{"id":22211,"date":"2019-06-19T10:43:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T00:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=22211"},"modified":"2019-06-20T08:48:49","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T22:48:49","slug":"window-dressing-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/real-estate\/window-dressing-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Window dressing your home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Whether you\u2019re building your brand-new home or are simply looking for a way to freshen up your interiors,<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>it\u2019s important not to overlook window furnishings.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>THEY might not be the first thing you think of when considering interiors, but they have a significant impact on your home.<\/p>\n<p>Metricon Homes\u2019 Manager, Regional West, Simon Taylor says, \u201cWindow furnishings can influence the energy efficiency, comfort and style of your home, so it\u2019s important to choose the right ones to suit your needs. Many of our customers in regional Victoria are lucky enough to have some great outlooks from their home\u2019s windows, so finding the perfect window fitting can maximize views.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With so many options when it comes to window furnishings, it\u2019s important to establish what sort of considerations matter to you.<\/p>\n<p>Do you care more about practicality? In which case you might consider which rooms get the most direct sunlight, are the coldest in winter, and what rooms you\u2019d like to have the highest level of privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Or are you more focused on design? In which case you should consider overall interior styling, and choose window furnishings accordingly. Of course, function and style are not mutually exclusive, but it\u2019s good to have an idea of what you want your window furnishings to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>To help you make sense of so many options, here is Metricon\u2019s simple guide to selecting the right window furnishings for your home.<\/p>\n<p>Curtains \u2013 an excellent option when looking to soften a room, or to ensure privacy and darkness. With a huge variety of fabrics and styles to choose from, they are very versatile. Sheers are very popular at the moment and when combined with blinds, you have the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Blinds \u2013 a classic window dressing, that provides an extremely functional system of controlling light, privacy, ventilation and insulation. Choose between roller or Venetian and determine what block out level you\u2019re seeking. Today\u2019s roller blinds can feature two different layers \u2013 one sheer and one for full-blockout.<\/p>\n<p>Shutters \u2013 a practical, long-lasting option with a chic aesthetic. Their adjustable blades allow you to control light, privacy and temperature all year round. They are a great choice when situated between rooms, to open up a space or create two separate ones. Plantation shutters have grown hugely in popularity over recent years and look fabulous in regional homes.<\/p>\n<p>Pelmets &#8211; bring structure and sophistication to a window. When coupled with blinds, and curtains, pelmets act to conceal fixtures, improve insulation and aesthetically finish the look of a window. 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