http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner Just another Excitingwindows.com weblog Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:40:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner/2008/10/16/color/ 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 ... http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner/2008/09/10/sun-glare/ 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 ... http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner/2008/09/10/silk-fabrics/ 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 ... http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner/2008/05/14/swampscott-ma-shades/ 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 ... http://excitingwindows.com/wp/elainemreflectivedesigner/2008/04/14/exciting-windows-by-the-reflective-designer/