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A great new web site for you......... Curtains, Drapes and Accessories. This web site is ideal for those of you wishing to get more information on dressing up your windows, jazzing up the ones you've got or getting ideas for brand new window treatments. It covers styles and types of curtains, accessories, resources and articles. Take a look now!

Don't forget the new things to get you, our readers involved in our web site!. We have set up a design forum and will be posting topics for you to give your opinion.

Click here to get started. Our first topic is "". So take a look,Using and Choosing Multiple Colors in a Home join in or just read what others have to say.

We also have a blog. What is that you may ask? Another place to go for more casual articles on interior design. Go and have a look and you can make comments and tell others how you feel. click here.

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This month's feature is Curtains

Curtain Linings
Types of Fabric
How to Make Roman Shades
How to Sew Window Valances
Soft Furnishings Ebook
How to Make Curtain Tie Backs
Color Fastness
Color
Rods Rings and Finials
Blind and Shades
Pattern and Texture
Budget Requirements
Fire Hazards
Surrounding Influences Color, Texture and Pattern
Fullness, length and Heading Tape
The Ins and Outs of Curtains
The Choice of Fabrics
Lining, Insulation and Privacy
Hold backs
Tiebacks
Decorative Curtains
Grommet Top
Curtain French Pleat
Curtain Cafe Curtain

Dezine Definition - Screws

Screws have threaded shafts and therefore have a greater holding power than nails. Screws are mechanically fixed while nails rely on friction. The more threads there are, the greater their gripping strength. For more information click here.

Dezine Tip

If you don't have a big budget, don't worry, you don't have to buy every thing new. Try looking for things at garage sales, second hand stores, junk yards, you will be very surprised what people throw away. It could be just what you are looking for, a worn leather chair, lamp bases that just need new shades, pictures that you could reuse the frames from, decorative bowls and vases, even old drapes that you can use the fabric to make cushions. So have a little scout around before you start shelling out your hard earned cash!

Your Questions Answered

Q. We have a 1930's Tudor style home in a historic district that has lots of windows on the main floor but not much light. The windows, their casements and room moldings appear to be walnut, an unattractive wood to me. We're thinking of painting them white. We need suggestions of ways to either work with the walnut or to treat them and then paint them. What do you suggest? Amber, USA

A. The actual size of the window is not going to change if you paint them white, but they will appear bigger. If you want more light, then I suggest that you add more lights to your rooms. Homes in this era, do not have adequate lighting for today's activities. They often only had one pendant in the middle of the room. Try using freestanding lamps or table lamps in the corners, these will make the room appear larger and you won't have to employ an electrician. If this is not an option, then adding some more fixed lights to the room is your best option. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but the most successful solution I think.

Other Web sites - Thanks to all of you who visited our new web site www.modernfurnituredesigners.interiordezine.com we have had lots of positive feedback. If you haven't had a chance to look yet, don't worry we will keep you up to date as the site grows. The most popular page is the The Womb Chair - By Eero Saarinen - it does look so cozy, check it out! Our next site will be all about COLOR, so keep your eyes out for that one coming very soon...

New Concept - dezine edumail, we will be sending out a weekly e-mail with heaps of useful design and decorating information for you to learn interior design secrets from the professionals! Look out for it in your mailbox very soon.

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