Even though it’s been an unusually mild winter all over North America, we’re ready for spring and summer in Mason, Ohio. It’s time to open up those draperies, blinds, shadings and shutters to let in the light! If your curtains are looking a little tired and under the weather, it’s time to freshen up. Like a new spring wardrobe, layers on your windows can add fashion and style to your home in a unique and surprisingly affordable way. Here’s some great ideas for spring that will make your home look and feel warm and welcoming all year long. Read the entire decorating tips newsletter here

Great decorating ideas that help you freshen up for spring and summer using custom draperies, blinds, shades or shutters in Mason, Ohio are my specialty at Exciting Windows! by Kim Lyon. It’s easy to get started with my free in home consultation or my brand new service… a free phone consultation to help you get your thoughts together.

I love new things!  Especially design and hardware.  Arched windows always present problems for homeowners.  There are few “easy” ways to treat them, either for light control and privacy or for decoration.  Many of my vendors offer arched rodding like this one, but I had not yet found just the right client and window for their use.  Then Elinora found me and this is exactly what she wanted.   This is in a small office off the foyer.  It is a very tall window and she wanted it to be dramatic.  As you can see from the photo it was hard for me to capture the whole window in my photo (time to call in a professional photographer for this one!).  But I think you can get the idea.  We did a full arched design on the valance with straight, stationary panels underneath.  She didn’t want to lose any of the light in the room and we were able to completely accomplish that.  The goblet pleat valance hangs from rings that are set on the pole so that they do not slide.  This was a challenging job, but well worth the effort!