Exciting Windows! by The Reflective Designer

Color

elainemreflectivedesigner — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:32:04 +0000

Most people are afraid to use color in their home. I love to use color and help my clients to overcome their fears! I recently chose a beautiful gray-green paint for a client in Swampscott. She was hesitant at first but once it went up she couldn’t believe how the whole room changed. Next, we looked at fabrics for her window treatments. I selected a beautiful terracotta toned floral print with gray-green accents. The valances I designed for the room along with the cocoa, leather furniture I selected made the whole room feel beautiful, cozy and warm. My client was so happy she referred me to her friends!

Sun Glare

elainemreflectivedesigner — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:39:15 +0000

Some of my clients live in Nahant and Marblehead on the ocean. The sun reflects off the water and bounces into the windows. This can cause a glare. To cut the glare but still keep the view of the harbor I install Hunter Douglas Designer Screen Shades. They really work to keep solar heat out and don’t block your view!

Silk Fabrics

elainemreflectivedesigner — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:24:10 +0000

Silk fabric is not as expensive as one might think. These days silks can average from $50.00-$85.00 per yard. It holds color brilliantly, has a variety of textures and patterns and can even look like a wedding dress! My clients in Swampscott love silk draperies in their homes. It is definately the number one choice in draperies today!

Swampscott, MA shades

content — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:00:12 +0000

Window shades come in a diversity of styles and types. The simple roller shade is now only one preference among a huge selection of textures, colors, and materials. Window shades are repeatedly the first purchase of new homebuyers. No sew roman shades or cellular window shades are among the most accepted today. These shades are designed to insulate and can chunk up to 75% of heat transfer between the window and the room. This quality makes cellular window shades energy efficient in addition to their other benefits. Another trait of many cellular window shades is that they can be raised or lowered in either direction to allow for privacy similar to that of a caf curtain. They can be structured as light filtering which allows for privacy but allows light to fill a room or they can be totally opaque to block out all sunlight, which is good for bedrooms.
Swampscott, MA shades
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Exciting Windows! by The Reflective Designer

content — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:51 +0000

Elaine M. Monaco has worked with The Reflective Designer for the past 10 years and is a National Certified Window Treatment Consultant who has studied Interior Design and Fine Arts. Elaine’s professional skills combined with her unique creative ability to coordinate colors and patterns will provide her clients with exceptional results and a personalized environment.

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