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What determines the cost of any window covering are the labor cost, materials used and the installation cost.

Here are some tips to consider when you are planning your next window covering project!

· The design: the simpler the design, the less expensive the treatment will be. Flat valances, inverted pleat valances, shirred and pinch pleated on a board, or a cornice board is considered less costly to fabricate. You can add a little touch to a simple flat valance by adding a contrast trim, tassels on each end, or perhaps some buttons in a coordinating fabric.

· The cost of the materials: The variety is endless when selecting fabrics. You can find gorgeous cottons, silks, and woven blends at an affordable price. Mixing textures, or adding coordinating inexpensive trims, will give you that designer quality look at an affordable price. Another tip is to perhaps splurge on the hardware, and choose a modestly priced fabric. The rich, opulent look of the hardware will make up for the simplicity of the style and your choice of the fabric.

· The installation cost: One way to cut on the installation cost is by choosing economically installed treatments. Cornices, and board mounted valances, are less expensive to install than sheared or pleated on a rod.

Finally, the best way to save money is by work with a professional, who will help you avoid costly mistakes, direct you, share expertise and resources, and respect your budget and work within it.

Do you have a project in mind? Concerned about cost? We will give you a free estimate(630)420-0800.

I found that using sheers when staging a house is a great idea. Sheers will allow light to come through, It will still let you see the entire windows and will not take away from their architectural beauty, and finally they are cost effective. RMCOCO has a special program that will cost few dollars per inch, will ship very quickly and it looks great because it is still custom made. Check the link for more information

www.RMCOCO.com

My client asked: What are the most economical types of Valances?

My answer is:

v The less fabric to use the lesser the cost will be. For example a flat valance will use less fabric than pleated or tightly shirred valance.

v The simpler the style and less laborious the less costly the valance will be. For example a flat valance will cost less than a valance with shaped lower edge, or having one fabric is less expensive than having a trim or banding in a contrast color.

v Board mounted valances usually are less expensive to install than valances on rods, therefore if you are looking to cut cost you have to consider the installation cost too.

For more ideas call Susan (630) 420-0800 or Visit our website below:

www.GailaniDesigns.com

Concerned about the cost of custom draperies?

Need to worry no more! Let me share with you this project in Burr Ridge, Illinois!!!

My client’s vision for the room is to have a drapery panel pulled to the side of the window, in her TV room where she spends her evenings. She will be knitting and doing some crafts while viewing the TV.

After going over some designs, we settled for this gorgeous design that will add so much to the room and without breaking the bank!

Drapery panels can look stunning, with printed fabrics or solids, just by adding variation to the heading, or adding a contrast tie back! Simple, elegant and affordable!

For more ideas visit our website www.ExcitingWindows.com/gailaniassoc

or www.GailaniDesigns.com

5 Tips when selecting Custom Window fashions.

Custom Window covering does more to your home than just privacy and light control!

Designing the appropriate window covering not only will enhance the window itself, but it will affect the entire room décor.

There are so many factors that will determine the success of the selection of the window covering, a competent window fashion designer, will ask more questions than just the client’s personal style or preferences, questions like:

·         who is going to use the room?

·         What part of the day the room will be in use?

·         What is the mood that the client wants to be created in the room?

·         Are there any architectural elements that will influence the design, such as the molding on the ceiling or perhaps the molding around the window?

·         Are the windows arched? Is it going to be enhanced, and emphasized?   

Even though the selections and possibilities are vast, below are five tips that will help in starting any window covering project:

1.       If the room is small and the goal is to make it seem larger and more spacious, then the color choice of the fabric should be as close as possible to the wall. On the other hand if the room is huge and the goal is to make it feel cozier, the colors can have an apparent contrast from the walls and perhaps using large patterns in the fabric will make the walls come forward, and the room will shrink somewhat.

2.       How about the ceiling, is it too low? Is the goal to make it appear higher? Vertical lines or stripes are a good way to help make the ceilings seem higher, another tip is to install the draperies as close to the ceiling as possible.

3.       Considering the furniture style, size and placement. Heavy, over sized draperies in a room with delicate, petite furniture will look odd.

4.       The use and placement of decorative embellishments is another area where attention must be paid. The color and style of the trims, fringes and tassels are important as well as where to place them. Adding a fringe or a trim in the wrong place might ruin the entire look of the drapery.

5.       Textures are so important in the overall drapery design. Using variety, mixing several together, or bringing in the element of surprise is a key in creating superb, one of a kind drapery.

Beautiful Window covering, will make any room beautiful. Think about it this way, what a Prada purse, or a tiffany necklace will do to any ordinary dress? I believe, it will make such an impact, the eye will be drawn to it and the simple dress will look stunning, and that’s what we call the wow factor!

That’s what the right window treatment does for you!

HunterA shaped cornice over a luminette shade, elegance paired with function!

So you want to dress your window? You are picturing beauty, elegance and style, but affraid of breaking the bank!

I find simple drapery panels that are stationary can do the trick. Now more than ever you can find so many inexpensive fabrics from silks, polys, cottons, or a blends, that is very affordable and gorgeous.

Be creative with your panels, a simple variation in the pleats, adding contrast buttons on each pleat, or a trim at the leading edge of your panel, will give it that custom look, elegance and very affordable!

The market carry a vast variety of hardware priced reasonably, like the RMCOCO, Deco collection, or the B and W Horizons hardware, are only a few example of an affordable beauty and elegance.

Be creative, think outside the box, and have fun with your project!

Woven wood shades are becoming a big hit by home owners in the Chicago Land area! Its beauty, versatility, and being good insulator has given them their popularity!

The natural fiber the woven wood shades are made from, are bamboo, rattan, jute, grass and reeds that make them resourceful, and allow the home owner to bring the beauty of the outdoors in.

The fact that they can work in any setting, from traditional, to contemporary, and blend in with any decor if they were used right, that gives them the versatility that designers love!

Bamboo is especially a good insulator which is great for energy saving effectiveness.

Exciting Windows by Gailani and Associates is offering a great saving on all products, 10% up to25% till the end of September, to help you start beautify you home for the holidays!

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Good morning Naperville,

Did you know that we can deliver and install your shades in two weeks from the date of order!!!

That is right! Our goal is to provide you with fabulous shades, excellent value and you can have the so quick!

Please visit

wwwhorizonshades.com

Also visit www.GailaniDesigns.com