room.
Energy Efficient Window Treatments
“In your home in winter, heat does not just disappear it leaves.” – Shanon Peterson Wasielewski. Did you know that in a typical one-story house, 15-22% of heat loss is attributed to the windows? That is before we even begin to consider the leakage of outdoor air entering the home through your windows! So what […]
